PREVIOUS YEARS’

QUESTIONS
(2000-2021)
THEME: BODIES
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 NUMBER OF POLITY QUESTIONS PER YEAR
25

20

15

10

0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

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4.5

3.5

No. of
Questions 2.5

from this
Topic 2

1.5

0.5

0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Years

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Q1: How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from

the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? (2018)

1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB

has been created by an executive order of the Government
2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce
the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the
CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims
to improve the quality of air in the country.

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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Answer: b

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Q2: Consider the following statements: (2017)

1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election
schedule for the conduct of both general elections and
byelections.
3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to
splits/mergers of recognized political parties.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only

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Answer: d

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Q3: The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to

replace the (2015)

(a) Human Rights Commission

(b) Finance Commission
(c) Law Commission
(d) Planning Commission

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Answer: d

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Q4: Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention
in the Constitution? (2013)

1. National Development Council

2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: d

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Q5: Consider the following statements:

Attorney General of India can (2013)

1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha

2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only

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Answer: c

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Q6: Who among the following constitute the National

Development Council? (2013)

1. The Prime Minister

2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: b

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Q7: Consider the following statements: (2013)

1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning
Commission.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent
List in the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should
be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic
development and social justice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: b

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Q8: With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider

the following statements: (2012)
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be
challenged in a Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid
before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they
cannot effect any modifications in the orders.

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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Answer: c

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Q9: In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended
purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
(CAG)? (2012)
1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of
India declares national emergency / financial emergency
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are
discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges
against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has
certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: c

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Q10: With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which

of the following statements is correct? (2011)

(a) It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure

development
(b) It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the
Public Sector Undertakings
(c) It ensures transparency in financial administration
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct
in this context

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Answer: d

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Q11: Who of the following shall cause every recommendation

made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House
of Parliament? (2010)

(a) The President of India

(b) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) The Prime Minister of India
(d) The Union Finance Minister

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Answer: a

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Q12: Consider the following statements : (2009)

1. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up during
the Prime Ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
2. The Members for CAT are drawn from both judicial and
administrative streams.

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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Answer: b

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Q13: In India, who is the Chairman of the National Water

Resources Council? (2009)

(a) Prime Minister

(b) Minister of Water Resources
(c) Minister of Environment and Forests
(d) Minister of Science and Technology

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Answer: a

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Q14: Consider the following statements : (2009)

1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the
President of India upon the recommendation of the
Governor of the concerned State.
2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have
original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State
level.

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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Answer: d

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Q15: Which one among the following Commissions was set up

in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the
Constitution of India? (2006)

(a) University Grants Commission

(b) National Human Rights Commission
(c) Election Commission
(d) Central Vigilance Commission

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Answer: c

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Q16: Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the

descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?
(2004)

(a) Attorney General of India – Judges of the Supreme Court –

Members of Parliament – Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) Judges of the Supreme Court – Deputy Chairman of Rajya
Sabha – Attorney General of India – Members of Parliament
(c) Attorney General of India – Deputy Chairman of Rajya
Sabha – Judges of the Supreme Court – Members of
Parliament
(d) Judges of the Supreme Court – Attorney General of India –
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha – Members of Parliament

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Answer: b

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Q17: According to the National Human Rights Commission

Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?
(2004)

(a) Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court

(b) Any serving Judge of the High Court
(c) Only a retired Chief Justice of India
(d) Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court

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Answer: c
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Q18: Consider the following statements: (2004)

1. The highest deciding body for planning in India is the

Planning Commission of India.
2. The Secretary of the Planning Commission of India is also
the Secretary of National Development Council.
3. The Constitution includes economic and social planning in
the Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule of the
Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) 3 only

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Answer: b

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Q19: Consider the following tasks: (2004)

1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections

2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament,
State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-
President
3. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting election
symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election
4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes

Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of

India?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 4

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Answer: a

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Q20: As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks

highest in the order of precedence? (2003)

(a) Deputy Prime Minister

(b) Former President
(c) Governor of a State within his State
(d) Speaker of Lok Sabha

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Answer: c

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Q21: Consider the following statements : (2003)

The function(s) of the Finance Commission is/are
1. to allow the withdrawal of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. to allocate between the States the shares of proceeds of taxes.
3. to consider applications for grants-in-aid from States.
4. to supervise and report on whether the Union and State governments are
levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 4

