Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?









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    The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.

    Correct Option: B

    The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India which is neither a constitutional nor statutory body.


  1. Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?









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    After the election results are declared, the party winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.

    Correct Option: A

    After the election results are declared, the party winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.



  1. Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through









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    The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.

    Correct Option: B

    The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.


  1. When was the First General Election to the Lok Sabha held?









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    General elections to the first Lok Sabha since independence were held in India were held between 25 October, 1951 and 21 February, 1952. The Indian National Congress (INC) stormed into power with 364 of the 489 seat.

    Correct Option: B

    General elections to the first Lok Sabha since independence were held in India were held between 25 October, 1951 and 21 February, 1952. The Indian National Congress (INC) stormed into power with 364 of the 489 seat.



  1. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?









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    sukumar Sen was an Indian civil servant who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March, 1950 to 19 December, 1958. Under his leadership, the Election Commission successfully administered and oversaw independent India's first two general elections, in 1951–52 and in 1957.

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    sukumar Sen was an Indian civil servant who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March, 1950 to 19 December, 1958. Under his leadership, the Election Commission successfully administered and oversaw independent India's first two general elections, in 1951–52 and in 1957.