66. ‘Before Memory Fades’ is an autobiography of :
(a) Nani Palkhivala
(b) M.C. Chagla
(c) Soli J. Sorabjee
(d) Fali S. Nariman
Answer:
(d) Fali S. Nariman
Explanation:
The autobiography “Before Memory Fades: An Autobiography” was penned by eminent Indian jurist Fali S. Nariman.
67. Who among the following is not a Bharat Ratna recipient ?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(c) Gulzarilal Nanda
(d) Vishwanath Pratap Singh
Answer:
(d) Vishwanath Pratap Singh
Explanation:
Former Prime Minister V.P. Singh was never awarded the Bharat Ratna. The other three received the honor.
68. In India, the concept of Judicial review was borrowed from the Constitution of:
(a) U.K.
(b) U.S.A.
(c) Russia
(d) Canada
Answer:
(b) U.S.A.
Explanation:
The concept of Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is heavily inspired by the United States Constitution.
69. The doctrine of rule of law was enunciated by:
(a) A.V. Dicey
(b) William Blackstone
(c) John Marshall
(d) B.R. Ambedkar
Answer:
(a) A.V. Dicey
Explanation:
British jurist A.V. Dicey popularized the phrase and doctrine of the “Rule of Law” in his 1885 work, Introduction to the Study of the Law of the Constitution.
70. The name of Montesquieu is associated with the principle of :
(a) Judicial Review
(b) Divisions of powers
(c) Separation of powers
(d) Balance of powers
Answer:
(c) Separation of powers
Explanation:
French philosopher Montesquieu formulated the theory of the separation of powers (executive, legislative, and judicial).
