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. Under which Article of the constitution can an Emergency be declared in India on account of war or external aggression?
    A)Article-353
    B)Article-356
    C)Article-352
    D)Article-354
    Answer: Article-352
  • Q. Which of the following High Court declared 1st that “Shutdown” is Unconstitutional-
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Andhra Pradesh
    C)Kerala
    D)Odissa
    Answer: Kerala
  • Q. Which of the followings are currect about “no-confidence motion” in Parliament- 1. It is not mentioned in the constitution 2. The gap between two noconfidence motion should be six months 3. It should be supported by at least 100 members of house 4. It can only be presented in Lok Sabha
    A)1,2,3 and 4
    B)2 and 4
    C)1,2 and 4
    D)1 and 4
    Answer: 1,2 and 4
  • Q. Which schedule of constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of scheduled Area in several states?
    A)Fifth
    B)Third
    C)Seventh
    D)Ninth
    Answer: Fifth
  • Q. Vice-President is-
    A)Member of Rajya Sabha
    B)Member of Lok Sabha
    C)Member of any house
    D)Not a member of any house
    Answer: Not a member of any house
  • Q. The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the constituent Assembly of India was-
    A)D.P. Khaitan
    B)K.M.Munshi
    C)Dr. B.R. Arnbedkar
    D)T.T. Krishanmachari
    Answer: Dr. B.R. Arnbedkar
  • Q. Who are included in National Development Council-
    A)Chief Minister of all States
    B)All members of Central Cabinet
    C)All members of Cabinet of States and Centre
    D)Members of Estimates Committee
    Answer: E
  • Q. The Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly has a tenure –
    A)Five years
    B)Six years
    C)Four years
    D)Seven years
    Answer: Five years
  • Q. The retired judge of High Court is not permitted to practice as a lawyer in-
    A)Any court in India
    B)Supreme Court
    C)High Courts
    D)The High Court where he retired from
    Answer: The High Court where he retired from
  • Q. What is the main objective of Marxism?
    A)Stateless society
    B)Dictatorship
    C)To establish strong centre
    D)Protection of weaker sections
    Answer: Stateless society
  • Q. Under which article of the constitution does the governor of state possess the pardoning power?
    A)Article 162
    B)Article 161.
    C)Article 163
    D)Article 164
    Answer: Article 161.
  • Q. Which two states have a common High Court ?
    A)Haryana and Punjab
    B)Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
    C)Gujarat and Maharashtra
    D)Kerala and Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Haryana and Punjab
  • Q. The Administrative Head of the Cabinet Secretariat is
    A)The Prime Minister
    B)Cabinet Minister
    C)Cabinet Secretary
    D)The President
    Answer: Cabinet Secretary
  • Q. When power is shared among different organs of government, then it known as-
    A)Separation of powers
    B)Community Government
    C)Coalition Government
    D)Amalgamation of powers
    Answer: Separation of powers
  • Q. Indian Citizenship is granted by-
    A)The Prime Minister
    B)The President of India
    C)The Ministry of Home Affairs
    D)The Ministry of External Affairs
    Answer: The Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Q. Which of the article ensures that Directive principles of state policy cannot be enforced by any court?
    A)Article-38
    B)Article-31
    C)Article-37
    D)Article-39
    Answer: Article-37
  • Q. Which among the following is not a preventive detention act?
    A)Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA)
    B)Terrorism and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) act (TADA)
    C)Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA)
    D)Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA)
    Answer: Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA)
  • Q. Chief Justic of the Supreme Court is appointed by the-
    A)Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
    B)Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    C)Prime Minister
    D)President
    Answer: President
  • 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. Of the various grounds below which discrimination by the State is not prohibited in ArticleIS of the Constitution?
    A)Race
    B)Place of birth
    C)Language
    D)Caste
    Answer: Language

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