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. Who is the constitutional head of the Indian government?
    A)Prime Minister
    B)President
    C)Chief justice of India
    D)Attorney general
    Answer: President
  • Q. By which of the following rights fundamental rights are ensured in Indian constitution?
    A)Right against exploitation
    B)Right to equality
    C)Right to constitutional remedies
    D)Educational and cultural right
    Answer: Right to constitutional remedies
  • Q. “Taxes on lands and buildings” is listed in the ______ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
    A)State
    B)Union
    C)Global
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: State
  • Q. Who generally presents the Finance Budget in Indian Parliament?
    A)Budget Minister
    B)RBI Governor
    C)Finance Minister
    D)Finance Secretary
    Answer: Finance Minister
  • Q. The Citizen Act 1955, prescribes the way of losing citizenship acquired under the Act prior to it under the constitution viz. :
    A)Renunciation
    B)Deprivation.
    C)Termination
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Constitution of India considers free and compulsory education to children up to-
    A)14 years
    B)10 years
    C)18 years
    D)21 years
    Answer: 14 years
  • Q. Which type of federalism is seen in India?
    A)Holding together federation
    B)Coming together federation
    C)Coming together federation and Holding together federation both
    D)None of these
    Answer: Holding together federation
  • Q. The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad is-
    A)25 years
    B)21 years
    C)30 years
    D)35 years
    Answer: 30 years
  • Q. The Cabinet is the nucleus of power in
    A)Parliamentary System
    B)Panchromatic Raj
    C)Patriarchy
    D)Anarchy
    Answer: Parliamentary System
  • Q. Under which of the following articles, president can make the proclamation of emergency in failure of constitutional machinery in any state-
    A)356
    B)352
    C)360
    D)350
    Answer: 356
  • Q. When was the ‘Right to Information’ enacted in India?
    A)15 March 2005
    B)15 August 2005
    C)15 June 2005
    D)15 July 2005
    Answer: 15 June 2005
  • Q. Which of the following subject is in state list-
    A)Criminal law
    B)Agriculture
    C)Education
    D)defence
    Answer: Agriculture
  • Q. Which of the following constitutional Amendments gave a constitutional status to Urban Bodies-
    A)72nd
    B)71st
    C)73rd
    D)74th
    Answer: 74th
  • Q. The Judge of the High Court hold office-
    A)Till they have attained 62 years of age
    B)During the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
    C)Till they have attained 65 years of age
    D)As long as they desire
    Answer: Till they have attained 62 years of age
  • Q. Indian Parliament can rename or redefine the boundary of a State by-
    A)Absolute majority
    B)A simple majority
    C)2/3rd majority of the members voting
    D)2/3rd majority of the members voting and an absolute majority of its total membership
    Answer: A simple majority
  • Q. Rajasthan is the first state which-
    A)Started Mandal System
    B)Implemented Local Self Governance
    C)Started direct election of chairperson
    D)Started indirect election of chairperson
    Answer: Implemented Local Self Governance
  • Q. Malayalam is the offcial language of-
    A)Jharkhand
    B)Haryana
    C)Kerala
    D)Uttarakhand
    Answer: Kerala
  • Q. Who appoints chairman of Union Public Service Commission?
    A)President of India
    B)Prime Minister of India
    C)Judge of Supreme Court
    D)Judge of High Court
    Answer: President of India
  • Q. In ______ government each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value-
    A)Autocratic
    B)Democratic
    C)Monarchic
    D)Authoritarian
    Answer: Democratic
  • Q. Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides-
    A)7 freedoms
    B)6 freedoms
    C)8 freedoms
    D)9 freedoms
    Answer: 6 freedoms

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