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. In 1987, three new States of Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa came into being as
    A)The !7th, 18th and 19th states of the Indian Union
    B)The 24rd , 25th, and 26th states of the Indian Union
    C)The 23rd , 24th, and 25th states of the Indian Union
    D)The 25rd , 26th, and 27th states of the Indian Union
    Answer: The 23rd , 24th, and 25th states of the Indian Union
  • Q. The Phrase “equality before law” used in article-14 of Indian constitution has been borrowed from-
    A)Germany
    B)U.S.A
    C)Britain
    D)Greece
    Answer: Britain
  • 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. 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. Match the followings- Union Territory – Jurisdiction (High Court) A. Puducherry – 1. Kerala B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 2. Mumbai C. Lakshadweep – 3. Madras d. Daman and Diu – 4. Calcutta
    A)A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
    B)A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
    C)A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
    D)A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
    Answer: A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
  • Q. “Foreign jurisdiction” 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. To which the Mandal commission report is related-
    A)Scheduled tribes
    B)Other backward classes
    C)Minority
    D)Scheduled castes
    Answer: Other backward classes
  • Q. Emergency provisions in Indian Constitution has been taken from-
    A)Government of India Act 1935
    B)British constitution
    C)Irish constitution
    D)Japanese constitution
    Answer: Government of India Act 1935
  • Q. How many fundamental rights were there in the beginning?
    A)Seven
    B)Six
    C)Four
    D)Five
    Answer: Seven
  • Q. Which of the folloWingwrits is called Bulwark of personal freedom?
    A)Habeas corpus
    B)Mandamus
    C)Quo warranto
    D)Certiorari
    Answer: Habeas corpus
  • Q. The term ‘Fraternity’ in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution means a sense of-
    A)Statehood
    B)Friendliness
    C)Love and affection
    D)Brotherhood
    Answer: Brotherhood
  • Q. How many members are nominated by Governor in legislative council?
    A)6
    B)12
    C)1/6th of total strength of house
    D)1/12th of total strength of house
    Answer: 1/6th of total strength of house
  • Q. What is the Example of Direct Democracy in India-
    A)Nagar Panchayat
    B)District Panchayat
    C)Gram Sabha
    D)Kshetra Panchayat
    Answer: Gram Sabha
  • Q. Which of the following writs can be issued only gainst a overnment offlcial?
    A)Mandamus
    B)Habeas corpus
    C)Prohibition
    D)Certiorari
    Answer: Mandamus
  • Q. Article-231 of the Indian Constitution “Establishment of a common High Court for two or more States” deals with?
    A)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    B)The State Government
    C)The Union Government
    D)The fundamental rghts of the Indian Citizen
    Answer: The State Government
  • Q. “Oh! Disrespectable democracy! I love you” whose statement is this-
    A)Carpentar
    B)G.B.Shaw
    C)Lord Bryce
    D)Appa Dorai
    Answer: G.B.Shaw
  • 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. Democratic Decentralization means-
    A)Parliamentary Government
    B)Union Government
    C)Democratic Government
    D)Local Government
    Answer: Local Government
  • Q. In which of the following system, few rules over all-
    A)Oligarchy
    B)Plutocracy
    C)Autocracy
    D)Democracy
    Answer: Oligarchy
  • Q. In which Amendment, the words ‘Socialist’, Secular’ and ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation wereadded to the Premable of constitution of India?
    A)44th
    B)42nd
    C)52nd
    D)None of them
    Answer: 42nd

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