From which of the countries, Constitution of India has adopted fundamental duties?

• USA
• Canada
• Erstwhile USSR
• UK
Correct Option: C  [ Erstwhile USSR ]

Remark:

Who is the first National Security Advisor?

• Brajesh Mishra
• Ajit Doval
• M. K. Narayanan
• Shivshankar Menon
Correct Option: A  [ Brajesh Mishra Nov 1998 to May 2004 ]

Remark: The National Security Adviser (NSA)is the chief executive of the National Security Council (NSC), and the primary adviser to the Prime Minister of India on national and international security

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

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

Remark:

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:

Which of the following words was not there in the preamble of the Constitution of India adopted and enacted on 26th November 1949

• Democratic
• Secular
• Liberty
• None of these
Correct Option: B  [ Secular ]

Remark: Words "Secular, Socialist and Integrity" added by 42nd Amendment of the Constitution in 1976.

Part XIV-A of Indian Constitution deals with:

• All India services
• Administrative Tribunal
• Expenses of Public Service Commission
• Tribunals for other matters
Correct Option: B  [ Administrative Tribunal ]

Remark:

The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) is:

• 21 years
• 25 years
• 30 years
• 35 years
Correct Option: C  [ 30 years ]

Remark:

Which is the second highest civilian award given in India?

• Bharat Ratna
• Padma Vibhushan
• Padma Bhushan
• Padma Shri
Correct Option: B  [ Padma Vibhushan ]

Remark:

The qualification for the Chairman and the members of the Finance Commission are specified in:

• Finance Act of 1951
• Finance Act of 1952
• Finance Act of 1950
• Finance Act of 1953
Correct Option: A  [ Finance Act of 1951 ]

Remark:

Which one of the following committees is not the committee of Rajya Sabha ?

• Committee of Petitions
• Committee on absence of members
• Committee of Privileges
• Committee on Subordinate Legislation
Correct Option: B  [ Committee on absence of members ]

Remark: