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Q165. Under which Article is the Finance Commission of India constituted?

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1. Article 324
2. Article 148
3. Article 370
4. Article 280

Answer: (D) Article 280

Explanation: Article 280 contains the constitutional mandate for a Finance Commission. Its Chairperson and four members are appointed by the President; their recommendations address intergovernmental tax sharing, grants-in-aid and other specified fiscal matters.

Q164. What is the constitutional Article concerning a State Advocate General?

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1. Article 148
2. Article 165
3. Article 76
4. Article 152

Answer: (B) Article 165

Explanation: Article 165 provides for the Advocate General, appointed by the Governor from persons qualified to become High Court judges. The Advocate General advises the State government on legal issues and holds office during the Governor’s pleasure.

Q163. Which Article provides for the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

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1. Article 165
2. Article 148
3. Article 76
4. Article 350B

Answer: (B) Article 148

Explanation: Article 148 creates the independent constitutional office of Comptroller and Auditor General. Appointment is made by the President. The office audits government finances, while other constitutional provisions govern its duties, reporting and accounting advice.

Q162. Who appoints the Advocate General for a State?

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1. Chief Justice
2. Governor
3. Chief Minister
4. President

Answer: (B) Governor

Explanation: Under Article 165, the Governor appoints the Advocate General. The appointee must be qualified for appointment as a High Court judge. Their principal role is advising the State government and performing legal duties assigned by the Governor.

Q161. What is the chief duty of the Attorney General of India?

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1. Appointing Supreme Court judges
2. Conducting Parliament sessions
3. Providing legal advice to the Union government
4. Enforcing Fundamental Rights

Answer: (C) Providing legal advice to the Union government

Explanation: Article 76 establishes the Attorney General as the Union government’s principal legal adviser. The Attorney General gives advice on referred legal matters and performs legal duties assigned by the President, rather than administering courts or Parliament.

Q160. In which Part of the Constitution are Union and State Public Service Commissions addressed?

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1. Part XV
2. Part XIV
3. Part XVI
4. Part XVII

Answer: (B) Part XIV

Explanation: Part XIV deals with services under the Union and the States. Chapter II, Articles 315 to 323, sets out the creation, composition, terms, functions, expense safeguards and reporting duties of Public Service Commissions.

Q159. In which Part of the Constitution are detailed provisions for UPSC appointments and removal located?

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1. Part XIII
2. Part XIV
3. Part XI
4. Part X

Answer: (B) Part XIV

Explanation: Articles 315 to 323 are in Part XIV of the Constitution. These provisions frame the Public Service Commissions as independent recruitment institutions and govern commissioners’ appointment, conditions of service and removal safeguards.

Q158. Which Article prescribes appointment and tenure of UPSC Chairperson and members?

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1. Article 324
2. Article 317
3. Article 319
4. Article 316

Answer: (D) Article 316

Explanation: Article 316 governs appointments and terms of Public Service Commission members. The President appoints UPSC members, whereas Governors appoint State commission members; the Constitution provides different retirement-age limits for Union and State commissions.

Q157. Which Article constitutionally mandates setting up the Finance Commission at five-year intervals?

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1. Article 299
2. Article 280
3. Article 270
4. Article 291

Answer: (B) Article 280

Explanation: Under Article 280, the President must constitute a Finance Commission every fifth year, or earlier when necessary. It recommends sharing of net Union tax proceeds and measures that strengthen States’ and local bodies’ fiscal resources.

Q156. The State Election Commission conducts elections to which institutions?

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1. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
2. Panchayats and Municipalities
3. President and Vice-President
4. State Legislative Assemblies

Answer: (B) Panchayats and Municipalities

Explanation: The State Election Commission administers local-body elections under Articles 243K and 243ZA. By contrast, the Election Commission of India manages parliamentary, State legislative, presidential and vice-presidential elections under Article 324.