Flashcards on Indian Polity: Constitutional Bodies

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What is the highest constitutional authority in India?

The President of India

Which body is responsible for conducting elections in India?

The Election Commission of India

Who appoints the members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

The President of India

Which body is responsible for the administrative and financial oversight of the judiciary in India?

The Supreme Court of India

Who appoints the Chief Information Commissioner of India?

The President of India

Which body is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in India?

The National Human Rights Commission

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

The President of India

Which body is responsible for regulating and overseeing the functioning of political parties in India?

The Election Commission of India

Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

The President of India

Which body is responsible for investigating and preventing corruption in public administration in India?

The Central Vigilance Commission

What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

6 years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first

Which body is responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges in the High Courts of India?

The President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the respective state

Who appoints the Chairman and Members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

The President of India

Which body is responsible for the audit of the accounts of the Government of India?

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

The President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court

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Which body is responsible for conducting elections in India?



Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?



Which body is responsible for the administrative and financial oversight of the judiciary in India?



Who appoints the Chairman and Members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?



What is the tenure of the Chief Information Commissioner of India?



Which body is responsible for auditing the accounts of the Government of India?



Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?



Which body is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in India?



Who appoints the members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?



Which body is responsible for investigating and preventing corruption in public administration in India?




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