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. For which one of the following judgements of Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharti Vs State of India case is considered a landmark?
    A)Abolishing untouchability from the country
    B)The religion cannot be mobilised for political ends
    C)Right of life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance
    D)The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
    Answer: The basic structure of the Constitution, as defined in the Preamble, cannot be changed
  • 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. Which one of the following statements about the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is not correct?
    A)The CJI administers 'the oath'of office 'to the President.
    B)He appoints the Chief Justice of all High Courts.
    C)When both the office of the President and Vice President fall vacant simultaneously, the CJI discharges the duties of the President .
    D)The CJI can hold his office till he attains the age of 65 years.
    Answer: He appoints the Chief Justice of all High Courts.
  • Q. The decision on procedural matters in United Nations will be taken by positive votes-
    A)10
    B)11
    C)8
    D)9
    Answer: 9
  • Q. The National Political Party is one which has attained 6% of total vote in-
    A)Capital
    B)Two or more states
    C)Four or more states
    D)All states
    Answer: Four or more states
  • Q. Article-222 of the Indian Constitution “Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another” deals with?
    A)The Union Government
    B)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    C)The State Government
    D)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    Answer: The State Government
  • Q. Which Article of the Constitution provides freedom to manage religious affairs ?
    A)Article 26.
    B)Article 25.
    C)Article 27.
    D)Article 28.
    Answer: Article 26.
  • Q. Which constitutional amendment has made Directive principles of state policy more important than fundamental rights?
    A)44rd
    B)42nd
    C)52th
    D)56th
    Answer: 42nd
  • Q. The interpreter of Indian constitution is-
    A)President
    B)Central Cabinet
    C)High Court
    D)Supreme Court
    Answer: Supreme Court
  • Q. Which of the following constitutional Amendment is known as “Mini constitution”-
    A)24th Constitutional Amendment Act 1971
    B)7th Constitutional Amendment Act 1956
    C)42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976
    D)44th Constitutional Amendment Act 1978
    Answer: 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976
  • Q. At the time of enactment of the Constitution, which one of the following ideals was not included in the preamble?
    A)Equality
    B)Liberty
    C)Socialist
    D)Justice
    Answer: Socialist
  • Q. ___ means that the Supreme Court will reconsider the case and the legal issues involved in it.
    A)Writ Jurisdiction
    B)Original Jurisdiction
    C)Appellate Jurisdiction
    D)Advisory Jurisdiction
    Answer: Appellate Jurisdiction
  • Q. The state which is neutral in matter of religion and dies not uphold any particular region as the state religion is called
    A)Democratic state
    B)Independent state
    C)Secular state
    D)None of these
    Answer: Secular state
  • Q. Which Lok Sabha speaker has authored the book ‘Matoshree’?
    A)Meira Kumar
    B)Sumitra Mahajan
    C)Sornnath Chatterjee
    D)Manohar Joshi
    Answer: Sumitra Mahajan
  • Q. The right to equal opportunity for all citizens in matter of public employment has been enshrined in :
    A)Article 17
    B)Article 16
    C)Article 18
    D)Article 19
    Answer: Article 16
  • Q. Who is the Supreme Commander in Chief of Defence Forces of the country?
    A)Prime Minister
    B)Defence Minister
    C)Senior of all three forces
    D)President
    Answer: President
  • Q. What is the main function of judiciary-
    A)Execution of law
    B)To make law
    C)Adjudication of law
    D)To apply law
    Answer: Adjudication of law
  • Q. Which of the following body was not set up by constitutional provisions-
    A)Planning Commission
    B)Finance Commission
    C)Union Public Service Commission
    D)Election Commission
    Answer: Planning Commission
  • Q. The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution is laid down in:
    A)Article 262
    B)Article 368.
    C)Article 351
    D)Article 332
    Answer: Article 368.
  • Q. What is the retirement age of the Prime Minister of India?
    A)70 years
    B)60 years
    C)80 years
    D)No Limit
    Answer: No Limit

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