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. Under which Article of the Constitution can an individual move to the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of Fundamental Rights?
    A)Article-28
    B)Article-32
    C)Article-29
    D)Article-31
    Answer: Article-32
  • Q. The Cabinet is the nucleus of power in
    A)Parliamentary System
    B)Panchromatic Raj
    C)Patriarchy
    D)Anarchy
    Answer: Parliamentary System
  • Q. Who appoits the judges of the Supreme Court of India?
    A)Chief Justice
    B)President
    C)Prime Minister
    D)Council of Ministers
    Answer: President
  • Q. The phrase ‘bicameral legislature’ means
    A)an elected legislature
    B)a single assembly
    C)a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
    D)parliamentary system of government
    Answer: a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
  • 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. Which of the following fundamental right can be controlled by preventive detention act-
    A)Right to constitutional remedies
    B)Right to religion
    C)Right to freedom
    D)Right to equality
    Answer: Right to freedom
  • Q. Who among the following is not a part of political executive?
    A)Defence Minister
    B)Finance Minister
    C)Foreign Minister
    D)Secretary of Ministry of Defence
    Answer: Secretary of Ministry of Defence
  • Q. Which of the following provision needs a special majority in Parliament?
    A)Creation of New States
    B)Cange in Fundamental Rights
    C)Abolition of Legislative Councils in State
    D)Rules and Procedures in Parliament
    Answer: Cange in Fundamental Rights
  • Q. Who is the custodian of Consolidated Fund of India-
    A)Judiciary
    B)Executive
    C)Legislature
    D)Civil officers
    Answer: Legislature
  • Q. What is the minimum age for becoming a Governor of state in India?
    A)25 years
    B)30 years
    C)35 years
    D)45 years
    Answer: 35 years
  • Q. The Speaker’s vote in the Lok Sabha is called-
    A)Sound vote
    B)Casting vote
    C)Direct vote
    D)Indirect vote
    Answer: Casting vote
  • Q. What is the maximum period for which the Vice President can act as the President in case of vacancy in the the President’s office?
    A)6 months
    B)3 months
    C)1 year
    D)2 year
    Answer: 6 months
  • Q. The salary and allowances of judges of Supreme Court are charged on-
    A)Contingency Fund of India
    B)Reserve Bank of India
    C)Consolidated Fund of India
    D)Finance Commission
    Answer: Consolidated Fund of India
  • Q. The highest law officer in the state is :
    A)Advocate General
    B)Attorney General
    C)Additional General
    D)None of Above.
    Answer: Advocate General
  • Q. The tenure of the members of Lok Sabha is for how many years?
    A)9
    B)11
    C)7
    D)5
    Answer: 5
  • Q. Which of the following is not a Panchayati Raj Institution?
    A)Gram Panchayat
    B)Gram Sabha
    C)Gram Cooperative society
    D)Nyaya Panchayat
    Answer: Gram Cooperative society
  • Q. Which part of the Constitution of India deals with special provisions to SCs, STs, OBCs and Anglo-Indians ?
    A)Part 6 (Article 152 to 237).
    B)Part 16 (Article 330 to 342).
    C)Part 18 (Article 352 to 360).
    D)Part 14A (Article 323A to 323B).
    Answer: Part 16 (Article 330 to 342).
  • Q. In which year, the Anti-Defection Law was passed by Indian parliament-
    A)1985
    B)1984
    C)1986
    D)1988
    Answer: 1985
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Chandigarh is-
    A)6
    B)1
    C)11
    D)15
    Answer: 1
  • Q. What does the wheel in the National Flag represent?
    A)Truth
    B)Speed
    C)Growth
    D)Future
    Answer: Truth

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