Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. The term of office of the member of the UPSC is









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    Every member holds office for a term of six years or until he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier. He can submit his resignation at any time to the President of India. He may be removed from his office by the President of India on the ground of misbehaviour (only if an inquiry of such misbehaviour is made and upheld by Supreme Court) or if he is adjudged insolvent, or engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office, or in the opinion of the President unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body.

    Correct Option: C

    Every member holds office for a term of six years or until he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier. He can submit his resignation at any time to the President of India. He may be removed from his office by the President of India on the ground of misbehaviour (only if an inquiry of such misbehaviour is made and upheld by Supreme Court) or if he is adjudged insolvent, or engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office, or in the opinion of the President unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body.


  1. When does Lok Sabha or a Vidhan Sabha election candidate forfeit his security deposit?









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    A deposit is a sum of money that a candidate must pay in return for the right to stand for election to certain political offices, particularly seats in legislatures. In the Republic of India, candidates for election to the lower house of the parliament - Lok Sabha must pay a security deposit of Rs. 10,000. For state assembly elections the amount is Rs. 5,000. For Scheduled Castes and scheduled tribes candidates, the amounts are Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 2,500 respectively. A defeated candidate will forfeit his deposit if he polls less than one-sixth of the total valid votes cast in a First-past-the-post voting system.

    Correct Option: D

    A deposit is a sum of money that a candidate must pay in return for the right to stand for election to certain political offices, particularly seats in legislatures. In the Republic of India, candidates for election to the lower house of the parliament - Lok Sabha must pay a security deposit of Rs. 10,000. For state assembly elections the amount is Rs. 5,000. For Scheduled Castes and scheduled tribes candidates, the amounts are Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 2,500 respectively. A defeated candidate will forfeit his deposit if he polls less than one-sixth of the total valid votes cast in a First-past-the-post voting system.



  1. Being the non-member, who among the following can participate in the proceedings of either house of the Parliament without having right to vote?









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    The Attorney General is responsible for giving advice to the Government of India in legal matters referred to him. He also performs other legal duties assigned to him by the President. The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.

    Correct Option: D

    The Attorney General is responsible for giving advice to the Government of India in legal matters referred to him. He also performs other legal duties assigned to him by the President. The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.


  1. The Planning Commission of India is









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    After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government. It is alleged that the Planning Commission (India) which is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body has usurped the role of Finance Commission.

    Correct Option: D

    After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government. It is alleged that the Planning Commission (India) which is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body has usurped the role of Finance Commission.



  1. Which functionary can be invited to give his opinion in the Parliament?









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    The Attorney General of India is the Indian government’s chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President. He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. The Attorney General is responsible for giving advice to the Government of India in legal matters referred to him. He also performs other legal duties assigned to him by the President.

    Correct Option: A

    The Attorney General of India is the Indian government’s chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President. He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. The Attorney General is responsible for giving advice to the Government of India in legal matters referred to him. He also performs other legal duties assigned to him by the President.