The Members and Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission, are appointed by the President of India.

Correct Option: A

The Members and Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission, are appointed by the President of India.

The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the President (Article 324(2).

Correct Option: B

The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the President (Article 324(2).

Under the provision of Article 280 of the Constitution, the President appoints a Finance Commission for a period of five years for the specific purpose of devolution of non-plan revenue resources.

Correct Option: A

Under the provision of Article 280 of the Constitution, the President appoints a Finance Commission for a period of five years for the specific purpose of devolution of non-plan revenue resources.

The Planning Commission was set up by a Resolution of the Government of India in March 1950. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Planning Commission, which works under the overall guidance of the National Development Council. The Deputy Chairman and the full-time Members of the Commission, as a composite body, provide advice and guidance to the subject Divisions for the formulation of Five Year Plans, Annual Plans, State Plans, Monitoring Plan Programmes, Projects and Schemes.

Correct Option: B

The Planning Commission was set up by a Resolution of the Government of India in March 1950. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Planning Commission, which works under the overall guidance of the National Development Council. The Deputy Chairman and the full-time Members of the Commission, as a composite body, provide advice and guidance to the subject Divisions for the formulation of Five Year Plans, Annual Plans, State Plans, Monitoring Plan Programmes, Projects and Schemes.

The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state government. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.

Correct Option: B

The State Planning Board is an advisory board under the state government. It is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state. The Administrative Reforms Commission had recommended setting up of State Planning Boards for the formulation and continuing evaluation of five-year plans. These planning boards should have their own secretariat to help them in the adequate discharge of these functions.