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. During emergency imposed under Article-352, which of the following constitutional provisions stands suspended?
    A)Amendment Procedures
    B)Directive Principles of State Policy
    C)Fundamental Rights
    D)Judicial Review
    Answer: Fundamental Rights
  • 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. 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 commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganisation Act which created the states Punjab and Haryana?
    A)Dass Commission
    B)Dhar Commission
    C)Shah Commission
    D)Mahajan Commission
    Answer: Shah Commission
  • Q. At the time of emergency in 1975, who was serving as the President of India?
    A)Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
    B)Morarji Desai
    C)V P Singh
    D)Indira Gandhi
    Answer: Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • Q. Which of the following can bring the impeachment process of Vice-President?
    A)Legislative Assembly
    B)Legislative Council
    C)Rajya Sabha
    D)Lok Sabha
    Answer: Rajya Sabha
  • Q. Who said political science as “Metrology”-
    A)Bryce
    B)Blunashi
    C)Bodin
    D)Bachil
    Answer: Bryce
  • Q. Part XX of the constitution of India covered by article 368 mentions:
    A)Amendments of the constitution
    B)Temporary, Transitional and Special provisions
    C)Elections
    D)Official Language
    Answer: Amendments of the constitution
  • Q. Of the various grounds below which discrimination by the State is not prohibited in ArticleIS of the Constitution?
    A)Race
    B)Place of birth
    C)Language
    D)Caste
    Answer: Language
  • Q. The initial tenure of member of Lok Sabha was 5 years, it was changed by 42nd amendment to-
    A)7 years
    B)9 years
    C)6 years
    D)8 years
    Answer: 6 years
  • Q. The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity as enshrined in the Preamble to the constitution of India have been taken from
    A)Russia Revolution, 1917
    B)The French Revolution, 1789
    C)Irish Revolution, 1865
    D)None of these
    Answer: The French Revolution, 1789
  • Q. Judge of the Superme Court and High Court can be removed by-
    A)Parliament
    B)The President
    C)Union Council of Minister
    D)Chief Justice of the Supreme court
    Answer: The President
  • 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. Who was the constitutional advisor to the constituent assembly at the time of the drafting of the constitution?
    A)Dr.B.R Ambedkar
    B)Jawaharlal Nehru
    C)B.N. Rau
    D)Rajendra Prasad
    Answer: B.N. Rau
  • Q. The constitution of India deals with the organization, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, power of the parliament under:
    A)Article 36 to 51 in Part IV
    B)Article 79 to 122 in Part V
    C)Article 152 to 237 in Part VI
    D)Article 239 to 242 in Part VII
    Answer: Article 79 to 122 in Part V
  • Q. The Parliament exercises control over council of ministers, the real executive, in several ways. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a method of control over executive?
    A)Supplementary questions
    B)Questions
    C)Adjournment motions
    D)None of the above
    Answer: None of the above
  • Q. The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad is-
    A)25 years
    B)21 years
    C)30 years
    D)35 years
    Answer: 30 years
  • Q. The parliamentary form of government as prevalent in India emphasizes the interdependence between :
    A)Urban Development and Rural Development.
    B)Social Justice & Empowerment.
    C)Urban Employment and Poverty.
    D)The Legislative and Executive Organs.
    Answer: The Legislative and Executive Organs.
  • Q. The lengthiest Constitution of the world is :
    A)the constitution of Ireland
    B)the constitution of India
    C)the constitution of Australia
    D)the constitution of Japan
    Answer: the constitution of India
  • 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

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