Constitutional Bodies

Tested in 6 real MPSC questions across 3 years (2013–2023). See it in context on the interactive Concept Graph →

Years it was asked

2023 2018 2013

What you need to know first

Article 148 of ConstitutionArticle 316Basic tenure rulesList of constitutional bodiesStatutory bodies102nd Constitutional Amendment ActArticle 338BArticle 324Removal process of judges/commissioners

Real questions that test this

केंद्रीय लोकसेवा आयोगाच्या अध्यक्षांचा निर्धारित कार्यकाल :

1)सहा वर्षे / six years

2)राष्ट्रपतींची मर्जी असेपर्यंत / during the pleasure of the President

3)सहा वर्षे किंवा वयाची 65 वर्षे, जे आधी असेल तो / For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.&check; Correct

4)पाच वर्षे किंवा वयाची 62 वर्षे, जे आधी असेल तो / For five years, or till the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

The Chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) hold office for a term of 6 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

भारतीय राज्यघटनेच्या दुसऱ्या परिशिष्टामध्ये काही पदाधिकाऱ्यांचे मानधन, भत्ता, विशेषाधिकार आणि इतर बाबी यांचा समावेश आहे. खालीलपैकी कोणता पदाधिकारी यांत समाविष्ट नाही ? The Second Schedule of the Indian Constitution mentions salary, allowances and other privileges of certain officials. Which one of the following is not amongst those officials ?

1)विधानसभेचे उपसभापती / The Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly

2)विधानपरिषदेचे उपाध्यक्ष / The Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council

3)भारताचा महाधिवक्ता / The Attorney General of India&check; Correct

4)भारताचे नियंत्रक व महालेखापरीक्षक / The Comptroller and Auditor General of India

The Second Schedule of the Constitution deals with emoluments, allowances, and privileges of key constitutional posts like President, Governors, Judges, CAG, etc. The Attorney General of India is not listed in the Second Schedule.

राष्ट्रीय मागास वर्ग आयोगाचे कर्तव्य खालीलपैकी कोणते आहे/आहेत ? Which of the following is/are a duties of National Commission for Backward Classes ?

a)सामाजिक आणि शैक्षणिक दृष्ट्या मागासलेल्या वर्गाच्या हक्क आणि संरक्षणापासून वंचित राहण्याच्या संदर्भात विशिष्ट तक्रारींची चौकशी करणे / To enquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the socially and educationally backward classes

b)सामाजिक आणि शैक्षणिक दृष्ट्या मागासलेल्या वर्गाच्या सामाजिक-आर्थिक विकासामध्ये सहभागी होणे आणि सल्ला देणे / To participate and advise on the socio-economic development of the socially and educationally backward classes

c)सामाजिक आणि शैक्षणिक दृष्ट्या मागासलेल्या वर्गांचे संरक्षण, कल्याण, विकास आणि प्रगती यासंबंधी इतर कार्ये पार पाडणे / To discharge other functions in relation to the protection, welfare, development and advancement of socially and educationally backward classes

d)वरीलपैकी सर्व / All of the above&check; Correct

The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is empowered to investigate complaints regarding deprivation of rights, participate in socio-economic planning, and discharge other welfare functions as per constitutional provisions.

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