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INDIAN POLITICS MCQs

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Question 511. Which of the following is not a statutory function of the UPSC?

To advise the government on the methods of recruitment, promotion and control of public services
To look after the interests and right of civil servants
To hear appeals from civil servants and redress their grievances
To act as a watchdog on the functioning of the state public service commissions

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> To act as a watchdog on the functioning of the state public service commissions
:
D

Question 512. The Attorney General of India is

The highest legal officer of the union government
The highest financial officer of the union government
The highest financial as well as legal officer of the union government
None of the above

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Answer: Option A. -> The highest legal officer of the union government
:
A

Question 513. The Comptroller and Auditor General holds office

During the pleasure of the Parliament
For a term of six years
For a term of five years
During the pleasure of the President

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> For a term of six years
:
B

Question 514. A member of a state public service commission can be removed on the ground of
misbehaviour only after an enquiry has been conducted by

A committee appointed by the President
The Supreme Court of India
The high court of the state
A committee appointed by the Governor of the state

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> The high court of the state
:
C

Question 515. The salary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General are paid out
of

The consolidated fund of India
The contingency fund of India
The contingency fund of the concerned state
The general budget

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> The consolidated fund of India
:
A

Question 516. In India, new all India services can be created

Through an amendment in the constitution
By the union government in consultation with the UPSC
By the Parliament
By the President on the advice of the union Council of Ministers

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> By the Parliament
:
C

Question 517. The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as

The guardian of people's liberties
The guardian of public finances
The chief legal advisor of the government
Guardian of all the above

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> The guardian of public finances
:
B

Question 518. The Election Commission is responsible for the conduct of elections to

The Parliament
State legislatures
The office of President and vice-President
All these

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> All these
:
D

Question 519. The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by

The Prime Minister
The President
The Parliament
The President on the advice of the Parliament

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> The President
:
B

Question 520. Which one of the following duties is not performed by the Comptroller and
Auditor General of India?

Audit and report on all expenditure from the consolidated fund of India
Audit and report on all expenditure from the contingency fund and public accounts
Audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts
Control the receipt and issue of public money and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts
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C