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. Who among the following is the executive head of state in India?
    A)President
    B)Prime Minister
    C)Cabinet Secretary
    D)Finance Secretary
    Answer: President
  • Q. The members of the Rajya Sabha are
    A)elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies
    B)directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise
    C)elected by the members of the state legislative councils
    D)elected by the members of the state legislative councils and state legislative assemblies
    Answer: elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies
  • Q. Which of the following is not a fundamental rights in Indian constitution?
    A)Right to freedom
    B)Right to equality
    C)Right to property
    D)Right against exploitation
    Answer: Right to property
  • Q. A proclamation of emergency, under Article-352, on account of war or aggression requires approval of the parliament within-
    A)Two months
    B)One month
    C)Four months
    D)Six months
    Answer: One month
  • Q. Under which article, President of India can proclaim constitutional emergency?
    A)Article 349
    B)Article 32
    C)Article 356
    D)Article 360
    Answer: Article 356
  • 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. The President of USA appoints the judges of Supreme Court, how-
    A)At his discretion
    B)Approval of Senate
    C)Approval of House of Representatives
    D)None of these
    Answer: Approval of Senate
  • Q. Under which article is the right to freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion mentioned?
    A)Article 25
    B)Article 24
    C)Article 26
    D)Article 27
    Answer: Article 25
  • Q. The provision of writs as enshrined in the constitution of India is borrowed from:
    A)Irish law
    B)English law
    C)Australian law
    D)Japanese law
    Answer: English law
  • Q. Which of the following schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram-
    A)Second schedule
    B)First schedule
    C)Third schedule
    D)Sixth schedule
    Answer: Sixth schedule
  • Q. In how many ways Indian citizenship can be lost?
    A)Two
    B)One
    C)Three
    D)Four
    Answer: Three
  • Q. The duties of a chief minister with regard to the furnishing of information to governor are provided in :
    A)Article 165
    B)Article 166
    C)Article 167
    D)Article 168
    Answer: Article 167
  • 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
  • Q. How many percent votes should a party get to be registered as a National Party-
    A)3%
    B)1%
    C)6%
    D)7%
    Answer: 6%
  • Q. The state which is neutral in matter of religion and dies not uphold any particular region as the state religion is called
    A)Democratic state
    B)Independent state
    C)Secular state
    D)None of these
    Answer: Secular state
  • Q. If the Parliament has to appoint a committee for a specific task, it is known as-
    A)Adh-oc committee
    B)Standing committee
    C)Joint committee
    D)Permanent committee
    Answer: Adh-oc committee
  • Q. Howmany members can be nominated for both houses of parliament by the president?
    A)10
    B)16
    C)12
    D)14
    Answer: 12
  • Q. What is the name of Upper house of Indian Parliament?
    A)Rajya Sabha
    B)Senate
    C)House of Lords
    D)Legislative Assembly
    Answer: Rajya Sabha
  • Q. The Preventive Detention Act curtailed-
    A)Right to Equality
    B)Right to Freedom
    C)Right to Property
    D)Educational Right
    Answer: Right to Freedom
  • Q. In which country political theory of ‘Fascism’ started?
    A)Italy
    B)Japan
    C)Russia
    D)China
    Answer: Italy

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