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. 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 statement(s) is/are CORRECT? I. In federal government, power is distributed among the legislature, executive and judiciary. II. Due to political competition in a democracy, social divisions get reflected in politics. III. Communal politics is based on the belief that one religion is superior to that of others.
    A)I, II and III
    B)I and II
    C)I and III
    D)II and III
    Answer: I, II and III
  • Q. The interpreter of Indian constitution is-
    A)President
    B)Central Cabinet
    C)High Court
    D)Supreme Court
    Answer: Supreme Court
  • Q. The members of the state legislature exercise control over the council of the ministers through
    A)criticism of its policies
    B)questions and supplementary questions
    C)adjournment motion
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Which of the following High Court declared 1st that “Shutdown” is Unconstitutional-
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Andhra Pradesh
    C)Kerala
    D)Odissa
    Answer: Kerala
  • Q. The term ‘Fraternity’ in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution means a sense of-
    A)Statehood
    B)Friendliness
    C)Love and affection
    D)Brotherhood
    Answer: Brotherhood
  • Q. All of the following are the aims of Lok Adalat, except-
    A)Mass disposal of the cases
    B)Secure justice to the weaker sections
    C)Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man-
    D)Minimize cost and delay
    Answer: Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man-
  • Q. For which one of the following judgements of Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharti Vs State of India case is considered a landmark?
    A)Abolishing untouchability from the country
    B)The religion cannot be mobilised for political ends
    C)Right of life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance
    D)The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
    Answer: The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
  • Q. Under the Chapter Fundamental Rights, rights under Article 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30 have been denies the same to :
    A)The Aliens
    B)The NRI
    C)Children under age 18 years
    D)None of Above
    Answer: The Aliens
  • 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
    Answer: Deputy Speaker
  • Q. Indian constitution not only imagines the democratic form of government but also imagines a democratic society, because its ideology consists of- 1. Justice, 2. Liberty, 3. Equality, 4. Fraternity
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 3
    D)1,2,3 and 4
    Answer: 1,2,3 and 4
  • Q. How many judges are in Supreme Court?
    A)30
    B)25
    C)31
    D)34
    Answer: 34
  • Q. In case no party enjoys absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly of a state, the Governor will go by-
    A)The advice of the Prime Minister
    B)The advice of former Chief Minister
    C)The advice of the President of India
    D)His own discretion
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  • Q. For Rajya Sabha, how many members are nominated by President?
    A)10
    B)7
    C)12
    D)15
    Answer: 12
  • Q. What is the maximum period upto which a proclamation issued by the President under Article-356 of the Constitution and approved/extended by the Parliament may, normally, remain in force?
    A)One year
    B)Six months
    C)Two years
    D)Untill it is repealed by the Parliament
    Answer: Six months
  • Q. The state Reorganization commission was appointed in 1953 under the chairmanship of :
    A)Kelkar
    B)Fazl Ali
    C)Mondal
    D)Zakir Husain
    Answer: Fazl Ali
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    A)Aliens
    B)Bankrupt persons
    C)Persons suffering from incurable diseases
    D)Political sufferers
    Answer: Aliens
  • Q. “Reserve Bank of India” is listed in the _______ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
    A)State
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    C)Global
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    A)President
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    C)Parliament
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    B)Commutation
    C)Respite
    D)Reprieve
    Answer: Remission

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