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. Who was the first woman Chif Justice of a High Court of a state if India?
    A)Fathima Beevi
    B)Sunanda Bhandare
    C)Leila Seth
    D)Anna Chandy
    Answer: Leila Seth
  • Q. The minimum number of members that must be present to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha is
    A)one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses
    B)one-fourth of the total membership
    C)50 percent strength of the Lok Sabha
    D)at least 100 members
    Answer: one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses
  • Q. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described Directive Principles of state Policy as :
    A)novel features of the constitution
    B)heart of the constitution
    C)conscience of the constitution
    D)backbone of the constitution
    Answer: novel features of the constitution
  • Q. In which year,”House of People” was named as Lok Sabha-
    A)1964
    B)1954
    C)1974
    D)1984
    Answer: 1954
  • Q. A law can be enacted, or executive order issued, even contrary to Article-19, during proclamation of emergency-
    A)Caused by internal armed rebellion
    B)Casued by war or external aggression
    C)Casued by constitutional breakdown
    D)Caused by financial crisis
    Answer: Casued by war or external aggression
  • 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. Name the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?
    A)Mehbooba Mufti
    B)Sakina Itoo
    C)Asiya Naqash
    D)Hina Shafi Bhat
    Answer: Mehbooba Mufti
  • Q. Republic means ultimate power is held by-
    A)the people
    B)the monarch
    C)the winning party
    D)Ministers
    Answer: the people
  • Q. In Pocket Veto, the President of India can keep a bill for how much duration?
    A)6 month
    B)1 month
    C)12 month
    D)Indefinite period
    Answer: Indefinite period
  • Q. The right to property was deleted from the list of fundamental rights by
    A)43rd constitutional Act
    B)42nd constitutional Act
    C)44th constitutional Act
    D)47th constitutional Act
    Answer: 44th constitutional Act
  • 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. 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. The Chairman of Public Accounts Committee in Indian Parliament is-
    A)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    B)Leader of opposition
    C)Deputy Chairman of Lok Sabha
    D)Chairman of Rajya Sabha
    Answer: Leader of opposition
  • Q. “Reserve Bank of India” is listed in the _______ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
    A)State
    B)Union
    C)Global
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: Union
  • Q. The members of the panchayat are
    A)the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies
    B)nominated by the district officer
    C)nominated by local self-government minister of the state
    D)nominated by the block development organization
    Answer: the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies
  • Q. The ordinance by the Governor are subject to approval of-
    A)State Legislature
    B)President
    C)Council of Ministers of State
    D)Parliament
    Answer: State Legislature
  • Q. The unification of Karnataka was achieved in the year-
    A)1957
    B)1956
    C)1958
    D)1560
    Answer: 1956
  • Q. In which year was the Capital of India moved from Calcutta to Delhi?
    A)1911
    B)1910
    C)1912
    D)1913
    Answer: 1911
  • Q. Of the following who held the offices of Judge of the Supreme Court and be Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
    A)K.S. Hegde
    B)M. Hidayatullah
    C)Subba Rao
    D)P.N. Bhagwati
    Answer: K.S. Hegde
  • Q. Malayalam is the official language of-
    A)Lakshadweep
    B)Puducherry
    C)Daman and Diu
    D)Delhi
    Answer: Lakshadweep

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