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. The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted on the scheme of-
    A)Cripps mission
    B)Wavell plan
    C)August offer
    D)Cabinet mission
    Answer: Cabinet mission
  • Q. “Trade unions” is listed in the,______ list given in the Seventh Scliedule of the Constitution of India.
    A)Global
    B)Union
    C)State
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: Concurrent
  • Q. Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
    A)Prime Minister of India
    B)President of India
    C)Vice President of India
    D)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    Answer: Vice President of India
  • Q. The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended-
    A)By the Parliament alone
    B)By the State Legislatures acting together
    C)With the joint approval of the Parliament and State Legislatures
    D)Only on ratification by half of the States
    Answer: By the Parliament alone
  • Q. Indian federalism is closer to-
    A)Australia
    B)Nigeria
    C)Canada
    D)USA
    Answer: Canada
  • Q. For how much time Financial Emergency can be proclaimed?
    A)24 months
    B)6 months
    C)12 months
    D)No maximum period
    Answer: No maximum period
  • Q. Which article of Indian constitution has the provision for National Emergency?
    A)Article 352
    B)Article 350
    C)Article 312
    D)Article 280
    Answer: Article 352
  • Q. Which one of the following Committees is described as the twin sister of the Estimates Committee?
    A)Committee on Public Undertakings
    B)Public Accounts Committee
    C)Departmental Standing Committee
    D)Privilege Committee
    Answer: Public Accounts Committee
  • Q. Which of the following is not a good argument in favour of democracy? 1. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens II. Democracies are more prosperous than others III. Democracies resolve conflicts in a better way
    A)Only III
    B)I and II
    C)Only II
    D)II and III
    Answer: Only II
  • Q. The members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the
    A)chief justice
    B)chief minister
    C)governor
    D)vice-president
    Answer: governor
  • Q. Preamble enshrines the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity – ideals inspired by the
    A)Irish Revolution
    B)Russian Revolution
    C)French Revolution
    D)US Constitution
    Answer: French Revolution
  • Q. Who can send a matter to Supreme Court for consultation under Article-143?
    A)Governor
    B)President of India
    C)Deputy governor
    D)President and governor
    Answer: President of India
  • Q. Which of the following is not correct-
    A)Person should have completed age of 25 years to elect as a member of Lok Sabha
    B)Person should have completed age of 30 years to elect as a member of Rajya Sabha
    C)Person should have completed age of 21 years to elect as member of Legislative Council
    D)Person eligible to vote in panchayat election should have completed age of 18 years
    Answer: Person should have completed age of 21 years to elect as member of Legislative Council
  • Q. Under which of the following jurisdiction can any individual, whose fundamental right has been violated, can directly move the Supreme Court for remedy?
    A)Writ Jurisdiction
    B)Original Jurisdiction
    C)Appellate Jurisdiction
    D)Advisory Jurisdiction
    Answer: Writ Jurisdiction
  • Q. The provision of suspension of Fundamental Rights is borrowed from :
    A)Australian constitution
    B)Weimer Constitution of Germany.
    C)American constitution
    D)Canadian constitution
    Answer: Weimer Constitution of Germany.
  • Q. Indian Parliament can rename or redefine the boundary of a State by-
    A)Absolute majority
    B)A simple majority
    C)2/3rd majority of the members voting
    D)2/3rd majority of the members voting and an absolute majority of its total membership
    Answer: A simple majority
  • Q. Which year did President declare National emergency on internal dispute-
    A)1965
    B)1962
    C)1971
    D)1975
    Answer: 1975
  • Q. A writ of ____ means that the court orders that the arrested person should be presented before it.
    A)Mandamus
    B)Habeas Corpus
    C)Prohibition
    D)Quo-Warranto
    Answer: Habeas Corpus
  • Q. The total number of judges in International Court of Justice are-
    A)15
    B)11
    C)18
    D)7
    Answer: 15
  • Q. Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State Governments to organise Village Panchayats?
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    Answer: Article-41

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