Question

Difficulty: EasyConstitutional Bodies: Election Commission, UPSC, SPSC, CAG, and Finance Commission

Match each Constitutional Body in List-I with its corresponding Article of the Constitution of India in List-II:

  • Election Commission of IndiaArticle 324
  • Comptroller and Auditor General of IndiaArticle 148
  • Union Public Service CommissionArticle 315
  • Finance Commission of IndiaArticle 280

Answer

The correct matches are: Election Commission of India matches with Article 324; Comptroller and Auditor General of India matches with Article 148; Union Public Service Commission matches with Article 315; and Finance Commission of India matches with Article 280.
Each constitutional body in India is established by a specific article of the Constitution. The Election Commission is anchored in Article 324, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in Article 148, the Union Public Service Commission in Article 315, and the Finance Commission in Article 280.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the constitutional article for the Election Commission of India
Part XV, Article 324 governs the Election Commission of India.
Article 324 establishes the body responsible for conducting free and fair elections.
2
Identify the constitutional article for the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
Part V, Article 148 governs the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Article 148 creates the CAG as the guardian of the public purse.
3
Identify the constitutional article for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Part XIV, Article 315 governs the Union and State Public Service Commissions.
Article 315 mandates the establishment of Public Service Commissions for recruitment to civil services.
4
Identify the constitutional article for the Finance Commission of India
Part XII, Article 280 governs the Finance Commission.
Article 280 provides for a quasi-judicial body to recommend tax distribution between the Union and States.

Key Concept

Constitutional Articles Governing Key Bodies in India
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