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. 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. Local governance is the foundation of-
    A)Secular state
    B)Elite system
    C)Democracy
    D)Reservation
    Answer: Democracy
  • Q. Supreme Court has the right to mitigate the dispute regarding the election of President and Vice-President. It is-
    A)Discretionary right
    B)Fundamental right
    C)Advisory right
    D)Multifaceted right
    Answer: Fundamental right
  • Q. No person shall be a citizen of India if he has-
    A)Been convicted by a foreign court of law
    B)Lived in a foreign country for more than five years
    C)Voluntarily acquired citizenship of another country
    D)Accepted employment in another country
    Answer: Voluntarily acquired citizenship of another country
  • Q. The five permanent members of United Nations Security Council are-
    A)China, Germany, USA, UK, Canada
    B)China, Germany, Russia, UK, USA
    C)China, France, Russia, UK, USA
    D)China, Canada, France, USA, Germany
    Answer: China, France, Russia, UK, USA
  • Q. What is the meaning of “Prorogation” in terms of Parliament-
    A)Prevention of discussion on any proposal
    B)End of session of Parliament
    C)End of daily working of house
    D)None of these
    Answer: End of session of Parliament
  • Q. If the Parliament has to appoint a committee for a specific task, it is known as-
    A)Adh-oc committee
    B)Standing committee
    C)Joint committee
    D)Permanent committee
    Answer: Adh-oc committee
  • Q. The Supreme Court of India acts as a Federel Court when it deals with-
    A)Interstate disputes
    B)Civil cases
    C)Appeals from lower courts
    D)Election petitions
    Answer: Interstate disputes
  • Q. Parliament conducts sessions each year-
    A)2
    B)1
    C)3
    D)4
    Answer: 3
  • Q. Which of the following is not correctly matched-
    A)Medical termination of Pregnancy Act - 1971
    B)Hindu marriage Act - 1955
    C)Domestic violence on Women Act - 1990
    D)Violence against Women Act - 1995
    Answer: Domestic violence on Women Act - 1990
  • Q. Under which article of constitution, proclamation of National Emergency is declared-
    A)Article 356
    B)Article 352
    C)Article 360
    D)Article 361
    Answer: Article 352
  • Q. The president can be removed from his office before the expiry of his normal term only on the recommendation of
    A)the chief justice of India
    B)the Supreme Court
    C)council of ministers
    D)the two Houses of Parliament
    Answer: the two Houses of Parliament
  • Q. Who administers the oath of office to the President?
    A)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    B)Chief Justice of India
    C)Vice-President
    D)Prime Minister
    Answer: Chief Justice of India
  • Q. Under which of the following Article of Indian constitution, the verdict of Central Administrative Tribunal can be challenged in Supreme Court-
    A)329
    B)323 A
    C)343 C
    D)343 K
    Answer: 323 A
  • Q. The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad is-
    A)25 years
    B)21 years
    C)30 years
    D)35 years
    Answer: 30 years
  • Q. What is the structure of panchayati Raj?
    A)Khap Panchayat + Zilla Panchayat t Block Panchayat + Gram Panchayat + Gram Sabha
    B)Zilla Panchayat t Block Panchayat + Gram Panchayat Gram Sabha
    C)Khap Panchayat + Zilla Panchayat + Block Panchayat t Gram Panchayat
    D)Nagar Panchayat + Zilla Panchayat t Block Panchayat + Gram Panchayat + Gram Sabha
    Answer: Zilla Panchayat t Block Panchayat + Gram Panchayat Gram Sabha
  • Q. In which of the following, there is possibility of Arbitrary Rule-
    A)Two-party system
    B)Single-party system
    C)Multi-party system
    D)Two and multi-party system
    Answer: Single-party system
  • Q. The members of the committees of Parliament are
    A)nominated by the prime minister
    B)nominated by the leaders of the various parties in the Parliament
    C)appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst persons who are not members of Parliam
    D)appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst its own members
    Answer: appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst its own members
  • Q. Which Article of the Constitution of India lays down that any section of the citizens shall have the right to conserve its distinct language, script or culture?
    A)Article 29
    B)Article 21
    C)Article 39
    D)Article 49
    Answer: Article 29
  • 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

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