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. Which among the following describes Public Interest group?
    A)Organisation that promote common interest
    B)Organizations that promote interest of particular section of group
    C)A Struggle launched for resolution of a social problem
    D)Organisation that mobilizes people with a view to win political power
    Answer: Organisation that promote common interest
  • Q. Which form of government believes in giving equal rights and opportunities for women and men?
    A)Secularist
    B)Feminist
    C)Castiest
    D)Communalist
    Answer: Feminist
  • Q. Who is the father of Idealism-
    A)Hegal
    B)Plato
    C)Berkeley
    D)Grein
    Answer: Plato
  • Q. The parliamentary form of government as prevalent in India emphasizes the interdependence between :
    A)Urban Development and Rural Development.
    B)Social Justice & Empowerment.
    C)Urban Employment and Poverty.
    D)The Legislative and Executive Organs.
    Answer: The Legislative and Executive Organs.
  • Q. The state operates through-
    A)Party President
    B)Political Party
    C)Government
    D)President
    Answer: Government
  • 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. Cabinet system’ and ‘Collective responsibility’ are the contributions of-
    A)United State
    B)Ireland
    C)India
    D)Britain
    Answer: Britain
  • Q. Under which pardoning power of the President, one form of punishment is substituted by a lighter from?
    A)Remission
    B)Commutation
    C)Respite
    D)Reprieve
    Answer: Commutation
  • Q. Sikkim was granted statehood in the year-
    A)1974
    B)1973
    C)1975
    D)1976
    Answer: 1975
  • Q. Which of the following elements are necessary for a democratic system-
    A)Equality of opportunity
    B)Free and unbiased election
    C)Protection of rights
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The preamble declares India as a sovereign state which implies
    A)India is free to conduct her external affairs
    B)India is free to conduct her internal affairs
    C)India is free to conduct her internal as well as external affairs
    D)None of the above
    Answer: India is free to conduct her internal as well as external affairs
  • Q. The Westminster parliamentary system was developed in-
    A)Australia
    B)Spain
    C)UK
    D)USA
    Answer: UK
  • Q. The interpreter of Indian constitution is-
    A)President
    B)Central Cabinet
    C)High Court
    D)Supreme Court
    Answer: Supreme Court
  • Q. In Lok Sabha the total number of members from States are-
    A)530
    B)630
    C)430
    D)330
    Answer: 530
  • Q. Three Tier Panchayati Raj System includes-
    A)District Panchayat, SubDistrict Panchayat and Zone Level Panchayat
    B)Village Level Panchayat, Zone Level Panchayat and Panchayat committee
    C)Village Level Panchayat, Block Level Panchayat and District Level Panchayat
    D)Village Level Panchayat, Panchayat Committee and District Council
    Answer: Village Level Panchayat, Block Level Panchayat and District Level Panchayat
  • Q. The money bill can be presented in the state assembly with prior athorization of-
    A)Chief Minister of the State
    B)Governor of the State
    C)Speaker of the Assembly
    D)Finance Minister of the State
    Answer: Governor of the State
  • Q. Article-231 of the Indian Constitution “Establishment of a common High Court for two or more States” deals with?
    A)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    B)The State Government
    C)The Union Government
    D)The fundamental rghts of the Indian Citizen
    Answer: The State Government
  • Q. Article-43(A) of the Indian Constitution “Participation of workers in management of industries” deals with?
    A)The Union Government
    B)The State Government
    C)The directive principles of state policy
    D)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    Answer: The directive principles of state policy
  • 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. In India, no government expenditure can be made without approval of –
    A)Prime Minister
    B)Parliament
    C)President
    D)Supreme court
    Answer: Parliament

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