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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    B)M. Hidayatullah
    C)Subba Rao
    D)P.N. Bhagwati
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  • Q. Who among the following is the ex-officio chairman of the NITI Aayog in India?
    A)Prime Minister
    B)President
    C)Vice President
    D)Finance Minister
    Answer: Prime Minister
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    B)Mandamus
    C)Prohibition
    D)Habeas Corpus
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  • Q. Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India?
    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)West Bangal
    C)Tamil Nadu
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  • Q. Which of the following committee is not a permanent committee of the Parliament-
    A)Estimates committee
    B)Public accounts committee
    C)Committee on public undertaking
    D)Advisory committee of finance ministry
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    B)Union Government
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  • Q. The Parliament can legislate on subjects given in the Union List only in consultation with the State Government for the State of-
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    B)Assam
    C)Jammu & Kashmir
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  • Q. The members of the committees of Parliament are
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    C)active opposition
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    B)Speaker of Lok Sabha
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    B)18
    C)36
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    B)Election
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    B)Finance Commission
    C)Planning Commission
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    B)are appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
    C)are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength
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    B)Constitution defined by the king
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    B)The 81th Constitutional Amendment Act 2000
    C)The 88th Constitutional Amendment Act 2004
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