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. Which of the following ensures economic justice to Indian citizens?
    A)Fundamental duties
    B)Fundamental rights
    C)Preamble
    D)Directive principles of state policy
    Answer: 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. Mainstream Nationalism in India
    A)aimed at restoration of the Hindu state
    B)was characterized by Chauvinism
    C)had national socialism as its ultimate goal
    D)aimed at emancipation from colonial rule
    Answer: aimed at emancipation from colonial rule
  • Q. By which Constitutional Amendment Act was the number of Lok sabha seats increased from 525 to 545 ?
    A)The Forty-second Amendment Act, 1976.
    B)The Twentieth Amendment Act, 1966.
    C)The Forty-fourth Amendment Act, 1978.
    D)Thirty-first Constitutional Amendment Act, 1973.
    Answer: Thirty-first Constitutional Amendment Act, 1973.
  • Q. Parliament conducts sessions each year-
    A)2
    B)1
    C)3
    D)4
    Answer: 3
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of Uttar Pradesh is-
    A)16
    B)12
    C)18
    D)31
    Answer: 31
  • Q. The president can expend out of the Contingency Fund of India
    A)without the approval of the Parliament
    B)only with the approval of the Parliament
    C)only in the case of the national calamities
    D)None of the above
    Answer: without the approval of the Parliament
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Punjab is –
    A)13
    B)2
    C)20
    D)25
    Answer: 13
  • Q. Which of the following had signed with President Ayub Khan on Tashkent agreement-
    A)Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    B)Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
    C)Lal Bahadur Shashtri
    D)Indira Gandhi
    Answer: Lal Bahadur Shashtri
  • Q. What is the full form of the Indian Political Party “BSP”?
    A)Bahujan Samaj Party
    B)Bharatiya Samaj Party
    C)Bharatiya Sangh Party
    D)Bahujan Sangh Party
    Answer: Bahujan Samaj Party
  • Q. The Attorney General of India has the power to appear in-
    A)Any High Court
    B)Supreme Court
    C)Any Session Court
    D)Any Court in India
    Answer: Any Court in India
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of West Bengal is-
    A)16
    B)12
    C)18
    D)31
    Answer: 16
  • Q. The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended-
    A)By the Parliament alone
    B)By the State Legislatures acting together
    C)With the joint approval of the Parliament and State Legislatures
    D)Only on ratification by half of the States
    Answer: By the Parliament alone
  • Q. The Parliament exercises control over council of ministers, the real executive, in several ways. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a method of control over executive?
    A)Supplementary questions
    B)Questions
    C)Adjournment motions
    D)None of the above
    Answer: None of the above
  • Q. Constitution Day of India is on-
    A)23rd June
    B)26th January
    C)15th August
    D)26th November
    Answer: 26th November
  • Q. Under which Article was Emergency in India declared in 1975?
    A)Article-152
    B)Article-1
    C)Article-286
    D)Article-352
    Answer: Article-352
  • Q. Which Parliamentary Committee in India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the opposition?
    A)Estimates Committee
    B)Committee on Government Assurances
    C)Privileges Committee
    D)Public Accounts Committee
    Answer: Public Accounts Committee
  • Q. Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
    A)52nd Amendment Act
    B)42nd Amendment act
    C)62nd Amendment Act
    D)32nd Amendment Act
    Answer: 52nd Amendment Act
  • Q. Which of the following is not a matter of Local Government?
    A)Cleanliness
    B)Public health
    C)Law and order
    D)Public utility services
    Answer: Law and order
  • Q. Where is the objective of “Social justice” articulated in constitution?
    A)Article-15
    B)Article-14
    C)Article-16
    D)Preamble
    Answer: Preamble

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