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

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    A)Lakashadweep
    B)Dadra and Nagar Haveli
    C)Puducherry
    D)Nagaland
    Answer: Nagaland
  • Q. A proceeding under Article-226 in case of detention of a person is a-
    A)Criminal proceeding
    B)Civil proceeding
    C)Judicial proceeding
    D)Statutory proceeding
    Answer: Criminal proceeding
  • Q. The highest law officer in the state is :
    A)Advocate General
    B)Attorney General
    C)Additional General
    D)None of Above.
    Answer: Advocate General
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    A)Fundamental duties
    B)Fundamental rights
    C)Preamble
    D)Directive principles of state policy
    Answer: Directive principles of state policy
  • Q. Who can displace the Judge of High Court-
    A)President
    B)President on a proposal passed by majority in parliament
    C)Chief Minister in consultation with Governor
    D)President in consultation with Chief Justice of India
    Answer: President on a proposal passed by majority in parliament
  • Q. To become a Judge of the High Court one must be a practicing advocate of the High Court for at least-
    A)5 years
    B)20 years
    C)10 years
    D)15 years
    Answer: 10 years
  • Q. Which directive principle has the direct impact of the moral philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi?
    A)Free Legal Aid and Advice
    B)Equal pay for equal work
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    D)Conservation of Historical Monuments
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    B)10
    C)28
    D)48
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    B)Directive Principle of State Policy
    C)Fundamental Rights
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    C)Village Co-Operative Society
    D)Judicial Panchayat
    Answer: Village Co-Operative Society
  • Q. What is the minimum number of members required to be present in any one of the two houses of Parliament for its functioning?
    A)One sixth of total members
    B)One fifth of total members
    C)One seventh of total members
    D)One tenth of total members
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  • Q. In the Constitution of India the ‘Right to Constitutional Remedies’ has been provided in Article-
    A)31
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    C)32
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  • Q. Who advocated the Nazism in Germany-
    A)William 3rd
    B)Fedrick William 4th
    C)Adolf Hitler
    D)Wismark
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    A)A case brought by victim to court, involving public interest
    B)Anything of public interest
    C)A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest
    D)A directive issued by Supreme Court involving public interest
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    C)18 years
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    A)14 years
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