Q. What is the literal meaning of ‘Certiorari’?

Correct Answer

To be certified (or) to be informed

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. The parliamentary form of government as prevalent in India emphasizes the interdependence between :
    A)Urban Development and Rural Development.
    B)Social Justice & Empowerment.
    C)Urban Employment and Poverty.
    D)The Legislative and Executive Organs.
    Answer: The Legislative and Executive Organs.
  • Q. Which Article of the Constitution declares that the council of ministers is collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state?
    A)Article 168
    B)Article 164
    C)Article 188
    D)Article 189
    Answer: Article 164
  • Q. Which of the following language was given the status of “Classical language” by the central government-
    A)Tamil
    B)Gujarati
    C)Marathi
    D)Bengali
    Answer: Tamil
  • Q. Which was the first state in India to conduct the Election during delimitation-
    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)Tamilnadu
    C)Kerala
    D)Karnataka
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. Which article declares that a constitutional amendment is not a law and hence cannot be challenged?
    A)Article 14
    B)Article 13
    C)Article 15
    D)Article 16
    Answer: Article 13
  • Q. The “Rule of law” is the speciality of which of the following-
    A)USA
    B)Britain
    C)France
    D)Switzerland
    Answer: Britain
  • Q. The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because
    A)it has to operate within the limits prescribed by the Constitution
    B)it can legislate only on subjects entrusted to the Centre by the Constitution
    C)the Supreme Court can declare laws passed by parliament as unconstitutional if they contravene the provisions of the Constitution
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. The oath of office is administered to the members of state council of ministers by
    A)the chief minister
    B)the governor
    C)chief justice of the state high court
    D)speaker of legislative assembly
    Answer: the governor
  • Q. Who appoints the judges of district courts-
    A)Chief Minister
    B)Governor
    C)Law Minister
    D)President
    Answer: Governor
  • Q. No person can be employed in factories or mines unless he is above the age of –
    A)14 years
    B)12 years
    C)18 years
    D)20 years
    Answer: 14 years
  • Q. Who works as the chairman of State Planning Board-
    A)Chief Minister
    B)Governor
    C)Leader of Opposition
    D)Speaker
    Answer: Chief Minister
  • Q. Part XVIII of the Constitution deals with
    A)Fundamental Duties
    B)Directive Principal
    C)Fundamental Rights
    D)Emergency Provisions
    Answer: Emergency Provisions
  • Q. Which of the following article describes India also as Bharat?
    A)Article-2
    B)Article-1
    C)Article-3
    D)Article-4
    Answer: Article-1
  • 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. The pension of the judge of High Court is charged on-
    A)Consolidated Fund of India
    B)Public account of State
    C)Public Accounts of India
    D)Consolidated Fund of State
    Answer: Consolidated Fund of India
  • Q. Which fundamental right was abolished by the 44th Amendment?
    A)Right to Property
    B)Right to Liberty
    C)Right to Equality
    D)Right to Religion
    Answer: Right to Property
  • Q. Which schedule of constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of scheduled Area in several states?
    A)Fifth
    B)Third
    C)Seventh
    D)Ninth
    Answer: Fifth
  • 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
    Answer: Quo warranto
  • Q. The members of the state legislative assemblies are elected for a period of
    A)6 years
    B)2 years
    C)5 years
    D)3 years
    Answer: 5 years
  • Q. The most important feature of Cabinet system of Government is-
    A)Collective responsibility
    B)Individual responsibility
    C)Responsibility to none
    D)Non-responsibility
    Answer: Collective responsibility

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