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

  • Q. Concurrent list freedom of trade commerce and joint sitting of the two houses of parliament are the provisions mentioned in Indian constitution. They have been borrowed from:
    A)American constitution
    B)Australian constitution
    C)Irish constitution
    D)Japanese constitution
    Answer: Australian constitution
  • Q. The pre-requisite for the enforcement of directive principles of the state policy is
    A)socialist government
    B)an effective, hones government
    C)active opposition
    D)adequate resources
    Answer: adequate resources
  • Q. The Inter State Council was established in 1990 in pursuance of the recommendation made by :
    A)Sarkaria Commission (1983-87).
    B)Mukherjee Commission (1999)
    C)Mandal Commission (1980).
    D)Khosla Commission (1990)
    Answer: Sarkaria Commission (1983-87).
  • Q. Indian Constitution has how many Articles?
    A)195
    B)101
    C)295
    D)395
    Answer: 395
  • Q. Which Article of the Indian constitution provides for the employer to give maternity benefits to its employees?
    A)Article-42
    B)Article-14
    C)Article-43
    D)Article-44
    Answer: Article-42
  • Q. On which principle, the General Indian Election is based on-
    A)Regional Representation
    B)Proportional Representation
    C)Executive Representation
    D)General Representation
    Answer: Regional Representation
  • Q. Fundamental duties are included in the Indian Constitution by the Amendment-
    A)42th
    B)44th
    C)26th
    D)25th
    Answer: 42th
  • Q. Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection Act?
    A)Fifth Schedule
    B)Second Schedule
    C)Eighth Schedule
    D)Tenth Schedule
    Answer: Tenth Schedule
  • Q. In which country political theory of ‘Fascism’ started?
    A)Italy
    B)Japan
    C)Russia
    D)China
    Answer: Italy
  • Q. Which among the following can be amended only by special majority in India?
    A)Salaries and allowances of Member of Parliament
    B)Admission of New State
    C)Allowances of the President
    D)Amendment of the Constitution via article
    Answer: Amendment of the Constitution via article
  • Q. Who will be elected as the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha-
    A)Any member who is working as a member of Rajya Sabha
    B)Any person who is eligible for member of Rajya Sabha
    C)Any member of the Parliament
    D)A person nominated to Rajya Sabha by the President
    Answer: Any member who is working as a member of Rajya Sabha
  • Q. Fazl Ali Commission appointed in December 1953 to consider the question of state reorganization accepted :
    A)Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
    B)Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
    C)Language as the basis of reorganization of states
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Language as the basis of reorganization of states
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Kerala is-
    A)13
    B)2
    C)20
    D)25
    Answer: 20
  • Q. What is the meaning of “Public Interest Litigation”?
    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
    Answer: A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest
  • Q. The Parliament can restrict or abrogate by law, fundamental rights with respect to
    A)the forces charged with the maintenance of public order
    B)the members of the armed forces
    C)the persons employed in any bureau or other organization established by the state for purpose of int
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The president of the constituent assembly of India was:
    A)Jawahar Lal Nehru
    B)Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
    C)Sachidanand Sahu
    D)Hakim Ajmal Khan
    Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
  • Q. The position of a chief minister is
    A)identical to that of the president
    B)similar to that of the prime minister
    C)a combination of the position of the prime minister and president
    D)not constitutional
    Answer: similar to that of the prime minister
  • Q. The second most senior office in the country is of-
    A)Office of the Prime Minister of India
    B)Office of the President of India
    C)Office of the Vice President of India
    D)Office of the Chief Justice of India
    Answer: Office of the Vice President of India
  • Q. Who said about “Ram rule through village rule”?
    A)Vinobha bhave
    B)Mahatma Gandhi
    C)Jayaprakash Narayan
    D)Jawaharlal Nehru
    Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
  • Q. The highest law officer in India is:
    A)Additional General
    B)Advocate General
    C)Attorney General
    D)None of these
    Answer: Attorney General

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