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. The preamble to our constitution includes all the following except
    A)equality of status
    B)adult franchise
    C)fraternity
    D)justice
    Answer: adult franchise
  • Q. The oath of office is administered to the members of state council of ministers by
    A)the chief minister
    B)the governor
    C)chief justice of the state high court
    D)speaker of legislative assembly
    Answer: the governor
  • Q. In India, Prime Minister can hold his post till, he has-
    A)Confidence of Rajya Sabha
    B)Support of armed forces
    C)Confidence of Lok Sabha
    D)Support of people
    Answer: Confidence of Lok Sabha
  • Q. In which form of government priests rule in the name of God?
    A)Monarchy
    B)Fascism
    C)Theocracy
    D)Oligarchy
    Answer: Theocracy
  • Q. Which article of Indian constitution has the provision for National Emergency?
    A)Article 352
    B)Article 350
    C)Article 312
    D)Article 280
    Answer: Article 352
  • Q. Who can restrict the fundamental rights of the citizens?
    A)Parliament
    B)Council of Ministers
    C)Public
    D)Cabinet
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. The name of a candidate for the office of president of India may be proposed by
    A)any fifty members of the Parliament
    B)any fifty citizens of India
    C)any five member of the Electoral College
    D)any fifty members of the Electoral College
    Answer: any fifty members of the Electoral College
  • Q. A Member of Parliament will be suspended from his membership, if he absents the house continuously for-
    A)60 days
    B)45 days
    C)90 days
    D)365 days
    Answer: 60 days
  • 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. Who is empowered to transfer a Judge from one High Court to another High Court ?
    A)President of India
    B)Chief Justice of India
    C)Law Minister of India
    D)The Union Cabinet
    Answer: President of India
  • Q. If the Directive principles of state policy would have not been enforced by government where can the citizens go?
    A)Supreme court
    B)High court
    C)National human rights commission
    D)None of these
    Answer: None of these
  • Q. What is the name of two chambers of Swiss federal chambers-
    A)House of Lords and House of Commons
    B)Senate and House of representatives
    C)National Council and Council of States
    D)None of these
    Answer: National Council and Council of States
  • Q. Under which of the following writs, a person is restricted to perform any duties for which he does not have the authority?
    A)Quo warranto
    B)Mandamus
    C)Certiorari
    D)Habeas corpus
    Answer: Quo warranto
  • 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. The declaration that Democracy is a Government of the people, by the people for the people was made by-
    A)George Washington
    B)Abrahm Lincoln
    C)Theodre Roosevelt
    D)Winston Churchill
    Answer: Abrahm Lincoln
  • Q. By which Constitutional Amendment Bill, did the Parliament lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
    A)44th
    B)42nd
    C)61st
    D)73rd
    Answer: 61st
  • Q. United Progressive Alliance was founded in?
    A)19987
    B)1951
    C)2004
    D)1980
    Answer: 2004
  • Q. The maximum number of elected members of Lok Sabha can be-
    A)545
    B)530
    C)540
    D)550
    Answer: 550
  • Q. Who was the first deputy Prime Minister of India?
    A)Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
    B)Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
    C)Jawaharlal Nehru
    D)Guljari Lal Nanda
    Answer: Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
  • Q. Which of the following article of Indian constitution is related with the declaration of a welfare state?
    A)Article-39
    B)Article-99
    C)Article-59
    D)Article-69
    Answer: Article-39

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