GK Question

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Which statement best describes the role of constitutional bodies like EC, UPSC, CAG, and FC in Indian democracy?

  1. They replace elected governments in key functions
  2. They operate independently to ensure integrity, merit, accountability, and equity in governance
  3. They are subordinate to the executive for policy implementation
  4. They focus only on Union-level governance, not States

Answer: They operate independently to ensure integrity, merit, accountability, and equity in governance

Constitutional bodies are designed as independent institutions to: (a) EC: Ensure free/fair elections (integrity), (b) UPSC: Ensure merit-based recruitment (merit), (c) CAG: Ensure financial accountability (accountability), (d) FC: Ensure equitable resource distribution (equity). Their independence (appointment, removal, finances) shields them from political pressure, strengthening democratic governance. They complement, not replace, elected institutions.

Topic Constitutional Bodies - Summary
Exam Relevance Conceptual understanding of constitutional institutions essential for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams
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