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. What is the name of two chambers of Swiss federal chambers-
    A)House of Lords and House of Commons
    B)Senate and House of representatives
    C)National Council and Council of States
    D)None of these
    Answer: National Council and Council of States
  • Q. Which of the following resist Liberty and Freedom-
    A)Decentralization
    B)Centralization
    C)Privatization
    D)Nationalization
    Answer: Centralization
  • Q. The persons, who can speak in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha being a member of Rajya Sabha, are-
    A)Leader of Rajya Sabha
    B)Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
    C)Nominated members of Rajya Sabha
    D)The Ministers who are members in Rajya Sabha
    Answer: The Ministers who are members in Rajya Sabha
  • Q. What is the maximum period upto which a proclamation issued by the President under Article-356 of the Constitution and approved/extended by the Parliament may, normally, remain in force?
    A)One year
    B)Six months
    C)Two years
    D)Untill it is repealed by the Parliament
    Answer: Six months
  • Q. The Objectives Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Constituent Assembly on
    A)26th November 1946
    B)22nd January 1947
    C)1st October 1948
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 22nd January 1947
  • Q. The Cabinet is the nucleus of power in
    A)Parliamentary System
    B)Panchromatic Raj
    C)Patriarchy
    D)Anarchy
    Answer: Parliamentary System
  • Q. The Presidential Government operates on the principles of-
    A)Centralisation of Powers
    B)Division of powers between centre and states
    C)Balance of Powers
    D)Separation of powers
    Answer: Separation of powers
  • Q. The state Reorganization commission was appointed in 1953 under the chairmanship of :
    A)Kelkar
    B)Fazl Ali
    C)Mondal
    D)Zakir Husain
    Answer: Fazl Ali
  • Q. _______ amends the Constitution.
    A)Prime Minister's Office
    B)Ministry of Defence
    C)Parliament
    D)Securities and Exchange Board of India
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. The interpreter of Indian constitution is-
    A)President
    B)Central Cabinet
    C)High Court
    D)Supreme Court
    Answer: Supreme Court
  • Q. The last session of the existing Lok Sabha after a new Lok Sabha has been elected is called :
    A)Outer Duck Session.
    B)Under Duck Session.
    C)Lame Duck Session.
    D)None of Above.
    Answer: Lame Duck Session.
  • Q. The convention that “once a speaker always a speaker” is followed in-
    A)USA
    B)UK
    C)France
    D)India
    Answer: UK
  • Q. The system of nomination of members of Rajya Sabha has been borrowed from the constitution-
    A)Ireland
    B)United States of America
    C)South Africa
    D)France
    Answer: Ireland
  • Q. Which schedule of the constitution of India deals with powers, authority and responsibilities of municipalities?
    A)Twelfth schedule
    B)Fifth schedule
    C)Seventh schedule
    D)Tenth schedule
    Answer: Twelfth schedule
  • 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. During an emergency all of the fol.owing fundamental rights are suspended, except-
    A)Freedom of speech and Expression
    B)Freedom of association
    C)Personal liberty
    D)Freedom of assembly without arms
    Answer: Personal liberty
  • Q. Which of the following is permanent organization-
    A)Political party
    B)Family
    C)Red cross
    D)Plato
    Answer: Family
  • Q. Which of the following is a feature of civil services India-
    A)Temporary political executive relations
    B)Neutrality and unbiasedness
    C)Partiality
    D)All of these
    Answer: Neutrality and unbiasedness
  • Q. The assumption of concurrent list of Indian constitution has been borrowed from-
    A)Canada
    B)Japan
    C)Australia
    D)USA
    Answer: Australia
  • Q. Who has propounded term “Rainbow Coalition” originated from politics and policies-
    A)Barack Obama
    B)Pranav Mukharji
    C)Mitt Romney
    D)A.B.Vajpayee
    Answer: Barack Obama

Leave a Comment