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. The members of Lok Sabha hold office for a term of
    A)5 years
    B)4 years
    C)6 years
    D)3 years
    Answer: 5 years
  • Q. The Inter State Council was established in 1990 in pursuance of the recommendation made by :
    A)Sarkaria Commission (1983-87).
    B)Mukherjee Commission (1999)
    C)Mandal Commission (1980).
    D)Khosla Commission (1990)
    Answer: Sarkaria Commission (1983-87).
  • Q. Which one of the followingis an item included in the list of Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen in the Constitution?
    A)To develop scientific temper humanism and the spirit of enquiry and reform
    B)To practice secularism
    C)To pay all taxes to government regularly and correctly
    D)Not to assault any public servant during performance of his duties
    Answer: To develop scientific temper humanism and the spirit of enquiry and reform
  • Q. Is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people-
    A)Monarchic
    B)Autocratic
    C)Democratic
    D)Authoritarian
    Answer: Democratic
  • Q. Which among the following is not appointed by the President of India?
    A)Judge of Supreme Court
    B)Vice President of India
    C)Attorney General of India
    D)Chief Justice of India
    Answer: Vice President of India
  • Q. The Parliament can restrict or abrogate by law, fundamental rights with respect to
    A)the forces charged with the maintenance of public order
    B)the members of the armed forces
    C)the persons employed in any bureau or other organization established by the state for purpose of int
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Objective resolution was moved in constituent assembly by-
    A)Kiran Desai
    B)Jawaharlal Nehru
    C)K. Natwar Singh
    D)K. M.Munshi
    Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Q. The objective of the Morley-Minto Reforms was
    A)to give more powers to local government
    B)extension of provincial assemblies
    C)to abolish the post of secretary of the state for India
    D)to establish diarchy in provinces
    Answer: extension of provincial assemblies
  • Q. How many percent votes should a party get to be registered as a National Party-
    A)3%
    B)1%
    C)6%
    D)7%
    Answer: 6%
  • Q. In a federal Government the states enjoy-
    A)Powers delegated by the Centre
    B)Original powers
    C)Powers given by the Constitution
    D)Powers given by the people
    Answer: Powers given by the Constitution
  • Q. The Parliament exercises control over council of ministers, the real executive, in several ways. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a method of control over executive?
    A)Supplementary questions
    B)Questions
    C)Adjournment motions
    D)None of the above
    Answer: None of the above
  • Q. In how many ways Indian citizenship can be lost?
    A)Two
    B)One
    C)Three
    D)Four
    Answer: Three
  • Q. The minimum age required to become a member of Rajya Sabha is
    A)25 years
    B)21 years
    C)30 years
    D)35 years
    Answer: 30 years
  • Q. The Certain fundamental rights are not given to-
    A)Foreigner
    B)Insolvent persons
    C)Deceased person
    D)Political victims
    Answer: Foreigner
  • Q. Howmany members can be nominated for both houses of parliament by the president?
    A)10
    B)16
    C)12
    D)14
    Answer: 12
  • Q. Which constitutional Amendment Act facilitates the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states?
    A)7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956
    B)1st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951
    C)15th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1963
    D)4th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1955
    Answer: 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956
  • Q. Where is the word “Federal” used in the constitution of India?
    A)Part 3
    B)Preamble
    C)Article 368
    D)Nowhere in constitution
    Answer: Nowhere in constitution
  • 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. Which of these is not a language in India?
    A)Sikh
    B)Sindhi
    C)Kannada
    D)Konkani
    Answer: Sikh
  • Q. Of the various grounds below which discrimination by the State is not prohibited in ArticleIS of the Constitution?
    A)Race
    B)Place of birth
    C)Language
    D)Caste
    Answer: Language

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