Indian Politics

Q. ______ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.

A
Mandamus
B
Habeas Corpus
C
Prohibition
D
Quo-Warranto

Correct Answer

Prohibition

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. Under which Article of the constitution can an Emergency be declared in India on account of war or external aggression?
    A)Article-353
    B)Article-356
    C)Article-352
    D)Article-354
    Answer: Article-352
  • Q. The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three lists are mentioned as residuary powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category?
    A)Judiciary
    B)Lok Sabha
    C)Rajya Sabha
    D)Parliament
    Answer: Judiciary
  • Q. Article 1 describes India that is Bharat as :
    A)federal state with unitary features
    B)union of states
    C)unitary state with federal features
    D)federal state
    Answer: union of states
  • Q. The Advantage of unitary system of governance is-
    A)Strong state
    B)More adaptability
    C)More participation by the people
    D)Less chance of authoritarianism
    Answer: Strong state
  • Q. In which of the following American President had visited to China in 1972 to strengthen diplomatic relations-
    A)George Bush (senior)
    B)Richard Nixon
    C)D.Eisenhower
    D)J.F. Kennady
    Answer: Richard Nixon
  • Q. What can be the maximum strength of state legislative council?
    A)1/3rd of concemed legislative assembly
    B)Half of concerned legislative assembly
    C)4th of concerned legislative assembly
    D)500
    Answer: 1/3rd of concemed legislative assembly
  • Q. Indian Parliament is capable of making any law for any state, if-
    A)Two or more states request for that
    B)Emergency is enforced under Article-352
    C)President sends a message to the Parliament
    D)1 and 2 both
    Answer: 1 and 2 both
  • Q. Which of the following is not an essential element of the state?
    A)Administration
    B)Population
    C)Sovereignty
    D)Territory
    Answer: Administration
  • Q. Any member of Union Public Service Commission can be removed by-
    A)Prime Minister
    B)President
    C)Chief Justice of Supreme Court
    D)Chairman of UPSC
    Answer: President
  • Q. Who chairs the meeting of Council of Ministers?
    A)President
    B)Prime Minister
    C)Cabinet Secretary
    D)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    Answer: Prime Minister
  • Q. The law which aims at protecting the monuments, places and objects of national importance is
    A)Protection Remains Act
    B)Save and protect monuments act
    C)The Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act
    D)None of these
    Answer: The Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act
  • Q. What is the full form of the Indian Political Party “BSP”?
    A)Bahujan Samaj Party
    B)Bharatiya Samaj Party
    C)Bharatiya Sangh Party
    D)Bahujan Sangh Party
    Answer: Bahujan Samaj Party
  • Q. The minimum age of the voter in India is
    A)18 years
    B)15 years
    C)21 years
    D)25 years
    Answer: 18 years
  • Q. The provisions of financial emergency have been laid down in:
    A)Article 360
    B)Article 351
    C)Article 377
    D)Article 370
    Answer: Article 360
  • Q. Financial Emergency can be declared by applying-
    A)Article-361
    B)Article-360
    C)Artilce-370
    D)Article-371
    Answer: Article-360
  • Q. Article-211 of the Indian Constitution “Restriction on discussion in the Legislature” deals with?
    A)The Union Government
    B)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    C)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    D)The State Government
    Answer: The State Government
  • Q. When was the first Central Legislative Assembly constituted-
    A)1923
    B)1922
    C)1921
    D)1920
    Answer: 1921
  • Q. The governor of a state is empowered to grant pardons etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases under:
    A)Article 161.
    B)Article 167.
    C)Article 151.
    D)Article 163.
    Answer: Article 161.
  • Q. The Judge of the High Court hold office-
    A)Till they have attained 62 years of age
    B)During the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
    C)Till they have attained 65 years of age
    D)As long as they desire
    Answer: Till they have attained 62 years of age
  • Q. Who decides the salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
    A)Pay Commission
    B)President
    C)Cabinet
    D)Parliament
    Answer: Parliament

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