Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. For which period the Finance Commission is formed?









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    As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other members. Till date, Thirteen Finance Commissions have submitted their reports.

    Correct Option: C

    As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other members. Till date, Thirteen Finance Commissions have submitted their reports.


  1. Finance Commission is constituted









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    The Finance Commission of India came into existence in 1951. It was established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution by the President of India. The Finance Commission Act of 1951 states the terms of qualification, appointment and disqualification, the term, eligibility and powers of the Finance Commission. As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other members.

    Correct Option: D

    The Finance Commission of India came into existence in 1951. It was established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution by the President of India. The Finance Commission Act of 1951 states the terms of qualification, appointment and disqualification, the term, eligibility and powers of the Finance Commission. As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other members.



  1. The annual report of the UPSC is submitted to









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    The UPSC annually submits a report of its work to the President of India. Further, it is sent to each house of Parliament for discussion.

    Correct Option: A

    The UPSC annually submits a report of its work to the President of India. Further, it is sent to each house of Parliament for discussion.


  1. Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than









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    To be eligible for membership in the Lok Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India and must be 25 years of age or older, mentally sound, should not be bankrupt and should not be criminally convicted. The minimum age for a person to become a member of Rajya Sabha is 30 years.

    Correct Option: C

    To be eligible for membership in the Lok Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India and must be 25 years of age or older, mentally sound, should not be bankrupt and should not be criminally convicted. The minimum age for a person to become a member of Rajya Sabha is 30 years.



  1. The authority which is not established by the constitutional provisions is









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    The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.

    Correct Option: B

    The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.