Question

Which of the following are Constitutional Bodies?

1. National Commission for STs

2. Special officer for Linguistic Minorities

3. Comptroller & Auditor General of India

4. Attorney General of India

Code:

• A. 1 and 3 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
• D. Only 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1, 2, 3 and 4

The Constitutional bodies are mostly executive in nature, with the power of advising the government vested in them. Ensuring effective functioning of the government is the main objective behind the establishment of these bodies. While some are permanent agencies, there are a few ad hoc bodies as well, which are established for a fixed term. The constitutional bodies not only uphold the principles of the Constitution but also help government machinery to run smoothly.

List of Important Constitutional Bodies are:

• Election Commission
• Union Public Service Commission
• State Public Service Commission
• Finance Commission
• National Commission for SCs
• National Commission for STs
• Special officer for Linguistic Minorities
• Comptroller & Auditor General of India
• Attorney General of India
• Advocate General of the State