Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Central Finance Commission.

i) The Finance Commission is a quasi-judicial body constituted under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution.

ii) The President appoints the Chairman and four other members, who are not eligible for reappointment.

iii) The Finance Commission submits its recommendations to the Parliament directly.

iv) The recommendations of the Finance Commission are advisory and not binding on the government.

Consider the following statements about the State Finance Commission:

i. It is constituted under Articles 243-I and 243-Y of the Constitution.

ii. It has the powers of a civil court for summoning witnesses and requisitioning documents.

iii. Its members are appointed by the President of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Central Finance Commission:

i. It is a quasi-judicial body constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution.

ii. Its recommendations are advisory and not binding on the Government of India.

iii. It recommends measures to improve the financial position of municipalities directly.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct about the historical and current Finance Commissions?

i. The First Central Finance Commission was chaired by K.C. Neogy.

ii. The Second Central Finance Commission was chaired by K. Santhanam.

iii. The 16th Central Finance Commission is chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya.

iv. The 7th State Finance Commission of Kerala was chaired by Sri. P.M. Abraham.

v. The Finance Commission is appointed every three years.

Which of the following statements are correct about the reporting process of the Finance Commissions?

i. The Central Finance Commission submits its report to the President of India.

ii. The State Finance Commission submits its report to the State Legislative Assembly.

iii. The President lays the Central Finance Commission’s report before Parliament with an explanatory memorandum.

iv. The Governor submits the State Finance Commission’s report to the State Legislative Assembly.

v. The recommendations of both Commissions are binding on the respective governments.

Which of the following statements are correct about the State Finance Commission?

i. It is constituted under Articles 243-I and 243-Y of the Constitution.

ii. It consists of a maximum of three members, including the chairman.

iii. It has the authority to summon witnesses and requisition public records.

iv. Its recommendations are binding on the State Government.

v. It submits its report to the Governor.

Which of the following statements are correct about the functions of the Central Finance Commission?

i. It recommends principles for grants-in-aid to states from the Consolidated Fund of India.

ii. It allocates funds directly to panchayats and municipalities.

iii. It advises on any matter referred by the President in the interest of sound finance.

iv. It supervises the financial accounts of the Union Government.

v. It recommends the distribution of tax proceeds between the Centre and states.

Which of the following statements are correct about the composition and qualifications of the Central Finance Commission?

i. The Finance Commission consists of a chairman and four other members appointed by the President.

ii. The chairman must have specialized knowledge of economics.

iii. One member must have wide experience in financial matters and administration.

iv. The qualifications of members are determined by the State Government.

v. Members are eligible for reappointment.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the reporting process of the Finance Commissions?

i. The Central Finance Commission submits its report to the President, who presents it to both Houses of Parliament.

ii. The State Finance Commission submits its report to the State Legislative Assembly directly.

iii. The President provides an explanatory memorandum on actions taken based on the Central Finance Commission’s recommendations.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the State Finance Commission?

i. The State Finance Commission is constituted under Article 243-I and Article 243-Y of the Constitution.

ii. The Commission consists of 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, for certain matters.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the functions of the Central Finance Commission?

i. It recommends the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and the states.

ii. It supervises the tax collection mechanisms of the Union and State Governments.

iii. It suggests measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to support panchayats and municipalities.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the qualifications of members of the Central Finance Commission?

i. The chairman must have experience in public affairs.

ii. One member must be a judge of a High Court or qualified to be appointed as one.

iii. All members must have specialized knowledge of economics.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Central Finance Commission?

i. The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution of India as a quasi-judicial body.

ii. The President of India appoints the chairman and four members, who are not eligible for reappointment.

iii. The recommendations of the Finance Commission are binding on the Government of India.

ഭരണഘടനാ അസംബ്ലിയുടെ താഴെ പറയുന്ന കമ്മിറ്റികളിൽ ഏതൊക്കെയാണ് ഉപകമ്മിറ്റികളായി തരംതിരിക്കപ്പെട്ടിട്ടുള്ളത്?

i. ധനകാര്യ, സ്റ്റാഫ് കമ്മിറ്റി

ii. ക്രെഡൻഷ്യൽസ് കമ്മിറ്റി

iii. ഹൗസ് കമ്മിറ്റി

iv. യൂണിയൻ പവേഴ്‌സ് കമ്മിറ്റി

v. ഓർഡർ ഓഫ് ബിസിനസ് കമ്മിറ്റി

താഴെ പറയുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകൾ പരിഗണിക്കുക:

i. ഭരണഘടനാ അസംബ്ലിക്ക് നടപടിക്രമപരമായ വിഷയങ്ങൾ കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യുന്ന 10 കമ്മിറ്റികളും ഉള്ളടക്കപരമായ വിഷയങ്ങൾ കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യുന്ന 12 കമ്മിറ്റികളുമുണ്ടായിരുന്നു.

ii. ഇന്ത്യൻ സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യ നിയമം, 1947-ന്റെ പ്രഭാവം പരിശോധിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള കമ്മിറ്റിയുടെ അധ്യക്ഷൻ ഡോ. ബി. ആർ. അംബേദ്കർ ആയിരുന്നു.

iii. ക്രെഡൻഷ്യൽസ് കമ്മിറ്റി ഭരണഘടനാ അസംബ്ലിയുടെ ഒരു ഉള്ളടക്കപരമായ കമ്മിറ്റിയായിരുന്നു.

മുകളിൽ നൽകിയിട്ടുള്ള പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ ഏതാണ്/ഏതൊക്കെയാണ് ശരി?

താഴെ പറയുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകൾ പരിഗണിക്കുക:
i. ഓർഡർ ഓഫ് ബിസിനസ് കമ്മിറ്റിയുടെ അധ്യക്ഷൻ കെ. എം. മുൻഷി ആയിരുന്നു.
ii. യൂണിയൻ ഭരണഘടനയുടെ സാമ്പത്തിക വ്യവസ്ഥകളെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള വിദഗ്ദ്ധ സമിതിയുടെ അധ്യക്ഷൻ നളിനി രഞ്ജൻ സർക്കാർ ആയിരുന്നു.
iii. പ്രസ് ഗാലറി കമ്മിറ്റി ഭരണഘടനാ അസംബ്ലിയുടെ ഒരു പ്രധാന കമ്മിറ്റിയായിരുന്നു.
മുകളിൽ നൽകിയിട്ടുള്ള പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ ഏതാണ്/ഏതൊക്കെയാണ് ശരി?

ശരിയായ ഉത്തരം: A) i ഉം ii ഉം മാത്രം

താഴെ പറയുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകൾ പരിഗണിക്കുക:
i. ഭരണഘടനാ അസംബ്ലിക്ക് ആകെ 22 കമ്മിറ്റികളുണ്ടായിരുന്നു, അതിൽ 8 എണ്ണം പ്രധാന കമ്മിറ്റികളും 14 എണ്ണം ഉപകമ്മിറ്റികളും ആയിരുന്നു.
ii. ജവഹർലാൽ നെഹ്‌റു അധ്യക്ഷനായ എല്ലാ കമ്മിറ്റികളും ഉള്ളടക്കപരമായ വിഷയങ്ങൾ കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്തു.
iii. സ്റ്റിയറിംഗ് കമ്മിറ്റി നടപടിക്രമപരമായ വിഷയങ്ങൾക്ക് ഉത്തരവാദപ്പെട്ടതായിരുന്നു.
മുകളിൽ നൽകിയിട്ടുള്ള പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ ഏതാണ്/ഏതൊക്കെയാണ് ശരി?

ശരിയായ ഉത്തരം: B) i ഉം iii ഉം മാത്രം

ജവഹർലാൽ നെഹ്‌റു അധ്യക്ഷനായ കമ്മിറ്റികളെക്കുറിച്ച് താഴെ പറയുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ ഏതാണ്/ഏതൊക്കെയാണ് ശരി?
i. ജവഹർലാൽ നെഹ്‌റു ഭരണഘടനാ അസംബ്ലിയുടെ മൂന്ന് പ്രധാന കമ്മിറ്റികളുടെ അധ്യക്ഷനായിരുന്നു.
ii. നാട്ടുരാജ്യങ്ങളുമായി ചർച്ച നടത്തുന്നതിനുള്ള ഉത്തരവാദിത്തം സ്റ്റേറ്റ്സ് കമ്മിറ്റിക്കായിരുന്നു.
iii. കരട് ഭരണഘടന പരിശോധിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള പ്രത്യേക സമിതി ഒരു ഉപകമ്മിറ്റിയായിരുന്നു.
iv. യൂണിയൻ പവേഴ്‌സ് കമ്മിറ്റി യൂണിയൻ ഗവൺമെന്റിനുള്ള അധികാരങ്ങളുടെ വിതരണം കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്തു.

