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.

The Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the:

• President
• Prime Minister
• Council of States
• House of the People
Correct Option: D  [ House of the People ]

Remark:

Directive principles are :

• Justiciable as fundamental Rights
• Justiciable but not as fundamental Rights
• Not Justiciable, yet fundamental in governance of the country
• None of the above
Correct Option: C  [ Not Justiciable, yet fundamental in governance of the country ]

Remark:

tn India keeping control over delegated Legislation is the power of:

• Parliament
• President
• Prime Minister
• Supreme Court
Correct Option: A  [ Parliament ]

Remark:

Government of India introduced Community Development Programme in India first time in:

• 1950
• 1952
• 1957
• 1969
Correct Option: B  [ 1952 ]

Remark:

For which of the following Single transferable voting system adopted in India ?

• Rajya Sabha
• President
• State Legislative Council
• All of the above
Correct Option: D  [ All of the above ]

Remark:

The Directive Principles of State Policy have been adopted from:

• US Constitution
• Irish Constitution
• French Constitution
• Canadian Constitution
Correct Option: B  [ Irish Constitution ]

Remark:

Which of the following Fundamental Rights is guaranteed only to the citizens of India and not to the foreign nationals living in India ?

• Equality before law and equal protection of law
• Freedom of speech and expression
• Right to life and liberty
• Right to the freedom of religion
Correct Option: B  [ Freedom of speech and expression ]

Remark:

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

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

Remark:

If a budget is defeated in the legislature of a state then:

• The Finance Minister alone has to resign
• The Finance Minister concerned has to be suspended
• The council of Ministers along with the Chief Minister has to resign
• Re-election have to be ordered
Correct Option: C  [ The council of Ministers along with the Chief Minister has to resign ]

Remark: