Q. Which one of the following is correctly matched?
Constitutional Body – Constitutional Article

The correct answer is: d) National Commission for Backward Classes – 340

Explanation:

a) Election Commission – 165

This is incorrect. The Election Commission is mentioned under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, not Article 165. Article 165 deals with the Advocate General of the State.

b) National Commission for Scheduled Castes – 148

This is incorrect. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is mentioned under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution. Article 148 deals with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

c) Finance Commission – 263

This is incorrect. The Finance Commission is mentioned under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution. Article 263 deals with the provisions related to the Inter-State Council.

d) National Commission for Backward Classes – 340

This is correct. The National Commission for Backward Classes is mentioned under Article 340 of the Indian Constitution, which provides for the appointment of a commission to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes.

Final Answer: d) National Commission for Backward Classes – 340