No.1 PSC Learning App
Consider the following statements:
(i) The SPSC conducts examinations for appointments to state services.
(ii) The Governor can appoint an acting Chairman of the SPSC if the Chairman is unable to perform duties due to absence.
(iii) A member of the SPSC, after completing their term, is eligible for appointment as the Chairman of the UPSC.
(iv) The Supreme Court’s advice is not binding on the President in cases of SPSC member removal for misbehaviour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
(i) The Governor appoints the Chairman and members of the SPSC, but only the President can remove them.
(ii) The SPSC is not consulted on matters related to reservations for backward classes or claims of Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
(iii) The conditions of service of the SPSC Chairman and members can be varied to their disadvantage after appointment.
(iv) The SPSC’s recommendations are binding on the state government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
(i) The SPSC is a constitutional body established under Part XIV of the Constitution.
(ii) The Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) is a constitutional body created by the President.
(iii) The SPSC submits an annual performance report to the Governor, which is placed before both Houses of the state legislature.
(iv) The state legislature can extend the jurisdiction of the SPSC to local bodies and public institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
(i) The Governor can suspend a member of the SPSC during an enquiry for misbehaviour referred to the Supreme Court.
(ii) The advice of the Supreme Court in cases of misbehaviour by an SPSC member is binding on the President.
(iii) The SPSC is consulted on all matters related to the classification of state services.
(iv) The expenses of the SPSC, including salaries and pensions, are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
(i) The number of members of the State Public Service Commission is determined by the Governor at his discretion.
(ii) The Constitution prescribes specific qualifications for all members of the SPSC.
(iii) The tenure of the Chairman and members of the SPSC is 6 years or until they attain the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.
(iv) The Chairman of the SPSC can be reappointed for a second term after completing the first term.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are true about the independence of the SPSC?
I. The conditions of service of the SPSC Chairman cannot be altered to their disadvantage after appointment.
II. The Chairman of an SPSC is eligible for appointment to the UPSC after their term.
III. The salaries of the SPSC Chairman and members are subject to a vote in the state legislature.
IV. A member of the SPSC is not eligible for reappointment to the same office.
Which of the following statements are true about the SPSC’s role and limitations?
I. The SPSC is known as the ‘watchdog of the merit system’ in state services.
II. The SPSC is consulted on reservations of appointments for backward classes.
III. The SPSC advises on the suitability of candidates for promotions and transfers.
IV. The state government is not bound to accept the SPSC’s recommendations.
Which of the following statements are true regarding the removal of SPSC members?
I. The President can remove an SPSC member for insolvency without consulting the Supreme Court.
II. The Governor can suspend an SPSC member during an enquiry for misbehaviour.
III. Misbehaviour includes being interested in a contract made by the Government of India or a state.
IV. The Governor can remove an SPSC member for physical or mental incapacity.
Which of the following statements are true for the SPSC?
I. The Governor determines the conditions of service for the Chairman and members of the SPSC.
II. The SPSC is consulted on all matters related to the classification of state services and cadre management.
III. The SPSC submits an annual performance report to the Governor, which is placed before the state legislature.
IV. The SPSC’s jurisdiction can be extended to local bodies and public institutions by an act of the state legislature.
Examine the following statements about the Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC):
a. A JSPSC is a constitutional body created by an act of Parliament on the request of the concerned state legislatures.
b. The Chairman and members of a JSPSC are appointed by the President and hold office for a term of 6 years or until the age of 62, whichever is earlier.
Examine the following statements about the independence of the SPSC:
a. The expenses of the SPSC, including salaries and pensions, are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the state and are not subject to a vote in the state legislature.
b. The Chairman of the SPSC is eligible for reappointment to the same office after completing their first term.
Examine the following statements about the functions of the SPSC:
a. The SPSC conducts examinations for appointments to state services and advises on disciplinary matters affecting state civil servants.
b. The SPSC’s recommendations are binding on the state government, and failure to consult the SPSC invalidates government decisions.
Examine the following statements about the removal of SPSC members:
a. The Chairman and members of the SPSC can be removed by the Governor for reasons such as insolvency or engaging in paid employment outside their duties.
b. The President can remove an SPSC member for misbehaviour only after an enquiry by the Supreme Court, whose advice is binding.
Examine the following statements regarding the appointment and tenure of the State Public Service Commission (SPSC):
a. The Governor has the power to appoint the Chairman and members of the SPSC, and their number is fixed by the Constitution.
b. The tenure of the Chairman and members of the SPSC is 6 years or until they attain the age of 62, whichever is earlier.
Which of the following propositions about the 106th Constitutional Amendment is/are not correct?
The 106th Amendment is also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam.
The amendment ensures 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
The 128th Amendment Bill was introduced by Ravi Shankar Prasad.
The amendment was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 21 September 2023.
Which of the following propositions about the 103rd Constitutional Amendment is/are not correct?
The amendment was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 8 January 2019.
The amendment applies to private educational institutions, including minority institutions.
Gujarat was the first state to implement the 10% EWS reservation.
Articles 15 and 16 were amended to provide for EWS reservation.
Which of the following propositions about the 102nd Constitutional Amendment is/are not correct?
The 123rd Amendment Bill was introduced by Thawar Chand Gehlot.
The amendment came into force on 11 August 2018.
Article 338B provides for the National Commission for Backward Classes.
The amendment amended Article 342A.
Which of the following propositions about the 101st Constitutional Amendment is/are not correct?
The GST Bill was signed by the President on 8 September 2016.
The amendment introduced Article 269A for integrated GST on inter-State transactions.
The GST Council was established under Article 246A.
The amendment repealed Article 268A.
Which of the following propositions about the 97th Constitutional Amendment is/are not correct?
The 97th Amendment was passed by the Lok Sabha on 28 December 2011.
Article 243ZO provides for the right of members to access information in cooperative societies.
The maximum number of board members in a cooperative society is 21, including co-opted members.
The amendment added a new Part IX-B titled "The Co-operative Societies."
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 104th Constitutional Amendment.
i) The 104th Amendment extended the reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures until January 2030.
ii) The amendment abolished the reservation for Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures.
iii) The 126th Amendment Bill was introduced by Thawar Chand Gehlot in the Lok Sabha.
iv) The amendment came into force on 21 January 2020.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 103rd Constitutional Amendment.
i) The 103rd Amendment introduced a 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under Articles 15 and 16.
ii) The amendment was passed by the Lok Sabha on 9 January 2019.
iii) Gujarat was the first state to implement the 10% EWS reservation.
iv) The amendment applies to minority educational institutions.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 102nd Constitutional Amendment.
i) The 102nd Amendment granted constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes under Article 338B.
ii) The amendment was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 31 July 2018.
iii) The 123rd Amendment Bill was introduced by Ravi Shankar Prasad in the Lok Sabha.
iv) Article 342A empowers the President to specify socially and educationally backward classes for States or Union Territories.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 101st Constitutional Amendment.
i) The 101st Amendment introduced Article 246A, empowering both Parliament and State Legislatures to levy GST.
ii) The amendment repealed Article 268A and introduced Article 279A for the establishment of the GST Council.
iii) The GST Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 3 August 2016.
iv) The amendment provided for compensation to States for revenue loss due to GST for a period of five years.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 97th Constitutional Amendment.
i) The 97th Amendment added the right to form cooperative societies as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(c).
ii) Article 43B promotes voluntary formation, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies.
iii) The maximum number of board members in a cooperative society, as per Article 243ZJ, can be up to 25.
iv) The 97th Amendment came into force on 15 February 2012.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the 104th Constitutional Amendment?
(i) The 104th Amendment extended reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in legislatures until January 2030.
(ii) The 104th Amendment abolished reservations for Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures.
(iii) The 104th Amendment was passed in the Rajya Sabha on 9 December 2019.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the 103rd Constitutional Amendment?
(i) The 103rd Amendment provides for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in educational institutions, except minority institutions.
(ii) The 103rd Amendment was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Thawar Chand Gehlot.
(iii) The 103rd Amendment amended Article 14 to include provisions for economic reservation.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the 102nd Constitutional Amendment?
(i) The 102nd Amendment introduced Article 338B, establishing the National Commission for Backward Classes.
(ii) The 102nd Amendment was passed in the Rajya Sabha before the Lok Sabha.
(iii) Article 342A empowers the President to specify socially and educationally backward classes for a State or Union Territory.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST)?
(i) The 101st Amendment introduced Article 246A, granting concurrent powers to Parliament and State Legislatures to levy GST.
(ii) The 101st Amendment provides for compensation to States for revenue loss due to GST implementation for a period of five years.
(iii) The GST Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha before the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the 97th Constitutional Amendment?
(i) The 97th Amendment introduced Part IX-B, which includes Articles 243 ZH to 243 ZT, to regulate cooperative societies.
(ii) The board of a cooperative society can be superseded for a maximum period of six months if it commits acts prejudicial to the interests of its members.
(iii) Co-opted members of a cooperative society’s board have the right to vote in elections of office bearers.
Which among the following statements are not true with regard to the 106th Constitutional Amendment?
The 106th Amendment is also known as the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam.
The 106th Amendment provides for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and Delhi Legislative Assembly.
The 106th Amendment was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Thawar Chand Gehlot.
The 106th Amendment received Presidential assent on 21 September 2023.
Which among the following statements are not true with regard to the 104th Constitutional Amendment?
The 104th Amendment extended reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures until January 2030.
The 104th Amendment abolished reservations for Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures.
The 104th Amendment amended Article 338.
The 104th Amendment was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Ravi Shankar Prasad.
Which among the following statements are not true with regard to the 103rd Constitutional Amendment?
The 103rd Amendment provides for 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in educational institutions and government appointments.
The 103rd Amendment amended Articles 15 and 16 to include provisions for EWS reservation.
The first state to implement the 10% EWS reservation was Kerala.
The 103rd Amendment came into force on 12 January 2019.
Which among the following statements are not true with regard to the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST)?
The 101st Amendment empowered both Parliament and State Legislatures to levy GST on intra-state transactions.
The GST Council was established under Article 279A.
The 101st Amendment repealed Article 268A.
The 101st Amendment came into force on 8 September 2016.
Which among the following statements are not true with regard to the 97th Constitutional Amendment?
The 97th Amendment added the right to form cooperative societies as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(c).
The maximum number of board members in a cooperative society, as per Article 243 ZJ, is 25.
The 97th Amendment came into force on 12 January 2012.
Article 43B promotes voluntary formation, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies.
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സവിശേഷതകളിൽ പെടാത്തത് ഏത് എന്ന് കണ്ടെത്തുക :
Which of the following statements about the State Finance Commission’s functions are correct?
It recommends the sharing of net tax proceeds between the state government and panchayats.
It determines taxes that panchayats can levy and expend.
It submits its recommendations to the State Legislative Assembly directly.
It reviews the financial position of panchayats and municipalities.
Which of the following statements about the composition of the Finance Commission are correct?
The Chairman of the Finance Commission must have experience in public affairs.
One member must be qualified to be a High Court judge.
The President determines the tenure of Finance Commission members.
All members must have specialized knowledge of economics.
Which of the following statements about the Finance Commission’s role in fiscal federalism are correct?
The Finance Commission is considered the balancing wheel of fiscal federalism in India.
It recommends principles for grants-in-aid to states from the Consolidated Fund of India.
The Finance Commission can directly allocate funds to states without Presidential approval.
The Commission’s report is laid before both Houses of Parliament with an explanatory memorandum.
Which of the following statements about the State Finance Commission are correct?
The State Finance Commission consists of up to three members, including the Chairman.
The Commission has the power to summon witnesses and requisition public records.
The State Finance Commission submits its report to the President of India.
The Governor appoints members, who may serve on a part-time basis.
Which of the following statements about the Central Finance Commission are correct?
The Finance Commission is constituted every fifth year or earlier if deemed necessary by the President.
The Parliament determines the qualifications and selection process for Finance Commission members.
The Finance Commission’s recommendations are legally binding on the Union government.
The Finance Commission advises on measures to support panchayats and municipalities based on State Finance Commission recommendations.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the composition and tenure of the State Finance Commission.
i) Members of the State Finance Commission are appointed by the Governor and are eligible for reappointment.
ii) The Commission must include at least one member with experience in local administration.
iii) The Chairman of the State Finance Commission must be a retired judge of the High Court.
iv) A member’s resignation is effective only after acceptance by the Governor.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the State Finance Commission.
i) It is constituted under Article 243-I and Article 243-Y of the Indian Constitution.
ii) The State Finance Commission can have a maximum of five members, including the Chairman.
iii) The Commission has the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
iv) The State Finance Commission submits its report directly to the State Legislative Assembly.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the functions of the Finance Commission.
i) It recommends the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Centre and the states.
ii) It determines the principles for grants-in-aid to states from the Consolidated Fund of India.
iii) It has the authority to enforce its recommendations on the Union government.
iv) It advises on measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of a state for panchayats and municipalities.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the qualifications of Finance Commission members.
i) The Chairman must have experience in public affairs.
ii) One member must be a judge of the Supreme Court or qualified to be one.
iii) One member must have specialized knowledge of government finance and accounts.
iv) One member must have special knowledge of economics.