Answer: C

Explanation:

The Central Information Commission (CIC) is not a constitutional body. It is a statutory body, established under the Right to Information Act (2005). It was formed on October 12, 2005. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The jurisdiction of the Central Information Commission extends to all central public authorities. It deals with complaints and appeals related to various departments of the Central Government and Union Territories. Its purpose is to provide convenience to those applicants who are not satisfied with the information sought from any government department or ministry or have not been given the information. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Third Schedule contains the oaths or oaths of Union Ministers of India, candidates for elections to Parliament, Members of Parliament (MPs), judges of the Supreme Court, Comptroller and Auditor General, Ministers of State, candidates for elections to State Legislature, members of State Legislature, judges of High Courts, Are forms of affirmation. Therefore, the Third Schedule relates to the oath and confirmation of the Governor. It contains the form of the oath and the words of affirmation to be made by the Governor. Hence, pair 1 is correctly matched.

The Sixth Schedule contains provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. It does not include provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the State of Manipur. Hence, pair 2 is correctly matched.

The Tenth Schedule deals with anti-defection law. It includes provisions for action against members who defect from political parties. Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Attorney General is appointed by the President.

It is necessary for him to have those qualifications which are required for the appointment of a judge of the Supreme Court. In other words, he is required to be a citizen of India, have five years' experience of working as a judge of a High Court or have 10 years' experience of practicing law in a High Court or in the opinion of the President, he should be a person capable of handling judicial matters.  Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The tenure of the Attorney General is not fixed by the Constitution. Apart from this, there is no basic provision given in the Constitution regarding his removal. He can continue in his post till the pleasure of the President. This means that he can be removed by the President at any time. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

He can resign from his post at any time by submitting his resignation letter to the President. The tradition is that when the government (Council of Ministers) resigns or is replaced, he has to resign because his appointment is made only on the recommendation of the government. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

Answer: D

Explanation:

To achieve the objectives of equality and justice mentioned in the Preamble, special provisions have been made in the Constitution for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes and Anglo-Indians. These special provisions are mentioned in Sections 330 to 342 in Part XVI of the Constitution. These provisions are related to things like reservation in legislatures, special representation in legislatures, reservation in jobs and posts, educational grants, formation of National Commission and formation of Inquiry Commission. Hence, option (d) is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

In Part-XV of the Constitution, Articles 324 to 329 mention the following provisions related to elections in our country: 1. The Constitution (Article 324) provides for an Independent Election Commission for free and fair elections in the country. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.

The power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislature, President and Vice-President is vested in the Election Commission. At present, there is a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners in the Election Commission. Hence, statement 2 is correct.