Indian Politics

Q. The major writs as enshrined in the Constitution of India are :

A
habeas corpus and mandamus
B
habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto
C
certiorari and quo warranto
D
Habeas corpus, mandamus and prohibition

Correct Answer

habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Chandigarh is-
    A)6
    B)1
    C)11
    D)15
    Answer: 1
  • Q. Reservation for the Scheduled Castes andScheduled Tribes in the services has been provided in the Indian Constitution under-
    A)Article-315
    B)Article-375
    C)Article-335
    D)Article-365
    Answer: Article-335
  • Q. “Public health and sanitation; hospitals and dispensaries” 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. The constitution provides prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour under
    A)Article 43
    B)Article 23
    C)Article 33
    D)Article 231
    Answer: Article 23
  • Q. In parliamentary democracy “he is the first among all”. Who is he-
    A)Prime Minister
    B)President
    C)Leader of opposition
    D)Chairman of lower house
    Answer: Prime Minister
  • 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. What is the minimum age to become the Prime Minister of India if he or she is a member of Rajya Sabha?
    A)25
    B)18
    C)30
    D)35
    Answer: 30
  • Q. Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)West Bangal
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Kerala
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh
  • Q. Howmany members can be nominated for both houses of parliament by the president?
    A)10
    B)16
    C)12
    D)14
    Answer: 12
  • Q. Konkani is the official language of –
    A)Dadra and Nagar Haveli
    B)Chandigarh
    C)Daman and Diu
    D)Delhi
    Answer: Daman and Diu
  • Q. Article 359 authorizes the president to suspend the fight to move any court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights during :
    A)A failure of constitutional machinery in States
    B)A National Emergency
    C)A financial emergency
    D)None of the Above
    Answer: A National Emergency
  • Q. The ordinance by Governor will be valid in case of non-approval in State Legislature for a period of-
    A)Six weeks
    B)Six months
    C)One year
    D)One weeks
    Answer: Six weeks
  • Q. Article 359 of the Constitution authorizes the president of India to suspend the right to move any court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights during :
    A)A failure of constitutional machinery in States
    B)A National Emergency
    C)A financial emergency
    D)None of Above
    Answer: A National Emergency
  • Q. The parliament can legislate on the subject in the state list
    A)if the Supreme Court of India gives authority to the Parliament of India in this regard
    B)if the President issues an order authorizing it to do so
    C)if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third of its to legislate on a state matter in the nat
    D)None of the above
    Answer: if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third of its to legislate on a state matter in the nat
  • Q. In India, no government expenditure can be made without approval of –
    A)Prime Minister
    B)Parliament
    C)President
    D)Supreme court
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of-
    A)during the pleasure of the President
    B)six years
    C)for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier
    D)for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
    Answer: for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
  • Q. National Democratic Alliance was founded in?
    A)1998
    B)1951
    C)2004
    D)1980
    Answer: 1998
  • Q. Article-44 of the Indian Constitution “Uniform civil code for the citizens” deals with-
    A)The Union Government
    B)The directive principles of state policy
    C)The State Government
    D)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    Answer: The directive principles of state policy
  • Q. If the Parliament has to appoint a committee for a specific task, it is known as-
    A)Adh-oc committee
    B)Standing committee
    C)Joint committee
    D)Permanent committee
    Answer: Adh-oc committee
  • Q. The original 1950 Constitution of India is preserved in-
    A)Prime Minister House
    B)President House
    C)Parliament House
    D)Archaeological Survey of India
    Answer: Parliament House

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