WBPSC (West Bengal) — General Studies II
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Which of the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India is correct?
A CAG is appointed by the President and reports to the Prime Minister
B CAG's audit reports go directly to Parliament and State Legislatures
C CAG can be removed by the President without any proceedings
D CAG's tenure is for 7 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier
Correct Answer:  B. CAG's audit reports go directly to Parliament and State Legislatures
EXPLANATION

CAG is an independent constitutional authority who submits audit reports directly to Parliament and State Legislatures. CAG reports to these bodies, not to the executive, ensuring independence.

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Which committee report in 2023 recommended reforms in the functioning of subordinate courts in India?
A Malimath Committee Report
B Narasimhan Committee Report
C Gajendragadkar Committee Report
D Justice B.N. Srikrishna Committee Report
Correct Answer:  B. Narasimhan Committee Report
EXPLANATION

The Narasimhan Committee Report (2023) made significant recommendations regarding the functioning, administration, and modernization of subordinate courts and the subordinate judiciary in India.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the State Election Commission of West Bengal?
A Conducting elections to local bodies
B Delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections
C Superintendence of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities
D Preparation of electoral rolls for local body elections
Correct Answer:  B. Delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections
EXPLANATION

Delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections is the function of the Election Commission of India, not the State Election Commission. The State Election Commission handles local body elections like Panchayats and Municipalities.

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The Right to Information Act, 2005 exempts disclosure of information in which of the following cases?
A Information related to national security and sovereignty
B Personal information of citizens
C Information that could endanger public safety
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above
EXPLANATION

Section 8 of the RTI Act provides exemptions for national security, personal privacy, public safety, and other sensitive matters to balance transparency with legitimate confidentiality concerns.

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Which of the following powers is exercised by the Governor on the advice of the Council of Ministers in a state?
A Appointment of judges of High Court
B Determination of salaries of state ministers
C Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
D All of the above
Correct Answer:  C. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
EXPLANATION

While judges are appointed by the President (not Governor), and salaries are determined by law, the Governor does dissolve the Assembly on ministerial advice. However, judicial appointments remain a presidential function.

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Which Act provides the framework for public participation in environmental decision-making at the grassroots level?
A Environment Protection Act, 1986
B Water Pollution Control Act, 1974
C Panchayati Raj Act, 1992 and Municipal Corporations Act
D Hazardous Wastes Management Rules
Correct Answer:  C. Panchayati Raj Act, 1992 and Municipal Corporations Act
EXPLANATION

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments established Panchayati Raj institutions and Municipal Corporations with powers over local environmental matters, enabling grassroots participation.

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The concept of 'Separation of Powers' in the Indian Constitution is best reflected in which of the following?
A Complete isolation of executive, legislature, and judiciary with no overlap
B Distribution of governmental powers among three branches with checks and balances
C Supremacy of the legislature over other organs
D Executive control over both legislature and judiciary
Correct Answer:  B. Distribution of governmental powers among three branches with checks and balances
EXPLANATION

Indian Constitution adopts a system of separation of powers with checks and balances. There is no complete separation but rather a distribution of powers with overlapping functions to maintain constitutional balance.

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Which of the following correctly identifies a key difference between the powers of the President and Governor regarding ordinances?
A Neither can issue ordinances; only legislatures can make laws
B Both have identical powers to issue ordinances without any restriction
C The President can issue ordinances only when Parliament is in session; Governor can do so anytime
D The President can issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session; Governor when Assembly is not in session
Correct Answer:  D. The President can issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session; Governor when Assembly is not in session
EXPLANATION

Articles 123 and 213 respectively authorize ordinances when legislatures are not in session. Both President and Governor have similar ordinance-making powers within their respective domains.

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The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) reports to which authority?
A The Chief Justice of India
B The Parliament
C The Prime Minister
D The Union Home Minister
Correct Answer:  C. The Prime Minister
EXPLANATION

The CVC is the apex anti-corruption agency in India and reports directly to the Prime Minister, though it works independently in its investigations.

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Q.10 Medium General Studies II
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 provides for the establishment of anti-corruption ombudsmen. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Lokpal?
A Investigating corruption cases against public servants
B Recommending disciplinary action against erring officials
C Conducting trials of corruption cases
D Receiving complaints from citizens against corruption
Correct Answer:  C. Conducting trials of corruption cases
EXPLANATION

The Lokpal investigates and recommends action but does not conduct trials. Criminal prosecutions are undertaken by designated CBI officials, not the Lokpal itself.

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