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

Correct Answer

habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto

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  • Q. Bicameral Legislature means-
    A)Lower and Upper Chamber
    B)Primary and secondary legislature
    C)Lok Adalats and Courts
    D)Elected as well as selected members
    Answer: Lower and Upper Chamber
  • Q. ______ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.
    A)Mandamus
    B)Habeas Corpus
    C)Prohibition
    D)Quo-Warranto
    Answer: Prohibition
  • 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
    Answer: habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto
  • Q. Who was the first Non-Political President of India?
    A)A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
    B)Jakir Hussain
    C)S.Radhakrishanan
    D)Rajendra Prasad
    Answer: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
  • Q. By which of the following rights fundamental rights are ensured in Indian constitution?
    A)Right against exploitation
    B)Right to equality
    C)Right to constitutional remedies
    D)Educational and cultural right
    Answer: Right to constitutional remedies
  • Q. Which of the following subjects are not included in concurrent list orour’constitution-
    A)Share market and future market
    B)Labor union
    C)Conservation of wild animals and birds
    D)Forest
    Answer: Share market and future market
  • Q. “Trade unions” is listed in the,______ list given in the Seventh Scliedule of the Constitution of India.
    A)Global
    B)Union
    C)State
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: Concurrent
  • Q. Which of the following is not a branch of federal form of government?
    A)Executive
    B)Judiciary
    C)Legislative
    D)Media
    Answer: Media
  • Q. In India, how many times has the President declared financial emergency-
    A)Two times
    B)Never
    C)Three times
    D)Once
    Answer: Never
  • Q. The State Election Commission conducts, controls and supervises Municipal elections under-
    A)Article-243(ZA)
    B)Article-240(1)
    C)Article-243(K)
    D)Article-245(D)
    Answer: Article-243(ZA)
  • Q. Which Article grants protection to persons who are arrested or detained?
    A)Article 24
    B)Article 23
    C)Article 25
    D)Article 22
    Answer: Article 22
  • Q. The office of the prime minister of India
    A)is created by the Parliament
    B)rests on coronations
    C)is created by the constitution
    D)All of the above
    Answer: is created by the constitution
  • Q. Lok Sabha is the House of the________ Parliament of India-
    A)Upper
    B)Lower
    C)Left
    D)Right
    Answer: Lower
  • Q. The powers to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any of the three lists are mentioned as residuary powers. Which of the following is empowered to determine finally as to whether or not a particular matter falls in this category?
    A)Judiciary
    B)Lok Sabha
    C)Rajya Sabha
    D)Parliament
    Answer: Judiciary
  • Q. President of India can be re-elected
    A)Two terms
    B)For any number of terms
    C)Three Terms
    D)Five Terms
    Answer: For any number of terms
  • Q. Who works as the chairman of State Planning Board-
    A)Chief Minister
    B)Governor
    C)Leader of Opposition
    D)Speaker
    Answer: Chief Minister
  • Q. Which of the following Indian States first adopted the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system?
    A)Uttar Pradesh
    B)Bihar
    C)Rajasthan
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Rajasthan
  • Q. How many types of emergency is provisioned in the constitution-
    A)2
    B)1
    C)3
    D)4
    Answer: 3
  • Q. What is the Example of Direct Democracy in India-
    A)Nagar Panchayat
    B)District Panchayat
    C)Gram Sabha
    D)Kshetra Panchayat
    Answer: Gram Sabha
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    A)Supreme Court
    B)President
    C)Prime Minister
    D)Parliament
    Answer: Parliament

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