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. How many schedules are in the constitution of India-
    A)10
    B)9
    C)11
    D)12
    Answer: 12
  • Q. Who has been assigned with the responsibility of world peace and security by the member of United Nation Organization-
    A)Economic and Social Council
    B)General Council
    C)Security Council
    D)International Court of Justice
    Answer: Security Council
  • Q. Which of the following appointment is not in the Jurisdiction of President?
    A)Chairman of finance commission
    B)Chief justice of India
    C)Chief of army
    D)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Q. What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
    A)Within two months
    B)Within one month
    C)Within four months
    D)Within six months
    Answer: Within one month
  • Q. What is the maximum number of members in Lok Sabha?
    A)542
    B)512
    C)552
    D)532
    Answer: 552
  • Q. Under Article of the Indian constitution,it is declared that “Bharat means India shall be-
    A)Federal State of Unitary features
    B)Union of States
    C)Federal State of Federal features
    D)Federal state
    Answer: Union of States
  • Q. Which writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
    A)Writ of Habeas Corpus
    B)Writ of Certiorari
    C)Writ of Mandamus
    D)Writ of Quo Warranto
    Answer: Writ of Mandamus
  • Q. The largest committee of Parliament of India is-
    A)Estimates Committee
    B)Public Accounts Committee
    C)Committee on Public Undertakings
    D)Joint Parliamentary Committee
    Answer: Estimates Committee
  • Q. Sikkim was made the full fledged state of Union of India by :
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    B)The 35th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
    C)The 38th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
    D)The 36th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
    Answer: The 36th constitutional Amendment Act (1975).
  • Q. How many subjects are there in union list-
    A)66
    B)52
    C)97
    D)99
    Answer: 97
  • Q. Which article declares that a constitutional amendment is not a law and hence cannot be challenged?
    A)Article 14
    B)Article 13
    C)Article 15
    D)Article 16
    Answer: Article 13
  • Q. The parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list
    A)if the legislatures of two or more states recommend to the Parliament to legislate on such a subject
    B)if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two-third majority declaring the subject in state list of
    C)for the implementation of treaties and agreements with foreign powers
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • Q. The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted on the scheme of-
    A)Cripps mission
    B)Wavell plan
    C)August offer
    D)Cabinet mission
    Answer: Cabinet mission
  • Q. Who appoints Governor of a State in India?
    A)Council of Minister
    B)Prime Minister of India
    C)Judge of Supreme Court
    D)President of India
    Answer: President of India
  • Q. Which of the following writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court?
    A)Quo-Warranto
    B)Habeas Corpus
    C)Prohibition
    D)None of these
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  • Q. The Article-343 of the Indian Constitution is about-
    A)Number of seats for the Rajya Sabha
    B)Number of seats for the Lok Sabha
    C)Hindi as official language
    D)Special status to Kashmir
    Answer: Hindi as official language
  • Q. Chief Justic of the Supreme Court is appointed by the-
    A)Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
    B)Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    C)Prime Minister
    D)President
    Answer: President
  • Q. The original constitution of India was published in?
    A)Srinagar
    B)Delhi
    C)Ajmer
    D)Dehradun
    Answer: Dehradun
  • Q. Which of the following appointments are not made by President of India?
    A)Chief justice of India
    B)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    C)Chief of air force
    D)Chief of army
    Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Q. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of-
    A)during the pleasure of the President
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    D)for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
    Answer: for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier

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