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 committee had recommended a report for forming the institution of Lokpal and Lokayukta-
    A)Gorwala Report
    B)First Administrative Reform Commission
    C)Ashok Mehta Committee
    D)The Appleby Report
    Answer: First Administrative Reform Commission
  • Q. Indian Parliament is capable of making any law for any state, if-
    A)Two or more states request for that
    B)Emergency is enforced under Article-352
    C)President sends a message to the Parliament
    D)1 and 2 both
    Answer: 1 and 2 both
  • Q. The winning candidate in the Election of President of India should secure-
    A)Sixty six percent of votes polled
    B)Majority number of votes polled
    C)Fifty percent of votes polled
    D)More than fifty percent and majority of the total votes polled
    Answer: More than fifty percent and majority of the total votes polled
  • Q. Which of the following is not a good argument in favour of democracy? 1. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens II. Democracies are more prosperous than others III. Democracies resolve conflicts in a better way
    A)Only III
    B)I and II
    C)Only II
    D)II and III
    Answer: Only II
  • Q. “Foreign jurisdiction” 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. Which of the following is not an eligibility of the judge of Supreme Court in India?
    A)Age should be 35 years
    B)Citizen of India
    C)Should have practiced at least 10 years in any High court
    D)Should be a jurist
    Answer: Age should be 35 years
  • Q. The term of members of Union Public Service Commission is-
    A)5 years or up to the age of 60
    B)3 years or upto the age of 58
    C)6 years or upto the age of 65
    D)6 years
    Answer: 6 years or upto the age of 65
  • Q. How many maximum terms, a person can serve as Prime Minister of India?
    A)5
    B)3
    C)7
    D)No Limit
    Answer: No Limit
  • Q. Match the followings- Union Territory – Jurisdiction (High Court) A. Puducherry – 1. Kerala B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 2. Mumbai C. Lakshadweep – 3. Madras d. Daman and Diu – 4. Calcutta
    A)A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
    B)A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
    C)A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
    D)A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
    Answer: A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
  • Q. The drafting committee wrote the Indian Constitution in which language ?
    A)Only English
    B)English and Hindi
    C)English and Urdu
    D)English,Hindi and Urdu
    Answer: Only English
  • Q. Which of the following state has 4 legislative council-
    A)Tamilnadu
    B)Madhya Pradesh
    C)Kerala
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh
  • Q. Who is the Supreme Commander in Chief of Defence Forces of the country?
    A)Prime Minister
    B)Defence Minister
    C)Senior of all three forces
    D)President
    Answer: President
  • Q. According to Indian constitution which is not a fundamental right-
    A)Right to information
    B)Right to education
    C)Right to Expression
    D)Right to life
    Answer: Right to information
  • Q. The members of the standing committee are taken from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the ratio of
    A)three and one respectively
    B)two and one respectively
    C)four and one respectively
    D)equal members for both the Houses
    Answer: two and one respectively
  • Q. Which among the following Article of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State?
    A)Article-356
    B)Article-352
    C)Article-389
    D)Article-392
    Answer: Article-356
  • Q. Article 169 of the Constitution makes the provision for the abolition or creation of :
    A)Specifies the number of seats for the Rajya Sabha
    B)Specifies the number of seats for the Lok Sabha
    C)Specifies Fundamental Duties
    D)Legislative Councils in States
    Answer: Legislative Councils in States
  • Q. Governor is sworn by-
    A)President
    B)Chief Justice of High Court
    C)Speaker of assembly
    D)Chief Justice of India
    Answer: Chief Justice of High Court
  • Q. What is the maximum number of Members of the Rajya Sabha?
    A)200
    B)150
    C)250
    D)300
    Answer: 250
  • Q. What can be the maximum strength of state legislative council?
    A)1/3rd of concemed legislative assembly
    B)Half of concerned legislative assembly
    C)4th of concerned legislative assembly
    D)500
    Answer: 1/3rd of concemed legislative assembly
  • Q. Which of the following is a Political right-
    A)Right to education
    B)Right to work
    C)Right to expression
    D)Right to vote
    Answer: Right to vote

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