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Answer: b

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Q22: Which one of the following authorities recommends the

principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues to the
states out of the Consolidated Fund of India? (2002)

(a) Finance Commission

(b) Inter-State Council
(c) Union Ministry of Finance
(d) Public Accounts Committee

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Answer: a

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Q23: Five Year Plan in India is finally approved by (2002)

(a) Union Cabinet

(b) President on the advice of Prime Minister
(c) Planning Commission
(d) National Development Council

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Answer: d

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Q24: Consider the following statements with reference to India: (2002)

1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners

enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is
provided to a judge of the Supreme Court.
3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his
office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the
Supreme Court.
4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from
the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62
years, whichever is earlier.

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 4

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Answer: b

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Q25: Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in

India: (2001)

1. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the

registration of political parties.
2. Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election
Commission.
3. A national level political party is one which is recognised in four or
more states.
4. During the 1999 general elections, there were six national and 48
state level parties recognised by the Election Commission.

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: d

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Q26: Which one of the following duties is NOT performed by

the Comptroller and Auditor General of India? (2001)

(a) To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated

Fund of India
(b) To audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency
Funds and Public Accounts
(c) To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and
loss accounts
(d) To control the receipt and issue of public money, and to
ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer

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Answer: d

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Q27: The primary function of the Finance Commission in India

is to (2000)

(a) distribute revenue between the Centre and the States

(b) prepare the Annual Budget
(c) advise the President on financial matters
(d) allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State
Governments

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Answer: a

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Q28: Consider the following functionaries : (2000)

1. Cabinet Secretary
2. Chief Election Commissioner
3. Union Cabinet Ministers
4. Chief Justice of India

Their correct sequence, in the Order of Precedence is

(a) 3, 4, 2, 1
(b) 4, 3, 1, 2
(c) 4, 3, 2, 1
(d) 3, 4, 1, 2

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Answer: c

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Q29: Consider the following statements about the Attorney

General of India: (2000)
1. He is appointed by the President of India.
2. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a
Judge of the Supreme Court.
3. He must be a member of either House of Parliament.
4. He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament.

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 3 and 4

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Answer: a

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TOPIC
Constitutional bodies
Extra-Constitutional: Statutory
bodies
Extra-Constitutional: Bodies
made under Executive
resolution
Order of Precedence
ANALYSI
S
NO. OF QUESTIONS FOCUS AREAS
15 • Election Commission of India
• Finance Commission
• Attorney-General
• Advocate-General
• Comptroller and Auditor General
5 • Zonal Councils
• Central Administrative Tribunal
• National Human Rights
Commission
• Delimitation Commission
• National Green Tribunal (quasi-
judicial in nature)
6 • National Development Council
• NITI Aayog
• National Water Resources Council
3 Theory
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 CONSTITUTIONAL BODIES- OVERVIEW

Sl. Body Articl Appointment Term Removal Composition Conditions Powers/ Functions
No e of Service
1 Election 324 President 6 years or By President, in CEC + Determined Administrative, Advisory & Quasi-Judicial
Commission of 65 years same manner and members by the functions in regard to elections to the
India of age grounds as a (strength President legislatures, that of President & Vice-
judge of Supreme determined by President
Court President)
2 Union Public 315- President 6 years or By President- Chairman + Determined Watchdog of the merit system in India. It is
Service 323 65 years when, members by the concerned with the recruitment of All-India
Commission of age • Adjudged an (strength President Services and Central Services. When
insolvent determined by consulted, advises on promotion &
• Engaged in President) disciplinary matters.
other paid
employment
• In President’s
opinion, unfit
to continue in
office
3 State Public 315- Governor 6 years or By President, on Chairman + Determined Watchdog of the merit system in the State.
Service 323 62 years the same grounds members by the SPSC is consulted, by the Governor and
Commission of age and same manner (strength Governor State HC, while framing rules for
as that of determined by appointment to the judicial service of the
members of Governor) State
UPSC

