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We are posting prelimas marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 21 April NON-CONSTITUTIONAL BODIES

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements:
1.NITI Aayog is a constitutional body established by an amendment to the Constitution.
2.It replaced the Planning Commission of India in 2015.
3.Unlike the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog promotes cooperative federalism through a bottom-up approach.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 2

Consider the following statements regarding the composition of NITI Aayog:
1.The Regional Councils of NITI Aayog are permanent bodies chaired only by the Prime Minister.
2.The Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister and enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
3.NITI Aayog can have up to four Union Ministers as ex-officio members nominated by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 3

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
1.The CBI derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
2.The CBI was established based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption.
3.The CBI is the primary agency for investigating terrorism-related crimes in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
1.The NHRC is a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Constitution of India.
2.The chairperson must be a retired Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 5

Consider the following statements regarding the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013:
1.The Lokpal has jurisdiction over the Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament, and all categories of Central Government employees.
2.The Selection Committee for the Lokpal includes the Prime Minister, the Speaker of Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India or a judge nominated by him.
3.The Act mandates every state to establish a Lokayukta within one year of its commencement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 6

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment and tenure of members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
1.The chairperson and members are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee chaired by the Prime Minister.
2.The chairperson and members hold office for a term of five years.
3.After completion of their tenure, the chairperson and members are eligible for further employment under the Central or State Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 2 only

D1, 2, and 3

Question No. 7

With reference to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), consider the following statements:
1.The NIA was established under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, in response to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
2.The NIA functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 8

With reference to the State Information Commission, consider the following statements:
1.The State Chief Information Commissioner and the State Information Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.
2.The selection committee for appointing State Information Commissioners includes the Chief Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, and a State Cabinet Minister nominated by the Chief Minister.
3.A person currently holding an office of profit or associated with a political party can be appointed as a State Information Commissioner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 only

C1 and 3 only

D2 and 3 only

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
1.The Central Vigilance Commission was established in 1964 on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee.
2.The CVC is the only designated agency to receive complaints under the Whistle Blowers Resolution (PIDPI).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 10

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
1.The Central Vigilance Commission consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and up to two Vigilance Commissioners.
2.The President can remove a Vigilance Commissioner for proved misbehaviour only after an enquiry by the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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