1. Which Article of the Constitution vests the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission?
2. The Election Commission is common to which of the following?
3. Elections to which of the following are NOT within the jurisdiction of the Election Commission of India?
4. Who determines the number of election commissioners in the Election Commission?
5. When more than one election commissioner is appointed, who acts as the chairman of the Election Commission?
6. Regional commissioners to assist the Election Commission are appointed by the President after consultation with whom?
7. Since its inception in 1950, the Election Commission functioned as a single-member body until which date?
8. Consider the following statements regarding the strength of the Election Commission:
(I) Two more election commissioners were first appointed on 16 October 1989
(II) The two posts of election commissioners were abolished in January 1990
(III) Two more election commissioners were appointed again in October 1993
Which of the above is/are correct?
9. The appointment of two additional election commissioners in 1989 was necessitated mainly on account of which development?
10. Which Constitutional Amendment Act lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
11. Under the Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, in what year was this Act enacted?
12. As per the Election Commission (Conditions of Service) Act, 1991, the salary and perquisites of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners are similar to those of whom?
13. In case of a difference of opinion among the election commissioners, how is the matter decided?
14. What is the term of office of an election commissioner under the 1991 Act?
15. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office in the same manner as which authority?
16. An election commissioner other than the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only on the recommendation of whom?
17. Consider the following statements regarding constitutional flaws in safeguarding the Election Commission's independence:
(I) The Constitution has not prescribed qualifications for members of the Election Commission
(II) The Constitution has not specified the term of members of the Election Commission
(III) The Constitution has debarred retiring election commissioners from further government appointment
Which of the above is/are correct?
18. In which case did the Supreme Court give directions on the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners?
19. As per the Anoop Baranwal case (2023), the committee recommending appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners consists of the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India, and which other member?
20. According to the Supreme Court's Anoop Baranwal ruling, until when shall its directions on Election Commission appointments remain in effect?
21. The powers and functions of the Election Commission are classified into Administrative, Advisory and which other category?
22. The Election Commission determines territorial areas of electoral constituencies on the basis of which Act?
23. Which of the following is a Quasi-Judicial function of the Election Commission?
24. The Election Commission advises the President on disqualification matters concerning members of which body?
25. On matters relating to disqualification of members of the state legislature, the Election Commission advises whom?
26. The Election Commission can advise the President on holding elections in a state under President's Rule for which purpose?
27. The Election Commission grants political parties the status of national or state parties on the basis of what?
28. At the state level, the Election Commission is assisted by the chief electoral officer, who is appointed by whom?
29. At the district level, who acts as the district returning officer?
30. How many Delimitation Commission Acts has the Parliament made so far?
31. The Constitution provides for a separate State Election Commission for panchayats and municipalities under which Constitutional Amendment Acts?
32. As of 2018, the salary of a judge of the Supreme Court (to which the Chief Election Commissioner's salary is equated) was fixed at what amount per month?
33. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission's power to cancel polls:
(I) It can cancel polls in the event of rigging
(II) It can cancel polls in the event of booth capturing
(III) It can cancel polls only with prior approval of the President
Which of the above is/are correct?
34. Which of the following is NOT among the guiding principles laid down by the Election Commission for itself?
35. The Union Public Service Commission is dealt with under which Part of the Constitution?
36. Which range of Articles contains provisions regarding the composition, appointment, removal, independence, powers and functions of the UPSC?
37. Who appoints the chairman and members of the UPSC?
38. The Constitution requires what proportion of UPSC members to have held office for at least ten years under the Government of India or a state?
39. What is the term of office of the chairman and members of the UPSC?
40. To whom does a chairman or member of the UPSC address their resignation?
41. Consider the following statements regarding the acting chairman of the UPSC:
(I) The President can appoint an acting chairman when the office of chairman falls vacant
(II) The President can appoint an acting chairman when the chairman is unable to perform functions due to absence
(III) The acting chairman must be appointed from outside the Commission
Which of the above is/are correct?
42. Which of the following is NOT a ground on which the President can remove the chairman or a member of the UPSC?
43. For removal of a UPSC chairman or member on the ground of misbehaviour, the President must refer the matter for enquiry to which body?
44. During the pendency of a Supreme Court enquiry into misbehaviour of a UPSC member, what power does the President have?
45. Under the Constitution, the chairman or a member of the UPSC is deemed guilty of "misbehaviour" if they are concerned or interested in what?
46. The salaries, allowances and pensions of the UPSC chairman, members and staff are charged on which fund?
47. After ceasing to hold office, the chairman of the UPSC is not eligible for further employment under which authority?
48. A member of the UPSC (on ceasing to hold office) is eligible for appointment as the chairman of which body/bodies?
49. Is the chairman or a member of the UPSC eligible for a second term after completing their first term?
50. In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the office of Governor is a 'constitutional office' and not employment under the government, thereby validating a former UPSC chairman's appointment as Governor?
