SARITHIRAM IAS ACADEMY Model Test

Course UPSC Model Test No 9

 NITI Aayog
 NHRC, Governing Council, SHRC, CIC,
Subject INDIAN POLITY Topic
SIC, CVC, CBI,
 Lokpal, Lokayukta, NCPCR etc.
Total Questions 75 Time 90 minutes

1. Consider the following statements regarding National Human Rights Commission: S

1. It can suo-motu inquire into any violation of human rights. A
R
2. It has power to punish violators of human rights.
I
3. It cannot award monetary relief to the victims. T
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? H
I
A. 1 and 3 B. 2 only C. 1 and 2 D. 3 only
R
2. The Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) is appointed by the President on the A
recommendation of a committee. Who among the following are the members of that committee? M
1. Prime Minister
I
2. Speaker of Lok Sabha A
3. Union Minister of Home Affairs S
4. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha
A
5. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha C
Select the correct answer using the code given below. A
A. 1, 2, 3 and 5 B. 2, 3 and 5 C. 1, 2 and 4 D. 1, 3 and 5 D
E
3. Consider the following statements regarding Central Bureau of Investigation: M
1. It was established on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Y
Corruption.
2. It drives its powers from the Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949.
3. It can investigate cases relating to infringement of fiscal and economic laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements regarding National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
1. It was formed under the aegis of UN Human Rights Council.
2. It has its own nucleus of investigating staff for investigating into complaints.
3. It can only look into matter of Human rights violation within 1 year of its occurrence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3

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5. Which of the following bodies submit their annual report to the President?
1. Central Information Commission
2. National Human Rights Commission
3. Central Vigilance Commission
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 3 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1 and 3 D. 1 only
6. With regard to Chief Information Commissioner, consider the following statements:
1. His appointment and removal is done by the President.
S
2. He is not eligible for reappointment. A
3. His salary, allowances and other service conditions are similar to those of an Election R
I
Commissioner.
T
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? H
A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3 I
7. With reference to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), consider the following R
A
statements: M
1. It is the main investigating agency of the Central Government.
2. It is a statutory body. I
A
3. The selection committee of the CBI director is headed by the Union Home Minister. S
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 B. 1 only C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3 A
C
8. With regard to the State Human Rights Commission, consider the following statements :
A
1. It has all the powers of the civil court. D
2. It cannot look into a matter beyond one year of its occurrence. E
M
3. It cannot recommend to the state government to make payment of compensation or damages to the
Y
victim.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 B. 1 only C. 1 and 3 D. 2 and 3
9. With reference to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), consider
the following statements :
1. It was set up under Juvenile Justice Act, 2000.
2. Its ensures that all laws and policies are in consonance with the Child Rights.
3. It can take up cases on violation of child rights suomoto.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 2 and 3 C. 2 only D. 1, 2 and 3
10. Power of Lokpal under Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 extends to which of the following?
1. Prime Minister

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2. Members of Parliament
3. Civil Servants
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
11. Consider the following statements about Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
1. It is neither constitutional nor statutory body.
2. It was established on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of
Corruption.
S
3. It presents an annual report on its performance to the President . A
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? R
I
A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
T
12. The Chief Information Commissioner is appointed on the recommendation of a committee H
consisting of I
1. Prime Minister R
A
2. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha M
3. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha
4. Union Cabinet Minister nominated by Prime Minister I
A
5. Outgoing Chief Information Commissioner S
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1, 3 and 4 B. 1, 2 and 4 C. 3, 4 and 5 D. 1, 2, 3 and 5 A
C
13. Consider the following statements regarding National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
A
1. It is a constitutional body. D
2. The chairman should be a retired Chief Justice of India. E
M
3. Its recommendations are binding on the government.
Y
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 2 only B. 1 and 2 C. 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
14. Consider the following statements with regard to NITI Aayog:
1. It is a constitutional body.
2. It does not have the power of allocating central funds to States.
3. The Prime Minister is the chairman of NITI Aayog.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 only C. 1 and 3 D. 2 and 3
15. With reference to State Information Commission (SIC), consider the following statements:
1. Right to Information Act of 2005 provides for the creation of SIC at state level.
2. The members of SIC are removed by the President.
3. The Commission submits its annual report to the State Government.

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Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
16. Consider the following statements regarding State Human Rights Commission (SHRC):
1. It can inquire into violation of human rights only in respect of subjects mentioned in the State List
and Concurrent List.
2. It cannot inquire into cases suo-motu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
S
17. Consider the following statements regarding Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): A
1. It was established based on the recommendations of Santhanam Committee. R
I
2. It is a statutory body.
T
3. The CBI director is not provided with security of tenure. H
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? I
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 only D. 1, 2 and 3 R
A
18. Consider the following statements with regard to Chief Vigilance Commission (CVC): M
1. It is a body consisting of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than 2 Vigilance
Commissioners. I
A
2. The members hold office for a term of 4 years. S
3. The members are appointed by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A
C
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 only C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
A
19. Consider the following statements regarding Lokpal: D
1. It is an anti-corruption ombudsman at the Central level. E
M
2. Lokpal can award fine for false or frivolous complaints.
Y
3. It covers all categories of public servants, including the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 B. 1 only C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
20. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the functions of National Human
Rights Commission (NHRC)?
1. It can intervene in any proceeding involving allegation of violation of human rights pending before
a court.
2. It can set up its own non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to work in the field of human rights.
3. It can suo motu inquire into any violation of human rights.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3

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21. Which of the following changes have been brought under The Lokpal and Lokayuktas
(Amendment) Act, 2016 ?
1. The act has made mandatory for every public servant to declare his assets and liabilities within 30
days of entering public office.
2. Now the lokpal can try the judges in corruption cases.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
22. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the institution of ‘Ombudsman’
S
in India? A
A. Ombudsman has been appointed in banking sector only. R
I
B. It can take suo moto action on issues causing deficiency in services.
T
C. They settle disputes through mediation and conciliation. H
D. None of the above I
23. With reference to the Central Information Commission, consider the following statements: R
A
1. It has suo- moto power to order inquiry into any matter if there are reasonable grounds. M
2. It has the power to secure compliance of its decisions from the public authority.
3. It can examine any record under the control of any public authority during inquiry. I
A
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? S
A. 1 only B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
24. The Leader of Opposition is included in the selection panel of A
C
1. Director of Central Bureau of Investigation
A
2. Members of Central Vigilance Commission. D
3. Chairman of National Human Rights Commission E
M
4. Lokpal
Y
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1, 3 and 4 B. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2 and 4 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
25. Which of the following Human Rights is/are mentioned in ‘Universal Declaration of Human
Rights’?
1. Right to privacy
2. Right to seek asylum
3. Right to fair trial
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 only C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
26. The jurisdiction of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) extends to who among the
following?
1. Group A officers of Central Government

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2. Officers in Grade D and above in Reserve Bank of India

3. Members of All India Services
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
27. Which of the following is not a member of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog?
A. Chief Minister of National Capital Territory of Delhi
B. Lieutenant Governor of NCT of Delhi
C. Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
S
D. Chief Minister of Puducherry A
28. Consider the following statements about the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): R
I
1. It deals only with cases of corruption and economic offenses.
T
2. The CBI's functioning is superintended by the Central Vigilance Commission when the offenses H
being investigated come under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. I
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? R
A
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 M
29. Which of the following can be identified as the major objectives of NITI Aayog?
1. Fostering cooperative federalism I
A
2. Acting as a platform for the resolution of inter-departmental issues. S
3. Integrating villages into developmental processes.
4. To leverage India's demographic dividend. A
C
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
A. 1, 3 and 4 B. 2 and 4 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 D
30. Consider the following statements: E
M
1. Chairpersons of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights
Y
Commission (SHRC) are appointed by the President of India.
2. Only the President of India can remove the chairpersons of NHRC and SHRC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
31. Consider the following statements in the context of NITI Aayog:
1. It is an extra-constitutional body.
2. It provides both directional and policy inputs but not technical advice.
3. It provides a collaborative and "bottomup" approach.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 3 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. None
32. Which of the following issues can be taken up by the National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC)?

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1. Issues of manual scavenging

2. Problems faced by Notified and Denotified Tribes
3. Issues related to the right to health
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 3 only
33. Which of the following statements in the context of the Central Vigilance Commission
(CVC) is correct?
A. It was established through an act of the Parliament in the year 2005.
S
B. It consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (chairperson) and not more than two A
vigilance commissioners. R
I
C. Central Vigilance Commissioner can only be removed in the manner similar to that of a
T
Supreme Court Judge. H
D. CVC has to present a report on its performance annually to the Central Government. I
34. Consider the following statements in the context of the Central Information Commission R
A
(CIC): M
1. The CIC was first constituted as an executive body and later given the statutory status.
2. While inquiring, the commission has the powers of a civil court. I
A
3. It can take disciplinary actions against the errant official. S
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 2 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 3 only A
C
35. Consider the following statements in the context of the National Commission for Protection
A
of Child Rights (NCPCR): D
1. It is established under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. E
M
2. It is a multi-membered body with at least two women in the commission.
Y
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
36. Which of the following statements is correct in the context of the provisions of the Lokpal
and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 ?
A. Lokpal has Suo motu power to proceed against any public servant.
B. There is no provision for the attachment and confiscation of property of public servants
which were acquired by corrupt means.
C. The office of Prime Minister has been brought under the purview of the Lokpal.
D. Anonymous complaints are considered by the Lokpal.
37. Which of the following statements in the context of the Central Vigilance Commission
(CVC) is/are correct?

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1. The salary and allowances and other service conditions of the Central Vigilance Commissioner are
the same as those of the Chairman of Union Public Service Commission.
2. The expenses of the Central Vigilance Commission is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
38. Who among the following determine the salaries, allowances, and other terms and
conditions of service of the State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information
Commissioners?
S
A. President B. Parliament A
C. Central Government D. Governor R
I
39. Consider the following statements in the context of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC):
T
1. The commissioner holds office for a term as prescribed by the central government. H
2. He is not eligible for reappointment. I
Which of the statements given above are correct? R
A
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 M
40. With reference to the 'General consent to CBI', consider the following statements:
1. It is given to CBI to investigate cases of corruption against central government employees in the I
A
concerned state. S
2. Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal authority to grant consent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A
C
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
A
41. With reference to the office of Lokpal, consider the following statements: D
1. The salary, allowances and other conditions of service of the Lokpal chairperson are same as that of E
M
the Chief Justice of India.
Y
2. The administrative expenses of the Lokpal are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
42. The creation of the institution of Lokpal was first recommended by:
A. Planning Commission
B. First Administrative Reform Commission
C. Fourth Law Commission
D. Third Finance Commission
43. In the context of Central Information Commission, consider the following statements:
1. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions is the nodal ministry for Central Information
Commission
2. President of India lays the report of Central Information Commission in each house of Parliament.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
44. Which of the following offices are attached to NITI Aayog?
1. Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office.
2. Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM)
3. National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
S
45. Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of the National Commission A
for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)? R
I
1. It consists of the chairperson and ten members, out of which at least three are women.
T
2. The Chairperson and members hold office for a period of three years or till the age of sixty two H
years. I
Select the correct answer using the code given below. R
A
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 M
46. Consider the following statements in the context of NITI Aayog's Governing council:
1. It comprises the Chief Ministers of all the states and Union Territories with legislatures. I
A
2. It should meet at least twice a year. S
3. Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories without legislatures are not the members of the
Governing council. A
C
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
A
A. 2 only B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3 D
47. In the backdrop of Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, consider the E
M
following statements about the National Human Rights Commission(NHRC):
Y
1. A person who has been a Chief Justice of the High Court is also made eligible to be appointed as
Chairperson of NHRC.
2. Recently, Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities has also been made an ex-officio
member of the commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only. B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
48. Which of the following is correct regarding the nature of complaints which is/are not
entertained by the National Human Right Commission (NHRC)?
1. If the complaint is made after one year of the occurrence of the incident
2. If the matter is pending before the court.
3. It the matter pertains to service related matters.
Select the correct answer from the code given below.

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A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3

49. Which of the following statement is correct in the context of the Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI)?
1. It can investigate a case in the boundaries of state only with prior consent of that state under all
circumstances.
2. CBI is the designated contact point for the Interpol in India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
S
50. With reference to roles and functions of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), consider A
the following statements: R
I
1. The CVC is the Chairperson of the Committee, on whose recommendations, the central government
T
appoints the Director of Enforcement. H
2. The CVC is a member of the selection committee, on whose recommendations, the central I
government appoints Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). R
A
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? M
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
51. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): I
A
1. It was established in 1964 as a statutory body. S
2. It was established on the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission.
3. Its jurisdiction extends to members of the All India Services serving in connection with the affairs A
C
of the Union.
A
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? D
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 E
M
52. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has a limited role with respect to violations of
Y
Human Rights by the Armed Forces. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this
regard?
1. It can suo-moto seek a report from the government with regards to violations of Human Rights by
the Armed Forces.
2. The government is required to inform about the action taken on the recommendations of NHRC,
within three months.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
53. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Information Commission (CIC):
1. It consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information
Commissioners.
2. The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold the office for a term of five years.

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3. Salaries and allowances of the Chief Information Commissioner is the same as that of the Chief
Election Commissioner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
54. Arrange the following bodies in the chronological order of their establishment:
1. National Investigation Agency
2. National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights
3. NITI Aayog
S
Select the correct answer from the code given below. A
A. 1-2-3 B. 2-3-1 C. 2-1-3 D. 1-3-2 R
I
55. In the context of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), consider the following
T
statements: H
1. The recommendations of NHRC are binding on the concerned government or authority. I
2. The Chairman of the National Commission for Women is an ex-officio member of the NHRC. R
A
3. It cannot inquire into a matter of violation of human rights after the expiry of one year from its M
occurrence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? I
A
A. 2 and 3 B. 1 only C. 1 and 3 D. 2 only S
56. With reference to the Central Vigilance Commission, consider the following statements:
1. It is not mandated to investigate on its own and gets it done by the Central Bureau of Investigation. A
C
2. After retirement the Chairperson of the CVC is not eligible for further employment under a State
A
government. D
3. It works under the aegis of the Ministry of Home Affairs. E
M
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Y
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. 2 only
57. With reference to the Central Information Commission (CIC), consider the following
statements:
1. It has the power to impose penalties on the Central Public Information Officer of a public authority.
2. It is a constitutional body.
3. The Commission can order an enquiry on a matter of concern on suo moto basis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 B. 2 only C. 2 and 3 D. 1 only
58. Consider the following pairs:
Post Appointing authority
1. State Chief Information Commissioner : Governor
2. Central Vigilance Commissioner : Prime Minister

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3. Chairperson of Lokpal : President

