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

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    A)Fundamental Duties
    B)Directive Principal
    C)Fundamental Rights
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    B)The President of India
    C)The Chief Justice of respective high courts
    D)The Chief Justice of India
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    A)Judge of Supreme Court
    B)Vice President of India
    C)Attorney General of India
    D)Chief Justice of India
    Answer: Vice President of India
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    A)President
    B)Election Commission
    C)Parliament
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    A)elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies
    B)directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise
    C)elected by the members of the state legislative councils
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    Answer: elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies
  • Q. The phrase ‘bicameral legislature’ means
    A)an elected legislature
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    A)Canada
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    A)329
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    B)Parliament only
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    A)Supreme Court
    B)President
    C)Prime Minister
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