OPSC OAS 2023 PrelimsPolityQuestion 7
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2023 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following are Non-Constitutional Bodies in India?
(1) Tribunals
(2) National Investigation Agency
(3) Competition Commission of India
(4) Law Commission of India
(5) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
(6) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (B) 2, 3 and 4
- Tribunals – Constitutional: Tribunals were not part of the original constitution, it was incorporated in the Indian Constitution by 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
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- Article 323-A deals with Administrative Tribunals.
- Article 323-B deals with tribunals for other matters.
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- National Investigation Agency (NIA) – Non-Constitutional: NIA is a special agency formed under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 and is not part of the Constitution of India.
- Competition Commission of India (CCI) – Non-Constitutional: CCI is established under the Competition Act, 2002, and is a statutory body. It is not mentioned in the Constitution.
- Law Commission of India – Non-Constitutional: The Law Commission is a non-constitutional advisory body, and it is constituted by the government to recommend reforms in law. It operates on an ad hoc basis.
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) – Constitutional: NCST is a constitutional body established under Article 338A of the Indian Constitution to safeguard and promote the interests of Scheduled Tribes.
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) – Constitutional: The CAG is a constitutional body under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution. It audits the accounts of the Union and State Governments.
