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

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. The ordinance issued by president is applicable for the period of-
    A)6 months
    B)3 months
    C)9 months
    D)Uncertain time
    Answer: 6 months
  • Q. The questions asked in the Lok Sabha by the member during question hour requiring written answer are :
    A)Starred questions
    B)Unstarred questions
    C)short notice
    D)none of the above
    Answer: Unstarred questions
  • Q. Which state assembly has the maximum number of members-
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)West Bengal
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Uttar Pradesh
  • Q. The members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the
    A)chief justice
    B)chief minister
    C)governor
    D)vice-president
    Answer: governor
  • Q. Who among the following was not a member of the constituent Assembly?
    A)Acharya J. B Kripalani
    B)Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    C)Jay Prakash Narayan
    D)K.M.Munshi
    Answer: Jay Prakash Narayan
  • Q. The right to equal opportunity for all citizens in matter of public employment has been enshrined in :
    A)Article 17
    B)Article 16
    C)Article 18
    D)Article 19
    Answer: Article 16
  • Q. Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram-
    A)Second schedule
    B)First schedule
    C)Third schedule
    D)Sixth schedule
    Answer: Sixth schedule
  • Q. The speaker of the Lok Sabha can ask a member of the house to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as :
    A)Yielding the floor
    B)Crossing the floor
    C)Point of Order
    D)Calling Attention Motion
    Answer: Yielding the floor
  • Q. Which of the following statement is true about “Community Government”? I. This government is elected by people belonging to one language community. II. This government has the power regarding cultural, educational and language related issues.
    A)Only I
    B)Both I and II
    C)Only II
    D)Neither I nor II
    Answer: Both I and II
  • Q. The idea of Directive Principles of state policy in the constitution of India has been borrowed from
    A)The French Constitution
    B)The Irish constitution
    C)The Japanese Constitution
    D)The Canadian Constitution
    Answer: The Irish constitution
  • 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. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
    A)Sukurnar Sen
    B)Morarji Desai
    C)Sardar Patel
    D)V.S Ramadevi
    Answer: Sukurnar Sen
  • Q. The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands was changed to Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in
    A)1971
    B)1970
    C)1972
    D)1973
    Answer: 1973
  • 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. Constitutional Majestic means-
    A)Drafting of constitution by the king
    B)Constitution defined by the king
    C)Election of king by the people
    D)Use of power by king under the ambit of constitution
    Answer: Use of power by king under the ambit of constitution
  • Q. When any House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha ) is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly it is known as :
    A)Adjournment of Debate
    B)Demand for Grants
    C)Adjournment of the sitting of the House
    D)Adjournment Sine die
    Answer: Adjournment Sine die
  • Q. The minimum age required to become the prime minister of India is
    A)30 years
    B)25 years
    C)40 years
    D)35 years
    Answer: 25 years
  • Q. What is the full form of MLA in the Indian Constitution?
    A)Master of Legislative Assembly
    B)Member of Legislative Assembly
    C)Member of Left Assembly
    D)Master of Left Assembly
    Answer: Member of Legislative Assembly
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    A)1
    B)7
    C)18
    D)10
    Answer: 1
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    B)2
    C)20
    D)25
    Answer: 2

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