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 2 and 3 B. 1 only C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1 and 3
59. NITI Aayog was established as the successor to the erstwhile Planning Commission. In the
context of NITI Aayog consider the following statements:
1. NITI Aayog is an extra-constitutional body created by a parliamentary resolution.
2. The President of India is the Chairperson of the NITI Aayog Governing Council.
3. The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), Government of India is an attached
S
office under NITI Aayog. A
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? R
I
A. 2 only B. 3 only C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1 only
T
60. Consider the following statements with respect to National Legal Services Authority H
(NALSA): I
1. It disburses funds to State Legal Services Authorities to implement legal aid programs. R
A
2. It provides women to free legal aid irrespective of their income or financial status. M
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 I
A
61. With reference to the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013, which of the following statements is S
not correct?
A. Lokpal can suo-moto proceed against any public servant. A
C
B. It provides adequate protection for honest and upright public servants.
A
C. It provides legal assistance to public servants against whom complaint is filed. D
D. Government aided institutions are not under the jurisdiction of Lokpal E
M
62. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Central Information Commission
Y
(CIC)?
A. It is a statutory body constituted under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
B. A person connected with any political party can be appointed as a Information
Commissioner but can not be appointed as Chief Information Commissioner.
C. It falls under Department of Personal and Training.
D. The salary of the Chief Information Commissioner is equivalent to the salary paid to the
Chief Election Commissioner.
63. Consider the following statements regarding the State Information Commission:
1. It can suo-moto order inquiry into any matter.
2. The salary, allowances and other service conditions of the State Chief Information Commissioner
and State Information Commissioner are determined by the Central Government.
3. The State Chief Information Commissioner can be removed from the office only by the President.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 B. 3 only C. 1 and 3 D. 2 and 3
64. Consider the following statements regarding the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC):
1. Its chairperson and members are appointed by the governor but removed only by the President.
2. A person appointed as a chairperson or member is eligible for reappointment but ineligible for any
other employment under the Central and State Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
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65. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the NITI Aayog? A
A. Regional Councils are formed for a specified tenure to address specific issues and R
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contingencies impacting more than one state or a region.
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B. Governing Council comprises the Chief Ministers of all the States and Union Cabinet H
Ministers. I
C. Vice-Chairpersons enjoy the rank of a Cabinet Minister whereas members enjoy the rank R
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of a Minister of State. M
D. Chief Executive Officer is appointed by the Prime Minister for a fixed tenure in the rank of
Secretary to the Government of India. I
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66. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Central Bureau of S
Investigation?
1. It is an attached office under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. A
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2. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
A
3. Its director is appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee headed by the D
Prime Minister. E
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Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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A. 1 only B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 2 D. 3 only
67. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
1. It was established under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
2. It is empowered to take action against complainants making motivated or vexatious complaints.
3. It exercises superintendence over the functioning of the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 3 only B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 1 and 2
68. Consider the following functionaries of NITI Aayog:
1. Chairperson
2. Vice-chairperson
3. Special Invitees
4. Chief Executive Officer

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Which of the above are appointed by the Prime Minister?

A. 2, 3 and 4 B. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2 and 4 D. 1, 3 and 4
69. With reference to the Central Vigilance Commission, consider the following statements:
1. It is a constitutional body.
2. Its Chairman and members are appointed by the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
70. Consider the following statements with respect to the National Commission for Protection of
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Child Rights (NCPCR): A
1. It is a statutory body constituted under the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986. R
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2. It has been designated as the agency to monitor provisions of the Right to Free and Compulsory
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Education (RTE) Act. H
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? I
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 R
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71. Which of the following issues can be taken up by the National Human Rights Commission M
(NHRC)?
1. Issues of manual scavenging I
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2. Problems faced by Notified and Denotified Tribes S
3. Issues related to the right to health
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. A
C
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 3 only
A
72. Consider the following statements: D
1. Chairpersons of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights E
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Commission (SHRC) are appointed by the President of India.
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2. Only the President of India can remove the chairpersons of NHRC and SHRC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
73. 'Team India Wing' of the NITI Aayog comprises of:
A. Prime Minister and the Chief Executive Officer
B. representatives from every state and central ministries.
C. top notch domain experts, specialists and scholars.
D. young scholars and student interns working with NITI Aayog.
74. With reference to Central Vigilance commission, consider the following statements:
1. Its members are appointed by a committee consisting of Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha,
Home Minister and Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha .
2. Its members can be removed only on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
75. With reference to Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) consider the following statements:
1. The CBI is a statutory body.
2. It has been conferred powers of Tribunal under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

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