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 most important feature of Indian Parliament is-
    A)It includes the President
    B)It is the union legislature in India
    C)It is bicameral
    D)Its Upper house never dissolves
    Answer: It includes the President
  • Q. How many members of the State Legislative Council are elected. by the Assembly?
    A)1/3 of the members
    B)1/6 of the members
    C)1/12 of the membets
    D)5/6 of the members
    Answer: 1/3 of the members
  • Q. Which Article of the Constitution of India lays down that any section of the citizens shall have the right to conserve its distinct language, script or culture?
    A)Article 29
    B)Article 21
    C)Article 39
    D)Article 49
    Answer: Article 29
  • 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. Which of the following is not a fundamental duty?
    A)To promote harmony and brotherhood
    B)To abide by constitution and respect the National Flag
    C)To uphold and protect the sovereignty
    D)Abolition of' titles except military and academic
    Answer: Abolition of' titles except military and academic
  • Q. Which Article of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar term as the “Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution”?
    A)Article 19
    B)Article 14
    C)Article 356
    D)Article 32
    Answer: Article 32
  • Q. Which among the following can be amended only by special majority in India?
    A)Salaries and allowances of Member of Parliament
    B)Admission of New State
    C)Allowances of the President
    D)Amendment of the Constitution via article
    Answer: Amendment of the Constitution via article
  • Q. In India, how many times has the President declared financial emergency-
    A)Two times
    B)Never
    C)Three times
    D)Once
    Answer: Never
  • Q. Right to education in our country is a _____ right.
    A)Fundamental
    B)Political
    C)Social
    D)Legal
    Answer: Fundamental
  • Q. Which of the following country has an Non-written constitution-
    A)UK
    B)USA
    C)Pakistan
    D)India
    Answer: UK
  • Q. What is maximum determined numbers for the members of the State Legislative Assemblies-
    A)600
    B)350
    C)500
    D)750
    Answer: 500
  • Q. United Progressive Alliance was founded in?
    A)19987
    B)1951
    C)2004
    D)1980
    Answer: 2004
  • Q. _______can give the Union parliament power to make lawson matters included in the State list.
    A)Prime Minister's Office
    B)Ministry of Defence
    C)Securities and Exchange Board of India
    D)Rajya Sabha
    Answer: Rajya Sabha
  • Q. Under which article of the constitution does the governor of state possess the pardoning power?
    A)Article 162
    B)Article 161.
    C)Article 163
    D)Article 164
    Answer: Article 161.
  • Q. Which of the following writs can be issued only gainst a overnment offlcial?
    A)Mandamus
    B)Habeas corpus
    C)Prohibition
    D)Certiorari
    Answer: Mandamus
  • Q. When was the second Backward Class Commission under the Chairmanship of B.P. Mandal appointed ?
    A)The year 1967
    B)The year 1953
    C)The year 1979
    D)The year 1990
    Answer: The year 1979
  • Q. Who is the father of Idealism-
    A)Hegal
    B)Plato
    C)Berkeley
    D)Grein
    Answer: Plato
  • Q. According to Indian constitution Right to property is-
    A)Natural right
    B)Fundamental right
    C)Legal right
    D)Moral right
    Answer: Legal right
  • Q. Planning Commission of India was-
    A)A Free and Autonomous Body
    B)A Constitutional Body
    C)A Statutory Body
    D)A Non-Constitutional Body
    Answer: A Non-Constitutional Body
  • Q. What is the maximum gap period between two sessions of Parliament-
    A)6 months
    B)4 months
    C)8 months
    D)9 months
    Answer: 6 months

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