Q1. Which of the following is/are constitutional bod(ies)?
- Election Commission
- Finance Commission
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
- Central Vigilance Commission
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Election Commission (Art 324), Finance Commission (Art 280), NCST (Art 338A) are constitutional. CVC is statutory under CVC Act, 2003.
Q2. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) submits its annual report to:
A) The Prime Minister
B) The President
C) The Parliament
D) The Ministry of Personnel
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Article 323 requires UPSC to present an annual report to the President, who causes it to be laid before each House of Parliament.
Q3. Which of the following constitutional bodies has a Chairperson whose removal requires a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament with special majority?
A) Finance Commission
B) Chief vigilance Commissioner
C) Comptroller and Auditor General
D) Attorney General
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: CAG is removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court Judge (Art 148) – address by both Houses on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity with special majority.
Q4. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC):
- Can investigate matters relating to safeguards provided for SCs under the Constitution or any law.
- Has the powers of a civil court while inquiring into complaints.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Both statements are correct under Article 338. NCSC has all powers of a civil court (summoning, discovery, etc.) for specific complaints.
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a constitutional body?
A) National Commission for Minorities
B) National Commission for Backward Classes
C) National Human Rights Commission
D) Both A and C
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: NCM (statutory under NCM Act 1992), NHRC (statutory under Protection of Human Rights Act 1993). NCBC became constitutional via 102nd Amendment (Art 338B).
