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| 4376 |
Who appoints the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?
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The President of India
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| 4377 |
Which Article provides for the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?
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Article 350B
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| 4378 |
Can the recommendations of these Commissions be binding on the government?
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No, they are advisory in nature
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| 4379 |
Can these Commissions investigate and monitor safeguards for SCs, STs, and OBCs?
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Yes, including reporting to the President
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| 4380 |
Who appoints the chairpersons and members of these Commissions?
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The President of India
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| 4381 |
Which Article provides for the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)?
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Article 338B
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| 4382 |
Which Article provides for the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)?
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Article 338A
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| 4383 |
Which Article provides for the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)?
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Article 338
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| 4384 |
What are the functions of the Finance Commission?
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Recommend distribution of taxes between the Centre and the States
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| 4385 |
Who appoints the Finance Commission?
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The President of India
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| 4386 |
Which Article provides for Finance Commission?
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Article 280
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| 4387 |
What is the role of the Attorney General?
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Chief legal advisor to the Government of India and represents the Union in legal matters
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| 4388 |
Who appoints the Attorney General?
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The President of India
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| 4389 |
Which Article provides for the Attorney General of India?
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Article 76
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| 4390 |
What are the functions of CAG?
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Audit of all receipts and expenditure of the Union and State governments
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| 4391 |
What is the term of office of the CAG?
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Six years or up to the age of 65, whichever is earlier
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| 4392 |
Who appoints the CAG?
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The President of India
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| 4393 |
Which Article provides for the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
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Article 148
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| 4394 |
Can State PSCs be abolished?
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Yes, by a resolution of the President in consultation with the state government
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| 4395 |
Which Article provides for State Public Service Commissions (SPSC)?
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Article 315
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| 4396 |
What are the functions of UPSC?
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Recruitment, promotion, transfer, and disciplinary control of civil services
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| 4397 |
Can UPSC members be removed?
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Yes, under conditions specified in Articles 316 and 317
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| 4398 |
Who appoints the Chairman and members of UPSC?
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The President of India
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| 4399 |
Which Article provides for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
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Article 315
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| 4400 |
What are the functions of the Election Commission?
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Conduct free and fair elections for Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President
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