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. The minimum age to qualify for election to the Lok Sabha is
    A)21 years
    B)25 years
    C)18 years
    D)35 years
    Answer: 25 years
  • Q. Who decides the salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
    A)Pay Commission
    B)President
    C)Cabinet
    D)Parliament
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
    A)Sukurnar Sen
    B)Morarji Desai
    C)Sardar Patel
    D)V.S Ramadevi
    Answer: Sukurnar Sen
  • Q. Which article specifies Imposition of President’s Rule in States?
    A)Article 343
    B)Article 356
    C)Article 51(A)
    D)Article 80
    Answer: Article 356
  • Q. What is the meaning of “Prorogation” in terms of Parliament-
    A)Prevention of discussion on any proposal
    B)End of session of Parliament
    C)End of daily working of house
    D)None of these
    Answer: End of session of Parliament
  • Q. Rashtrapati Bhavan was built in-
    A)1910
    B)1852
    C)1947
    D)1986
    Answer: E
  • Q. How many fundamental rights were there in the beginning?
    A)Seven
    B)Six
    C)Four
    D)Five
    Answer: Seven
  • Q. In which form of government the rulers are elected by the people?
    A)Democratic
    B)Autocratic
    C)Martial law
    D)Aristocratic
    Answer: Democratic
  • Q. What is the basis of recognition of minorities in Indian constitution?
    A)Caste
    B)Religion
    C)Ratio of the community to total population
    D)Colour
    Answer: Religion
  • Q. Which of the following recommended three language formula-
    A)Rajamannar Committee
    B)Raj Committee
    C)Dutta Committee
    D)Kothari Commission
    Answer: Kothari Commission
  • Q. Under which article of constitution, proclamation of National Emergency is declared-
    A)Article 356
    B)Article 352
    C)Article 360
    D)Article 361
    Answer: Article 352
  • Q. Coup is-
    A)A system of rules that takes effect when a military authority takes control of normal administration and justice
    B)Sudden overthrow of a government illegally
    C)Territory under the immediate political control of another state
    D)All options are correct
    Answer: Sudden overthrow of a government illegally
  • Q. Which of the following attribute in the preamble states that No one should treat a fellow ciizen as inferior?
    A)Liberty
    B)Justice
    C)Equality
    D)Fraternity
    Answer: Fraternity
  • Q. Prohibitation of traffic in human being and forced labour is laid down in:
    A)Article 33
    B)Article 23
    C)Article 63
    D)Article 83
    Answer: Article 23
  • Q. The right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights including the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto are the parts of
    A)Right to Constitutional Remedies
    B)Fundamentals Rights
    C)Directive Principle
    D)Right to freedom
    Answer: Right to Constitutional Remedies
  • Q. Article 19 of the Indian Constitution provides-
    A)7 freedoms
    B)6 freedoms
    C)8 freedoms
    D)9 freedoms
    Answer: 6 freedoms
  • Q. Since Independence, India has been ruled by the Indian National Congress for how many years?
    A)26
    B)18
    C)39
    D)49
    Answer: 49
  • Q. The President can dismiss a member of the Council of Ministers-
    A)only under emergency conditions
    B)with the consent of the Speaker
    C)on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
    D)on his own
    Answer: on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
  • Q. The money of candidates for Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly is forfeited-
    A)When he could not secure 1/4 votes
    B)When he loses the election
    C)When he could not secure 1/5 votes
    D)When he could not secure 1/6 votes
    Answer: When he could not secure 1/6 votes
  • Q. When did Sri Lank, ganed its independence?
    A)16 March, 1962
    B)4 February, 1948
    C)26 March, 1972
    D)15 February, 1938
    Answer: 4 February, 1948

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