Indian Politics

Q. Under which of the following writs, a person is restricted to perform any duties for which he does not have the authority?

A
Quo warranto
B
Mandamus
C
Certiorari
D
Habeas corpus

Correct Answer

Quo warranto

More Questions on Indian Politics

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    A)Parliament
    B)President
    C)Election Commission
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    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. In a federal Government the states enjoy-
    A)Powers delegated by the Centre
    B)Original powers
    C)Powers given by the Constitution
    D)Powers given by the people
    Answer: Powers given by the Constitution
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    A)32
    B)22
    C)42
    D)52
    Answer: 22
  • Q. The constituent Assembly was set up in-
    A)1946
    B)1945
    C)1947
    D)1949
    Answer: 1946
  • Q. What kind of right is “Right to vote”-
    A)Civil right
    B)Human right
    C)Natural right
    D)Political right
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  • Q. Which amendment act raised the age of retirement for judges of High Court to 62 from 60?
    A)15th
    B)12th
    C)10th
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    B)3 months
    C)9 months
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    A)Administration
    B)Population
    C)Sovereignty
    D)Territory
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    C)Half
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