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 Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the constituent Assembly of India was-
    A)D.P. Khaitan
    B)K.M.Munshi
    C)Dr. B.R. Arnbedkar
    D)T.T. Krishanmachari
    Answer: Dr. B.R. Arnbedkar
  • Q. How many schedules are in the constitution of India-
    A)10
    B)9
    C)11
    D)12
    Answer: 12
  • Q. In case no party enjoys absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly of a state, the Governor will go by-
    A)The advice of the Prime Minister
    B)The advice of former Chief Minister
    C)The advice of the President of India
    D)His own discretion
    Answer: His own discretion
  • Q. Which two states have a common High Court ?
    A)Haryana and Punjab
    B)Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
    C)Gujarat and Maharashtra
    D)Kerala and Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Haryana and Punjab
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of West Bengal is-
    A)16
    B)12
    C)18
    D)31
    Answer: 16
  • 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
    Answer: One tenth of total members
  • Q. In Indian parliamentary functioning, “Zero Hour” means-
    A)First hour of the session
    B)Time before question hour
    C)Time immediately following question hour
    D)Acceptance of privilege motion
    Answer: Time immediately following question hour
  • Q. Where is the word “Federal” used in the constitution of India?
    A)Part 3
    B)Preamble
    C)Article 368
    D)Nowhere in constitution
    Answer: Nowhere in constitution
  • Q. Which of the following parliamentary constituency is the largest in terms of area-
    A)Arunachal West (Arunachal Pradesh)
    B)Barmer (Rajasthan)
    C)Laddakh (Jammu and Kashmir)
    D)Uttaranchal East (Uttaranchal)
    Answer: Laddakh (Jammu and Kashmir)
  • Q. The constitution provides prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour under
    A)Article 43
    B)Article 23
    C)Article 33
    D)Article 231
    Answer: Article 23
  • Q. Democratic Decentralization means-
    A)Parliamentary Government
    B)Union Government
    C)Democratic Government
    D)Local Government
    Answer: Local Government
  • Q. Which of the following is not a matter of Local Government?
    A)Cleanliness
    B)Public health
    C)Law and order
    D)Public utility services
    Answer: Law and order
  • Q. Who is the constitutional head of the Indian government?
    A)Prime Minister
    B)President
    C)Chief justice of India
    D)Attorney general
    Answer: President
  • Q. During an emergency all of the fol.owing fundamental rights are suspended, except-
    A)Freedom of speech and Expression
    B)Freedom of association
    C)Personal liberty
    D)Freedom of assembly without arms
    Answer: Personal liberty
  • Q. Which of the following subject is not in Union list-
    A)Banking
    B)Census
    C)Labor Union
    D)Foreign Debt
    Answer: Labor Union
  • Q. The committee which Examines the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General of India, is-
    A)Consultative committee
    B)Estimates committee
    C)Public Accounts Committee
    D)None of these
    Answer: Public Accounts Committee
  • Q. Implementing laws is the function of-
    A)Legislature
    B)Executive
    C)Judiciary
    D)Local list
    Answer: Executive
  • Q. Preventive detention means-
    A)Detention after interrogation
    B)Detention for interrogation
    C)Detention without interrogation
    D)Detention for cognizable offence
    Answer: Detention without interrogation
  • Q. Which of the following is not an eligibility of the judge of Supreme Court in India?
    A)Age should be 35 years
    B)Citizen of India
    C)Should have practiced at least 10 years in any High court
    D)Should be a jurist
    Answer: Age should be 35 years
  • Q. Which of the followings are currect about “no-confidence motion” in Parliament- 1. It is not mentioned in the constitution 2. The gap between two noconfidence motion should be six months 3. It should be supported by at least 100 members of house 4. It can only be presented in Lok Sabha
    A)1,2,3 and 4
    B)2 and 4
    C)1,2 and 4
    D)1 and 4
    Answer: 1,2 and 4

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