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SSC CGL Polity – Constitutional Bodies – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Which pair of officers is removed in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court?

Correct Answer: D [CAG and Chief Election Commissioner]

Explanation:

Answer: CAG and Chief Election Commissioner. Arts. 148(1) and 324(5).

2.  
In Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India (2023), the interim committee for appointing the CEC was the PM, the Leader of the Opposition and the:

Correct Answer: B [Chief Justice of India]

Explanation:

The 2023 Act later put a Cabinet Minister in the CJI's place.

3.  
Statement-based
I. A State PSC member is appointed by the Governor.
II. A State PSC member can be removed by the Governor.
Which is/are correct?

Correct Answer: C [Only I]

Explanation:

Removal only by the President (Art.

4.  
Match the followingMatch:
P. Art. 148 Q. Art. 165 R. Art. 280
1. Finance Commission 2. CAG 3. Advocate General

Correct Answer: A [P-2, Q-3, R-1]

Explanation:

148 CAG · 165 Advocate General · 280 Finance Commission.

5.  
Election Commissioners (other than the CEC) can be removed:

Correct Answer: D [only on the recommendation of the CEC]

Explanation:

Answer: only on the recommendation of the CEC. Art. 324(5) proviso; also s.

6.  
After ceasing to hold office, the Chairman of the UPSC:

Correct Answer: A [is not eligible for any further employment under the Government of India or a State]

Explanation:

Answer: is not eligible for any further employment under the Government of India or a State. Art. 319(a).

7.  
The Advocate General of a State:

Correct Answer: C [can speak in the State Legislature but cannot vote]

Explanation:

Answer: can speak in the State Legislature but cannot vote. Art. 177.

8.  
The 16th Finance Commission kept the States' share of the divisible pool of central taxes at:

Correct Answer: B [41%]

Explanation:

Answer: 41%. Accepted on 01-02-2026.

9.  
Who conducts elections to Panchayats?

Correct Answer: C [The State Election Commission]

Explanation:

Answer: The State Election Commission. Art. 243K.

10.  
Odd one outOdd one out (by appointing authority):

Correct Answer: B [Advocate General]

Explanation:

Advocate General – Governor; others – President.

11.  
The recommendations of the Finance Commission are laid before Parliament under:

Correct Answer: D [Art. 281]

Explanation:

Answer: Art. 281. Art. 281.

12.  
The qualifications of the members of the Finance Commission are laid down in:

Correct Answer: A [the Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951]

Explanation:

Art. 280(2) leaves it to Parliament.

13.  
The 15th Finance Commission was chaired by:

Correct Answer: C [N. K. Singh]

Explanation:

Answer: N. K. Singh. 15th FC (2021–26).

14.  
Which body recommends the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States?

Correct Answer: A [Finance Commission]

Explanation:

Answer: Finance Commission. Art. 280(3)(a).

15.  
A Joint State Public Service Commission is created by:

Correct Answer: B [Parliament by law at the request of the States concerned]

Explanation:

Answer: Parliament by law at the request of the States concerned. Art. 315(2).

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