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UPSC 2004 · Q35 · Indian Polity › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies · Save

Consider the following tasks:

  1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections
  2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President
  3. Giving recognition to political parties and individuals contesting the election
  4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes

Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 4
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Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC 2004 · Q55 · Indian Polity › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies · Save

Which of the following institutes have been recognized as the Institutes of National Importance (by an Act of Parliament)?

  1. Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai
  2. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali
  3. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
  4. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC 2004 · Q89 · Indian Polity › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies · Save

According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?

(a) Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court
(b) Any serving Judge of the High Court
(c) Only a retired Chief Justice of India
(d) Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
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Answer: (c) Only a retired Chief Justice of India