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​Which of the following statements is correct? A) Statutory bodies are established by an act of parliament. B) Constitutional bodies derive their powe
Question

Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Statutory bodies are established by an act of parliament.
B) Constitutional bodies derive their powers from the constitution.


A.

Only A is true 

B.

Both A and B are true

C.

Only B is true

D.

Neither A nor B

Correct option is B

​The correct answer is (b) Both A and B are true

Explanation:

  • Statutory bodies are created by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature.
    Examples:
    • SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) – established by SEBI Act, 1992
    • NHB (National Housing Bank) – established under the NHB Act, 1987
  • Constitutional bodies derive their powers and existence directly from the Constitution of India.
    Examples:
    • Election Commission of India – Article 324
    • Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) – Article 148
    • Finance Commission – Article 280

Information Booster:

Type of Body

Source of Power

Examples

Constitutional Body

Constitution of India

EC, UPSC, CAG, Finance Commission

Statutory Body

Act passed by Legislature

SEBI, NHRC, RBI, NCLAT, NGT

Executive Body

Executive resolution/order

NITI Aayog, UIDAI (initially), PM CARES Fund

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