The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is:

• a member of the Ruling Party
• a member of the Opposition Party
• Union Finance Minister
• Deputy Speaker of the Parliament
Correct Option: B  [ a member of the Opposition Party ]

Remark: In 1967, for the first time, a member from the Opposition in Lok Sabha, was appointed as the Chairman of the Committee by the Speaker. This practice continues till date.

Part IV of constitution of India deals with which of the following?

• The Union
• The States
• Fundamental Rights
• Directive Principles of State Policy
Correct Option: D  [ Directive Principles of State Policy ]

Remark:

If the President of India wants to tender his resignation before expiry of his normal term, he has to address the same to :

• the Parliament
• the Vice-President
• the Chief Justice of India
• None of the above
Correct Option: B  [ the Vice-President ]

Remark:

The total number of languages in the Eighth schedule to the Constitution increased by 22 by the:

• Constitution 92nd amendment
• Constitution 91st amendment
• Constitution 90th amendment
• None of the above
Correct Option: A  [ Constitution 92nd amendment ]

Remark:

How many members can the President nominate in the Indian Parliament ?

• 14
• 15
• 17
• 12
Correct Option: A  [ 14 ]

Remark:

Panchayati Raj is included in the:

• Union list
• Concurrent list
• State list
• Residuary power
Correct Option: C  [ State list ]

Remark:

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha ?

• President of India
• Vice-President of India
• Speaker of the Lok Sabha
• Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Correct Option: B  [ Vice-President of India ]

Remark:

Who constitutes the Finance Commission of India ?

• President
• Finance Minister
• Parliament
• Reserve Bank Governor
Correct Option: A  [ President ]

Remark:

What is the minimum age required to be the Prime minister of India?

• 25 Years
• 35 Years
• 18 Years
• none of these
Correct Option: A  [ 25 years. ]

Remark: At 40, Mr. Rajiv Gandhi was the youngest Prime Minister of India

The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from

• The President of India
• The Parliament of India
• The Prime Minister of India
• The Union Finance Minister
Correct Option: B  [ The Parliament of India ]

Remark: