Q. The major writs as enshrined in the Constitution of India are :

Correct Answer

habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto

More Questions on 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
    Answer: Prohibition
  • Q. According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to declare emergency ?
    A)President
    B)Prime Minister
    C)Chief Justice
    D)Parliament
    Answer: President
  • Q. What is the name of Upper house of Indian Parliament?
    A)Rajya Sabha
    B)Senate
    C)House of Lords
    D)Legislative Assembly
    Answer: Rajya Sabha
  • Q. According to Article-75(3) of the Constitution of India the Council of Ministers are collectively responaible to the-
    A)Parliament
    B)President
    C)Lok Sabha
    D)Rajya Sabha
    Answer: Lok Sabha
  • Q. Which of the folowing was not a member of the drafting committee of the constitution-
    A)Alladi Krishnaswamy
    B)B.R Ambedkar
    C)Gopalaswami Ayyangar
    D)Rajendra Prasad
    Answer: Rajendra Prasad
  • Q. Rajya Sabha is dissolved-
    A)After every six year
    B)After every five year
    C)On the advice of Prime Minister
    D)None of these
    Answer: None of these
  • Q. Governor is sworn by-
    A)President
    B)Chief Justice of High Court
    C)Speaker of assembly
    D)Chief Justice of India
    Answer: Chief Justice of High Court
  • Q. The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because
    A)it has to operate within the limits prescribed by the Constitution
    B)it can legislate only on subjects entrusted to the Centre by the Constitution
    C)the Supreme Court can declare laws passed by parliament as unconstitutional if they contravene the provisions of the Constitution
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. According to Indian constitution, Right to life is-
    A)Economic right
    B)Political right
    C)Fundamental right
    D)Religious right
    Answer: Fundamental right
  • Q. Who administers the oath of office to the President?
    A)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    B)Chief Justice of India
    C)Vice-President
    D)Prime Minister
    Answer: Chief Justice of India
  • Q. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of-
    A)during the pleasure of the President
    B)six years
    C)for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier
    D)for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
    Answer: for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
  • Q. Which of the sets of Articles deal with ‘Emergency Provision’?
    A)Articles 350 and 351
    B)Articles 32 and 226
    C)Articles 352, 356 and 360
    D)Articles 335, 336 and 337
    Answer: Articles 352, 356 and 360
  • 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 Panchayati Raj was first adopted by which of the following states?
    A)Rajasthan
    B)Haryana
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Karnataka
    Answer: Rajasthan
  • Q. Which house of the Indian parliament is a house elected by the people-
    A)Lok Sabha
    B)Rajya Sabha
    C)Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha both
    D)None of these
    Answer: Lok Sabha
  • Q. Who was the first Non-Political President of India?
    A)A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
    B)Jakir Hussain
    C)S.Radhakrishanan
    D)Rajendra Prasad
    Answer: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
  • Q. Which of the folloWingwrits is called Bulwark of personal freedom?
    A)Habeas corpus
    B)Mandamus
    C)Quo warranto
    D)Certiorari
    Answer: Habeas corpus
  • Q. Who is the Supreme Commander in Chief of Defence Forces of the country?
    A)Prime Minister
    B)Defence Minister
    C)Senior of all three forces
    D)President
    Answer: President
  • Q. The meaning of Residuary Powers in constitution of India is-
    A)Powers related to Internal Emergency
    B)Powers related to International issues
    C)Power which can be exercised by Central and State Governments
    D)Powers which are not included in Union, State, and Concurrent List
    Answer: Powers which are not included in Union, State, and Concurrent List
  • 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
    Answer: Review of constitutional validity of laws

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