From which of the countries Constitution of India has adopted Fundamental Duties ?

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

Remark:

The Committee appointed in 1977 to study the working of Panchayati Raj institutions was under the chairmanship of:

• Balwant Rai Mehta
• Ashok Mehta
• GVK Rao
• LM Singhvi
Correct Option: B  [ Ashok Mehta ]

Remark:

Which of the following is an extra-constitutional and non-statutory body ?

• Finance Commission
• Election Commission
• Planning Commission
• Union Public Service Commission
Correct Option: C  [ Planning Commission ]

Remark:

The Indian concept of 'Judicial Review' is based on the concept of:

• procedure established by law
• due process of law
• Both (A) and (B)
• None of these
Correct Option: A  [ procedure established by law ]

Remark:

The union council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:

• The President
• The parliament
• The Lok Sabha
• The people
Correct Option: C  [ The Lok Sabha ]

Remark:

According to Article 81, the maximum number of members of the House of People, chosen by the direct election from the territorial constituencies of States, shall not exceed:

• 530
• 525
• 520
• 510
Correct Option: A  [ 530 ]

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.

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."

If a Minister loses a no-confidence motion, then:

• the Minister resigns
• the whole Council of Ministers resigns
• Lok Sabha is dissolved
• only Prime Minister and that Minister resign
Correct Option: B  [ the whole Council of Ministers resigns ]

Remark:

In India, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) works under which union ministry?

• Ministry of Defense
• Ministry of Finance
• Ministry of External Affairs
• Ministry of Police
Correct Option: B  [ Ministry of Finance ]

Remark: