OCS Paper 1

Q. 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
(A) 1, 5 and 6
(B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 3, 5 and 6
(D) 2, 4 and 5

Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024

The correct answer is: (B) 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Non-Constitutional Bodies in India are those not established by the Constitution but created by executive orders or legislation.

  1. Tribunals: They can be both constitutional (like the Administrative Tribunals under Article 323A) and non-constitutional depending on their establishment.
  2. National Investigation Agency (NIA): This is a statutory body established by the NIA Act, 2008, and is a non-constitutional body.
  3. Competition Commission of India (CCI): This is a statutory body established under the Competition Act, 2002, and is a non-constitutional body.
  4. Law Commission of India: This is an advisory body established by an executive order, making it a non-constitutional body.
  5. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST): This is a constitutional body established under Article 338A.
  6. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG): This is a constitutional body established under Article 148.

The correct answer is (B) 2, 3, and 4. These are all non-constitutional bodies.

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