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. 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. Who chairs the meeting of Council of Ministers?
    A)President
    B)Prime Minister
    C)Cabinet Secretary
    D)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    Answer: Prime Minister
  • Q. Which of the folloWingwrits is called Bulwark of personal freedom?
    A)Habeas corpus
    B)Mandamus
    C)Quo warranto
    D)Certiorari
    Answer: Habeas corpus
  • Q. The ‘Right to Vote’ in elections of the parliament is a-
    A)Constitutional Right
    B)Fundamental Right
    C)Legal Right
    D)Natural Right
    Answer: Legal Right
  • Q. What is the age limit to contest for the post of the president of India?
    A)30 years
    B)25 years
    C)35 years
    D)18 years
    Answer: 35 years
  • Q. The members of Lok Sabha hold office for a term of
    A)5 years
    B)4 years
    C)6 years
    D)3 years
    Answer: 5 years
  • Q. Indian constitution not only imagines the democratic form of government but also imagines a democratic society, because its ideology consists of- 1. Justice, 2. Liberty, 3. Equality, 4. Fraternity
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 3
    D)1,2,3 and 4
    Answer: 1,2,3 and 4
  • Q. An amendment of the constitution may be initiated-
    A)By introduction of a Bill in Rajya Sabha
    B)By introduction by the President of India
    C)By the Governors of States
    D)By the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament
    Answer: By the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament
  • Q. Rajya Sabha is assisted by the Secretary General, who holds the rank equivalent to?
    A)Member of Parliament
    B)Cabinet Minister of the Government of India
    C)Member of Legislature
    D)Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India
    Answer: Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India
  • Q. In which of the following form, India has been described in the constitution?
    A)Unitary
    B)Confederation
    C)Union of states
    D)Federation
    Answer: Union of states
  • Q. Article-31(A) of the Indian Constitution “Saving of Laws providing for acquisition of estates etc” deals with?
    A)The Union Government
    B)The State Government
    C)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    D)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    Answer: The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
  • Q. What is maximum determined numbers for the members of the State Legislative Assemblies-
    A)600
    B)350
    C)500
    D)750
    Answer: 500
  • Q. Which of the following is Justiciable in nature?
    A)Directive Principles of State Policy
    B)Fundamental Duties
    C)Fundamental Rights
    D)None of these
    Answer: Fundamental Rights
  • Q. Which of the following recommended three language formula-
    A)Rajamannar Committee
    B)Raj Committee
    C)Dutta Committee
    D)Kothari Commission
    Answer: Kothari Commission
  • Q. All India Trinamool Congress was founded in the year-
    A)1955
    B)1925
    C)1984
    D)1998
    Answer: 1998
  • Q. When were the fundamental duties inserted in Indian constitution?
    A)1972
    B)1971
    C)1975
    D)1976
    Answer: 1976
  • Q. The ballot papers were used firstly in-
    A)England
    B)Ancient Greece
    C)Australia
    D)USA
    Answer: Ancient Greece
  • Q. The division of power and Independence of judiciary are two important features of-
    A)Federal character of government
    B)Democratic character of government
    C)Socialist character of government
    D)Unitary character of government
    Answer: Federal character of government
  • Q. Which of the following does not fall under the jurldiction of Election Commission-
    A)Election of the President
    B)Election of Prime Minister of India
    C)Recognition to political parties
    D)Allocation of signs to poltical parties
    Answer: Election of Prime Minister of India
  • Q. Marathi is the official language of-
    A)Dadra and Nagar Haveli
    B)Chandigarh
    C)Daman and Diu
    D)Delhi
    Answer: Dadra and Nagar Haveli

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