ശരിയായ ഉത്തരം: A) i, ii, ഉം iv ഉം മാത്രം

മൗലികാവകാശങ്ങൾ, ന്യൂനപക്ഷങ്ങൾ, ആദിവാസി, ഒഴിവാക്കപ്പെട്ട പ്രദേശങ്ങൾ എന്നിവയ്ക്കായുള്ള ഉപദേശക സമിതിയെക്കുറിച്ച് താഴെ പറയുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ ഏതാണ്/ഏതൊക്കെയാണ് ശരി?
i. ഇതിന്റെ അധ്യക്ഷൻ സർദാർ പട്ടേൽ ആയിരുന്നു.
ii. മൗലികാവകാശ ഉപകമ്മിറ്റി, ന്യൂനപക്ഷ ഉപകമ്മിറ്റി തുടങ്ങിയ ഉപകമ്മിറ്റികൾ ഇതിൽ ഉൾപ്പെട്ടിരുന്നു.
iii. ഇത് ഭരണഘടനാ അസംബ്ലിയുടെ ഒരു ഉപകമ്മിറ്റിയായി തരംതിരിക്കപ്പെട്ടിരുന്നു.
iv. ഇത് ഭരണഘടനയുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട ഉള്ളടക്കപരമായ വിഷയങ്ങൾ കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്തു.

ശരിയായ ഉത്തരം: B) i, ii, ഉം iv ഉം മാത്രം

ഭരണഘടനാ അസംബ്ലിയുടെ ഡ്രാഫ്റ്റിംഗ് കമ്മിറ്റിയെക്കുറിച്ച് താഴെ പറയുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ ഏതാണ്/ഏതൊക്കെയാണ് ശരി?

i. ഡ്രാഫ്റ്റിംഗ് കമ്മിറ്റിയുടെ അധ്യക്ഷൻ ഡോ. ബി. ആർ. അംബേദ്കർ ആയിരുന്നു.

ii. ഇന്ത്യൻ സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യ നിയമം, 1947-ന്റെ പ്രഭാവം പരിശോധിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള ഉത്തരവാദിത്തം അതിനായിരുന്നു.

iii. ഭരണഘടനാ അസംബ്ലിയുടെ എട്ട് പ്രധാന കമ്മിറ്റികളിൽ ഒന്നായിരുന്നു ഇത്.

iv. ഭരണഘടനയുടെ അന്തിമ കരട് തയ്യാറാക്കാൻ ചുമതലപ്പെടുത്തിയ ഏക കമ്മിറ്റി ഇതായിരുന്നു.

ഭരണഘടനാ അസംബ്ലി കമ്മിറ്റികളുടെ അധ്യക്ഷന്മാരെ സംബന്ധിച്ച് താഴെ പറയുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ ഏതൊക്കെയാണ് തെറ്റായവ?

1. ജവഹർലാൽ നെഹ്‌റു മൂന്ന് പ്രധാന കമ്മിറ്റികളുടെയും ഒരു ഉപകമ്മിറ്റിയുടെയും അധ്യക്ഷനായിരുന്നു.

2. ഡോ. രാജേന്ദ്ര പ്രസാദ് ആയിരുന്നു യൂണിയൻ ഭരണഘടനാ സമിതിയുടെ അധ്യക്ഷൻ.

3. സർദാർ പട്ടേൽ പ്രൊവിൻഷ്യൽ ഭരണഘടനാ സമിതിയുടെയും മൗലികാവകാശങ്ങൾക്കായുള്ള ഉപദേശക സമിതിയുടെയും അധ്യക്ഷനായിരുന്നു.

4. കെ.എം. മുൻഷി ആയിരുന്നു ക്രെഡൻഷ്യൽസ് കമ്മിറ്റിയുടെ അധ്യക്ഷൻ.

