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. In which of the following state matter, centre can formulate any law with prior discussion with the state-
    A)Rajasthan
    B)Assam
    C)Jammu and Kashmir
    D)Kerala
    Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
  • Q. In which Amendment, the words ‘Socialist’, Secular’ and ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation wereadded to the Premable of constitution of India?
    A)44th
    B)42nd
    C)52nd
    D)None of them
    Answer: 42nd
  • Q. Who among the following is constitutionallyempowered to alter Scheduled Area?
    A)High Court of State
    B)Supreme Court of India
    C)Prime Minister of India
    D)President of India
    Answer: President of India
  • Q. “United Nations Organization” is listed in the ________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
    A)State
    B)Union
    C)Global
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: Union
  • Q. Articles-74 and 75 ofIndian Constitution deal with matters of-
    A)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    B)Council of Ministers
    C)President of India
    D)Cabinet Ministers
    Answer: Council of Ministers
  • Q. By wich of the following Amendment act of the Indian Constitution, the Panchayati Raj System got the constitutional status-
    A)72nd
    B)71st
    C)73rd
    D)74th
    Answer: 73rd
  • Q. Which of the following subject is not in Union list-
    A)Banking
    B)Census
    C)Labor Union
    D)Foreign Debt
    Answer: Labor Union
  • Q. When was National Commission for Minorities established-
    A)1989
    B)1980
    C)1990
    D)1992
    Answer: 1992
  • Q. Concurrent list freedom of trade commerce and joint sitting of the two houses of parliament are the provisions mentioned in Indian constitution. They have been borrowed from:
    A)American constitution
    B)Australian constitution
    C)Irish constitution
    D)Japanese constitution
    Answer: Australian constitution
  • Q. What is the basis of recognition of minorities in Indian constitution?
    A)Caste
    B)Religion
    C)Ratio of the community to total population
    D)Colour
    Answer: Religion
  • Q. What is the maximum period for which the Vice President can act as the President in case of vacancy in the the President’s office?
    A)6 months
    B)3 months
    C)1 year
    D)2 year
    Answer: 6 months
  • Q. The provision to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the state has been given in :
    A)Fundamental Duties
    B)Fundamental Rights
    C)Directive Principles of State Policy
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Q. Which Article of the Constitution declares that the council of ministers is collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state?
    A)Article 168
    B)Article 164
    C)Article 188
    D)Article 189
    Answer: Article 164
  • Q. Which articles of the Constitution of India explicitly confer the power of judicial review on a High Court ?
    A)Article 336
    B)Article 335
    C)Article 13 and Article 226
    D)Article 35
    Answer: Article 13 and Article 226
  • Q. Under which of the following jurisdiction can any individual, whose fundamental right has been violated, can directly move the Supreme Court for remedy?
    A)Writ Jurisdiction
    B)Original Jurisdiction
    C)Appellate Jurisdiction
    D)Advisory Jurisdiction
    Answer: Writ Jurisdiction
  • Q. Under which article is the right to freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion mentioned?
    A)Article 25
    B)Article 24
    C)Article 26
    D)Article 27
    Answer: Article 25
  • Q. The highest law officer in India is:
    A)Additional General
    B)Advocate General
    C)Attorney General
    D)None of these
    Answer: Attorney General
  • Q. Rashtrapati Bhavan was built in-
    A)1910
    B)1852
    C)1947
    D)1986
    Answer: E
  • Q. Who served for the longest period of time as the Chief Minister of a state-
    A)Pawan Kumar Chamling
    B)Naveen Patnaik
    C)Jyoti Basu
    D)Nitish Kumar
    Answer: Pawan Kumar Chamling
  • Q. The main duty of the Speaker Protem of Lok Sabha is :
    A)To administer oath to the new members
    B)To unite the Cabinet
    C)To end the session
    D)To break the deadlock
    Answer: To administer oath to the new members

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