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 president can dismiss a member of the council of ministers
    A)on the recommendation of the prime ministers
    B)on his own
    C)only under emergency conditions
    D)with the consent of the speaker
    Answer: on the recommendation of the prime ministers
  • Q. How many member of Anglo-Indian Community can be nominated by Governor in State Assembly-
    A)2
    B)1
    C)12
    D)6
    Answer: 1
  • 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 soul of India lives in villages” whose statement is this-
    A)Jay Prakash Narayan
    B)Vinobha Bhave
    C)Jawahr Lal Nehru
    D)Mahatma Gandhi
    Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
  • Q. The last session of the existing Lok Sabha after a new Lok Sabha has been elected is called :
    A)Outer Duck Session.
    B)Under Duck Session.
    C)Lame Duck Session.
    D)None of Above.
    Answer: Lame Duck Session.
  • Q. What can be the maximum strength of state legislative council?
    A)1/3rd of concemed legislative assembly
    B)Half of concerned legislative assembly
    C)4th of concerned legislative assembly
    D)500
    Answer: 1/3rd of concemed legislative assembly
  • Q. Indian Constitution can be amended according to the procedure laid down in the following Article-
    A)Article 345
    B)Article 368
    C)Article 351
    D)Article 333
    Answer: Article 368
  • Q. Article-31(C) of the Indian Constitution “Saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles” deals with?
    A)The State Government
    B)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    C)The Union Government
    D)The directive principles of state policy
    Answer: The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
  • 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. There are total parliamentary seats (LokSabha constituency) in West Bengal-
    A)2
    B)42
    C)14
    D)40
    Answer: 42
  • Q. The system of Budget was introduced in India during the Viceroyalty of-
    A)Dalhousie
    B)Canning
    C)Ripon
    D)Elgin
    Answer: Canning
  • Q. Right to property was deleted from the list fundamental rights in the regime of which of the followings-
    A)Morarji Desai government
    B)Indira Gandhi government
    C)Narsimha Rao government
    D)Vajpayee government
    Answer: Morarji Desai government
  • Q. The main duty of the legislature is-
    A)Enforcement of law
    B)Central administration
    C)Execution of judicial matters
    D)Execution of laws
    Answer: Enforcement of law
  • 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. Which of the following subject is not in Union list-
    A)Banking
    B)Census
    C)Labor Union
    D)Foreign Debt
    Answer: Labor Union
  • Q. Bureaucarcy performs-
    A)Only Judicial Acts
    B)Only Administrative Acts
    C)Only Legislative Acts
    D)Administrative, Quasi-Judicial and Quasi-Legislative Acts
    Answer: Administrative, Quasi-Judicial and Quasi-Legislative Acts
  • Q. Fundamental rights can be suspended by-
    A)President
    B)Governor
    C)Law Minister
    D)Prime Minister
    Answer: President
  • Q. The Lok Sabha elections are held after every:
    A)4 years
    B)3 years
    C)5 years
    D)7 years
    Answer: 5 years
  • Q. Which of the following law is in favour of the betterment of women-
    A)Protection of civil rights act
    B)Equal pay act
    C)Human trafficking (prevention) act
    D)None of these
    Answer: Human trafficking (prevention) act
  • Q. A governor, though he remains in office at the pleasure of the President is an integral part of :
    A)State Legislature
    B)Lok Shabha
    C)Raj Shabha
    D)None of Above
    Answer: State Legislature

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