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UPSC 2023 · Q35 · Indian Polity › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies · Save

Consider the following organizations/bodies in India :

  1. The National Commission for Backward Classes
  2. The National Human Rights Commission
  3. The National Law Commission
  4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

How many of the above are constitutional bodies?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
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Answer: (a) Only one
UPSC 2023 · Q91 · Indian Polity › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies · Save

With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements :

  1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
  2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security.
  3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
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Answer: (b) Only two
UPSC 2023 · Q92 · Indian Polity › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies · Save

With reference to India, consider the following pairs : Action

  1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923
  2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019

The Act under which it is covered

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
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Answer: (b) Only two