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(contd.)
Sl. Body Article Appointmen Term Remova Composition Conditions of Powers/ Functions
No. t l Service
4 Finance 280 President President Chairman + 4 Balancing wheel of Fiscal Federalism.
Commission Specifies members Advisory role- recommends the
President on matters of finance,
distribution of net tax proceeds
(vertically & horizontally)
5 National 338 President, by Determined Chairperson + Vice- Determined by To investigate and monitor all matters
Commission warrant by President Chairperson + 3 President relating to constitutional and other
on Scheduled under his (Rules member safeguards for SCs and evaluate their
Castes hand and seal mention 3 working
years) Has the power to regulate its own
procedure
6 National 338-A President, by Determined Chairperson + Vice- Determined by To investigate and monitor all matters
Commission warrant by President Chairperson + 3 President relating to constitutional and other
on Scheduled under his (Rules members safeguards for STs and evaluate their
Tribes (89th hand and seal mention 3 working
CA, 2003) years) Has the power to regulate its own
procedure
7 National 338-B President, by Chairperson + Vice- Determined by It has the authority to examine
Commission warrant Chairperson + 3 President complaints and welfare measures
on Backward under his members regarding socially and educationally
Classes (102nd hand and seal backward classes.
CA, 2018)

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(contd.)
Sl. Body Article Appointmen Term Removal Composition Conditions of Powers/ Functions
No. t Service
8 Special 350-B President Commissione Under Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Officer for r + Deputy Investigates all matters relating to safeguards
Linguistic Commissione provided for linguistic minorities.
Minorities r + Assistant
(7th CA, Commissione
1956) r
9 Comptroller 148 President, by 6 years, or By Determined by Guardian of the public purse and controls the
And Auditor warrant 65 years of President, Parliament entire financial system at Central & State
General of under his age on same levels. Conducts audits of expenditure on
India hand and seal grounds and behalf of the Parliament.
same
manner as
that of SC
Judge
10 Attorney 76 President During By President Highest law officer of the country. Has right
General of pleasure of of audience in all courts in Indian territory,
India the right to speak & participate in proceedings of
President both Houses
11 Advocate 165 Governor During By Highest law officer in the State. Has right of
General of pleasure of Governor audience in all courts in State territory, right
State the to speak & participate in proceedings of both
Governor Houses of State legislature

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(STATUTORY)
Sl. Body Associated Act Composition Term & Appointed by; on Eligibility for Powers/ Functions
No. Removal recommendations of further Govt.
a Committee employment
consisting of
1 National Human Protection of Chairman (former 3 years, or By President; Yes Watchdog of human rights in the
Rights Human Rights judge of SC/ retired 70 years Committee- PM, country- rights relating to life,
Commission (in Act, 1993 CJI) + 5 members (3 of age. Speaker (LS), Deputy liberty, equality and dignity. Any
line with 2019 having knowledge of By Chairman (RS), LoP violation may be inquired suo
Amendment) human rights, President (Both Houses), motu or on a petition.
including 1 woman) Central Home
Minister
2 State Human Protection of Chairman (former 3 years, or By Governor; Yes Can inquire into violation of
Rights Human Rights judge of HC/ retired 70 years Committee- CM, human rights only in respect of
Commission Act, 1993 CJ of HC) + 2 of age. Speaker (SLA), LoP subjects mentioned in State &
members By (SLA), State Home Concurrent lists
President Minister (Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal
Pradesh, Mizoram don’t have
SHRCs)
3 Central Right to Chief Information 5 years, or By President; No Inter alia looks into the complaints
Information Information Act, Commissioner + 65 years Committee- PM, LoP made to it- pertaining to offices,
Commission 2005 members (max 10) of age. (LS), Union Cabinet financial institutions, PSUs etc.,
(NOTE: By Minister nominated under Central Govt & UTs
proposed President by PM
changes)

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(STATUTORY)
(contd.)
Sl. Body Associated Act Composition Term & Appointed by; on Eligibility for Powers/ Functions
No. Removal recommendations of further
a Committee employment
consisting of under the Govt
4 State Right to State CIC + 5 years, or By Governor; No Inter alia looks into the
Information Information Act, members (max 10) 65 years of Committee- CM, LoP complaints made to it- pertaining
Commission 2005 age. (SLA), State Cabinet to offices, financial institutions,
(NOTE: By Minister nominated by PSUs etc., under the concerned
proposed Governor CM State Govt
changes)
5 Central CVC Act, 2003 Central Vigilance 4 years, or By President; No Apex vigilance institution, free of
Vigilance Commissioner + 65 years of Committee- PM, control from any executive
Commission members (max 2) age. Union Minister of authority, monitoring all vigilance
By President Home Affairs, LoP activity under the Central
(LS) Government
6 Zonal Councils States Chairman (Union Aims at promoting cooperation
(6- Northern, Reorganization Home Minister) + and coordination between states,
Central, Eastern, Act, 1956 Respective CMs + UTs and the Centre; deliberative
Western, Administrator of & advisory body
Southern, North- UTs + 2 ministers
Eastern) from each State

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(STATUTORY)
(contd.)

