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 minimum age of the voter in India is
    A)18 years
    B)15 years
    C)21 years
    D)25 years
    Answer: 18 years
  • Q. Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India-
    A)10th
    B)5th
    C)14th
    D)18th
    Answer: 14th
  • Q. The Advantage of unitary system of governance is-
    A)Strong state
    B)More adaptability
    C)More participation by the people
    D)Less chance of authoritarianism
    Answer: Strong state
  • Q. Which is the highest law of the land?
    A)Indian Constitution
    B)Indian Penal Code
    C)Civil Procedure Code
    D)Criminal Procedure Code
    Answer: Indian Constitution
  • 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. In which year was the Capital of India moved from Calcutta to Delhi?
    A)1911
    B)1910
    C)1912
    D)1913
    Answer: 1911
  • Q. The faith of Fascism formulates the principle of-
    A)Utilitarianism
    B)Dictatorship
    C)Democracy
    D)Totalitarianism
    Answer: Dictatorship
  • Q. The largest committee of Parliament of India is-
    A)Estimates Committee
    B)Public Accounts Committee
    C)Committee on Public Undertakings
    D)Joint Parliamentary Committee
    Answer: Estimates Committee
  • Q. Which type of government is based on free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing?
    A)Autocratic
    B)Democratic
    C)Monarchic
    D)Authoritarian
    Answer: Democratic
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Goa is-
    A)13
    B)2
    C)20
    D)25
    Answer: 2
  • Q. In which of the form, composite 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. How many fundamental duties are there in Indian constitution?
    A)10
    B)9
    C)11
    D)12
    Answer: 11
  • Q. In which of the following situations Habeas corpus writ is issued?
    A)Extra tax receipts
    B)Loss of property
    C)Faulty police detention
    D)Violation of freedom of Expression
    Answer: Faulty police detention
  • Q. Article 20 of the Indian Constitution “Protection inrespect of conviction for offences” deals with?
    A)The Union Government
    B)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    C)The State Government
    D)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    Answer: The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
  • Q. Right to education in our country is a _____ right.
    A)Fundamental
    B)Political
    C)Social
    D)Legal
    Answer: Fundamental
  • Q. Bureaucarcy performs-
    A)Only Judicial Acts
    B)Only Administrative Acts
    C)Only Legislative Acts
    D)Administrative, Quasi-Judicial and Quasi-Legislative Acts
    Answer: Administrative, Quasi-Judicial and Quasi-Legislative Acts
  • Q. “United Nations Organization” 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. The questions asked in the Lok Sabha by the member during question hour requiring written answer are :
    A)Starred questions
    B)Unstarred questions
    C)short notice
    D)none of the above
    Answer: Unstarred questions
  • Q. Who constitutes the Finance Commission-
    A)Prime Minister
    B)Finance Minister
    C)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    D)President
    Answer: President
  • Q. The position of the president which was undermined by the 42nd amendment was subsequently somewhat retrieved by the
    A)45th amendment
    B)44th amendment
    C)26th amendment
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 44th amendment

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