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101. Which one of the following is not a Constitutional Commission of

Which one of the following is not a Constitutional Commission of India?

[amp_mcq option1=”The National Commission for Scheduled Castes” option2=”The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes” option3=”The National Commission for Backward Classes” option4=”The National Commission for Women” correct=”option4″]

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The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body, not a Constitutional Commission. It was established by an Act of Parliament, the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, in 1992.

Constitutional Commissions are bodies explicitly mentioned and established by the Constitution of India. Statutory bodies are created by an Act passed by the Parliament or a State Legislature.

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (Article 338), the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (Article 338A), and the National Commission for Backward Classes (Article 338B) are all Constitutional Commissions. Article 338B was inserted by the 102nd Amendment Act, 2018, giving constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes.

102. Consider the following statements: 1. A special provision was made

Consider the following statements:

1. A special provision was made in the Constitution of India by the Constitution (Eighty-ninth Amendment) Act, 2003 to establish the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
2. National Commission for Backward Classes, National Commission for Minorities and National Commission for Scheduled Castes are constitutional bodies.
3. National Commission for Women is not a constitutional body.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1, 2 and 3″ option2=”1 and 3 only” option3=”2 only” option4=”3 only” correct=”option3″]

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Only statement 2 is not correct.

– Statement 1 is correct. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes was established as a separate constitutional body under Article 338A by the Constitution (Eighty-ninth Amendment) Act, 2003, splitting the original National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
– Statement 3 is correct. The National Commission for Women was constituted as a statutory body under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. It is not a constitutional body.
– Statement 2 is incorrect. The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was given constitutional status by the 102nd Amendment Act, 2018 (adding Article 338B). The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body (Article 338). However, the National Commission for Minorities is a statutory body, established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Since the statement claims all three (NCBC, NCM, and NCSC) are constitutional bodies, it is incorrect.

Constitutional bodies are those explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India. Statutory bodies are created by an Act of Parliament.

103. Who among the following was the Chairman of the National Commission fo

Who among the following was the Chairman of the National Commission for Review of the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC)?

[amp_mcq option1=”Justice Ranganath Misra” option2=”Justice J. S. Verma” option3=”Justice A. M. Ahmadi” option4=”Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah” correct=”option4″]

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The Chairman of the National Commission for Review of the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC), which was set up in 2000, was Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah, a former Chief Justice of India.

– The NCRWC was constituted by the Government of India to suggest possible amendments to the Constitution based on the experience of its working over the past 50 years.
– The Commission submitted its report in 2002.

This commission was formed during the tenure of the NDA government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Its recommendations covered various aspects of the Constitution’s working but were not fully implemented.

104. The National Statistical Commission was established on the basis of th

The National Statistical Commission was established on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following commissions/committees?

[amp_mcq option1=”Rangarajan Commission” option2=”Lodha Commission” option3=”Santhanam Committee” option4=”M.G.K. Menon Committee” correct=”option1″]

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The National Statistical Commission was established on the basis of the recommendations of the Rangarajan Commission.

The Rangarajan Commission (headed by Dr. C. Rangarajan) was constituted in 2000 to review the Indian statistical system.

The National Statistical Commission was established in 2005 by the Government of India to serve as a nodal and autonomous body for all core statistical activities of the country.

105. In India, which one of the following is responsible for the implementa

In India, which one of the following is responsible for the implementation of the Government of India’s policy in all matters concerning telecommunications ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Digital Communications Commission” option2=”Telecom Regulatory Authority of India” option3=”Telecom Advisory Committee” option4=”Telecommunications Consultants India Limited” correct=”option1″]

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In India, the Digital Communications Commission (formerly the Telecom Commission) is the highest decision-making body within the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications. It is responsible for formulating and implementing government policy concerning telecommunications.

– The Digital Communications Commission operates under the Department of Telecommunications, which falls under the Ministry of Communications.
– It is the primary body for policy formulation and implementation in the Indian telecom sector on behalf of the Government.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is a statutory body that regulates the telecommunications services and tariffs in India, but it is not responsible for the overall implementation of government policy. Telecom Advisory Committees are consultative bodies. Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) is a Public Sector Undertaking providing consulting and engineering services.

106. Which one of the following Commissions is related to Article 338A?

Which one of the following Commissions is related to Article 338A?

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Article 338A of the Constitution of India deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. This Article was inserted by the 89th Amendment Act of 2003, splitting the erstwhile National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes into two separate bodies.

Article 338 deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, and Article 338B deals with the National Commission for Backward Classes.

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is a constitutional body responsible for investigating and monitoring all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution and other laws, and to evaluate the working of those safeguards.

107. The National Commission for Women was created by

The National Commission for Women was created by

[amp_mcq option1=”an amendment in the Constitution of India” option2=”a decision of the Union Cabinet” option3=”an Act passed by the Parliament” option4=”an order of the President of India” correct=”option3″]

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The National Commission for Women was created by an Act passed by the Parliament.

The National Commission for Women was established as a statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. An Act passed by the Parliament is the legal basis for its creation and functioning.

Constitutional bodies are those established directly by the Constitution (e.g., Election Commission, UPSC). Statutory bodies are those established by an Act of Parliament or a State Legislature (e.g., NCW, NHRC, NITI Aayog – though NITI Aayog is by executive resolution, its predecessor Planning Commission was neither constitutional nor statutory). The National Commission for Women is a statutory body. It was not created by a constitutional amendment, a cabinet decision alone, or a presidential order without underlying legislation.

108. Which one of the following statements with regard to the National Comm

Which one of the following statements with regard to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is not correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”The Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes.” option2=”All the reports of the Commission and its recommendations shall be laid only before Lok Sabha.” option3=”The Commission, while investigating any matter, has all the powers of a Civil Court.” option4=”The Commission has the power to regulate its own procedures.” correct=”option2″]

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The question asks for the statement that is NOT correct regarding the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST).
Statement A: The Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes. This is correct. Article 338A(9) mandates this consultation.
Statement B: All the reports of the Commission and its recommendations shall be laid only before Lok Sabha. This is incorrect. Article 338A(6) and (7) state that the reports of the Commission are presented to the President, who causes them to be laid before each House of Parliament. Reports relating to a state government are sent to the Governor, who causes them to be laid before the state legislature.
Statement C: The Commission, while investigating any matter, has all the powers of a Civil Court. This is correct. Article 338A(8) grants the Commission specific powers of a civil court trying a suit.
Statement D: The Commission has the power to regulate its own procedures. This is correct. Article 338A(8) allows the Commission to regulate its own procedure.
Therefore, statement B is not correct.

– NCST is a constitutional body under Article 338A.
– Governments must consult NCST on major policy matters affecting STs.
– NCST has powers of a civil court during investigations.
– NCST regulates its own procedure.
– NCST reports are laid before Parliament (both Houses) and respective State Legislatures.

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes was established by the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, by bifurcating the erstwhile National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Its duties include investigating matters relating to safeguards for STs, inquiring into specific complaints, participating and advising on socio-economic development, and presenting reports on the working of those safeguards.

109. Which one among the following is not under the jurisdiction of the Pro

Which one among the following is not under the jurisdiction of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993?

[amp_mcq option1=”The National Human Rights Commission” option2=”The State Human Rights Commission” option3=”The Human Rights Courts” option4=”The Human Rights Council” correct=”option4″]

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The Human Rights Council is not under the jurisdiction of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, is an Act of the Indian Parliament that provides for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commissions, and Human Rights Courts for better protection of human rights.

The Human Rights Council (HRC) is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the world. It is an international body, not established or governed by India’s domestic human rights legislation.

110. Who among the following was the Chairman of the National Commission fo

Who among the following was the Chairman of the National Commission for Review of the Working of the Constitution (2000) ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah” option2=”Justice J.S. Verma” option3=”Justice Ranganath Mishra” option4=”Justice Y.K. Sabharwal” correct=”option1″]

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The National Commission for Review of the Working of the Constitution was set up by the Government of India in February 2000 to examine whether the existing provisions of the Constitution were adequate to meet the needs of the time and to suggest possible amendments. The commission was headed by Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, a former Chief Justice of India.

– The commission submitted its report in 2002.
– It made recommendations on various aspects of the Constitution’s working.

The commission’s recommendations covered areas such as electoral reforms, powers of the President and Governors, fundamental rights, directive principles, and the structure of government. While the report was discussed, many of its key recommendations have not been implemented through constitutional amendments.