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. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:- List I(From of Govt) – List II(Principles) A. Presidential – 1. Separation of powers System B. Parliamentary – 2. Close relationship between executive and legislature C. Federal System – 3. Division of powers D. Unitary System – 4. Concentration of power
    A)A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
    B)A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
    C)A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
    D)A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
    Answer: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
  • Q. Which of the following feature of the Indian constitution cannot be amended under article 368-
    A)Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Parliamentary form of government
    B)Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Redel'al system, Judicial review
    C)Judicial review, and Federal system
    D)Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Federal system, Judicial review, and Parliamentary form
    Answer: Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Federal system, Judicial review, and Parliamentary form
  • Q. The parliament works through committees which
    A)exercise effective control over government on a regular and continuing basis
    B)help the government in the formulation of policy
    C)ensure that the parliament strictly adheres to the provision of the constitution and the prescribed
    D)both (a) and (b)
    Answer: exercise effective control over government on a regular and continuing basis
  • Q. Seventh schedule of the Constitution of India deals with-
    A)Distribution of power between the Union and the States
    B)Allocation of Seats in the Council of States
    C)Power and Authority of the Municipalities
    D)Powers of the Governor of the State
    Answer: Distribution of power between the Union and the States
  • Q. The members of the parliamentary committee
    A)are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the speaker
    B)are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
    C)are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength
    D)both (b) and (c)
    Answer: are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength
  • Q. In 1987, three new States of Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa came into being as
    A)The !7th, 18th and 19th states of the Indian Union
    B)The 24rd , 25th, and 26th states of the Indian Union
    C)The 23rd , 24th, and 25th states of the Indian Union
    D)The 25rd , 26th, and 27th states of the Indian Union
    Answer: The 23rd , 24th, and 25th states of the Indian Union
  • Q. Under which article is the right to freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion mentioned?
    A)Article 25
    B)Article 24
    C)Article 26
    D)Article 27
    Answer: Article 25
  • Q. What is the meaning of “Public Interest Litigation”?
    A)A case brought by victim to court, involving public interest
    B)Anything of public interest
    C)A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest
    D)A directive issued by Supreme Court involving public interest
    Answer: A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest
  • Q. In which year, the Anti-Defection Law was passed by Indian parliament-
    A)1985
    B)1984
    C)1986
    D)1988
    Answer: 1985
  • Q. No person can be employed in factories or mines unless he is above the age of –
    A)14 years
    B)12 years
    C)18 years
    D)20 years
    Answer: 14 years
  • Q. The President of USA appoints the judges of Supreme Court, how-
    A)At his discretion
    B)Approval of Senate
    C)Approval of House of Representatives
    D)None of these
    Answer: Approval of Senate
  • Q. The meaning of Residuary Powers in constitution of India is-
    A)Powers related to Internal Emergency
    B)Powers related to International issues
    C)Power which can be exercised by Central and State Governments
    D)Powers which are not included in Union, State, and Concurrent List
    Answer: Powers which are not included in Union, State, and Concurrent List
  • Q. Which commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganisation Act which created the states Punjab and Haryana?
    A)Dass Commission
    B)Dhar Commission
    C)Shah Commission
    D)Mahajan Commission
    Answer: Shah Commission
  • Q. Which period below depicts internal emergency in India under article 352?
    A)25th June, 1975 to 21st March, 1977
    B)26th June, 1974 to 23rd March, 1976
    C)20th June, 1975 to 20th March, 1977
    D)21st June, 1976 to 21st March, 1974
    Answer: 25th June, 1975 to 21st March, 1977
  • Q. The duties of chief minister of a state with regard to furnishing of information to the Governor is enshrined in:
    A)Article 170.
    B)Article 167.
    C)Article 180.
    D)Article 190.
    Answer: Article 167.
  • Q. The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad is-
    A)25 years
    B)21 years
    C)30 years
    D)35 years
    Answer: 30 years
  • Q. Which of the following is permanent organization-
    A)Political party
    B)Family
    C)Red cross
    D)Plato
    Answer: Family
  • Q. How many members of Anglo-Indian community can be nominated for the Parliament by the President-
    A)4
    B)2
    C)8
    D)Depends on President's will
    Answer: 2
  • Q. Which of the following is not an essential element of the state?
    A)Administration
    B)Population
    C)Sovereignty
    D)Territory
    Answer: Administration
  • Q. “The soul of India lives in villages” whose statement is this-
    A)Jay Prakash Narayan
    B)Vinobha Bhave
    C)Jawahr Lal Nehru
    D)Mahatma Gandhi
    Answer: Mahatma Gandhi

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