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. “Betting and gambling” is listed in the_____ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
    A)State
    B)Union
    C)Global
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: State
  • Q. State Highways are maintained by-
    A)Private companies preferred by state government
    B)Centre and state governments jointly
    C)Individual state
    D)Central government
    Answer: Individual state
  • Q. What is the term of President of Switzerland-
    A)2 year
    B)1 year
    C)3 year
    D)4 year
    Answer: 1 year
  • Q. _____ means cases that can be directly considered by the Supreme Cour’t without going to the lower courts before that.
    A)Writ Jurisdiction
    B)Original Jurisdiction
    C)Appellate Jurisdiction
    D)Advisory Jurisdiction
    Answer: Original Jurisdiction
  • Q. The number of Union Territories in India is-
    A)8
    B)5
    C)9
    D)6
    Answer: 8
  • Q. The concept of Procedure established by Law as incorporated in the constitution of India is borrowed from :
    A)American constitution
    B)Irish constitution
    C)English constitution
    D)Japanese constitution.
    Answer: Japanese constitution.
  • Q. Articles 17 abolishes:
    A)discrimination
    B)untouchability
    C)equality
    D)titles
    Answer: untouchability
  • Q. What is the term of the appointment of Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
    A)Upto the age of 65 years
    B)6 years
    C)6 years or upto the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
    D)Upto the age of 64 years
    Answer: 6 years or upto the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
  • Q. Answer the name of two temporary houses of parliamentary structure of India-
    A)Lok Sabha and Legislative Council
    B)Rajya Sabha and Legislative Assembly
    C)Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council
    D)Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly
    Answer: Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly
  • Q. The “Recall Provision” to removethe elected office bearers from the Local Self Government institution has been executed in-
    A)Kerala
    B)Bihar
    C)Haryana
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. The term ‘We’ in preamble means-
    A)Supreme Court
    B)Indian Gevernment
    C)Indian Parliament
    D)The People of India
    Answer: The People of India
  • Q. The phrase ‘procedure established by the law’ means
    A)judges in India can question the fairness or validity of an undue law even if it is within the limits of the constitution
    B)the judges in India cannot question the fairness or validity of a law, provided it is within the limits of the constitution
    C)judges in India can declare a law invalid simply because in their opinion the law is not due or is unjust
    D)None of the above
    Answer: the judges in India cannot question the fairness or validity of a law, provided it is within the limits of the constitution
  • Q. Which of the following is not a fundamental rights in Indian constitution?
    A)Right to freedom
    B)Right to equality
    C)Right to property
    D)Right against exploitation
    Answer: Right to property
  • Q. Which of the fullowing countries enjoys a federal form of government?
    A)USA
    B)China
    C)Cuba
    D)Belgium
    Answer: USA
  • Q. Who among the following was the first ‘Minister of Finance’ in independent India?
    A)Liaquat Ali Khan
    B)R.K. Shanmukham Chetty
    C)John Mathai
    D)Satya Narayan Sinha
    Answer: R.K. Shanmukham Chetty
  • Q. Who among the following was the Chairman of Fundamental Rights sub-Committee of the Constitutent Assembly?
    A)Rajendra Prasad
    B)J. B. Kripalani
    C)B. R. Arnbedkar
    D)Gopinath Bardoloi
    Answer: J. B. Kripalani
  • 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
  • Q. The salaries and allowances payable to the Members of the Parliament are decided by the-
    A)Cabinet
    B)President
    C)Parliament
    D)Finance Commission
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term
    A)determined by the state legislative assembly of a state
    B)of six years
    C)of four years
    D)None of the above
    Answer: of six years
  • 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

Leave a Comment