Polity Quiz, 16 October 2018

The jurisdiction of UPSC can be extended by –

Which of these is/ are constitutional posts?
1. Special officer for linguistic minorities
2. Advocate general
3. Solicitor general
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), consider the following statements :
1. Only a retired Chief Justice of India can become chairman of NHRC.
2. The chairman can be reappointed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

With reference to Finance Commission (FC), consider the following statements :
1. As the FC is a constitutional body, its recommendations are binding on the government.
2. The chairman of a FC is not eligible for reappointment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements:
1. The supreme court hears only those who petition or appeal in English.
2. The constitution has specified the official language of different states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Indian constitution has defined which of the following?
1. Scheduled Castes
2. Scheduled Tribes
3. Anglo-Indians
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A person can file a suit against which of the following
1. Union of India.
2. Union Government of India.
3. State Government of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to defections, consider the following statements :
1. An independent member of lok sabha becomes disqualified if he joins any party after 6 months from the date on which he take his seat.
2. A nominated member of lok sabha becomes disqualified if he joins any party anytime.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

In India, which of the following modes of voting take place
1. Direct voting by being present in person.
2. Voting through postal ballot.
3. Voting through a proxy.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements about delimitation commission:
1. Delimitation commission is neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body.
2. The orders issued by delimitation commission cannot be challenged in any court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?