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. Who elects the members of Rajya Sabha?
    A)The People
    B)Elected members of the Legislative Council
    C)Elected members of the Legislative Assembly
    D)Lok Sabha
    Answer: Elected members of the Legislative Assembly
  • Q. The discretionary powers of a Governor is limited in-
    A)Dismissal of the Ministry
    B)Appointment of Chief Minister
    C)Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly
    D)Assent to Bills
    Answer: Assent to Bills
  • Q. Evaluate the following statements- I. The legal interpretation of equality is chiefly influenced by equality before law and equal protection of law II. Equality before law means rule of law
    A)II is correct but I is incorrect
    B)I is correct but II is incorrect
    C)Both are correct
    D)Both are incorrect
    Answer: Both are correct
  • Q. The Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution are inspired by
    A)British Constitution
    B)Australian Constitution
    C)The Constitution of erstwhile USSR
    D)Canadian Constitution
    Answer: The Constitution of erstwhile USSR
  • Q. Vice-President is-
    A)Member of Rajya Sabha
    B)Member of Lok Sabha
    C)Member of any house
    D)Not a member of any house
    Answer: Not a member of any house
  • Q. Which Article of the constitution empowers the High court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose ?
    A)Article 227
    B)Article 226
    C)Article 228
    D)Article 229
    Answer: Article 226
  • Q. In Presidential Government, the President is-
    A)Dependent on the Legislature
    B)Independent of the Legislature
    C)Dependent on the Judiciary
    D)Bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers
    Answer: Independent of the Legislature
  • 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. Article-39(A) of the Indian Constitution “Equal justice and free legal aid” deals with?
    A)the directive principles of state policy
    B)the State Government
    C)the Union Government
    D)the fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    Answer: the directive principles of state policy
  • Q. In order to put a check on terrorist activities in India, Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) was passed in :
    A)1989
    B)1985
    C)1995
    D)1998
    Answer: 1985
  • Q. How many members of Anglo-Indian community can be nominated for the Parliament by the President-
    A)4
    B)2
    C)8
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  • Q. During Financial Emergency all money bills passed by the state legislature are to be reserved for the consideration of the-
    A)Prime Minister
    B)Governor
    C)Parliament
    D)President
    Answer: President
  • Q. If the Speaker, of Lok Sabha wants to resign, whom does he resign-
    A)Deputy Speaker
    B)President of India
    C)Prime Minister
    D)Council of Ministers
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  • Q. Which of the following can be amended by special majority?
    A)Rules of Procedure in Parliament
    B)Directive Principles of State Policy
    C)Admission of new state
    D)Use of English language in Parliament
    Answer: Directive Principles of State Policy
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    A)Kerala
    B)Meghalaya
    C)Haryana
    D)Goa
    Answer: Goa
  • Q. The National Anthem was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in-
    A)24th November 1949
    B)24th May 1949
    C)24th January 1950
    D)24th June 1950
    Answer: 24th January 1950
  • Q. Which two states have a common High Court ?
    A)Haryana and Punjab
    B)Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
    C)Gujarat and Maharashtra
    D)Kerala and Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Haryana and Punjab
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    A)26 January, 1946
    B)26 January, 1950
    C)26 November, 1949
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    Answer: 26 November, 1949
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    C)Red cross
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