താഴെ നൽകിയിരിക്കുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ (1) എന്നും (2) എന്നും അടയാളപ്പെടുത്തിയിരിക്കുന്നു. പ്രസ്താവനകളെ സംബന്ധിച്ച് താഴെ പറയുന്ന ഓപ്ഷനുകളിൽ ഏതാണ് ശരി എന്ന് കണ്ടെത്തുക.

1. ഡ്രാഫ്റ്റിംഗ് കമ്മിറ്റിയുടെ അധ്യക്ഷൻ ഡോ. ബി.ആർ. അംബേദ്കർ ആയിരുന്നു.

2. ഇന്ത്യൻ സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യ നിയമം, 1947-ന്റെ പ്രഭാവം പരിശോധിക്കാനുള്ള കമ്മിറ്റിയുടെയും അധ്യക്ഷൻ ഡോ. ബി.ആർ. അംബേദ്കർ ആയിരുന്നു.

Which of the following statements are not associated with the Advocate General’s qualifications?

i. The Advocate General must be a citizen of India.

ii. The Advocate General must have been an advocate for 15 years in a High Court.

iii. The Advocate General must be a resident of the state they serve.

iv. The Advocate General must have held a judicial office for 10 years as an alternative qualification.

Which of the following statements are not associated with the Advocate General?

i. The Advocate General is appointed by the President of India.

ii. The Advocate General’s term is fixed at six years by the Constitution.

iii. The Advocate General has the right to vote in the state legislature.

iv. The Advocate General advises the state government on legal matters.

Which statements are true in relation to the Advocate General of Kerala?

i. K.V. Suryanarayana Iyer was the first Advocate General of Kerala.

ii. The current Advocate General of Kerala is K. Gopalakrishna Kurup.

iii. The Advocate General of Kerala is appointed by the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court.

iv. The Advocate General of Kerala must resign when the state government changes.

Which statements are true in relation to the Advocate General’s privileges and immunities?

i. The Advocate General enjoys privileges equivalent to state legislature members.

ii. The Advocate General can participate in state legislature committee proceedings.

iii. The Advocate General’s remuneration is fixed by the state legislature.

iv. The Advocate General has the right to vote in state legislature proceedings.

Which statements are true in relation to the Advocate General’s appointment and qualifications?

i. The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor.

ii. The Advocate General must have been an advocate for 10 years in a High Court.

iii. The Advocate General must be a resident of the state they serve.

iv. The Advocate General must be at least 45 years old.

Which statements are true in relation to the Advocate General’s duties?

i. The Advocate General advises the state government on legal matters.

ii. The Advocate General can vote in the state legislature.

iii. The Advocate General performs legal duties assigned by the Governor.

iv. The Advocate General has the right to appear in courts outside the state.

Which statements are true in relation to the Advocate General?

i. The Advocate General is the highest law officer in the state.

ii. The Advocate General is appointed by the Chief Minister of the state.

iii. The Advocate General corresponds to the Attorney General of India at the state level.

iv. The Advocate General’s term of office is fixed at five years by the Constitution.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the qualifications of the Advocate General?

i. The Advocate General must be a citizen of India.

ii. The Advocate General must have been an advocate of a High Court for 15 years.

iii. The Advocate General can hold a judicial office for 10 years as an alternative qualification.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Advocate General’s privileges?

i. The Advocate General enjoys all privileges and immunities available to state legislature members.

ii. The Advocate General’s remuneration is fixed by the Constitution.

iii. The Advocate General can participate in the proceedings of the state legislature’s committees.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Advocate General’s term and removal?

i. The Constitution specifies a fixed term of office for the Advocate General.

ii. The Advocate General holds office at the pleasure of the Governor.

iii. By convention, the Advocate General resigns when the Governor changes.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Advocate General’s duties?

i. The Advocate General advises the state government on legal matters referred by the Governor.

ii. The Advocate General can vote in the state legislature’s committee proceedings.

iii. The Advocate General has the right to appear before any court within the state.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Advocate General?

i. The Advocate General is appointed by the President of India.

ii. The Advocate General must be qualified to be a High Court judge.

iii. The Advocate General enjoys voting rights in the state legislature.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Advocate General of Kerala?

i. The first Advocate General of Kerala was K.V. Suryanarayana Iyer.

