Indian Politics

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

A
habeas corpus and mandamus
B
habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto
C
certiorari and quo warranto
D
Habeas corpus, mandamus and prohibition

Correct Answer

habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto

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    B)Fundamental right
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    A)S.P.Sen Verma
    B)Sukumar Sen
    C)K.V.K.Sundaram
    D)T.Swaminathan
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    B)India is the biggest democracy
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    A)Article-152
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    C)Article-286
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  • Q. When was reservation of 27% government jobs for other Backward Classes declared for the first time in Independent India?
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    B)at all times
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