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

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  • Q. The Indian’Judiciary headed’ by-
    A)The Prime Minister
    B)The President
    C)The Supreme Court
    D)The Parliament
    Answer: The Supreme Court
  • Q. Which of the following is not a fundamental duty?
    A)To promote harmony and brotherhood
    B)To abide by constitution and respect the National Flag
    C)To uphold and protect the sovereignty
    D)Abolition of' titles except military and academic
    Answer: Abolition of' titles except military and academic
  • Q. In a ____ government, the final decision making power must rest with those elected by the people.
    A)Autocratic
    B)Authoritarian
    C)Monarchic
    D)Democratic
    Answer: Democratic
  • Q. “Bankruptcy and insolvency” is listed in the ______ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
    A)State
    B)Union
    C)Global
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: Concurrent
  • Q. Since Independence, India has been ruled by the Indian National Congress for how many years?
    A)26
    B)18
    C)39
    D)49
    Answer: 49
  • Q. The National Emergency in India can be declared by the President of India due to the external aggression or armed revolt through-
    A)Article-356
    B)Article-352
    C)Article-360
    D)Article-368
    Answer: Article-352
  • Q. In Indian parliamentary functioning, “Zero Hour” means-
    A)First hour of the session
    B)Time before question hour
    C)Time immediately following question hour
    D)Acceptance of privilege motion
    Answer: Time immediately following question hour
  • Q. A writ of Mandamus can be issued by the Supreme Court to-
    A)The Prime Minister to dissolve the Cabinet
    B)An official to perform public duty
    C)The company to raise wages
    D)The Government to pay the salaries to employees
    Answer: An official to perform public duty
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Jok Sabha) of Gujarat is-
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    C)28
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  • Q. The preamble declares India as a sovereign state which implies
    A)India is free to conduct her external affairs
    B)India is free to conduct her internal affairs
    C)India is free to conduct her internal as well as external affairs
    D)None of the above
    Answer: India is free to conduct her internal as well as external affairs
  • Q. Which among the following is not appointed by the President of India?
    A)Judge of Supreme Court
    B)Vice President of India
    C)Attorney General of India
    D)Chief Justice of India
    Answer: Vice President of India
  • Q. Which of the following ensures economic justice to Indian citizens?
    A)Fundamental duties
    B)Fundamental rights
    C)Preamble
    D)Directive principles of state policy
    Answer: Directive principles of state policy
  • Q. Who is the chairman of planning commission?
    A)Prime Minister
    B)President
    C)Finance Minister
    D)Vice President
    Answer: Prime Minister
  • 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. The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish :
    A)Social Democracy
    B)Political Democracy
    C)Gandhian Democracy
    D)Social and Economic Democracy
    Answer: Social and Economic Democracy
  • Q. The right to property was deleted from the list of fundamental rights by
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    B)42nd constitutional Act
    C)44th constitutional Act
    D)47th constitutional Act
    Answer: 44th constitutional Act
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    B)Dependent State
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  • Q. The discussion on any matter of urgent public importance, presented by any member of house is known as-
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