ii. The current Advocate General of Kerala is K. Gopalakrishna Kurup.

iii. The Advocate General of Kerala is appointed by the Chief Minister.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the privileges of the Advocate General?

i. The Advocate General enjoys all privileges and immunities available to members of the state legislature.

ii. The Advocate General can vote in the state legislature’s committees.

iii. The Advocate General has the right to appear before any court within the state.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Advocate General’s term and remuneration?

i. The term of office of the Advocate General is fixed by the Constitution for 5 years.

ii. The remuneration of the Advocate General is determined by the Governor.

iii. The Advocate General holds office at the pleasure of the Governor.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the duties of the Advocate General?

i. Advising the state government on legal matters referred by the Governor.

ii. Representing the state in all legal proceedings outside the state.

iii. Participating in the state legislature’s proceedings without voting rights.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Advocate General under Article 165 of the Indian Constitution?

i. The Advocate General is appointed by the President of India.

ii. The Advocate General must be qualified to be appointed as a High Court judge.

iii. The Advocate General enjoys voting rights in the state legislature.

Which of the following statements are correct?

a. The CAG audits the accounts of all government companies as per the provisions of the Companies Act.

b. The CAG can inspect any office or department subject to their audit and call for any records or documents.

c. The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of the Central Government.

d. The CAG acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher to the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Audit Board under the CAG?

i. The Audit Board was established in 1968 on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Committee.

ii. The Audit Board consists of five members, including a Chairman.

iii. The Chairman and members of the Audit Board are appointed by the CAG.

iv. The Audit Board is responsible for auditing government companies under the Companies Act.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the CAG’s audit reports?

i. The CAG submits three audit reports to the President: appropriation accounts, finance accounts, and public undertakings.

ii. The Public Accounts Committee examines the CAG’s reports and submits its findings to the state legislature.

iii. No minister can represent the CAG in Parliament.

iv. The CAG’s audit reports on state accounts are submitted to the state legislature directly by the CAG.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the independence of the CAG?

i. The CAG’s salary and service conditions are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.

ii. The CAG holds office at the pleasure of the President.

iii. The administrative expenses of the CAG’s office are not subject to the vote of Parliament.

iv. The CAG can appoint persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department without consulting the President.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the duties of the CAG?

i. The CAG audits all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India but not the Contingency Fund of India.

ii. The CAG advises the President on the form in which the accounts of the Centre and states should be maintained.

iii. The CAG submits audit reports on state accounts to the President, who presents them to the Parliament.

iv. The CAG certifies the net proceeds of any tax or duty, and this certificate is final.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the appointment and tenure of the CAG?

i. The CAG is appointed by the President of India and holds office for a term of 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.

ii. The CAG can be removed by the President on the same grounds and in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court.

iii. The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India or any state after ceasing to hold office.

iv. The salary of the CAG is determined by the President and can be altered to the CAG’s disadvantage during their tenure.

With reference to the historical and current context of the CAG, consider the following statements:

i. V. Narahari Rao was the first CAG of independent India, serving from 1948 to 1954.

ii. The current CAG, K. Sanjay Murthy, is the 15th CAG of India, appointed in November 2024.

iii. The Audit Board was established to appoint technical experts for auditing specific government institutions.

iv. The CAG’s role in auditing public undertakings was introduced after the Companies Act was amended in 1976.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

What is described as the active role of the judiciary in upholding the rights of citizens and preserving the constitutional and legal system?

With reference to the CAG’s role in financial oversight, consider the following statements:

i. The CAG audits all transactions related to the Contingency Fund of India and the Public Account of India.

ii. The CAG audits the accounts of government companies as per the Companies Act.

iii. The CAG has no role in auditing local bodies unless requested by the President or Governor.

iv. The CAG’s audit reports are directly binding on the audited entities to implement corrective measures.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

What is Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?

With reference to the constitutional provisions related to the CAG, consider the following statements:

i. Article 149 authorizes Parliament to prescribe the duties and powers of the CAG.

ii. Article 150 mandates that the CAG submits audit reports to the Prime Minister for presentation in Parliament.

iii. Article 151 requires the CAG to submit state audit reports to the Governor for presentation in the state legislature.

iv. Article 279 empowers the CAG to certify the net proceeds of any tax or duty.

Which of the statements given above are correct?