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. The number of parliamentary seats (Jok Sabha) of Gujarat is-
    A)26
    B)10
    C)28
    D)48
    Answer: 26
  • Q. The states of Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya were formed in :
    A)The year 1975.
    B)The year 1972.
    C)The year 1976
    D)The year 1977.
    Answer: The year 1972.
  • Q. Ideas of welfare state are contained in-
    A)Directive Principles of State Policy
    B)Fundamental Rights
    C)Preamble of the constitution
    D)Part-VIII
    Answer: Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Q. Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?
    A)President
    B)Election Commission
    C)Parliament
    D)Parliament & Assemblies
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. Which of the following crops is banned by the Supreme Court of India-
    A)Genetically modified brinjal
    B)Lathairus
    C)Bt cotton for export
    D)Bt cotton for domestic usages
    Answer: Genetically modified brinjal
  • Q. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as :
    A)Prime Minister
    B)High Court Judge
    C)Supreme Court Judge
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Supreme Court Judge
  • Q. Who on recommendations made by both houses of parliament can oust the judges of high court before completion of their tenure on the basis of misconduct or incapability?
    A)Chief Justice of High Court
    B)Chief Justice of India
    C)President on recommendations made by both houses of Parliament
    D)Special majority in both houses of Parliament
    Answer: President on recommendations made by both houses of Parliament
  • Q. Who can send a matter to Supreme Court for consultation under Article-143?
    A)Governor
    B)President of India
    C)Deputy governor
    D)President and governor
    Answer: President of India
  • 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. “Trade unions” is listed in the,______ list given in the Seventh Scliedule of the Constitution of India.
    A)Global
    B)Union
    C)State
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: Concurrent
  • Q. Which amendment act raised the age of retirement for judges of High Court to 62 from 60?
    A)15th
    B)12th
    C)10th
    D)252th
    Answer: 15th
  • Q. Which of the following committee had recommended a report for forming the institution of Lokpal and Lokayukta-
    A)Gorwala Report
    B)First Administrative Reform Commission
    C)Ashok Mehta Committee
    D)The Appleby Report
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  • 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. 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
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  • Q. What is the meaning of “Judicial Review” of Supreme Court-
    A)Review of the functioning of judiciary in country
    B)Review of its own verdict
    C)Review of constitutional validity of laws
    D)Timely review of constitution
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  • Q. The chapter on Fundamental Duties includes-
    A)Duty to vote in General Election
    B)Duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our freedom movement
    C)Duty to promote the sense of fraternity among the people
    D)Duty to stick to the political party on whose ticket one contested election
    Answer: Duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our freedom movement
  • Q. The members of the panchayat are
    A)the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies
    B)nominated by the district officer
    C)nominated by local self-government minister of the state
    D)nominated by the block development organization
    Answer: the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies
  • Q. Which of the following makes law in India-
    A)High Court and Supreme Court
    B)President and Council of Ministers
    C)President and both houses of Parliament
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    Answer: President and both houses of Parliament
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    A)2013
    B)2012
    C)2009
    D)2011
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  • Q. Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct control of-
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    C)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    D)President
    Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha

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