Q. What is the meaning of “Public Interest Litigation”?

Correct Answer

A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • 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 number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Kerala is-
    A)13
    B)2
    C)20
    D)25
    Answer: 20
  • Q. In which of the following form, India has been described in the constitution?
    A)Unitary
    B)Confederation
    C)Union of states
    D)Federation
    Answer: Union of states
  • Q. The maximum number of elected members of Lok Sabha can be-
    A)545
    B)530
    C)540
    D)550
    Answer: 550
  • Q. Which of the following crops is banned by the Supreme Court of India-
    A)Genetically modified brinjal
    B)Lathairus
    C)Bt cotton for export
    D)Bt cotton for domestic usages
    Answer: Genetically modified brinjal
  • Q. Fundamental rights can be suspended by-
    A)President
    B)Governor
    C)Law Minister
    D)Prime Minister
    Answer: President
  • Q. Where is the Constitutional power located enabling the Central Government to legislate on cow slaughter?
    A)Residuary Powers under Article 248
    B)Entry 17, List III in Schedule VII Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
    C)Emergency Powers
    D)Article-48 in the Directive Principles
    Answer: Article-48 in the Directive Principles
  • Q. ______ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.
    A)Mandamus
    B)Habeas Corpus
    C)Prohibition
    D)Quo-Warranto
    Answer: Prohibition
  • Q. Which bill cannot originate in Rajya Sabha ?
    A)Ordinary Bill
    B)Constitutional Amendment Bill
    C)Fundamental Bill
    D)Money Bill
    Answer: Money Bill
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Chandigarh is-
    A)6
    B)1
    C)11
    D)15
    Answer: 1
  • Q. Which of the followings issues a writ?
    A)Any Court
    B)Any High Court and Supreme Court
    C)District Court
    D)Administrative Tribunal
    Answer: Any High Court and Supreme Court
  • Q. Which of the following state has 4 legislative council-
    A)Tamilnadu
    B)Madhya Pradesh
    C)Kerala
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh
  • 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 Judges of High Court are administered oath of office by-
    A)The President of India
    B)The Chief Justice of High Court
    C)The Chief Justice of India
    D)Governor of the State
    Answer: Governor of the State
  • Q. What is the basis of recognition of minorities in Indian constitution?
    A)Caste
    B)Religion
    C)Ratio of the community to total population
    D)Colour
    Answer: Religion
  • Q. In ______ government each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value-
    A)Autocratic
    B)Democratic
    C)Monarchic
    D)Authoritarian
    Answer: Democratic
  • Q. The committee which was appointed to identify the creamy layer among the OBCs was :
    A)Sardar Swaran Singh Committee
    B)M K Lodha Commitee
    C)Ram Nandan Committee
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ram Nandan Committee
  • Q. From which of the following nations,we have taken the provision of judicial review?
    A)USA
    B)England
    C)Canada
    D)Australia
    Answer: USA
  • 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. To become a Judge of the High Court one must be a practicing advocate of the High Court for at least-
    A)5 years
    B)20 years
    C)10 years
    D)15 years
    Answer: 10 years

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