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. In which of the form, composit India has been described in the constitution?
    A)Semi Federal
    B)A Union State
    C)Federation of States and Territories
    D)Partly Unitary and Partly Federal
    Answer: A Union State
  • Q. Which type of emergency has not been declared so far in India?
    A)External emergency caused due to external threat
    B)Internal emergency caused due to internal disturbances
    C)State emergency caused due to failure of constitutional machinery in the state
    D)Financial Emergency
    Answer: Financial Emergency
  • 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. Indian Parliament can rename or redefine the boundary of a State by-
    A)Absolute majority
    B)A simple majority
    C)2/3rd majority of the members voting
    D)2/3rd majority of the members voting and an absolute majority of its total membership
    Answer: A simple majority
  • Q. Programme for capacity building of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs)of panchayats has been launched at_____ .
    A)Ranchi, Jharkhand
    B)Nagaur, Rajasthan
    C)Patna, Bihar
    D)Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
    Answer: Ranchi, Jharkhand
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Kerala is-
    A)13
    B)2
    C)20
    D)25
    Answer: 20
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Andhra Pradesh is –
    A)13
    B)2
    C)20
    D)25
    Answer: 25
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Jok Sabha) of Gujarat is-
    A)26
    B)10
    C)28
    D)48
    Answer: 26
  • Q. Which of the following tatement is not correct about Governor-
    A)Governor can be tranferred from one state to another during their tenure
    B)A person can be appointed as Governor for two or more states
    C)President appoints Governor by warrant, under his hand and seal
    D)Minimum age required for a person to become Governor of a state is 30 years
    Answer: Minimum age required for a person to become Governor of a state is 30 years
  • Q. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
    A)President of India
    B)Chief Minister of India
    C)Law Minister
    D)Prime Minister of India
    Answer: President of India
  • Q. The write which literally means ‘by what authority or warrant’ and is issued by the court to enquire the legality of a claim of a person to public office is called
    A)Quo Warranto
    B)Ad hoc
    C)Statute
    D)Sub judice
    Answer: Quo Warranto
  • Q. Which of the following countries is governed by a King-
    A)Iran
    B)Afghanistan
    C)Iraq
    D)Saudi Arabia
    Answer: Saudi Arabia
  • Q. “Oh! Disrespectable democracy! I love you” whose statement is this-
    A)Carpentar
    B)G.B.Shaw
    C)Lord Bryce
    D)Appa Dorai
    Answer: G.B.Shaw
  • Q. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act was passed in :
    A)The year 1970
    B)The year 1968
    C)The year 1969
    D)The year 1967
    Answer: The year 1967
  • Q. The suppression of Immoral Traffic in women and Girls Act was passed in :
    A)The year 1958
    B)The year 1950
    C)The year 1956
    D)The year 1962
    Answer: The year 1956
  • Q. The ordinance issued by president is applicable for the period of-
    A)6 months
    B)3 months
    C)9 months
    D)Uncertain time
    Answer: 6 months
  • Q. Which was the first non-communist country to recognize communist China in 1950?
    A)India
    B)Pakistan
    C)Sri Lanka
    D)Nepal
    Answer: India
  • Q. The fundamental rights ofIndian citizens can be suspended-
    A)During Financial Emergency
    B)During National Emergency
    C)Anytime
    D)In any situation
    Answer: During National Emergency
  • Q. The Supreme Court of India acts as a Federel Court when it deals with-
    A)Interstate disputes
    B)Civil cases
    C)Appeals from lower courts
    D)Election petitions
    Answer: Interstate disputes
  • Q. The name of the union given in the Constitution is
    A)India or Hindustan
    B)Hindustan or Bharatavarsha
    C)India or Bharat
    D)Bharatadesh or India
    Answer: India or Bharat

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