No.1 PSC Learning App
Consider the following statements regarding the objectives of Zonal Councils:
Zonal Councils aim to promote economic development and interstate cooperation.
They have the authority to enforce decisions on the states within their jurisdiction.
The councils address issues related to law and order and security.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
With reference to the composition of Zonal Councils, consider the following statements:
Each Zonal Council includes the Chief Ministers of all states in the zone.
Advisors to the Zonal Councils, such as the Chief Secretary of each state, have voting rights.
The Administrator of each Union Territory in the zone is a member of the Zonal Council.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils in India:
Zonal Councils are constitutional bodies established under Article 263.
The Home Minister of the Central Government acts as the common chairman of all Zonal Councils.
The North-Eastern Council was established under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Assertion (A): The North-Eastern Zonal Council includes Sikkim as one of its member states.
Reason (R): The North-Eastern Zonal Council was established under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A): The Home Minister of the Central Government is the chairman of all Zonal Councils.
Reason (R): The Chief Ministers of the states in each zone act as vice-chairmen on a rotational basis for a term of one year.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A): Zonal Councils are statutory bodies established to promote inter-state cooperation and coordination.
Reason (R): They were created under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 to address issues like economic development and law and order.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the advisors to the Zonal Councils?
i. A person nominated by the NITI Aayog is associated with the Zonal Council as an advisor.
ii. The Development Commissioner of each state in the zone has voting rights in the council meetings.
iii. The Chief Secretary of each state in the zone is an advisor to the Zonal Council.
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the North-Eastern Zonal Council?
i. It includes Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Sikkim.
ii. Its headquarters is located in Shillong.
iii. It operates under the same legal framework as the other five Zonal Councils.
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the objectives and functioning of Zonal Councils?
i. Zonal Councils are deliberative and advisory bodies with no executive powers.
ii. The councils consider factors like river systems, cultural affinity, and economic development while being formed.
iii. Each Chief Minister in a Zonal Council serves as the chairman for a fixed term of two years.
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the composition of Zonal Councils?
i. Each Zonal Council includes the Chief Ministers of all states in the zone and two other ministers from each state.
ii. The Chief Secretary of each state in the zone has voting rights in the Zonal Council meetings.
iii. Administrators of Union Territories in the zone are members of the respective Zonal Council.
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Zonal Councils established under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956?
i. The Zonal Councils are statutory bodies created to promote cooperation and coordination among states.
ii. The Home Minister of the Central Government acts as the chairman of all five Zonal Councils.
iii. The North-Eastern Zonal Council was established under the same Act as the other five Zonal Councils.
Consider the following statements:
(1) The Chairman of the SPSC is not eligible for any other employment under the Government of India or a state after their term.
(2) The SPSC’s annual report includes a memorandum explaining cases where its advice was not accepted.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
(1) The Governor can exclude certain posts and services from the SPSC’s consultation through regulations.
(2) The SPSC is consulted on claims for pensions due to injuries sustained by state civil servants.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
(1) The President can remove an SPSC member for misbehaviour after an enquiry by the Supreme Court.
(2) The SPSC’s recommendations are advisory and not binding on the state government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
(1) The SPSC is a constitutional body under Part XIV of the Constitution.
(2) The Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) is established by an act of Parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE for the SPSC?
(i) The SPSC’s expenses are not subject to a vote in the state legislature.
(ii) The Supreme Court has held that failure to consult the SPSC does not invalidate government decisions.
(iii) The SPSC can be consulted on any matter referred to it by the President.
(iv) The state legislature can amend or repeal regulations made by the Governor regarding matters excluded from SPSC consultation.
Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE for the SPSC?
(i) The SPSC is known as the ‘watchdog of the merit system’ in the state.
(ii) The Governor can appoint an acting Chairman if the office of the Chairman is vacant.
(iii) The SPSC’s functions include advising on promotions and transfers in state services.
(iv) The President appoints the Chairman and members of the SPSC.
Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE for the SPSC?
(i) The SPSC is not consulted on matters related to cadre management or training.
(ii) The Kerala PSC currently has 21 members.
(iii) The SPSC can be consulted on claims for reimbursement of legal expenses by civil servants.
(iv) The Chairman of the SPSC is eligible for reappointment to the same office.
Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE for the SPSC?
(i) The President can remove an SPSC member for engaging in paid employment outside their official duties.
(ii) The SPSC’s recommendations are binding on the state government.
(iii) The Governor determines the conditions of service for the SPSC Chairman and members.
(iv) The SPSC submits an annual report to the Governor.
Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE for the SPSC?
(i) The SPSC is a constitutional body established under Articles 315–323.
(ii) The Chairman of the SPSC can be appointed as a member of the UPSC after completing their term.
(iii) The SPSC is consulted on all disciplinary matters affecting state civil servants.
(iv) The SPSC’s jurisdiction can be extended to local bodies by the Governor’s regulation.
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.