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Topic:[GS-II] Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.16 PYQs
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Mains - GS-II

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2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021.
GS-II
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.18
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Raj's apartment was three floors underneath the Subramanian residence.
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There was little space below the tin roof and the scaffolding for the squirrel to hide in.
3
Inside the box was the secret he had been searching for all his life.
Polity
2024•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases?
GS-II
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.7
Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions.
Polity
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.
GS-II
2019•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
The Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority. Explain.
Polity
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India.
Polity and Governance
2016•Mains•GS-II•Q.8
What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.
Polity

Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)

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2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.70

The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members?

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Governor of the Constituent State
2
Chief Minister of the Constituent State
3
Three Members to be nominated by the President of India
4
The Home Minister of India
Governance
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.79

With reference to the "Tea Board" in India, consider the following statements :

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The Tea Board is a statutory body.
2
It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
3
The Tea Board's Head Office is situated in Bengaluru.
4
The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.
Economy - Statutory Bodies
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1

Consider the following statements :

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The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is appointed by the Central Government.
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Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in public interest.
3
The Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5

With reference to 'Urban Cooperative Banks' in India, consider the following statements :

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They are supervised and regulated by local boards set up by the State Governments.
2
They can issue equity shares and preference shares.
3
They were brought under the purview of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 through an Amendment in 1966.
Polity
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.74

Consider the following statements :

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Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India.
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One of the tasks of PNGRB is to ensure competitive markets for gas.
3
Appeals against the decisions of PNGRB go before the Appellate Tribunals for Electricity.
Regulatory Bodies
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39

With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements:

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QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
2
Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.
Governance
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23

Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'?

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River basin is the unit of planning and management.
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It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.
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One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
Governance and Federalism
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42
The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of 1. liquidity of assets 2. branch expansion 3. merger of banks 4. winding-up of banks Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Economics