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. Implementing laws is the function of-
    A)Legislature
    B)Executive
    C)Judiciary
    D)Local list
    Answer: Executive
  • Q. To become a Judge of the High Court one must be a practicing advocate of the High Court for at least-
    A)5 years
    B)20 years
    C)10 years
    D)15 years
    Answer: 10 years
  • Q. In which of the following country, the judges of federal court are appointed by two houses of Federal Legislature-
    A)Germany
    B)Switzerland
    C)Canada
    D)1 and 2 both
    Answer: 1 and 2 both
  • Q. Which of the following provision needs a special majority in Parliament?
    A)Creation of New States
    B)Cange in Fundamental Rights
    C)Abolition of Legislative Councils in State
    D)Rules and Procedures in Parliament
    Answer: Cange in Fundamental Rights
  • Q. The “Recall Provision” to removethe elected office bearers from the Local Self Government institution has been executed in-
    A)Kerala
    B)Bihar
    C)Haryana
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. The state operates through-
    A)Party President
    B)Political Party
    C)Government
    D)President
    Answer: Government
  • Q. The total number of Languages in 8th schedule of Indian Constitution are-
    A)18
    B)15
    C)22
    D)14
    Answer: 22
  • Q. What is the retirement age of the Prime Minister of India?
    A)70 years
    B)60 years
    C)80 years
    D)No Limit
    Answer: No Limit
  • Q. Which of the following is exercised by Local Government in relation with state government?
    A)Higher Authority
    B)Delegated Authority
    C)Independent Authority
    D)Equivalent Authority
    Answer: Delegated Authority
  • Q. The Objectives Resolution which laid down the main objectives to guide the deliberations of the Assembly was moved by
    A)Jawaharlal Nehru
    B)Sardar Patel
    C)K.M. Munshi
    D)B.R. Ambedkar
    Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Q. Which of the following appointments are not made by President of India?
    A)Chief justice of India
    B)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    C)Chief of air force
    D)Chief of army
    Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Q. Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is enshrined in :
    A)Article 20
    B)Article 22
    C)Article 29
    D)Article 30
    Answer: Article 30
  • Q. “Relief of the disabled and unemployable” is listed in the ________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
    A)State
    B)Union
    C)Global
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: State
  • Q. How many members of Anglo-Indian community can be nominated for the Parliament by the President-
    A)4
    B)2
    C)8
    D)Depends on President's will
    Answer: 2
  • Q. Which of the following is an Example of Unitary and Presidential system of governance Government?
    A)Canada
    B)USA
    C)India
    D)France
    Answer: France
  • 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. “Judicial Review” in Indian constitution is based on-
    A)Due process of law
    B)On the rule of law
    C)On the procedure established by law
    D)On former decisions and conventions
    Answer: On the procedure established by law
  • Q. The most important law enforcing Article 24 prohibiting the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory of other hazardous activities is :
    A)The Unlawful Activities Act 1967
    B)The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986
    C)The Legal Services Authorities Act 1987
    D)Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989
    Answer: The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986
  • Q. Where can we see the values of Indian democracy in the constitution?
    A)Part-3
    B)Preamble
    C)Part-4
    D)Part-1
    Answer: Preamble
  • Q. Which Article of the Constitution declares that the council of ministers is collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state?
    A)Article 168
    B)Article 164
    C)Article 188
    D)Article 189
    Answer: Article 164

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