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. The tenure of the members of Lok Sabha is for how many years?
    A)9
    B)11
    C)7
    D)5
    Answer: 5
  • Q. The first country which adopted Preamble for its written constitution-
    A)India
    B)USA
    C)Britain
    D)Canada
    Answer: USA
  • Q. The position of the prime minister of India is superior to that of his counterpart in Britain because
    A)India has adopted the federal system
    B)India is the biggest democracy
    C)India has a written constitution
    D)his office enjoys constitutional basis
    Answer: his office enjoys constitutional basis
  • Q. Which type of writ is not issued under Indian constitution?
    A)Prohibition
    B)Mandamus
    C)Injuction
    D)Certiorari
    Answer: Injuction
  • Q. During emergency imposed under Article-352, which of the following constitutional provisions stands suspended?
    A)Amendment Procedures
    B)Directive Principles of State Policy
    C)Fundamental Rights
    D)Judicial Review
    Answer: Fundamental Rights
  • Q. The Parliament enjoys legislative power over subjects in
    A)the concurrent list only
    B)the union list only
    C)both union and concurrent list
    D)all the three lists, viz. union list, state list and the concurrent list
    Answer: both union and concurrent list
  • Q. Which bill cannot originate in Rajya Sabha ?
    A)Ordinary Bill
    B)Constitutional Amendment Bill
    C)Fundamental Bill
    D)Money Bill
    Answer: Money Bill
  • Q. “Reserve Bank of India” 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. For Rajya Sabha, how many members are nominated by President?
    A)10
    B)7
    C)12
    D)15
    Answer: 12
  • Q. The Advantage of unitary system of governance is-
    A)Strong state
    B)More adaptability
    C)More participation by the people
    D)Less chance of authoritarianism
    Answer: Strong state
  • Q. Who is the Supreme Civil Officer of Central Government-
    A)Cabinet Secretary
    B)Attorney General
    C)Home Secretary
    D)Principle Secretary of Prime Minister
    Answer: Cabinet Secretary
  • Q. Fundamental Rights of Indian constitution have been adopted from which of the following nation-
    A)UK
    B)America
    C)Soviet Russia
    D)None of these
    Answer: America
  • Q. For how much time Financial Emergency can be proclaimed?
    A)24 months
    B)6 months
    C)12 months
    D)No maximum period
    Answer: No maximum period
  • Q. The minimum age required to become a member of Rajya Sabha is
    A)25 years
    B)21 years
    C)30 years
    D)35 years
    Answer: 30 years
  • Q. Which of the following attribute in the preamble states that No one should treat a fellow ciizen as inferior?
    A)Liberty
    B)Justice
    C)Equality
    D)Fraternity
    Answer: Fraternity
  • Q. If the Parliament has to appoint a committee for a specific task, it is known as-
    A)Adh-oc committee
    B)Standing committee
    C)Joint committee
    D)Permanent committee
    Answer: Adh-oc committee
  • Q. Which of the following language was given the status of “Classical language” by the central government-
    A)Tamil
    B)Gujarati
    C)Marathi
    D)Bengali
    Answer: Tamil
  • Q. According to Indian constitution, Central Minister will hold his post at the will of-
    A)Prime Minister of India
    B)President of India
    C)Parliament
    D)Supreme Court
    Answer: President of India
  • Q. The original constitution of India was published in?
    A)Srinagar
    B)Delhi
    C)Ajmer
    D)Dehradun
    Answer: Dehradun
  • Q. Which of the following writ’s meaning is- “to have the body of”?
    A)Mandamus
    B)Habeas corpus
    C)Quo warranto
    D)Certiorari
    Answer: Habeas corpus

Leave a Comment