20 questionswith explanationsfor RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the Election Commission of India?
Answer: (2) Article 324
Explanation
Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, President and Vice-President in the Election Commission.
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is provided for under which Article?
Answer: (1) Article 148
Explanation
Article 148 provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
The Finance Commission of India is constituted under which Article?
Answer: (3) Article 280
Explanation
Under Article 280, the President constitutes a Finance Commission every five years or earlier.
The office of the Attorney General of India is provided under which Article?
Answer: (4) Article 76
Explanation
Article 76 provides for the Attorney General of India, the highest law officer of the country, appointed by the President.
The Advocate General of a State is provided for under which Article?
Answer: (1) Article 165
Explanation
Article 165 provides for the Advocate General of the State, who is appointed by the Governor.
Which Article provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union and the States?
Answer: (2) Article 315
Explanation
Article 315 provides for a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each State; Article 312 deals with All India Services.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act of which year?
Answer: (3) 1993
Explanation
The NHRC was established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, and is a statutory (not constitutional) body.
The National Commission for Backward Classes was given constitutional status (Article 338B) by which Amendment?
Answer: (4) 102nd Amendment
Explanation
The 102nd Amendment Act, 2018 inserted Article 338B, giving constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes.
A separate National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (Article 338A) was created by which Amendment?
Answer: (2) 89th Amendment
Explanation
The 89th Amendment Act, 2003 bifurcated the combined commission and inserted Article 338A for a separate National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
Answer: (3) 6 years or up to 65 years of age
Explanation
The CAG holds office for 6 years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was set up in 1964 on the recommendation of which committee?
Answer: (1) Santhanam Committee
Explanation
The CVC was established in 1964 on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption and got statutory status in 2003.
Who can remove the Chairman or a member of a State Public Service Commission from office?
Answer: (4) President
Explanation
Although appointed by the Governor, the Chairman and members of a State PSC can be removed only by the President (Article 317).
How can the Chief Election Commissioner of India be removed from office?
Answer: (4) In like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court
Explanation
Article 324(5) protects the CEC: he can be removed only in the manner and on the grounds of a Supreme Court judge; other Election Commissioners are removed on the CEC's recommendation.
Under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, the Selection Committee consists of:
Answer: (2) Prime Minister, a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
Explanation
The 2023 Act provides a committee of the Prime Minister (chair), a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by him and the Leader of Opposition (or leader of the largest opposition party) in the Lok Sabha.
The Chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission hold office for:
Answer: (2) 6 years or until 65 years of age, whichever is earlier
Explanation
Under Article 316(2), UPSC members serve 6 years or until 65; State PSC members serve 6 years or until 62.
Under Article 280, the Finance Commission consists of a Chairman and how many other members?
Answer: (3) Four
Explanation
The President constitutes the Finance Commission every five years with a Chairman and four other members.
The audit reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of the Union are submitted to:
Answer: (4) The President
Explanation
Under Article 151(1), the CAG submits Union audit reports to the President, who has them laid before each House of Parliament.
Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India: 1. He must be qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. 2. He has the right to vote in the proceedings of Parliament. 3. He holds office during the pleasure of the President. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: (2) 1 and 3 only
Explanation
Under Article 76 the Attorney General must be qualified as a Supreme Court judge and serves at the President's pleasure; Article 88 lets him speak in Parliament but not vote.
Who is the Chairperson of the GST Council constituted under Article 279A?
Answer: (2) The Union Finance Minister
Explanation
Article 279A, inserted by the 101st Amendment (2016), makes the Union Finance Minister the Chairperson of the GST Council.
Consider the following statements about the GST Council: 1. Its decisions are taken by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting. 2. The vote of the Central Government has a weightage of one-third of the total votes cast. 3. The quorum for its meetings is one-third of its total members. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: (2) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Under Article 279A, decisions need three-fourths of weighted votes (Centre one-third, all States together two-thirds); the quorum is one-half of the total members.