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. Article-21 of the Indian Constitution “Protection of life and personal liberty” deals with?
    A)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    B)The Union Government
    C)The State Government
    D)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    Answer: The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
  • Q. Cultural and Education Rights as enshrined in the Constitution of India are covered by :
    A)Article 29 and Article 30
    B)Article 28
    C)Article 25
    D)Article 27
    Answer: Article 29 and Article 30
  • Q. According to our Constifution, India is-
    A)A Secillar State
    B)A Religious State
    C)A Capitalist State
    D)A plutocratic State
    Answer: A Secillar State
  • Q. The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha is the Chief of its Secretariat and is-
    A)Elected by both Houses of Parliament
    B)Elected by the Lok Sabha
    C)Appointed by the Speaker
    D)Appointed by the President
    Answer: Appointed by the Speaker
  • Q. Which of the following is not mentioned in The Preamble of our constitution-
    A)Fraternity
    B)Justice
    C)Equality of dignity
    D)Adult suffrage
    Answer: Adult suffrage
  • Q. How many subjects are there in union list-
    A)66
    B)52
    C)97
    D)99
    Answer: 97
  • Q. To be a voter in India, what is the minimum qualifying age?
    A)22 Years
    B)24 Years
    C)20 Years
    D)18 Years
    Answer: 18 Years
  • Q. The preamble to our constitution includes all the following except
    A)equality of status
    B)adult franchise
    C)fraternity
    D)justice
    Answer: adult franchise
  • Q. In which of the following situations Habeas corpus writ is issued?
    A)Extra tax receipts
    B)Loss of property
    C)Faulty police detention
    D)Violation of freedom of Expression
    Answer: Faulty police detention
  • 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 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. Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of-
    A)Decentralisation
    B)Centralisation
    C)Both of these
    D)None of these
    Answer: Decentralisation
  • 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
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  • Q. To be eligible as Vice-president a person should have completed:
    A)20 years of age
    B)30 years of age
    C)25 years of age
    D)35 years of age
    Answer: 35 years of age
  • Q. Which among the following describes Public Interest group?
    A)Organisation that promote common interest
    B)Organizations that promote interest of particular section of group
    C)A Struggle launched for resolution of a social problem
    D)Organisation that mobilizes people with a view to win political power
    Answer: Organisation that promote common interest
  • Q. Supreme Court has the right to mitigate the dispute regarding the election of President and Vice-President. It is-
    A)Discretionary right
    B)Fundamental right
    C)Advisory right
    D)Multifaceted right
    Answer: Fundamental right
  • Q. The last session of the existing Lok Sabha after a new Lok Sabha has been elected is called :
    A)Outer Duck Session.
    B)Under Duck Session.
    C)Lame Duck Session.
    D)None of Above.
    Answer: Lame Duck Session.
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    A)Salaries and allowances of Member of Parliament
    B)Admission of New State
    C)Allowances of the President
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    A)Started Mandal System
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    C)Started direct election of chairperson
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