Indian Politics

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

Correct Answer

A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. Which Article gives the power to the Parliament to make law on subjects of state list-
    A)183
    B)115
    C)221
    D)249
    Answer: 249
  • Q. The Union List in Seventh Schedule contains:
    A)87 Matters/Items.
    B)97 Matters/Items.
    C)95 Matters/Items.
    D)91 Matters/Items.
    Answer: 97 Matters/Items.
  • Q. By which Constitutional Amendment Act was the elementary education made a fundamental right under Article 21-A?
    A)The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002
    B)The 81th Constitutional Amendment Act 2000
    C)The 88th Constitutional Amendment Act 2004
    D)The 96th Constitutional Amendment Act 2011
    Answer: The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002
  • Q. Which of the following is the first woman speaker of Lok Sabha-
    A)Sonia Gandhi
    B)Meera Kumar
    C)Sushma Swaraj
    D)Margret Alva
    Answer: Meera Kumar
  • Q. Which of the following does not come under Fundamental Duty?
    A)To protect and improve the natural environment
    B)To safe guard public property
    C)To promote harmony
    D)To protect freedom of speech and Expression
    Answer: To protect freedom of speech and Expression
  • 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. Which of the followings is a Political right-
    A)Right to contest election
    B)Right to freedom
    C)Right to equality before law
    D)Right to life
    Answer: Right to contest election
  • Q. The new committee system constitutes an improvement over the earlier committee system in so far as
    A)it enables the Parliament to examine the grants of all the ministries and departments in detail
    B)it assures representation to all the political parties in proportion to their strength in the Parlia
    C)it enables the Parliament to accept the demands of various ministries without scrutiny
    D)None of the above
    Answer: it enables the Parliament to examine the grants of all the ministries and departments in detail
  • Q. The main duty of the Speaker Pro-tem of Lok Sabha is :
    A)To administer oath to the new members.
    B)To unite the Cabinet
    C)To end the session
    D)To break the deadlock
    Answer: To administer oath to the new members.
  • Q. Which Article specifies the Fundamental Duties of every citizen?
    A)Article-343
    B)Article-80
    C)Article-51(A)
    D)Article-356
    Answer: Article-51(A)
  • Q. Which two states have a common High Court ?
    A)Haryana and Punjab
    B)Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
    C)Gujarat and Maharashtra
    D)Kerala and Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Haryana and Punjab
  • Q. A writ of Mandamus can be issued by the Supreme Court to-
    A)The Prime Minister to dissolve the Cabinet
    B)An official to perform public duty
    C)The company to raise wages
    D)The Government to pay the salaries to employees
    Answer: An official to perform public duty
  • Q. Where is the objective of “Social justice” articulated in constitution?
    A)Article-15
    B)Article-14
    C)Article-16
    D)Preamble
    Answer: Preamble
  • Q. The position of the prime minister of India is superior to that of his counterpart in Britain because
    A)India has adopted the federal system
    B)India is the biggest democracy
    C)India has a written constitution
    D)his office enjoys constitutional basis
    Answer: his office enjoys constitutional basis
  • Q. What is the maximum number of members in Lok Sabha?
    A)542
    B)512
    C)552
    D)532
    Answer: 552
  • Q. Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct control of-
    A)Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
    B)Ministry of Home Affairs
    C)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    D)President
    Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Q. Howmany times, a Non-money bill is discussed in every house of the parliament-
    A)Three
    B)Two
    C)Four
    D)One
    Answer: Three
  • Q. The Legislative Council in a State in India may be created or abolished by the-
    A)Parliament
    B)President on the recommendation of the Govemor
    C)Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect
    D)Governor on a recommendation by the State Cabinet
    Answer: Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect
  • Q. Indian federalism is closer to-
    A)Australia
    B)Nigeria
    C)Canada
    D)USA
    Answer: Canada
  • Q. The Supreme Court is empowered to settle election disputes of President and Vice-President. This is its-
    A)Appellate Jurisdiction
    B)Original Jurisdiction
    C)Advisory Jurisdiction
    D)Miscellaneous Jurisdiction
    Answer: Original Jurisdiction

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