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 constituent Assembly was set up in-
    A)1946
    B)1945
    C)1947
    D)1949
    Answer: 1946
  • Q. “The state does not owe loyalty to any particular religion as such; it is not irreligious or anti-religious; it gives equal freedom to all religious.” The definition as given by P. B. Gajendra-Gadkara – former Chief Justice of India is of :
    A)Socialism
    B)Sovereignty
    C)Democracy
    D)Secularism
    Answer: Secularism
  • Q. Where is the objective of “Social justice” articulated in constitution?
    A)Article-15
    B)Article-14
    C)Article-16
    D)Preamble
    Answer: Preamble
  • Q. The President of India enjoys emergency powers of-
    A)two types
    B)four types
    C)five types
    D)three types
    Answer: three types
  • Q. Which of the following countries is governed by a King-
    A)Iran
    B)Afghanistan
    C)Iraq
    D)Saudi Arabia
    Answer: Saudi Arabia
  • Q. The law which aims at protecting the monuments, places and objects of national importance is
    A)Protection Remains Act
    B)Save and protect monuments act
    C)The Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act
    D)None of these
    Answer: The Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act
  • Q. The five permanent members of United Nations Security Council are-
    A)China, Germany, USA, UK, Canada
    B)China, Germany, Russia, UK, USA
    C)China, France, Russia, UK, USA
    D)China, Canada, France, USA, Germany
    Answer: China, France, Russia, UK, USA
  • Q. Who among the following is the executive head of state in India?
    A)President
    B)Prime Minister
    C)Cabinet Secretary
    D)Finance Secretary
    Answer: President
  • Q. Which of the following was a popular slogan of French revolution?
    A)Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
    B)Sovereign Democratic Republic
    C)Freedom, Equality and Justice
    D)Freedom, Equality and Accountability
    Answer: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
  • Q. Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution states that all persons shall be equally protected by the laws of the country?
    A)Right to Freedom
    B)Right to Equality
    C)Right against exploitation
    D)Right to Freedom of Religion
    Answer: Right to Equality
  • Q. How many years after a Finance Commission is constituted by the President-
    A)5 years
    B)4 years
    C)6 years
    D)None of these
    Answer: 5 years
  • Q. Which among the following country is not a part of ‘Second World Countries’?
    A)China
    B)Russia
    C)Mongolia
    D)Argentina
    Answer: Argentina
  • Q. To be eligible as Vice-president a person should have completed:
    A)20 years of age
    B)30 years of age
    C)25 years of age
    D)35 years of age
    Answer: 35 years of age
  • Q. For what duration, the election of member of Rajya Sabha is done?
    A)Four years
    B)Two years
    C)Five years
    D)Six years
    Answer: Six years
  • Q. What Constitutional provision enables the Central Government to provide reservations in jobs and educational institutions for the weaker sections of the society?
    A)Article-16
    B)Article-14
    C)Article-46
    D)Article-19
    Answer: Article-16
  • Q. Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct control of-
    A)Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
    B)Ministry of Home Affairs
    C)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    D)President
    Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Q. Who said that “I don’t accept a politics without religion”-
    A)Mahatma Gandhi
    B)Jawahar Lal Nehru
    C)Vinoba Bhave
    D)Jaiprakash Narayan
    Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
  • Q. In Pocket Veto, the President of India can keep a bill for how much duration?
    A)6 month
    B)1 month
    C)12 month
    D)Indefinite period
    Answer: Indefinite period
  • Q. The pardoning power of the president in India as enshrined in the Article 72 of the constitution of India includes :
    A)pardon, commutation
    B)remission, respite, reprieve
    C)pardon, commutation, remission, respite, reprieve
    D)commutation
    Answer: pardon, commutation, remission, respite, reprieve
  • Q. How many members are nominated by Governor in legislative council?
    A)6
    B)12
    C)1/6th of total strength of house
    D)1/12th of total strength of house
    Answer: 1/6th of total strength of house

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