Sl. Body Associated Act Composition Term Appointed by; on Eligibility for Powers/ Functions
No. recommendations of further
a Committee employment
consisting of under the Govt
7 Delimitation Delimitation Retired SC Judge + By President Delimitation of Parliamentary and
Commission Act, 2002 CEC + Respective Assembly Constituencies.
SEC Orders have the force of law
and cannot be called in question
before any court.
8 Central Administrative Chairman + 5 years, or By President; Original jurisdiction- recruitment
Administrative Tribunals Act members 62 years Committee- Sitting and all service matters of public
Tribunal (presently, 65) (Chairman) Judge of SC servants of AIS (barring, defence
& 65 years (nominated by CJI), forces, SC staff, Secretarial staff
(members) final approval by of Parliament)
Appointments Procedure guided by Principles of
Committee (ACC) Natural Justice

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RESOLUTION)
NITI ( NATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR TRANSFORMING INDIA) AAYOG
 Constituted in 2014, replacing the erstwhile Planning Commission
 Premier ‘Think Tank’ of the GoI, providing directional & policy inputs, shaped
by a bottom-up approach
 Provides for an empowered role of the States as equal partners in national
development; operationalizing the principle of cooperative federalism
 Composition: PM (Chairperson) + Governing Council (CMs of States & CMs
and Lt. Gov. of UTs) + Regional Council (formed for specific issues, for
specified tenure) + Special Invitees (experts & specialists nominated by the PM)
 Specialized Wings:
 Research Wing: dedicated think tank of top notch domain experts
 Consultancy Wing: provides marketplace of whetted panels of expertise
and funding, providing guidance and overall quality check to the rest
 Team India Wing: representatives from every State and Ministry, serving as
a permanent platform for national collaboration
 Guiding principles: Antyodaya, Inclusion, Village, Demographic Dividend,
People’s Participation, Governance, Sustainability
 Subordinate Office: National Institute of Labour Economics Research and
Development.
 Prime objective has been to develop an institutional framework capable of
sustaining and steering a systematic applied human resource planning
research process.
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 2016- Proposed to be abolished, but no such
resolution passed yet
 Since the inception of NITI Aayog's Governing
Council (which has almost the same
composition and roles as NDC), the NDC has
had no work assigned to it nor did it have any
meetings
 Composition: PM (Chairman) + Union Cabinet
Ministers + All CMs + Administrators of all
UTs + members of Planning Commission
 The Draft Five-Year Plan prepared by erstwhile
Planning Commission, first submitted to Union
Cabinet, then placed before NDC for its
acceptance. It is then presented to Parliament
before a Gazette notification.
 Thus, NDC is the highest body, below the
Parliament, responsible for policy matters with
regard to Planning for social and economic
development.
 However, it is advisory in nature.
 ORDER OF
PRECEDENCE
1. President
2. Vice-President
3. Prime Minister
4. Governors of states within their respective states
5. Former presidents
5A. Deputy Prime Minister
6. Chief Justice of India Speaker of Lok Sabha
7. Cabinet Ministers of the Union Chief Ministers of States within their respective States
Vice-Chairperson, NITI Aayog
Former Prime Ministers
Leaders of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
7A. Holders of Bharat Ratna decoration
8. Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and High Commissioners of Commonwealth countries accredited to India
Chief Ministers of States outside their respective States
Governors of States outside their respective States
9. Judges of Supreme Court
9A. Chairperson, Union Public Service Commission
Chief Election Commissioner
Comptroller & Auditor General of India
10. Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
Deputy Chief Ministers of States
Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha
Members of the NITI Aayog
Ministers of State of the Union (and any other Minister in the Ministry of Defence for defence matters)
11. Attorney General of India Cabinet Secretary
Lieutenant Governors within their respective Union Territories

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