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Constitutional & statutory bodies

Asked in 9 of the last 11 Prelims papers. A must-do.

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How it's askedWho appoints, who removes, and whether a body is constitutional or statutory.

ReadConstitution Articles 148, 280, 315, 324, 338 · bare acts of statutory bodies

Statutory & regulatory bodies8 questionsElections & Election Commission6 questionsConstitutional bodies2 questions
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2026With reference to the organisations under the Government of India: “Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB)” and 2…2025With reference to the Government of India: “Directorate of Enforcement” and 2 more statements2025With reference to India: “The National Automotive Board” and 2 more statements2025How many of the above activities are regulated by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board in our country?2025“The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public…” and 3 more statements2024The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of…2024How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023 ?2023How many of the above are constitutional bodies?2022“Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the…” and 1 more statement2020“According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a…” and 1 more statement
Show all 162019“Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up…” and 2 more statements2017For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by2017“In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least…” and 1 more statement2017Right to vote and to be elected in India is a2017“The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.” and 2 more statements2016With reference to 'Financial Stability and Development Council': “It is an organ of NITI Aayog.” and 2 more statements