Which of the following features does the Indian Constitution borrow from the Weimar Constitution of Germany?

• The idea of a federation with a strong centre
• The method of presidential elections
• The Emergency powers
• Provisions concerning the suspension of fundamental rights during National Emergency
Correct Option: D  [ Provisions concerning the suspension of fundamental rights during National Emergency ]

Remark:

Under which article of the constitution of India, a citizen can go to the supreme court for the enforcement of his fundamental Rights?

• Article 31
• Article 32
• Article 33
• Article 34
Correct Option: B  [ Article 32 ]

Remark:

Who is the Guardian of the Public Purse in India?

• The President of India
• The Union Finance Minister
• The Comptroller & Auditor General of India
• The Public Accounts Committee
Correct Option: C  [ The Comptroller & Auditor General of India ]

Remark: The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Under Article 148. CAG is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the Centre and the state levels.

State that have Legislative Council.

• West Bengal
• Tripura
• Maharastra
• Tamilnadu
Correct Option: C  [ UP, Bihar, JK, Maharastra, Andra Pradesh, Telengana, Karnataka ]

Remark: Andra Pradesh divided into Telengana on 2 June 2014 as 29th State

Article related to equal pay for equal work

• Article 16
• Article 17
• Article 14
• Article 15
Correct Option: C  [ Article 14 ]

Remark: "The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India."

Look East Policy was started by the Prime Minister:

• Rajib Gandhi
• P. V. Narasimha Rao
• A. B. Vajpayee
• Manmohan Singh
Correct Option: B  [ P. V. Narasimha Rao ]

Remark:

Total number of section in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is:

• 302
• 511
• 498
• None of the above
Correct Option: B  [ 511 ]

Remark:

Which one of the following is not mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution?

• Dignity of the individual
• Dignity of the Constitution
• Fraternity
• Unity and integrity of the nation
Correct Option: B  [ Dignity of the Constitution ]

Remark:

In whose consultation does the President convene and prorogue all sessions of Parliament?

• The Speaker
• The Prime Minister
• The Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha
• The Council of Ministers
Correct Option: B  [ The Prime Minister ]

Remark:

A member of the Union Council of Ministers without the membership of Parliament can hold office for a period of:

• 3 months
• 5 months
• 6 months
• 7 months
Correct Option: C  [ 6 months ]

Remark: