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 states which have a common High Court are-
    A)Gujarat and Orissa
    B)Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
    C)Maharashtra and Goa
    D)Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
    Answer: Maharashtra and Goa
  • Q. The members of the standing committee are taken from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the ratio of
    A)three and one respectively
    B)two and one respectively
    C)four and one respectively
    D)equal members for both the Houses
    Answer: two and one respectively
  • 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. The pardoning power of the president in India as enshrined in the Article 72 of the constitution of India includes :
    A)pardon, commutation
    B)remission, respite, reprieve
    C)pardon, commutation, remission, respite, reprieve
    D)commutation
    Answer: pardon, commutation, remission, respite, reprieve
  • Q. The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the
    A)The President
    B)The Chief justice of India
    C)The Chief justice of high court
    D)The Speaker of legislative assembly
    Answer: The Chief justice of high court
  • Q. Why did one of the High Courts inIndian decree that “bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive”?
    A)It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom
    B)It infringes on the fundamental rights of some groups of people
    C)It adversely affectsproduction
    D)It is not part of a right to protest
    Answer: It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom
  • Q. The president demand for further reforms, attended with the dislocation caused by the non-cooperation movement, led the British government to appoint a Statutory Commission in 1927. This commission was headed by
    A)Lord Chelmsford
    B)Sir John Simon
    C)Lord Minto
    D)E.S. Montague
    Answer: Sir John Simon
  • Q. Which of the following can be amended by special majority?
    A)Rules of Procedure in Parliament
    B)Directive Principles of State Policy
    C)Admission of new state
    D)Use of English language in Parliament
    Answer: Directive Principles of State Policy
  • Q. How many members are in United Nation general assembly-
    A)191
    B)190
    C)192
    D)193
    Answer: 193
  • 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. Which of the following languages were added in 8th schedule later-
    A)Sanskrit, Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri
    B)English, Sindhi, Marathi, Sanskrit
    C)Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali
    D)Marathi, Oriya, Konkani, Nepali
    Answer: Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali
  • Q. Bharatiya Janata Party is a part of which political group?
    A)National Democratic Alliance
    B)United Progressive Alliance
    C)Janata Parivar
    D)Rashtra Parivar
    Answer: National Democratic Alliance
  • 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. By which Amendment were ‘Fundamental Duties’ added to the Constitution?
    A)42nd Amendment
    B)40th Amendment
    C)44th Amendment
    D)45th Amendment
    Answer: 42nd Amendment
  • Q. Article-21 of the Indian Constitution “Protection of life and personal liberty” deals with?
    A)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    B)The Union Government
    C)The State Government
    D)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    Answer: The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
  • Q. Parliament includes-
    A)Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
    B)President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
    C)Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly
    D)Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council and Lok Sabha
    Answer: President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  • Q. If Parliament has to legislate with respect to a matter in the state list, the proposal for such is to be approved by-
    A)Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha both
    B)Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Legislature of related State
    C)Rajya Sabha
    D)Lok Sabha
    Answer: Rajya Sabha
  • Q. The States reorganization in 1956 created-
    A)17 States and 9 Union Territories
    B)17 States and 6 Union Territories
    C)14 States and 6 Union Territories
    D)15 States and 9 Union Territories
    Answer: 14 States and 6 Union Territories
  • Q. Which of the following act suggested the post of Comptroller and Auditor General?
    A)Act of 1919
    B)Act of 1909
    C)Act of 1935
    D)Act of 1947
    Answer: Act of 1919
  • Q. Which of the following is permanent organization-
    A)Political party
    B)Family
    C)Red cross
    D)Plato
    Answer: Family

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