Indian Politics

Q. Which of the following writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court?

A
Quo-Warranto
B
Habeas Corpus
C
Prohibition
D
None of these

Correct Answer

Prohibition

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. In which year was the Prevention of terrorism Act (POTA)enacted?
    A)2001
    B)2000
    C)2002
    D)2003
    Answer: 2002
  • Q. Who can initiate the process of removal of the President before the expiry of his term?
    A)Supreme Court
    B)Lok Sabha
    C)Common man
    D)Member of Parliament
    Answer: Lok Sabha
  • Q. Fundamental duties are included in the Indian Constitution by the Amendment-
    A)42th
    B)44th
    C)26th
    D)25th
    Answer: 42th
  • Q. The governor of a state is empowered to grant pardons etc. and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases under:
    A)Article 161.
    B)Article 167.
    C)Article 151.
    D)Article 163.
    Answer: Article 161.
  • Q. In India, no government expenditure can be made without approval of –
    A)Prime Minister
    B)Parliament
    C)President
    D)Supreme court
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. A system of rules that takes effect when a military authority takes control of the normal administration of justice is called as-
    A)Strike
    B)Coup
    C)Martial law
    D)Political prisoner
    Answer: Martial law
  • 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. On Prorogation, the Lok Sabha can be summoned only by :
    A)The Prime Minister of India
    B)The President of India
    C)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    D)None of the above
    Answer: The President of India
  • Q. Which of the following resist Liberty and Freedom-
    A)Decentralization
    B)Centralization
    C)Privatization
    D)Nationalization
    Answer: Centralization
  • Q. What is the retirement age. of the judge of Supreme Court?
    A)62 years
    B)60 years
    C)64 years
    D)65 years
    Answer: 65 years
  • Q. The discretionary powers of a Governor is limited in-
    A)Dismissal of the Ministry
    B)Appointment of Chief Minister
    C)Dissolution of the Legislative Assembly
    D)Assent to Bills
    Answer: Assent to Bills
  • Q. As per John Locke, an English philosopher and physician, which is Dot a Natural Right?
    A)Equality
    B)Liberty
    C)Property
    D)Right to Vote
    Answer: Right to Vote
  • Q. How many judges are in Supreme Court?
    A)30
    B)25
    C)31
    D)34
    Answer: 34
  • Q. Which Article of the constitution empowers the High court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose ?
    A)Article 227
    B)Article 226
    C)Article 228
    D)Article 229
    Answer: Article 226
  • Q. Which of the following is opposite to the principle of “Rule of Law”?
    A)Privileges and Immunity
    B)Equality before Law
    C)Equal Opportunity
    D)None of these
    Answer: Privileges and Immunity
  • Q. The position of a chief minister is
    A)identical to that of the president
    B)similar to that of the prime minister
    C)a combination of the position of the prime minister and president
    D)not constitutional
    Answer: similar to that of the prime minister
  • Q. The members of a State Commission can be removed by the
    A)governor on a resolution passed by Parliament
    B)governor on a report by the Supreme Court
    C)president on a report by the Supreme Court
    D)president on a resolution passed by Parliament
    Answer: president on a report by the Supreme Court
  • Q. Under which pardoning power of the President, duration of sentence is reduced without changing its character?
    A)Remission
    B)Commutation
    C)Respite
    D)Reprieve
    Answer: Remission
  • Q. Konkani is the official language of –
    A)Dadra and Nagar Haveli
    B)Chandigarh
    C)Daman and Diu
    D)Delhi
    Answer: Daman and Diu
  • 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

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