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

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    A)State
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    C)Global
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    B)Sunanda Bhandare
    C)Leila Seth
    D)Anna Chandy
    Answer: Leila Seth
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    A)Rajendra Prasad
    B)J. B. Kripalani
    C)B. R. Arnbedkar
    D)Gopinath Bardoloi
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    A)6 years
    B)2 years
    C)5 years
    D)3 years
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  • Q. Which was the first non-communist country to recognize communist China in 1950?
    A)India
    B)Pakistan
    C)Sri Lanka
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    A)Rajasthan
    B)Assam
    C)Jammu and Kashmir
    D)Kerala
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  • Q. The faith of Fascism formulates the principle of-
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    B)Person should have completed age of 30 years to elect as a member of Rajya Sabha
    C)Person should have completed age of 21 years to elect as member of Legislative Council
    D)Person eligible to vote in panchayat election should have completed age of 18 years
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    C)Executive Representation
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    B)Nominated by Political Parties
    C)Directly elected by People
    D)Nominated by Governer General
    Answer: Elected by the Legislative Assemblies of different provinces
  • Q. The method of amending the constitution by popular veto is found in-
    A)Switzerland
    B)Britain
    C)Russia
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    B)Rajya Sabha
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    A)Rousseau
    B)Locke
    C)Bentham
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    B)Admission of New State
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    A)Mandamus
    B)Habeas Corpus
    C)Prohibition
    D)Quo-Warranto
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