Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. Which among the following is a constitutional body as per the Indian Constitution?









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    Finance Commission is constituted to define financial relations between the Centre and the States. Under the provision of Article 280 of the constitution of Inida, the President appoints a Finance Commission for the specific purpose of devolution of nonplan revenue resources. YV Reddy is the chairman of the 14th Finance commission.

    Correct Option: A

    Finance Commission is constituted to define financial relations between the Centre and the States. Under the provision of Article 280 of the constitution of Inida, the President appoints a Finance Commission for the specific purpose of devolution of nonplan revenue resources. YV Reddy is the chairman of the 14th Finance commission.


  1. The responsibility of preparation of electoral roll in India rests with the :









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    The Election Commission is a statutory body sat up under Article 324 of the Constitution of India for superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of
    elections to the Parliament and to legislature of every state and the elections to the offices of the President and Vice - President of India.

    Correct Option: C

    The Election Commission is a statutory body sat up under Article 324 of the Constitution of India for superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of
    elections to the Parliament and to legislature of every state and the elections to the offices of the President and Vice - President of India.



  1. Who of the following enjoys constitutional position?
    (A) Finance Commission
    (B) National Development Council
    (C) Election Commission
    (D) Planning Commission









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    Finance Commission is constituted to define financial relations between the Centre and the States. Under the provision of Article 280 of the Constitution, the President appoints a Finance Commission. Election Commission is an independent body provided by the Constitution to supervise the election machinery ensuring free and fair elections. It consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and such other Commissioners as the President may decide from time to time [Article 324(2)].

    Correct Option: A

    Finance Commission is constituted to define financial relations between the Centre and the States. Under the provision of Article 280 of the Constitution, the President appoints a Finance Commission. Election Commission is an independent body provided by the Constitution to supervise the election machinery ensuring free and fair elections. It consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and such other Commissioners as the President may decide from time to time [Article 324(2)].


  1. An electoral system under which a legislature reflects the strength of the various political parties is called









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    Proportional representation (PR) is a concept in voting systems used to elect an assembly or council. PR means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received.

    Correct Option: A

    Proportional representation (PR) is a concept in voting systems used to elect an assembly or council. PR means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received.



  1. The Finance Commission in India is appointed by









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    The Finance Commission of India came into existence in 1951. It was established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution by the President of India.

    Correct Option: B

    The Finance Commission of India came into existence in 1951. It was established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution by the President of India.