Q115. Who became the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India?
[SSC Selection Post Higher Secondary, 24 July 2025 (Shift 2)]
- Gyanesh Kumar
- Rajiv Kumar
- Sushil Chandra
- Sunil Arora
Answer: (A) Gyanesh Kumar
Explanation: Gyanesh Kumar took office as the twenty-sixth Chief Election Commissioner in February 2025. He had previously served as an Election Commissioner; the Commission operates under Article 324 of the Constitution.
Q114. On which date was the Election Commission of India constituted?
[DFCCIL MTS, 11 July 2025 (Shift 1)]
- 25 January 1950
- 26 August 1950
- 26 November 1949
- 25 November 1950
Answer: (A) 25 January 1950
Explanation: The Election Commission was established on 25 January 1950, before the Republic’s first general elections. Article 324 places responsibility for supervising parliamentary, State legislative and presidential election processes with this independent constitutional authority.
Q113. Which Article concerns appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General?
[RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-I, 24 June 2025 (Shift 2)]
- Article 148
- Article 147
- Article 145
- Article 146
Answer: (A) Article 148
Explanation: Article 148 provides for the CAG and appointment by the President through warrant under hand and seal. The CAG’s audit authority and reporting relationship are governed by subsequent constitutional articles and legislation.
Q112. Which of these individuals held the office of CAG:
A. V. Narahari Rao,
B. Ranjan Gogoi,
C. Vinod Rai,
D. J. M. Lyngdoh,
E. Girish Chandra Murmu
[UGC NET Political Science, 26 June 2025 (Shift 2)]
- A, C and D only
- C, D and E only
- A, C and E only
- B, C and E only
Answer: (C) A, C and E only
Explanation: V. Narahari Rao, Vinod Rai and Girish Chandra Murmu served as Comptrollers and Auditors General. Ranjan Gogoi served as Chief Justice of India and J. M. Lyngdoh as Chief Election Commissioner.
Q111. Which amendment created the separate constitutional National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?
[RPF Constable, 18 March 2025 (Shift 3)]
- 102nd
- 89th
- 85th
- 101st
Answer: (B) 89th
Explanation: The 89th Constitutional Amendment, 2003 separated the former joint commission. It inserted Article 338A for the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes and retained Article 338 for the separate Scheduled Castes commission.
Q110. Who formally appoints State Public Service Commission members?
[RPF Constable, 6 March 2025 (Shift 2)]
- State Chief Minister
- Governor
- President
- UPSC Chairperson
Answer: (B) Governor
Explanation: The Governor appoints the Chairperson and members of a State Public Service Commission under Article 316. Members, however, have constitutional independence safeguards, and removal is entrusted to the President under Article 317.
Q109. Under which Article may functions of a Public Service Commission be extended by law?
[RPF Constable, 5 March 2025 (Shift 3)]
- Article 335
- Article 315
- Article 323
- Article 321
Answer: (D) Article 321
Explanation: Article 321 permits Parliament or a State legislature to enlarge the functions of its respective Public Service Commission by law. The additional duties may relate to services of local authorities, corporations or other public institutions.
Q108. Which amendment granted constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes?
[SSC GD Constable, 6 February 2025 (Shift 3)]
- 102nd Amendment, 2018
- 86th Amendment, 2002
- 104th Amendment, 2019
- 84th Amendment, 2001
Answer: (A) 102nd Amendment, 2018
Explanation: The 102nd Constitutional Amendment gave NCBC constitutional status in 2018. Its new Article 338B provides for monitoring and reviewing safeguards for socially and educationally backward classes and reporting to the President.
Q107. Which range of Articles deals with Public Service Commissions for the Union and States?
[SSC GD Constable, 4 February 2025 (Shift 1)]
- 210–219
- 300–320
- 330–338
- 315–323
Answer: (D) 315–323
Explanation: Articles 315 to 323 of Part XIV set out the Public Service Commission framework. They address appointments, removal, restrictions on further employment, functions, expenses and annual reports, covering both the UPSC and State commissions.
Q106. Which item was NOT a recommendation subject for the Finance Commission constituted in December 2023?
[RPSC RAS Preliminary, 2 February 2025]
- Vertical division of net taxes
- Principles governing State grants-in-aid
- Supplementation of Panchayat and municipal resources
- Reviewing existing financing for climate-management initiatives
Answer: (D) Reviewing existing financing for climate-management initiatives
Explanation: The Sixteenth Finance Commission’s notified terms included tax devolution, grants-in-aid principles and strengthening local-body funding. A separate review of existing arrangements for climate-management financing was not listed in those terms.
