Special Series || Non-Constitutional Bodies

With reference to National Green Tribunal, consider the following statements:

1) It was established as an executive body but was later designated statutory status via National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

2) The tribunal consists of only environmental experts to adjudicate on environmental matters.

3) The tribunal is guided by the principal of natural justice and is mandated to dispose a case within 6 months of its filing.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

Consider the following statements about Khadi and Village industries Commission (KVIC).

1) It is a statutory body established during the second five year plan.

2) It has the economic objective of providing saleable articles.

3) It is under administrative control of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.

4) It is headquartered in New Delhi alongwith zonal offices in several cities.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Administrative Tribunal:

1) Tribunals were not part of the original constitution and were subsequently added by 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.

2) The chairman and members of the joint administrative tribunals are appointed by the Chief Justice of India after consultation with the governors of the concerned states.

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Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the Law Commission of India?

1). Law Commission of India is an executive body established by an order of the Government.

2). Its membership primarily comprises the judges of the Supreme Court and High Court.

3). The Commission works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the functions of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1) It can intervene in any proceeding involving allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court.

2) It can set up its own non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to work in the field of human rights.

3) It can suo motu inquire into any violation of human rights.

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Which of the following is not a Constitutional Body in India?

1. Central Vigilance Commission

2. National Commission for Women

3. National Legal Services Authority

4. National Green Tribunal

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The National Disaster Management Division in India is the nodal division in the Ministry of Home Affairs for disaster management. Who is the Ex-officio Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority ?

Consider the following statements regarding Central Information Commission:

1) The Commission consists of a Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and more Information Commissioners (ICs) whose number does not exceed 10.

2) They are appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of a committee specially formed for this purpose.

3) They are eligible for reappointment subject to their eligibility.

4) Central Information Commission is the final Appellate Authority for RTI Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to NITI Aayog, which of the following statements are incorrect?

1) It is a statutory body which replaced the Planning Commission.

2) Its policy thinking is shaped by a ‘top-down’ approach rather than a ‘bottom-up’ model.

3) It rejected one size fit all approach and facilitated cooperative federalism.

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The members of the Central Information Commission are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of:

1) Prime Minister

2) The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha

3) Lok Sabha Speaker

4) A Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister

Choose the correct option:

Consider the following statements regarding the National Investigation Agency:

1) It is the central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in the country.

2) The NIA works under the administrative control of the National Security Advisor.

Which of the statement (s) is/are given incorrect?

Which of the statements is/are incorrect with regards to Press Council of India (PCI) in India?

1) The Press Council of India (PCI), is a constitutional and quasi-judicial body under article 19

2) It works on the premise of self regulation of print media but has no punitive powers.

Consider the following statements with respect to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):

1). It was established under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

2). It is an attached office under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

3). Both Centre and State governments have concurrent control over CBI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):

1) It has all the powers of a civil court and its proceedings have a judicial character.

2) The advice given by the CVC to the Central Government is binding on them.

3) The CVC has to present annually to the Parliament a report on its performance.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

With regard to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which one of the following statements is correct:

1) CBI is a statutory body

2) CBI functions under Ministry of Home Affairs

3) CBI Director has a fixed tenure of 2 years

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Consider the following statements regarding the Cabinet Secretary of India:

1). The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board.

2). He/she is generally the senior-most officer of the Indian Administrative Service.

3). He/she is under the direct charge of the President.

4). He/she has fixed tenure to his office, and it cannot be extended beyond the tenure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Law Commission of India (LCI), consider the following statements:

1) It is a statutory body.

2) It is established for a period of three years.

3) It submits its report to Ministry of Home Affairs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are the members of the committee which recommend the appointment of the member of Central Information Commissioner?

1) The Prime Minister

2) The Speaker of Lok Sabha

3) The Union Home Minister

4) The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

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With regard to NITI Aayog, which of the following statements is not correct?