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Q95. Which Article requires the President to appoint India’s CAG by warrant under hand and seal?

[RPF SI CBT-I, 13 December 2024 (Shift 2)]

1. Article 148
2. Article 153
3. Article 145
4. Article 157

Answer: (A) Article 148

Explanation: Article 148 establishes the CAG’s office and prescribes appointment by the President. The office enjoys safeguards against executive interference, with removal following the same procedure as for a judge of the Supreme Court.

Q94. Statements:
A. joint SC/ST commission was established under Article 339;
B. NCW under 1990 Act;
C. NCM under 1992 Act;
D. NHRC created by December 1993 ordinance.

Which hold?

[MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims, 1 December 2024]

1. A and C
2. B and D
3. A and D
4. B and C

Answer: (D) B and C

Explanation: The National Commission for Women has a 1990 founding statute, and the National Commission for Minorities was constituted under a 1992 Act. The joint SC/ST commission was not founded under Article 339, and the NHRC chronology in D is wrong.

Q93. Which Constitutional Amendment provided for creation of the GST Council?

[SSC CGL Tier I, 25 September 2024 (Shift 3)]

1. 102nd Amendment
2. 100th Amendment
3. 101st Amendment
4. 103rd Amendment

Answer: (C) 101st Amendment

Explanation: The 101st Amendment of 2016 inserted Article 279A, enabling creation of the GST Council. The Council serves as a constitutional forum for Union and State representatives to recommend GST policy and implementation measures.

Q92. In which Part of the Constitution do Election Commission provisions appear?

[SSC CGL Tier I, 25 September 2024 (Shift 1)]

1. Part XV
2. Part XII
3. Part IV
4. Part XI

Answer: (A) Part XV

Explanation: Part XV contains Articles 324 to 329, covering elections. Article 324 specifically vests control over preparation of electoral rolls and national and State legislative elections in the Election Commission.

Q91. Which Article provides for the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

[SSC CGL Tier I, 24 September 2024 (Shift 2)]

1. Article 154
2. Article 156
3. Article 148
4. Article 136

Answer: (C) Article 148

Explanation: Article 148 establishes the independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. The President appoints the officeholder; reports later undergo legislative examination, commonly through the Public Accounts Committee.

Q90. In which year was the Election Commission of India established?

[SSC CGL Tier I, 17 September 2024 (Shift 1)]

1. 1955
2. 1952
3. 1950
4. 1947

Answer: (C) 1950

Explanation: The Election Commission of India was established on 25 January 1950. It is an independent constitutional authority under Article 324 and supervises parliamentary, State legislative, presidential and vice-presidential election processes.

Q89. GST Council statements:
I. first meeting in October 2016;
II. Revenue Secretary ex-officio Council Secretary;
III. CBEC Chair a voting permanent invitee.

Which correct?

[RPSC Assistant Professor Political Science, 11 September 2024]

1. I and III only
2. All three
3. II only
4. I only

Answer: (C) II only

Explanation: The first GST Council meeting took place in September 2016, not October. The Revenue Secretary functions as ex-officio Secretary; the tax-board chairperson may attend as a permanent invitee without voting rights.

Q88. How many members did the GST Council have in the arrangement referred to by the examination?

[UP Police Constable Re-examination, 25 August 2024 (Shift 1)]

1. 30
2. 33
3. 40
4. 25

Answer: (B) 33

Explanation: The examination used the figure of 33 members for the GST Council. Under Article 279A, its structure includes the Union Finance Minister, a Union Minister of State and representatives nominated by States.

Q87. Which statement about the Attorney General of India is incorrect?

[SSC Selection Post Matriculation, 20 June 2024 (Shift 4)]

1. Must be eligible to become Supreme Court judge
2. Office is established by Article 76
3. Is the country’s highest legal officer
4. Is appointed by the Prime Minister

Answer: (D) Is appointed by the Prime Minister

Explanation: The President, not the Prime Minister, formally appoints the Attorney General under Article 76. The appointee must possess Supreme Court judicial qualifications and advises the Union government on legal matters.

Q86. Which Article establishes Public Service Commissions for Union and States?

[DSSSB Jail Warder, 20 June 2024 (Shift 2)]

1. Article 123
2. Article 280
3. Article 315
4. Article 100

Answer: (C) Article 315

Explanation: Article 315 provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union and States. The institutions independently assist merit-based public recruitment, while later articles cover terms, removal safeguards and consultation functions.