SSC CGL Polity – Non-Constitutional & Statutory Bodies – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL Polity – Non-Constitutional & Statutory 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.  
Who is NOT a member of the committee that recommends the Central Vigilance Commissioner?

Correct Answer: C [Chief Justice of India]

Explanation:

Answer: Chief Justice of India. CVC: PM, Home Minister, LoP.

2.  
The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is a member of the committee that recommends the:

Correct Answer: D [Chairperson of the NHRC]

Explanation:

Only the NHRC committee has 6 seats including him.

3.  
Statement-based
I. The Chairperson of a State Human Rights Commission is appointed by the Governor.
II. He can be removed only by the President.
Which is/are correct?

Correct Answer: A [Both I and II]

Explanation:

Answer: Both I and II. PHRA ss. 22 and 23(1A).

4.  
Match the followingMatch:
P. NHRC Q. CVC R. Lokpal
1. 2013 Act 2. 1993 Act 3. 2003 Act

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

Explanation:

Ten-year ladder: 1993, 2003, 2013.

5.  
The Chief Justice of India (or his nominee) sits on the selection committee of the:

Correct Answer: D [Lokpal]

Explanation:

Answer: Lokpal. Lokpal Act s. 4(1)(d).

6.  
Under the PHRA (as amended in 2019), the NHRC Chairperson holds office for:

Correct Answer: C [3 years or till 70, eligible for re-appointment]

Explanation:

Answer: 3 years or till 70, eligible for re-appointment. s. 6(1).

7.  
Who was the first Chief Information Commissioner of India?

Correct Answer: A [Wajahat Habibullah]

Explanation:

Answer: Wajahat Habibullah. 2005.

8.  
The CBI derives its legal powers of investigation from the:

Correct Answer: B [Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946]

Explanation:

Set up by a 1963 resolution; powers from the DSPE Act.

9.  
Who was the first Chairperson of the Lokpal (2019)?

Correct Answer: D [Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose]

Explanation:

Answer: Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose. Appointed in 2019.

10.  
A second appeal under the RTI Act must be filed within:

Correct Answer: A [90 days]

Explanation:

Answer: 90 days. s. 19(3).

11.  
Information concerning the life or liberty of a person must be given under the RTI Act within:

Correct Answer: C [48 hours]

Explanation:

Answer: 48 hours. s. 7(1) proviso.

12.  
The Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the:

Correct Answer: B [President]

Explanation:

s. 12(3) – on the committee's recommendation.

13.  
Assertion–Reason
A: NITI Aayog is not a statutory body.
R: It was created by a resolution of the Union Cabinet.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Cabinet resolution of 1-1-2015.

14.  
Under the RTI Rules, 2019, the Chief Information Commissioner holds office for:

Correct Answer: C [3 years]

Explanation:

G.S.R. 810(E), 24-10-2019; age limit 65.

15.  
The CVC was first set up in 1964 on the recommendation of the:

Correct Answer: B [Santhanam Committee]

Explanation:

The Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–64) recommended the CVC; it was made statutory in 2003.

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