Q911. Identify the correct statement regarding the eligibility for appointment as the Central Vigilance Commissioner.
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Q912. Consider the following statements regarding the conditions of service of the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC):
I. The salary and allowances of the CVC are equivalent to those of the Chairman of UPSC.
II. The CVC is eligible for reappointment for a second term.
III. Upon ceasing to hold office, the CVC is ineligible for further employment under the Central or State Governments.
IV. The President can suspend the CVC from office during the pendency of an inquiry by the Supreme Court.
V. The CVC can resign by writing under their hand addressed to the Prime Minister.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The salary and allowances of the CVC are equivalent to those of the Chairman of UPSC.
II. The CVC is eligible for reappointment for a second term.
III. Upon ceasing to hold office, the CVC is ineligible for further employment under the Central or State Governments.
IV. The President can suspend the CVC from office during the pendency of an inquiry by the Supreme Court.
V. The CVC can resign by writing under their hand addressed to the Prime Minister.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The CVC’s independence is safeguarded by making their salary equivalent to the UPSC Chairman. They are ineligible for further government employment after their term ends to prevent post-retirement favors. Furthermore, the President has the power to suspend the Commissioner while a Supreme Court inquiry is pending. However, they are not eligible for reappointment and must resign to the President.
Q913. Read the following statements regarding the tenure of a Vigilance Commissioner and choose the correct option.
Statement I: A Vigilance Commissioner, on vacating office, is eligible for appointment as the Central Vigilance Commissioner.
Statement II: If a Vigilance Commissioner is appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, their combined term in the Commission shall not exceed four years.
Statement I: A Vigilance Commissioner, on vacating office, is eligible for appointment as the Central Vigilance Commissioner.
Statement II: If a Vigilance Commissioner is appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, their combined term in the Commission shall not exceed four years.
Explanation
A Vigilance Commissioner is eligible to be appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner upon the completion of their initial term or during it. However, to ensure that no individual remains in the Commission for an excessive period, the law stipulates that the total combined tenure as both a Vigilance Commissioner and the Central Vigilance Commissioner cannot exceed four years.
Q914. Match the following functional wings of the Central Vigilance Commission with their primary responsibilities.
| Functional Wings | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| A. Secretariat | i. Act as an extended arm of the CVC in various ministries/departments |
| B. Chief Technical Examiners’ Wing | ii. Conduct oral inquiries in departmental proceedings against public servants |
| C. Commissioners for Departmental Inquiries (CDIs) | iii. Technical audit of construction works of governmental organizations |
| D. Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) | iv. Provide administrative and staff support to the Commission |
Explanation
The CVC operates through various specialized units. The Secretariat handles administrative tasks. The Chief Technical Examiners’ Wing conducts audits of government construction projects to identify financial or technical irregularities. The Commissioners for Departmental Inquiries oversee oral inquiries in disciplinary cases, while Chief Vigilance Officers serve as the Commission’s essential link within various government ministries and departments.
Q915. The salary, allowances, and pension payable to the Vigilance Commissioners in the CVC are equivalent to that of:
Explanation
While the Central Vigilance Commissioner’s salary and service conditions are at par with the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission, the Vigilance Commissioners are placed at a level equivalent to the Members of the UPSC. This parity ensures that the commissioners are compensated appropriately for their high-level responsibilities and maintains the status of the institution relative to other bodies.
Q916. According to the CVC Act, who among the following is explicitly ineligible to hold the office of the Central Vigilance Commissioner?
Explanation
To ensure the impartiality and dedication of the Central Vigilance Commissioner, the law prohibits any person who currently holds an office of profit from being appointed. This rule prevents potential conflicts of interest and ensures that the individual can focus entirely on the Commission’s mandate without being influenced by other professional obligations or financial interests in government-related entities.
Q917. Under the jurisdiction of the Central Vigilance Commission, officers of which rank in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are covered?
Explanation
The Central Vigilance Commission’s advisory jurisdiction extends to senior officers within various public sector financial institutions to prevent high-level banking fraud and corruption. In the specific case of the Reserve Bank of India, the CVC’s oversight and advisory functions cover all officers who hold the rank of Grade D and above in the organization’s hierarchy.
Q918. Which of the following entities is the odd one out, as it does not generally fall under the normal advisory jurisdiction of the Central Vigilance Commission?
Explanation
The CVC’s mandate is restricted to the federal level of the Indian government. Its jurisdiction includes Central Public Sector Enterprises, Public Sector Banks, and autonomous bodies funded by the Union. However, State Government Secretariats and their employees are entirely outside the CVC’s purview, as they are governed by state-specific anti-corruption laws and monitored by state Lokayuktas.
Q919. The following question consists of two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): The advice tendered by the CVC in disciplinary matters is advisory in nature and not legally binding on the government departments.
Reason (R): The ultimate power to impose penalties on a public servant rests with the disciplinary authority of the respective department.
Assertion (A): The advice tendered by the CVC in disciplinary matters is advisory in nature and not legally binding on the government departments.
Reason (R): The ultimate power to impose penalties on a public servant rests with the disciplinary authority of the respective department.
Explanation
The recommendations made by the CVC in disciplinary matters are considered advisory because the final legal power to impose punishments on a public servant belongs to the disciplinary authority of the servant’s parent department. While the CVC provides an expert opinion on the "vigilance angle," the constitutional and administrative responsibility for disciplinary action remains with the executive departments.
Q920. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the functions and powers of the Central Vigilance Commission.
Explanation
The CVC has significant powers of superintendence over the CBI’s corruption investigations and monitors the progress of cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act. However, the CVC is not an enforcement body with the power to directly arrest or prosecute individuals. It must rely on specialized investigative agencies like the CBI or state police to perform those functions.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 911 | (d) The person must be a civil servant or eminent person with experience in vigilance, policy- making, and administration. |
| 912 | (a) I, III and IV |
| 913 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
| 914 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i |
| 915 | (d) A Member of the Union Public Service Commission |
| 916 | (b) A person who currently holds an office of profit |
| 917 | (b) Grade D and above |
| 918 | (a) State Government Secretariats |
| 919 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 920 | (b) The CVC has the power to directly arrest and prosecute corrupt officials bypassing the CBI. |
Key facts from Indian Polity and Governance
- The RPSC syllabus lists the Indian Constitution, the political system and governance, with public policy, vigilance and accountability bodies as part of the paper.
- Article-number questions are the commonest: for example Article 356 for President’s Rule, Article 324 for the Election Commission and Article 243K for the State Election Commission.
- Statement and assertion-reason questions test exceptions, so learn each provision with its limits.
- Questions on bodies ask for appointing authority, removing authority, tenure and the body to which the report goes.
- The Rajasthan-specific part of polity is on a separate page, with its own 8 chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Polity and Governance?
This page has 944 practice MCQs on Indian Polity and Governance. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian polity set cover?
Twelve chapters: framing of the Constitution, Preamble and citizenship; Fundamental Rights; DPSP and Fundamental Duties; Union executive; Parliament; Union judiciary; Union-State relations; emergency provisions; local government; constitutional and statutory bodies; public policy and citizen charter; and vigilance and accountability.
Is polity part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus for General Knowledge includes the Indian Constitution, political system and governance, together with the political and administrative system of Rajasthan, which is covered on the separate Rajasthan polity page.
How should I revise polity for RAS Prelims?
Make a table of articles, bodies and amendments. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation for every miss and note the article number and the exception. Repeat the chapter after a few days, as polity facts are easy to confuse.