Previous year MCQs

Indian Polity UPPSC 2012 GS-1
Question

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

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Six years or till the age of 65 years whichever is earlier

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Six years or till the age of 65 years whichever is earlier”.
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India serves a tenure of six years or up to the age of 65, whichever comes earlier.

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The "national emergency" as Article 352 of the Indian Constitution provides, may be proclaimed under which of the following circumstances:
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  2. B) external aggression
  3. C) internal disturbance
  4. D) War, external aggression or armed rebellion
With reference to the functions of Public Sector in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

I. To provide public utility resources
II. To build social and economic overhead capital
III. To ensure balanced regional and sectoral growth
IV. To pursue egalitarian goals

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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  2. B) II, III and IV are correct
  3. C) I, II, III and IV are correct
  4. D) I, III and IV are correct
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  2. B) VI
  3. C) III
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  1. A) 338 and 338A
  2. B) 337
  3. C) 334
  4. D) 339
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  2. B) The President
  3. C) The Council of Ministers
  4. D) The Parliament
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Reason (R): Union Finance Commission cannot recommend financial assistance to panchayats.

Codes:
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  3. C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
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Select the correct answer from the code given below -
Code -
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