UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 30: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial Bodies (27 MCQs)

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UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 30: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial Bodies (27 MCQs) – 26 questions, subject: Polity. 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.  

NITI Aayog was set up by:

Correct Answer: D [a resolution of the Union Cabinet]

Explanation:

1 January 2015.

2.  

Consider the following statements:

1. The NHRC was set up under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
2. The recommendations of the NHRC are binding on the Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 only]

Explanation:

recommendations are not binding.

3.  

After the 2019 amendment, the Chairperson of the NHRC holds office for:

Correct Answer: D [three years or until 70]

Explanation:

three years or 70.

4.  

Which one of the following is NOT a member of the committee that recommends the NHRC Chairperson?

Correct Answer: B [The Chief Justice of India]

Explanation:

not a member.

5.  

The Central Vigilance Commission was first set up in 1964 on the recommendation of the:

Correct Answer: A [Santhanam Committee]

Explanation:

K. Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.

6.  

The Central Vigilance Commission became a statutory body in:

Correct Answer: C [2003]

Explanation:

CVC Act, 2003.

7.  

The CBI derives its powers to investigate from the:

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

Explanation:

DSPE Act, 1946.

8.  

The Director of the CBI is selected by a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and:

Correct Answer: A [the Chief Justice of India or a judge nominated by the CJI]

Explanation:

DSPE Act as amended in 2013.

9.  

The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and up to how many members?

Correct Answer: C [Eight]

Explanation:

half of them judicial.

10.  

Assertion (A): The Lokpal cannot inquire into any allegation against a person who is or has been Prime Minister.

Reason (R): Inquiries relating to a Prime Minister need the approval of a two-thirds full Bench of the Lokpal and are held in camera.

Correct Answer: D [A is not correct but R is correct]

Explanation:

the PM is covered, with safeguards.

11.  

Match List I (Body) with List II (Law):

List I: A. CIC B. NGT C. SEBI D. CCI

List II: 1. Competition Act, 2002 2. SEBI Act, 1992 3. NGT Act, 2010 4. RTI Act, 2005

Correct Answer: B [A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1]

Explanation:

all four match.

12.  

The RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019 changed the:

Correct Answer: C [term, salary and conditions of Information Commissioners]

Explanation:

now prescribed by the Central Government.

13.  

Which one of the following is an executive (non-statutory) body?

Correct Answer: C [Law Commission of India]

Explanation:

constituted by government order.

14.  

The National Green Tribunal was set up in:

Correct Answer: A [2010]

Explanation:

18 October 2010.

15.  

A community is notified as a minority under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. It becomes entitled to:

Correct Answer: B [establish and administer educational institutions of its choice and benefit from the PM's 15-Point Programme]

Explanation:

Article 30 and the 15-Point Programme.

16.  

Which community was added to the list of notified national minorities in 2014?

Correct Answer: B [Jains]

Explanation:

2014.

17.  

Parliament reviews independent regulators mainly through:

Correct Answer: C [Department-related Standing Committees and ad hoc committees]

Explanation:

Prelims 2019.

18.  

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. CVC Act
2. CBI set up
3. NHRC set up
4. Lokpal Act in force

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: D [2-3-1-4]

Explanation:

1963, 1993, 2003, 2014.

19.  

State Human Rights Commissions are set up under:

Correct Answer: C [the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993]

Explanation:

the same Act that set up the NHRC.

20.  
UPSC Prelims 2004

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

Correct Answer: C [Only a retired Chief Justice of India]

Explanation:

as the Act stood in 2004; since 2019 a former Supreme Court judge is also eligible.

21.  
UPSC Prelims 2006

Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India?

Correct Answer: C [Election Commission]

Explanation:

Article 324.

22.  
UPSC Prelims 2011

In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages is it entitled to?

1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.
3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15-Point Programme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: C [1 and 3 only]

Explanation:

Article 30 and the 15-Point Programme.

23.  
UPSC Prelims 2015

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

Correct Answer: D [Planning Commission]

Explanation:

1 January 2015.

24.  
UPSC Prelims 2019

In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.?

1. Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament
2. Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committees
3. Finance Commission
4. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission
5. NITI Aayog

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Correct Answer: A [1 and 2]

Explanation:

parliamentary committees.

25.  
UPSC Prelims 2022

With reference to India, consider the following statements:

1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.
2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [2 only]

Explanation:

Advocates Act, 1961.

26.  
UPSC Prelims 2025

Consider the following statements about Lokpal:

I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India.

II. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson.

III. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member, as the case may be.

IV. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: A [III only]

Explanation:

only statement III.

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