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UPSC CSE Prelims Discriminating Confusable Entities in Polity Flashcards

Master 97 discriminating confusable entities in polity concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

Constitutional vs Statutory vs Executive Bodies

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Consider the following statements regarding Constitutional bodies in India:

They derive their authority directly from the Constitution of India.
The Finance Commission and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) are examples of Constitutional bodies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Complete the definition and examples of a Statutory Body:

A statutory body is created by an . Notable examples include the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the .

Art 32 vs Art 226 — Writ Jurisdiction Differences

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Complete the statement regarding the constitutional articles for writ jurisdictions in India:

Under Article , the can issue writs, whereas under Article , the can issue writs.

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Consider the following statements regarding the scope of writ jurisdiction:

The Supreme Court under Article 32 can issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
High Courts under Article 226 can issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights as well as for any other legal right.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Rajya Sabha vs Lok Sabha — Powers Comparison

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Identify the correct constitutional provisions regarding the passage of a Money Bill.

A Money Bill can exclusively be introduced in the . Once passed, it is sent to the other house, which has a maximum of days to return it and can only offer .

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Consider the following statements regarding the No-Confidence Motion:

It can be introduced in either House of Parliament.
Under Article 75, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible exclusively to the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Governor vs President — Powers Comparison

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Complete the distinction regarding how the President and Governor assume office:

The President is chosen indirectly by an , whereas the Governor is by the President under Article .

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Consider the following statements regarding pardoning powers:

Both the President and the Governor have the power to pardon a death sentence.
The President can pardon sentences inflicted by a Court Martial, while the Governor cannot.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

CAG vs Finance Commission — Roles

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Complete the statement regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India:

Under Article , the CAG acts as the and audits the accounts of .

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Which constitutional body is explicitly mandated under Article 280 to recommend the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and the States?

UPSC vs SPSC — Jurisdiction and Differences

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Complete the statements regarding the constitutional mandate of the UPSC:

The Union Public Service Commission (covered under Articles ) is responsible for conducting examinations for and acts in an advisory capacity to the .

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the jurisdiction and role of a State Public Service Commission (SPSC)?

National vs State Human Rights Commission

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Select the correct traditional qualifications for the Chairpersons of the Human Rights Commissions (as originally mandated prior to broader amendments):

The NHRC Chairperson must be a retired , whereas the SHRC Chairperson must be a retired .

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Consider the following statements regarding the jurisdiction of Human Rights Commissions:

The NHRC's jurisdiction to investigate human rights violations is restricted only to subjects in the Union List.
The SHRC can investigate matters relating to subjects enumerated in both the State List and the Concurrent List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Impeachment vs Removal Procedures for Various Officers

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Complete the statement regarding the impeachment of the President of India:

The impeachment of the President under Article must be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the of each House.

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Consider the following statements regarding the removal of the Vice President of India:

A formal 'impeachment' process is required for his removal.
A resolution for his removal must be passed by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Types of Majorities — Simple, Absolute, Special, Effective

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Identify the correct conditions and applications for a Simple Majority:

A Simple Majority requires more than 50% of members . It is primarily used for .

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Consider the following statements regarding an Absolute Majority:

It means more than 50% of the total membership of the House.
It is used for the removal of the Speaker.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ordinance-Making Power — President vs Governor

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Complete the constitutional provision regarding the central ordinance-making power:

Article empowers the to promulgate ordinances on subjects enumerated in the List.

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Complete the constitutional provision regarding the state-level ordinance-making power:

Article empowers the to promulgate ordinances on subjects enumerated in the List.

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Constitutional Basics166 Executive & Legislature62 Constitutional & Statutory Bodies24 Judiciary57 Federalism & Centre-State Relations52 Emergency Provisions12 Local Government (Panchayati Raj & Municipalities)9 Elections & Representation14

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