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

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • 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. The second most senior office in the country is of-
    A)Office of the Prime Minister of India
    B)Office of the President of India
    C)Office of the Vice President of India
    D)Office of the Chief Justice of India
    Answer: Office of the Vice President of India
  • Q. When was the ‘Right to Information’ enacted in India?
    A)15 March 2005
    B)15 August 2005
    C)15 June 2005
    D)15 July 2005
    Answer: 15 June 2005
  • Q. All legislative subject are mentioned in three lists union list, concurrent list and state list. Any subject is not mentioned in all three list, the law on that particular subject can be framed by-
    A)State Legislature only
    B)Parliament only
    C)1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Parliament only
  • Q. An appeal to the High Court lies in case the Session Court has awarded the punishment of-
    A)Two years or more
    B)One year or more
    C)Three years or more
    D)Four years or more
    Answer: Four years or more
  • Q. The following article of tbe Indian Constitution abolished the practice of untouchability-
    A)Article-18
    B)Article-14
    C)Article-17
    D)Article-19
    Answer: Article-17
  • Q. Whose remarks are these – the Preamble is the horoscope of our sovereign democratic republic?
    A)Jawaharlal Nehru
    B)Indra Gandhi
    C)Granville Austin
    D)K.M. Munshi
    Answer: K.M. Munshi
  • 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. Match List-I (Parts of the Indian Constitution) with List-II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below- List I – List II A. Part-IV(A) – 1. The Fundamental Duties B. Part-VIII – 2. The Union Territories C. Part-IX – 3. The Panchayats D. Part-IX(A) – 4. The Municipalities
    A)A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
    B)A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
    C)A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
    D)A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
    Answer: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
  • Q. The new official language of United Nations is-
    A)Spanish
    B)Chinese
    C)Russian
    D)Arabic
    Answer: Arabic
  • Q. The position of the prime minister of India is superior to that of his counterpart in Britain because
    A)India has adopted the federal system
    B)India is the biggest democracy
    C)India has a written constitution
    D)his office enjoys constitutional basis
    Answer: his office enjoys constitutional basis
  • Q. President of India can be re-elected
    A)Two terms
    B)For any number of terms
    C)Three Terms
    D)Five Terms
    Answer: For any number of terms
  • Q. Who held the post of President twice?
    A)K.R.Narayanan
    B)S.Radhakrishnan
    C)Neelam Sanjeev Reddy
    D)Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  • Q. The concept of Procedure established by Law as incorporated in the constitution of India is borrowed from :
    A)American constitution
    B)Irish constitution
    C)English constitution
    D)Japanese constitution.
    Answer: Japanese constitution.
  • Q. Rajya Sabha is dissolved-
    A)After every six year
    B)After every five year
    C)On the advice of Prime Minister
    D)None of these
    Answer: None of these
  • Q. Which among the following Articles came into force on 26th November 1949, the day the Indian Constitution was adopted?
    A)Article 390
    B)Article 388
    C)Article 387
    D)Article 386
    Answer: Article 388
  • 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. The Certain fundamental rights are not given to-
    A)Foreigner
    B)Insolvent persons
    C)Deceased person
    D)Political victims
    Answer: Foreigner
  • Q. The parliament can legislate on the subject in the state list
    A)if the Supreme Court of India gives authority to the Parliament of India in this regard
    B)if the President issues an order authorizing it to do so
    C)if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third of its to legislate on a state matter in the nat
    D)None of the above
    Answer: if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third of its to legislate on a state matter in the nat
  • Q. Who was the first woman Chif Justice of a High Court of a state if India?
    A)Fathima Beevi
    B)Sunanda Bhandare
    C)Leila Seth
    D)Anna Chandy
    Answer: Leila Seth

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