51. Which of the following is a function of the UPSC?
52. The UPSC assists states in framing joint recruitment schemes only when requested by how many states?
53. The UPSC serves the needs of a state on the request of the Governor and with whose approval?
54. On which of the following matters is the UPSC consulted and does it advise?
55. What has the Supreme Court held regarding the effect of a government's failure to consult the UPSC where required?
56. Does a selection by the UPSC confer any right to the post upon the candidate, as held by the Supreme Court?
57. Additional functions relating to Union services can be conferred on the UPSC by which authority?
58. To whom does the UPSC present its annual performance report?
59. Consider the following statements regarding matters outside the functional jurisdiction of the UPSC:
(I) Reservations of appointments for backward classes
(II) Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in appointments
(III) Appointments to Group A Central services
Which of the above is/are correct?
60. The UPSC is NOT consulted regarding appointments to which category of Central Services?
61. The UPSC is not consulted on appointments to posts of Heads of Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad, such as which of the following?
62. Regulations made by the President excluding matters from UPSC consultation must be laid before each House of Parliament for at least how many days?
63. Regulations made by the President excluding certain matters from UPSC consultation are known as what?
64. The Constitution visualises the UPSC as the "watch-dog" of which system in India?
65. Which department serves as the central personnel agency of India, handling classification of services, pay, cadre management and training — matters outside the UPSC's concern?
66. Are the recommendations made by the UPSC binding on the government?
67. In which year did the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), whose role sometimes overlaps with the UPSC in disciplinary matters, emerge?
68. Between the UPSC and the CVC, which body has an edge in case of conflicting advice on disciplinary matters, and why?
69. Which Constitutional Amendment Act added the provision allowing the President to appoint an acting chairman of the UPSC?
70. With reference to Articles related to the UPSC, consider the following pairs:
(I) Article 317 – Removal and suspension of a member
(II) Article 320 – Functions of Public Service Commissions
(III) Article 322 – Reports of Public Service Commissions
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
71. In 1985, a new full-fledged Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions was created with how many separate departments?
72. When a member of the UPSC is appointed as its chairman, for how long does he/she hold the new office?
73. The composition, appointment and removal of members of the State Public Service Commission are dealt with under the same Articles as the UPSC, namely which range?
74. Who appoints the chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission?
75. What is the term of office of the chairman and members of an SPSC?
76. To whom does a chairman or member of an SPSC address their resignation?
77. Although appointed by the Governor, the chairman and members of an SPSC can be removed only by whom?
78. During a Supreme Court enquiry into misbehaviour of an SPSC chairman or member, who has the power to suspend them pending the President's final order?
79. Consider the following statements regarding the independence of a State Public Service Commission:
(I) Its chairman or member enjoys security of tenure and can be removed only by the President
(II) Its expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India
(III) A member, on ceasing to hold office, is eligible for appointment as chairman or member of the UPSC
Which of the above is/are correct?
80. The chairman of an SPSC, on ceasing to hold office, is eligible for appointment as chairman or member of the UPSC, or as chairman of any other SPSC, but is barred from what?
81. A chairman or member of an SPSC is eligible for reappointment to that same office after completing their first term.
82. Which of the following functions is performed by an SPSC?
83. Besides the concerned high court, which other body is consulted by the Governor while framing rules for appointment to judicial service of the state (other than district judges)?
84. Which body affected the role of the SPSC in disciplinary matters upon its emergence, similar to how the CVC affected the UPSC?
85. Between the SPSC and the State Vigilance Commission, which has an edge in case of conflicting advice, and why?
86. Consider the following statements regarding matters outside the functional jurisdiction of an SPSC:
(I) Reservation of appointments for backward classes
(II) Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in appointments
(III) Recruitment to Group A state services
Which of the above is/are correct?
87. Regulations made by the Governor excluding matters from SPSC consultation must be laid before each House of the state legislature for at least how many days?
88. Which department serves as the central personnel agency of a state, handling classification of services, pay, cadre management and training?
89. Are the recommendations made by an SPSC binding on the state government?
90. To whom does an SPSC present its annual performance report?
91. A Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) can be created by an Act of Parliament on the request of which authority?
92. Is a Joint State Public Service Commission a constitutional or a statutory body?
93. Who appoints the chairman and members of a Joint State Public Service Commission?
94. What is the term of office of the chairman and members of a JSPSC?
95. A JSPSC presents its annual performance report to whom?
96. Originally, the age limit for the chairman and members of an SPSC to hold office was 60 years. Which Amendment Act raised it to 62 years?
97. In its 1993 ruling, the Supreme Court held that appointment of a university professor known to be blind as a member of an SPSC could not be set aside on which ground?
98. With reference to the misbehaviour clause applicable to SPSC members, which of the following would constitute misbehaviour?
99. With reference to Articles related to the SPSC, consider the following pairs:
(I) Article 318 – Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff
(II) Article 319 – Prohibition on holding office by members after ceasing to be such members
(III) Article 321 – Reports of Public Service Commissions
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
