UPSC Prelims Marathon 24th February – Constitutional Bodies – III – 2024

Which Constitutional Amendment Act bifurcated the combined National Commission for SCs and STs into two separate bodies?

Consider the following statements regarding “National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs)”:
1.It consists of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson and three other members.
2.They are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is/are function/s of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs)?
1.To investigate and monitor all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the SCs and to evaluate their working.
2.To inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the SCs.
3.To participate and advise on the planning process of socio-economic development of the SCs.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following is/are power/s of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
1.Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him on oath.
2.Requiring the discovery and production of any document.
3.Receiving evidence on affidavits.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which constitutional amendment conferred constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes?

Which of the following article of Indian constitution is related to Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?

Which of the following is/are regional office/s of Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?
1.Hyderabad
2.Nagpur
3.Kolkata
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Article 148 of Indian constitution is related to which of the following?

Consider the following statements regarding “Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)”:
1.He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
2.He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels–the Centre and the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?