Answer: A

Explanation:

The Central Council of Local Government was established by order of the President under Article 263 of the Constitution of India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Originally it was called the Central Council of Local Self Government. However, later Self Government was replaced by Government in 1980. Until 1958, it was concerned with the urban local governments as well as the rural local governments, but after 1958, it dealt only with the matters of urban local governments. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect

Answer: C

Explanation:

From 1950 to 15 October 1989, the Election Commission functioned as a one-member body, consisting only of the Chief Electoral Officer. After lowering the minimum voting age from 21 to 18 years, on October 16, 1989, the President appointed two more Election Commissioners to reduce the workload of the Commission. Subsequently, the Commission started functioning as a multi-member body, with three Election Commissioners. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

However, in 1990 the post of two Election Commissioners was abolished and the situation once again returned to normal. Once again in October 1993, two Election Commissioners were appointed. Since then, the Commission has been working as a multi-member body, in which there are three Election Commissioners. The Chief Election Commissioner and two other Election Commissioners have equal powers and their salaries, allowances and other perks are also the same, which is similar to that of a Supreme Court judge. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: C

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, He should have five years' experience of working as a High Court judge or have 10 years of experience as an advocate in a High Court or, in the opinion of the President, he is a person competent in judicial matters. Hence, option (c) is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

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. 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, option (a) is correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The National Development Council (NDC) was formed in August, 1952. It was formed after the recommendation of the Executive Committee of the Government of India in the First Five Year Plan (Draft Outline). Like the Planning Commission, it is neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

The National Development Council consists of the Prime Minister of India (as its Chairman or head), all Union Cabinet Ministers (since 1967), Chief Ministers of all States, Chief Ministers/Administrators of all Union Territories and members of the Planning Commission. The Secretary of the Planning Commission acts as the Secretary of the National Development Council. Administrative and other assistants are provided to this office by the Planning Commission. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.