1. The independence of the Election Commission has been ensured

2. Which of the following match/s is/are wrong? Answer by using codes: (i) Chairman of UPSC - Appointed by President of India (ii) Members of UPSC - Appointed by Chairman, UPSC (iii) Retirement of Chairman and Members of UPSC - 5 years or 62 years of age whichever is earlier (iv) Members of UPSC - Removed by Prime Minister of India Codes:

3. Assertion (A): CAG examines propriety, legality and validity of all government expenses. Reason (R): CAG exercises effective control over the government accounts. Codes:

4. The annual report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is scrutinised in detail by the

5. The Chairman of the Finance Commission must be

6. The members of a State Commission can be removed by the

7. According to the Constitution, a member of a Public Service Commission would be guilty of misbehaviour if he or she

8. The Finance Commission is constituted to recommend criteria for

9. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding Central Vigilance Commission?

10. Which of the following is/are not true?

11. Who among the following has the right to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament without being a member?

12. Who is the first law officer of the Government of India?

13. A person who is not a member of the Parliament can be appointed as a member of the Council of the Ministers but he must acquire the membership of either House within a period of

14. A British citizen staying in India cannot claim right to

15. Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India: A. He is appointed by the President of India. B. He must have the same qualifications as required for a Judge of the Supreme Court. C. He must be a member of either House of Parliament. D. He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament. Which of these statements is correct?

16. By which of the following procedure a member of Union Public Service Commission is removed on the grounds of misbehaviour?

17. Which of the following statements regarding the Central Information Commissioners is incorrect?

18. The composition of the UPSC is

19. Which of the following statements about the functions and role of the CAG are correct? (i) The scope and extent of audit is determined by the CAG. (ii) CAG can carry out economy, efficiency and effectiveness audit. (iii) CAG's power to audit can be curtailed, conditional or prohibited under any law applicable to the Body or Authority. (iv) CAG's report is always subject to scrutiny by the Parliament. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:

20. A political party is recognised as a national party

21. Consider the following statements with reference to India. A. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries. B. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a Judge of the Supreme Court. C. 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. D. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is 5 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?

22. Whose function is it to see that no money is spent out of the Consolidated Fund of a state without the authority of the legislature?

23. Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission of India: A. Its Chairman must be retired Chief Justice of India. B. It has formations in each state as State Human Rights Commission. C. Its powers are only recommendatory. D. It is mandatory to appoint a woman as a member of the Commission. Which of the above statements are correct?

24. Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deducted from this? A. No Governor can be removed from office till the completion of his term. B. No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of 5 years. Codes:

25. Which one of the following statements is wrong about Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in India?