Constitutional Bodies — Set 7
Indian Polity · संवैधानिक निकाय · Questions 61–70 of 80
Article 324 relates to which Constitutional Body?
Correct Answer: C. Election Commission
Article 324 relates to the Election Commission. It gives the commission powers of superintendence over elections. It covers Parliamentary and State Assembly elections.
What is the term of office of the Comptroller and Auditor General?
Correct Answer: C. 6 years
The term is 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier. This tenure is fixed by the CAG (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971. He can resign by writing to the President.
Which Amendment gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes?
Correct Answer: B. 102nd Amendment
The 102nd Amendment gave it constitutional status. It added Article 338B to the Constitution. Before this, NCBC was a statutory body.
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Attorney General of India?
Correct Answer: D. Article 76
Article 76 deals with the Attorney General. He is appointed by the President. He must be qualified to be a Supreme Court Judge.
Article 280 provides for the constitution of which body?
Correct Answer: D. Finance Commission
Article 280 constitutes the Finance Commission. It is a quasi-judicial body. It recommends tax distribution between Center and States.
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Correct Answer: A. President
The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner. Other Election Commissioners are also appointed by the President. Their tenure is 6 years or up to 65 years of age.
Part XIV of the Indian Constitution deals with?
Correct Answer: A. Services under the Union and the States
Part XIV deals with Services under the Union and the States. It includes Articles 308 to 323. This covers the UPSC and State Public Service Commissions.
Article 338 deals with which National Commission?
Correct Answer: A. Scheduled Castes
Article 338 deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. Originally, it covered both SCs and STs. It was bifurcated by the 89th Amendment.
Article 338A deals with which National Commission?
Correct Answer: B. Scheduled Tribes
Article 338A deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. It was inserted by the 89th Amendment Act. It focuses on the protection of ST rights.
Who is known as the 'Guardian of the Public Purse'?
Correct Answer: D. Comptroller and Auditor General
The correct answer is 'Comptroller and Auditor General'. The CAG is the Guardian of the Public Purse. He controls the entire financial system of the country. He audits the accounts of both Union and States.