Indian polity miscellaneous
- What is the minimum age to qualify for Lok Sabha Elections?
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Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution.
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Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution.
- To be a voter in India, what is the minimum qualifying age?
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The Indian Constitution confers voting rights on any individual who is a citizen of the country and is above 18 years of age. This minimum-age limit came into effect from March 28, 1989, prior to which it was 21 years.
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The Indian Constitution confers voting rights on any individual who is a citizen of the country and is above 18 years of age. This minimum-age limit came into effect from March 28, 1989, prior to which it was 21 years.
- Who appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission?
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As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
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As per Article 316 of Indian constitution, the Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a Joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
- Which one of the following was established with a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India?
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The Election Commission was established by the Constitution of India under Article 324 directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country. It entrusts the Election Commission with power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India.
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The Election Commission was established by the Constitution of India under Article 324 directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country. It entrusts the Election Commission with power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General is closely connected with which of the following Committees of Parliament?
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a committee of selected members of Parliament for the auditing of the revenue audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) after it is laid in the Parliament. CAG assists the committee during the course of investigation.
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a committee of selected members of Parliament for the auditing of the revenue audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) after it is laid in the Parliament. CAG assists the committee during the course of investigation.