Ans: C

Exp:

Statement 1 is incorrect: National Commission for Scheduled Castes is a Constitutional body established with a view to provide safeguards against the exploitation of Scheduled Castes and Anglo-Indian Communities to promote and protect their social, educational, economic and cultural interests. It is a constitutional body and it derives its power from Article 338(8)(b) of the Constitution of India. The Commission is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure. It doesn’t derive its power from the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. 

Statement 2 is incorrect: As far as composition of commission is concerned, Out of all members appointed at least two (not one) should be from Schedule Caste and at least one other member shall be appointed from amongst women. 

Statement 3 is correct: Terms of Office of the members of Commission: 

1. Every Member shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which the member assumes such offices 
2. The members shall not be eligible for appointment for more than two terms. 

Ans: B

Exp:

Statement 1 is correct: The Constitution has sought to safeguard the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission. However the Constitution has not  prescribed the qualification of the members of the Election Commission.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Constitution has  not debarred the retiring Election Commissioner from any further employment appointment by the government. This affects the independence and integrity of the Election Commission. E.g – Recently appointment of outgoing Chief Election Commissioner as a governor of Goa.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Chief Election Commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. He cannot be removed from his office except in the same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. Any other Election Commissioner cannot be removed from his office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Thus Members of the Election Commission do not hold his office till the pleasure of the President.

Ans: B

Exp: 

Statement 1 is correct: The administrative expenses of the office of CAG, including all salaries, allowances and pensions of persons serving in that office are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.

Statement 2 is correct: Neither the Constitution nor the Comptroller and Auditor General act has prescribed the qualification for the appointment of CAG. Hence, conventions developed through British Rule and the UK’s experience govern it. As per these conventions a retired or very senior member of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is appointed as CAG. However, due to increasing specialization, various committees have recommended Indian Audit and Account Service (IAAS) personnel who are also recruited through UPSC civil services exam like IAS personnel as a better choice for the position of CAG. 

Statement 3 is incorrect:  According to Article 148(4) of the Indian Constitution, CAG is not eligible for further office, either under the Government of India or of any state, after he ceases to hold his office.

Ans: D

Exp:

Option D is correct: Articles 315 to 323 in Part XIV of the constitution contain elaborate provisions regarding the composition, appointment and removal of members along with the independence, powers and functions of the UPSC. The Chairman or any other member of UPSC shall only be removed from his/her office by order of the President of India. The President can suspend the Chairman or any other member from his/her office in respect of whom a reference has been made to the Supreme Court. The Chairman or any other member of UPSC may be removed if he/she:-is adjudged an insolvent-engages during his/her term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his/her office-is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body.The Chairman and other members of the UPSC are appointed by the President of India. Any member of the UPSC shall hold office for a term of six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.In the case of the UPSC, the President of India shall Determine the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service. Make provisions with respect to the number of members of the staff of the Commission and their conditions of service.

Ans: C

Exp:

Statement 1 is correct: Central Vigilance Commission consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner as Chairperson and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners as members. 

Statement 2 is correct: The Central Vigilance Commission is termed as ‘Designated Agency’, to receive written complaints from Whistle Blowers on any allegation of corruption or of misuse of office by any employee of the Central Government or of any corporation established by or under any Central Act, Government Companies, Societies or Local Authorities owned or controlled by the Central Government.

Statement 3 is correct: The Supreme Court of India vide its Order dated 18th December, 1997, in the case of Vineet Narain & Others Vs. Union of India & Others (commonly known as Jain Hawala Case) gave directions to Government of India to confer statutory status upon the Central Vigilance Commission.