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| 4351 |
Who ensures accountability of Non-Constitutional Bodies?
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Parliament, executive, and in some cases, audit institutions like CAG
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| 4352 |
Can Non-Constitutional Bodies implement schemes?
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Yes, they can coordinate and oversee implementation of policies and programs
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| 4353 |
Are the decisions of Non-Constitutional Bodies subject to review?
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Yes, courts can review their actions for legality
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| 4354 |
Do Non-Constitutional Bodies have judicial powers?
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No, but some quasi-judicial powers may be delegated (e.g., CCI, SEBI)
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| 4355 |
Can Non-Constitutional Bodies advise both Centre and States?
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Yes, depending on their mandate
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| 4356 |
What is the role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?
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Promote competition, prevent monopolies, and protect consumer interests
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| 4357 |
Who heads the National Commission for Women?
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A Chairperson appointed by the central government
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| 4358 |
Name some other important Non-Constitutional Bodies.
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National Commission for Women (NCW), National Commission for Minorities, Competition Commission of India (CCI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
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| 4359 |
Who appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner?
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The President, based on recommendations of a committee including PM, Home Minister, and Leader of Opposition
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| 4360 |
What is the function of CVC?
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Monitor vigilance activities and anti-corruption measures in central government
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| 4361 |
Who heads the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?
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Central Vigilance Commissioner
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| 4362 |
Who appoints members of NHRC?
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The President, on recommendation of a committee including PM, Speaker, and Opposition leaders
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| 4363 |
What is the function of NHRC?
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Protect and promote human rights, investigate violations, and recommend action
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| 4364 |
Who heads the NHRC?
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Chairperson is usually a retired Chief Justice of India
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| 4365 |
What was the purpose of the Planning Commission?
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Formulating Five-Year Plans and development strategies (replaced in 2015)
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| 4366 |
What is the main function of NITI Aayog?
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Policy planning, coordination, and fostering cooperative federalism
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| 4367 |
Who heads the NITI Aayog?
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The Prime Minister of India
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| 4368 |
Name some important Non-Constitutional Bodies at the national level.
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NITI Aayog, Planning Commission (replaced by NITI Aayog), National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
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| 4369 |
Can Non-Constitutional Bodies make binding decisions?
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No, they mostly give recommendations and advise the government
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| 4370 |
Can Non-Constitutional Bodies be abolished or restructured?
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Yes, anytime by the government that created them
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| 4371 |
Who establishes Non-Constitutional Bodies?
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The Parliament or the executive government
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| 4372 |
What are Non-Constitutional Bodies?
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Bodies created by law or executive orders, not directly under the Constitution
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| 4373 |
Can Constitutional Bodies function independently of the executive?
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Yes, they are autonomous but accountable to Parliament
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| 4374 |
Can the Election Commission supervise state elections?
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Yes, for all elections to state legislatures
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| 4375 |
What is the role of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?
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Ensure protection of language rights of minorities
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