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. The governor of a state is empowered to grant pardons etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases under:
    A)Article 161.
    B)Article 167.
    C)Article 151.
    D)Article 163.
    Answer: Article 161.
  • Q. Who presides the joint sitting of Parliament-
    A)Senior most member of Parliament
    B)Chairman of Rajya Sabha
    C)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    D)President of India
    Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Q. Which of the following languages is not mentioned in 8th schedule of the constitution-
    A)Sindhi
    B)Sanskrit
    C)English
    D)Nepali
    Answer: English
  • Q. Which provision made in the Constitution of India is the bedrock of the democratic system in the country?
    A)Fundamental Rights
    B)Directive Principles of State Policy
    C)Fundamental Duties
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Fundamental Rights
  • Q. The first country which adopted Preamble for its written constitution-
    A)India
    B)USA
    C)Britain
    D)Canada
    Answer: USA
  • Q. Where do we find the ideals of Indian democracy in the constitution?
    A)Part III
    B)The Preamble
    C)Part IV
    D)Part I
    Answer: The Preamble
  • Q. Who approves a bill as money bill in Lok Sabha-
    A)Finance Minister
    B)President
    C)Prime Minister
    D)Speaker
    Answer: Speaker
  • Q. The main duty of the legislature is-
    A)Enforcement of law
    B)Central administration
    C)Execution of judicial matters
    D)Execution of laws
    Answer: Enforcement of law
  • Q. The state operates through-
    A)Party President
    B)Political Party
    C)Government
    D)President
    Answer: Government
  • Q. _______ amends the Constitution.
    A)Prime Minister's Office
    B)Ministry of Defence
    C)Parliament
    D)Securities and Exchange Board of India
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. A writ of ____ means that the court orders that the arrested person should be presented before it.
    A)Mandamus
    B)Habeas Corpus
    C)Prohibition
    D)Quo-Warranto
    Answer: Habeas Corpus
  • Q. Article 134(A) of the Indian Constitution”Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court” deals with?
    A)the Union Government
    B)the State Government
    C)the fundamental rights of the Indian citizen
    D)the Directive Principles of State Policy
    Answer: the Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Q. Articles-74 and 75 ofIndian Constitution deal with matters of-
    A)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    B)Council of Ministers
    C)President of India
    D)Cabinet Ministers
    Answer: Council of Ministers
  • Q. Which Article of the Indian constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister?
    A)Article-163
    B)Article-166
    C)Article-167
    D)Article-164
    Answer: Article-167
  • Q. During an emergency all of the fol.owing fundamental rights are suspended, except-
    A)Freedom of speech and Expression
    B)Freedom of association
    C)Personal liberty
    D)Freedom of assembly without arms
    Answer: Personal liberty
  • Q. “The soul of India lives in villages” whose statement is this-
    A)Jay Prakash Narayan
    B)Vinobha Bhave
    C)Jawahr Lal Nehru
    D)Mahatma Gandhi
    Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
  • 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. Fundamental duties are included in the Indian Constitution by the Amendment-
    A)42th
    B)44th
    C)26th
    D)25th
    Answer: 42th
  • Q. The 3-tier of the Panchayati Raj System consists of-
    A)Janapad Panchayat, Taluka Panchayat, Anchal Panchayat
    B)Gram Sabha, Anchal Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti
    C)Gram Panchayat,Block and Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad
    D)Gram Sabha, Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad
    Answer: Gram Panchayat,Block and Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad
  • Q. Which of the following has the power to form new states or to change the borders of the states?
    A)Parliament
    B)President
    C)Election Commission
    D)None of these
    Answer: Parliament

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