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. Which of the following is an essential element of the State?
    A)Government
    B)Sovereignty
    C)Territory
    D)All these
    Answer: All these
  • 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. Indian Parliament is capable of making any law for any state, if-
    A)Two or more states request for that
    B)Emergency is enforced under Article-352
    C)President sends a message to the Parliament
    D)1 and 2 both
    Answer: 1 and 2 both
  • Q. The parliamentary form of government as prevalent in India emphasizes the interdependence between the:
    A)Urban Development and Rural Development
    B)Social Justice & Empowerment
    C)Urban Employment and Poverty
    D)Legislative and Executive Organs
    Answer: Legislative and Executive Organs
  • Q. In the National Flag of India, Ashoka Chakra is a ____ spoked wheel.
    A)12
    B)8
    C)16
    D)24
    Answer: 24
  • Q. The ballot papers were used firstly in-
    A)England
    B)Ancient Greece
    C)Australia
    D)USA
    Answer: Ancient Greece
  • Q. For how much time Financial Emergency can be proclaimed?
    A)24 months
    B)6 months
    C)12 months
    D)No maximum period
    Answer: No maximum period
  • Q. From where have we borrowed the parliamentary form of government?
    A)Ireland
    B)Russia
    C)Britain
    D)America
    Answer: Britain
  • Q. Which Article of the Constitution provides freedom to manage religious affairs ?
    A)Article 26.
    B)Article 25.
    C)Article 27.
    D)Article 28.
    Answer: Article 26.
  • 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 State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)West Bangal
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Kerala
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh
  • Q. Which among the following describes Public Interest group?
    A)Organisation that promote common interest
    B)Organizations that promote interest of particular section of group
    C)A Struggle launched for resolution of a social problem
    D)Organisation that mobilizes people with a view to win political power
    Answer: Organisation that promote common interest
  • Q. How many times, the tenure of Lok Sabha was increased for 6 years-
    A)2
    B)1
    C)3
    D)Never
    Answer: 1
  • Q. The Article 40 which requires the state to organize village panchayats and authority to enable them to function as units of self government is part of
    A)Right to Constitutional Remedies
    B)Directive Principles of States Policy
    C)Right to Freedom of Conscience
    D)None of these
    Answer: Directive Principles of States Policy
  • Q. Right to education in our country is a _____ right.
    A)Fundamental
    B)Political
    C)Social
    D)Legal
    Answer: Fundamental
  • Q. Marathi is the official language of-
    A)Dadra and Nagar Haveli
    B)Chandigarh
    C)Daman and Diu
    D)Delhi
    Answer: Dadra and Nagar Haveli
  • Q. Who proposed the Preamble before the drafting committe of the Constitution?
    A)B.R. Ambedkar
    B)Jawaharlal Nehru
    C)B.N. Rao
    D)Mahatma Gandhi
    Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Q. In which of the following matter the Supreme Court upheld the importance of fundamental rights over directive principles of state policy?
    A)Keshavananda Bharti case
    B)Golaknath case
    C)Minerava Mills Case
    D)All of these
    Answer: Minerava Mills Case
  • Q. In which of the following matters, Governor can make recommendations to President- 1.Dismissal of Council of Ministers 2.Suspension of Judges of High Court 3.Dissolution of State Assembly 4.Declaration of failure of Constitutional Machinery in State
    A)1,2 and 3
    B)2,3 and 4
    C)1,2 and 4
    D)1,3 and 4
    Answer: 1,3 and 4
  • Q. Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship?
    A)President
    B)Election Commission
    C)Parliament
    D)Parliament & Assemblies
    Answer: Parliament

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