Current Questions
Constitutional Bodies In India :
GST Council
Consider the following statements:
- GST Council is a constitutional body under Article 279A.
- It was introduced by the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016.
- The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister and other members include the Union State Minister of Revenue or Finance and Ministers in-charge of Finance or Taxation of all the States.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Only 1
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| B |
2 and 3
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| C |
1 and 3
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| D |
1, 2 and 3
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Tribunal
Consider the following statements:
- Part XIV-A of the Constitution provides for the Tribunals.
- The Administrative Tribunals Act in 1985 enacted by the Parliament authorises the Central Government to establish Central Administrative Tribunal and the State Administrative Tribunals.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Only 1
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| B |
Both 1 and 2
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| C |
Only 2
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| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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Election Commission Of India
ECI is entrusted with conducting elections for?
- State Assemblies
- Panchayat Elections
- Office of Speaker
- Office of Vice President
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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1 and 4 only
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| B |
2 and 3 only
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| C |
1, 2, 3 and 4
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| D |
2, 3, 4 only
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Election Commission Of India
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the Election Commission of India (ECI):
- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners can be removed by the process of impeachment as that of a Supreme Court Judge.
- If difference of opinion arises amongst the CEC and two other Election Commissioners, CEC will have the Veto Power.
- The decisions of Election Commission can only be challenged in the Supreme Court of India.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
1 only
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| B |
2 only
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| C |
1, 2 and 3
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| D |
None of the above
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Election Commission Of India
Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India (ECI):
- Expenditure of ECI is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
- Article 324 of Indian Constitution has clearly defined the qualification for appointment as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
- CEC is placed in a distinctly higher position compared to other Election Commissioners.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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3 only
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| B |
2 only
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| C |
1, 2 and 3
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| D |
None of the above
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Election Commission Of India
. Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Election Commission of India (ECI):
- CEC holds the office during pleasure of the President.
- Condition of office and tenure of office for the Election Commissioner is provided under Article 324 of Indian Constitution.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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Only 1
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| B |
Only 2
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| C |
Both 1 and 2
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| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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Model Code Of Conduct
Consider the following statements regarding the Moral Code of Conduct (MCC):
1. MCC is a voluntary document to which only national political parties adhere to.
2. Ministers or other Government officials can’t announce financial grants in any form till MCC is in place.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
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1 only
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2 only
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| C |
Both 1 and 2
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| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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Model Code Of Conduct
Consider the following statements about the Model Code of conduct (MCC):
- MCC has a ‘statutory’ backing under Representation of People Act 1951.
- The sets of norms have evolved with the consultation of political parties.
- It comes into effect from the polling day and ends after the declaration of result.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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1 and 2 only
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| B |
2 and 3 only
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| C |
1, 2 and 3
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| D |
2 only
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Model Code Of Conduct
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Model Code of Conduct (MCC):
- MCC is not applicable to a ‘caretaker government’ on premature dissolution of State Assembly.
- No payments can be made from discretionary funds during the period when MCC is in force.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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Only 1
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| B |
Only 2
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| C |
Both 1 and 2
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| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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Model Code Of Conduct
‘Model Code of Conduct’ is closest in meaning to?
| A |
Minimum Code of Conduct
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| B |
Legal Code of Conduct
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| C |
Moral Code of Conduct
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| D |
ECI Notifications
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