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. Which period below depicts internal emergency in India under article 352?
    A)25th June, 1975 to 21st March, 1977
    B)26th June, 1974 to 23rd March, 1976
    C)20th June, 1975 to 20th March, 1977
    D)21st June, 1976 to 21st March, 1974
    Answer: 25th June, 1975 to 21st March, 1977
  • Q. The Union Executive consists of
    A)The Prime Minister
    B)The President, and the Council of Ministers
    C)Attorney General of India
    D)All of above
    Answer: All of above
  • Q. Who said political science as “Metrology”-
    A)Bryce
    B)Blunashi
    C)Bodin
    D)Bachil
    Answer: Bryce
  • Q. There are total parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra-
    A)19
    B)11
    C)10
    D)1
    Answer: 19
  • Q. From which of the following nations,we have taken the provision of judicial review?
    A)USA
    B)England
    C)Canada
    D)Australia
    Answer: USA
  • Q. Which body decides the conditions for getting the citizenship of India?
    A)President
    B)Election commission
    C)Parliament
    D)Parliament and legislative assemblies
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. What is the retirement age of the President?
    A)75 years
    B)70 years
    C)80 years
    D)No age limit
    Answer: No age limit
  • 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. Which of the following person was elected unopposed for the post of president?
    A)S.Radhakrishanan
    B)Rajendra Prasad
    C)N.Sanjeev Reddy
    D)Shankar Dayal Sharma
    Answer: N.Sanjeev Reddy
  • Q. The power to decide an election petition is vested in the
    A)Supreme Court
    B)Parliament
    C)High courts
    D)Election Commission
    Answer: High courts
  • Q. Which are the two forms of Democracy-
    A)Direct and Indirect
    B)Parliamentary and Presidential
    C)Monarchical and Republican
    D)Parliamentary and King
    Answer: Direct and Indirect
  • Q. Who is the father of Idealism-
    A)Hegal
    B)Plato
    C)Berkeley
    D)Grein
    Answer: Plato
  • Q. The phrase ‘bicameral legislature’ means
    A)an elected legislature
    B)a single assembly
    C)a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
    D)parliamentary system of government
    Answer: a legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
  • Q. Which of the following feature of the Indian constitution cannot be amended under article 368-
    A)Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Parliamentary form of government
    B)Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Redel'al system, Judicial review
    C)Judicial review, and Federal system
    D)Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Federal system, Judicial review, and Parliamentary form
    Answer: Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Federal system, Judicial review, and Parliamentary form
  • Q. How many member of Anglo-Indian Community can be nominated by Governor in State Assembly-
    A)2
    B)1
    C)12
    D)6
    Answer: 1
  • Q. Of the following who held the offices of Judge of the Supreme Court and be Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
    A)K.S. Hegde
    B)M. Hidayatullah
    C)Subba Rao
    D)P.N. Bhagwati
    Answer: K.S. Hegde
  • Q. The Council of Ministers does not include-
    A)State Minister
    B)Cabinet Minister
    C)Cabinet Secretary
    D)Minister without ministry
    Answer: Cabinet Secretary
  • Q. What is multiple voting system-
    A)Only high officials vote for more than once
    B)Every citizen votes three different votes
    C)Candidates vote more than one
    D)Registered voter votes once and other special eligible voters vote more than once
    Answer: Registered voter votes once and other special eligible voters vote more than once
  • Q. The Lok Sabha elections are held after every:
    A)4 years
    B)3 years
    C)5 years
    D)7 years
    Answer: 5 years
  • Q. Which article declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void?
    A)Article 23
    B)Article 3
    C)Article 33
    D)Article 13
    Answer: Article 13

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