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Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 1

Which of the following statements are correct about regional councils of Niti Aayog?

1. These are formed to address specific issues and contingencies impacting more than one state or a region.
2. These are formed for a specified tenure.
3. These are convened by the Chief executive officer

Choose from the following options.

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 1

These are formed to address specific issues and contingencies impacting more than one state or a region. These are formed for a specified tenure. These are convened by the Prime Minister and comprise the Chief Ministers of States and Lt. Governors of Union Territories in the region. These are chaired by the Chairperson of the NITI Aayog or his nominee.

Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 2

Consider the following statements.

1. Full-time members of Niti Ayog enjoy the rank of a cabinet minister.
2. Ex officio members are nominated by the Prime Minister in the rank of secretary to the Government of India.

Which of these statements is/are not correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 2

Shri Suman Bery. Shri Suman Bery is currently Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog, in the rank and status of a Cabinet Minister. Statement 1 is correct.
Ex-Officio membership: Maximum four from Union council of ministers to be nominated by Prime minister. Chief Executive Officer: Appointed by Prime-minister for a fixed tenure, in rank of Secretary to Government of India. Statement 2 in correct.
Correct option is D. 

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Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 3

Which of the following is the full form of 'NITI' in Niti Aayog?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 3

National institution for transforming India.

Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 4

Consider the following statements.

1. The National Informatics Centre was under the erstwhile Planning Commission
2. It was brought under the Ministry of Science and Technology

Which of these statements is/are not correct?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 4

Earlier, the National Informatics Centre was also under the erstwhile Planning Commission. Later, it was brought under the Ministry of Information Technology.

Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 5

The Central Information Commission falls under which of the following Ministry?

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 5

The Central Information Commission falls under the Ministry of personnel public grievances and pensions.

Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 6

Consider the following statements about the Central Information Commission (CIC).

1. The CIC consists of a Chairperson and two other members.
2. MPs and MLAs are eligible to become members of the CIC.
3. The Chairperson should be an eminent justice in the opinion of the President or eligible to be a Supreme Court Judge.

Choose the correct answer from the codes below.

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 6
  • The Commission consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners. They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a selection committee.
  • They should be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance. They should not be a Member of Parliament or Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory. They should not hold any other office of profit or be connected with any political party or carry on any business or pursue any profession.
Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 7

The Chief State Information Commissioner can be removed by

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 7

The State Chief Information Commissioner and a State Information Commissioner hold office for a term of 5 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They are not eligible for reappointment.
The Governor can remove the State Chief Information Commissioner or any State Information Commissioner from the office under the following circumstances:

  • If he is adjudged an insolvent; or
  • if he has been convicted of an offence which (in the opinion of the Governor) involves moral turpitude; or
  • if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office; or
  • if he is (in the opinion of the Governor) unfit to continue in office due to infirmity of mind or body; or
  • if he has acquired such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially his official functions.
Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 8

Which of the following is/are limitations on the authority and power of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?

1. CVC is only an advisory body.
2. CBI is under the administrative control of CVC, but it cannot direct CBI to initiate an inquiry on its own.
3. CVC does not have the power to register criminal cases.
4. CVC is appointed by the Prime Minister without consulting any collegium as in the case of other autonomous bodies.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 8
  • Central Government Departments are free to either accept or reject CVC’s advice in corruption cases. It is only an advisory body.
  • The CVC has supervisory powers over the CBI. However, the CVC does not have the power to call for any file from CBI or to direct CBI to investigate any case in a particular manner.
  • CBI is under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). This means that the powers to appoint, transfer, suspend CBI officers lie with DoPT.
Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 9

The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President after obtaining the recommendation of a committee consisting of

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 9

The Commission consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (Chairperson) and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners (members).
The Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of

  • the Prime Minister (Chairperson)
  • the Minister of Home Affairs (Member)
  • Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People (Member).

The term of office of the Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners would be four years from the date on which they enter their office or till they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 10

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is under the administrative control of

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Non-Constitutional Bodies-1 - Question 10
  • CVC has supervisory powers over CBI. However, CVC does not have the power to call for any file from CBI or to direct CBI to investigate any case in a particular manner.
  • It is under the administrative control of DoPT. This means that the powers to appoint, transfer, suspend CBI officers lie with DoPT.
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