Question 1

Which of the following is/are correct with regard to the office of Attorney General of India?
I. He is a member of the Cabinet.
II ) He can speak in either House of Parliament and vote on any issue.
III. He must be qualified to become a Judge of the Supreme Court.
IV. His remuneration is fixed by Parliament.

Accepted Answer

The Attorney General of India must be qualified to become a Judge of the Supreme Court, which is the only correct statement among the options given. He is not a member of the Cabinet, cannot vote in either House of Parliament (though he can speak in them), and his remuneration is not fixed by Parliament but is determined by the President.

Question 2

The functions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India include auditing and reporting on the receipts and expenditure of:

Accepted Answer

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits and reports on the receipts and expenditure of both the Union and State Governments.

Question 3

Term of Comptroller and Auditor General of India is:

Accepted Answer

The term of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is 6 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Question 4

State which of the following statements is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audits the accounts and financial transactions of the Union and State Governments but does not have the authority to approve or disapprove expenditures. The approval of expenditures is a function of the respective legislatures.

Question 5

Which of the following are true regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
I. The office of the CAG has been created by the Constitution.
II. He holds office for a term of five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.
III. He can be removed from office only by impeachment.
IV. He has to audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and of each State and Union Territory having a Legislative Assembly and see whether expenditure has been in accordance with the law.

Accepted Answer

I. The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is indeed created by the Constitution of India, ensuring its constitutional status and independence. III. The CAG can be removed from office only through a process similar to impeachment, which involves both Houses of Parliament. IV. The CAG is responsible for auditing all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India, as well as from the state and Union Territory funds, to ensure that the expenditure conforms to the laws and regulations. However, II is incorrect because the CAG holds office for a term of six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, not five years or 60 years as stated.

Question 6

The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed from office:

Accepted Answer

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India can be removed from office only in the same manner as that prescribed for the removal of a Supreme Court Judge, which involves impeachment by Parliament.

Question 7

In case of which of the following, the method of removal from office is the same?
I. Judge of the Supreme Court.
II. Chief Election Commissioner.
III. President of India.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In case of which of the following,...

Question 8

Which of the following political parties came into being before independence?
I. Communist Party of India (Marxist)
II. Communist Party of India
III. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
IV. Bharatiya Janata Party

Accepted Answer

The Communist Party of India (CPI) is the only party among the options that was established before India's independence, in 1925. The Communist Party of India (Marxist), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and Bharatiya Janata Party were all established post-independence.

Question 9

Zonal Council are provided:

Accepted Answer

Zonal Councils in India are statutory bodies established by the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, which is a Parliamentary Act.

Question 10

The Ex-officio Chairman of a Zonal Council is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Ex-officio Chairman of a Zonal Council...

Question 11

The main purpose of Zonal Councils is to:

Accepted Answer

Zonal Councils are advisory bodies created to promote cooperation and coordination between states in a zone on matters of common interest, thus facilitating better understanding and coordination among them.

Question 12

An Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 under Article 263 of the Constitution by the:

Accepted Answer

The Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 under Article 263 of the Constitution by the President of India to facilitate coordination between states and the central government.

Question 13

The duties envisaged by the Constitution for the Inter-State Council are to :
I. inquire into and advise on disputes between States
II. investigate matters of common interest for two or more States
III. make recommendation for coordination of policy and action relating to any subject
IV. enforce provisions relating to the freedom of trade and commerce

Accepted Answer

The Inter-State Council is tasked with inquiring into and advising on disputes between states, investigating matters of common interest for two or more states, and making recommendations for the coordination of policy and action on any subject. It does not have the power to enforce provisions relating to the freedom of trade and commerce.

Question 14

The members of the Inter-State Council are:
I ) Six cabinet ministers nominated to it
II) Chief Ministers of all States
III) Secretaries of Union Ministries
IV) Governors of all States

Accepted Answer

The Inter-State Council includes six cabinet ministers nominated to it and the Chief Ministers of all States. Secretaries of Union Ministries and Governors of all States are not members of the Inter-State Council.

Question 15

The Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers and Council of Ministers are all members of :

Accepted Answer

The National Development Council (NDC) includes the Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all the states, and members of the Planning Commission, making it the correct choice. It serves as a platform for discussing and formulating policies for national development.

Question 16

National Development Council is :

Accepted Answer

The National Development Council (NDC) is a non-political body that aims to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Plan, to promote common economic policies in all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country.

Question 17

According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?

Accepted Answer

The National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, specifies that its Chairman must be a retired Chief Justice of India.

Question 18

Which of the following is not true about the Lok Pal Bill ?

Accepted Answer

The Lok Pal is appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a selection committee, not by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Question 19

Who among the following cannot be removed from office except in the manner prescribed in the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

The Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed from office through a process similar to the impeachment of a Supreme Court judge, as prescribed in the Constitution of India.

Question 20

Consider the following statements:
1) The Attorney General of India can be a member of any Parliamentary Committee.
2) The Attorney General of India can take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament.
3) To be appointed as the Attorney General of India, a person must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

The Attorney General of India can be a member of any Parliamentary Committee, can take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament, and must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India.

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