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. Provisions of citizenship in Indian Constitution, became applicable in-
    A)1949
    B)1950
    C)1951
    D)1952
    Answer: 1949
  • Q. Which article specifies Imposition of President’s Rule in States?
    A)Article 343
    B)Article 356
    C)Article 51(A)
    D)Article 80
    Answer: Article 356
  • Q. In which country political theory of ‘Fascism’ started?
    A)Italy
    B)Japan
    C)Russia
    D)China
    Answer: Italy
  • 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. Article-44 of the Indian Constitution “Uniform civil code for the citizens” deals with-
    A)The Union Government
    B)The directive principles of state policy
    C)The State Government
    D)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    Answer: The directive principles of state policy
  • Q. _______ makes laws on matters included in Union List and Concurrent List.
    A)Ministry of Defence
    B)Lok Sabha
    C)Prime Minister's Office
    D)Securities and Exchange Board of India
    Answer: Lok Sabha
  • Q. In Indian parliamentary functioning, “Zero Hour” means-
    A)First hour of the session
    B)Time before question hour
    C)Time immediately following question hour
    D)Acceptance of privilege motion
    Answer: Time immediately following question hour
  • Q. The chapter on Fundamental Duties includes-
    A)Duty to vote in General Election
    B)Duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our freedom movement
    C)Duty to promote the sense of fraternity among the people
    D)Duty to stick to the political party on whose ticket one contested election
    Answer: Duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our freedom movement
  • Q. Under which pardoning power of the President, one form of punishment is substituted by a lighter from?
    A)Remission
    B)Commutation
    C)Respite
    D)Reprieve
    Answer: Commutation
  • Q. The lengthiest Constitution of the world is :
    A)the constitution of Ireland
    B)the constitution of India
    C)the constitution of Australia
    D)the constitution of Japan
    Answer: the constitution of India
  • Q. Article-43(A) of the Indian Constitution “Participation of workers in management of industries” deals with?
    A)The Union Government
    B)The State Government
    C)The directive principles of state policy
    D)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    Answer: The directive principles of state policy
  • Q. Who has been assigned with the responsibility of world peace and security by the member of United Nation Organization-
    A)Economic and Social Council
    B)General Council
    C)Security Council
    D)International Court of Justice
    Answer: Security Council
  • Q. The inclusion of a separate chapter on fundamental duties in the Constitution was recommended by
    A)Ram Nandan Committee
    B)Sardar Swaran Singh Committee
    C)Mondal Commitee
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sardar Swaran Singh Committee
  • Q. Who said political science as “Metrology”-
    A)Bryce
    B)Blunashi
    C)Bodin
    D)Bachil
    Answer: Bryce
  • Q. The original 1950 Constitution of India is preserved in-
    A)Prime Minister House
    B)President House
    C)Parliament House
    D)Archaeological Survey of India
    Answer: Parliament House
  • Q. The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the constituent Assembly of India was-
    A)D.P. Khaitan
    B)K.M.Munshi
    C)Dr. B.R. Arnbedkar
    D)T.T. Krishanmachari
    Answer: Dr. B.R. Arnbedkar
  • Q. Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
    A)The 40th Amendment Act, 1976
    B)The 3rd Amendment Act, 1975
    C)The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
    D)The 4th Amendment Act, 1979
    Answer: The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
  • Q. Who can be invited to the Parliament for any suggestion or advice?
    A)Chief Justice of India
    B)Attorney General of India
    C)Chief Election Commissioner of India
    D)Comptroller and Auditor General of India
    Answer: Attorney General of India
  • Q. Who was the first Woman Judge of the supreme court?
    A)Ruma Pal
    B)Sujata Manohar
    C)M.S.Fathima Beevi
    D)None of these
    Answer: M.S.Fathima Beevi
  • Q. Which body decides the conditions for getting the citizenship of India?
    A)President
    B)Election commission
    C)Parliament
    D)Parliament and legislative assemblies
    Answer: Parliament

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