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Constitutional & Statutory Bodies MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1Model Code of Conduct comes into force from:
The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately when the Election Commission announces the election schedule. It remains applicable during the election process so that parties, candidates and governments follow agreed norms for fair campaigning and official conduct. Therefore, option A is correct.
Q2Under the RPA 1951, a person convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for 2 or more years is disqualified from contesting elections for:
Under Section 8 of RPA 1951, a person convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for 2 or more years is disqualified from the date of conviction and for a further period of 6 years after release. In Lily Thomas v. Union of India (2013), the SC struck down Section 8(4) which allowed convicted MPs/MLAs to avoid immediate disqualification by filing an appeal.
Q3The NCBC is a constitutional body established under which Article of the Constitution?
NCBC was given constitutional status under Article 338B, inserted by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018.
Q4The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office in the same manner as:
Under Article 324(5), the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment, i.e., in the same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. Other Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the CEC.
Q5Consider the following statements about constitutional and statutory bodies: 1. The National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body under Article 338B. 2. Article 338B was inserted by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018. 3. NCBC recommendations on inclusion or exclusion from the Central OBC list are advisory, not binding on the Central Government. 4. Under Article 148, the CAG is appointed by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because the NCBC is a constitutional body under Article 338B. Statement 2 is correct because Article 338B was inserted by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018. Statement 3 is correct because NCBC recommendations are advisory and not binding on the Central Government. Statement 4 is incorrect because Article 148 provides that the CAG is appointed by the President of India, not the Prime Minister.
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6Consider the following statements: 1. The Representation of the People Act, 1950 deals with the preparation of electoral rolls. 2. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with corrupt practices and election disputes. 3. Section 123 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 defines corrupt practices in elections. Which of the statements given above are correct?
7Consider the following statements: 1. The Representation of the People Act, 1950 deals with qualification of voters and preparation of electoral rolls. 2. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with conduct of elections, election disputes and corrupt practices. 3. Section 123 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 defines corrupt practices. 4. The Representation of the People Act, 1950, rather than the 1951 Act, primarily deals with election disputes and corrupt practices. Which of the statements given above are correct?
8Consider the following statements: 1. The Model Code of Conduct comes into force only after election results are declared. 2. The Model Code of Conduct is not a statutory provision but a set of guidelines for parties and candidates. 3. In Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India, the Supreme Court directed that the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners be appointed by a committee of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India until Parliament enacts a law. Which of the statements given above are correct?
9Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India and the constitutional framework for electoral roll revision: 1. The Election Commission derives its superintendence, direction and control of elections under Article 324 of the Constitution of India. 2. The legal framework for preparation of electoral rolls is contained in the Representation of the People Act, 1950. 3. The Supreme Court on 26 May 2026 held that the SIR exercise has a nexus with the constitutional goal of free and fair elections. Which of the statements given above are correct?
10Consider the following statements: 1. The National Commission for Women was set up as a statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. 2. The National Commission for Women Act provides for five members, besides the Chairperson, to be nominated by the Central Government. 3. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commissions and Human Rights Courts. 4. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is a constitutional amendment that inserted Article 338B. Which of the statements given above are correct?
11The Election Commission uses VVPAT along with EVMs. VVPAT stands for:
12The Chairman of the UPSC is appointed by:
13Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India was a single-member body from 1950 to 1989. 2. Two additional Election Commissioners were first appointed on 16 October 1989 and continued without interruption from that date. 3. Two additional Election Commissioners were re-appointed on 1 October 1993. 4. Since the 1993 re-appointment, the Election Commission of India has been a three-member body. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14The NDSA, whose new office was inaugurated in Delhi in March 2026, was established under which Act?
15CAG is the supreme audit institution under which Article?