Indian Politics

Q. Which of the following writs/ orders of the High Court/Supreme Court is sought to get an order of an authority quashed?

A
Certiorari
B
Mandamus
C
Quo Warranto
D
Habeas corpus

Correct Answer

Certiorari

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. The constitution of India deals with the organization, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, power of the parliament under:
    A)Article 36 to 51 in Part IV
    B)Article 79 to 122 in Part V
    C)Article 152 to 237 in Part VI
    D)Article 239 to 242 in Part VII
    Answer: Article 79 to 122 in Part V
  • Q. Right to Education Act came into force on-
    A)01-Apr-10
    B)March 15,2010
    C)July 17,2010
    D)October 10,2010
    Answer: 01-Apr-10
  • Q. Howmany members can be nominated for both houses of parliament by the president?
    A)10
    B)16
    C)12
    D)14
    Answer: 12
  • Q. The power to prorogue the Lok Sabha rests with
    A)the president
    B)the speaker
    C)the prime minister
    D)the minister for parliamentary affairs
    Answer: the president
  • Q. In India, which kind of emergency has been imposed only once-
    A)President's rule
    B)Internal disturbance emergency
    C)External situation emergency
    D)Financial emergency
    Answer: Internal disturbance emergency
  • Q. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of-
    A)during the pleasure of the President
    B)six years
    C)for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier
    D)for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
    Answer: for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
  • Q. The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the
    A)The President
    B)The Chief justice of India
    C)The Chief justice of high court
    D)The Speaker of legislative assembly
    Answer: The Chief justice of high court
  • Q. The president of the constituent assembly of India was:
    A)Jawahar Lal Nehru
    B)Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
    C)Sachidanand Sahu
    D)Hakim Ajmal Khan
    Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
  • Q. Seventh schedule of the Constitution of India deals with-
    A)Distribution of power between the Union and the States
    B)Allocation of Seats in the Council of States
    C)Power and Authority of the Municipalities
    D)Powers of the Governor of the State
    Answer: Distribution of power between the Union and the States
  • Q. If the Parliament has to appoint a committee for a specific task, it is known as-
    A)Adh-oc committee
    B)Standing committee
    C)Joint committee
    D)Permanent committee
    Answer: Adh-oc committee
  • Q. Who on recommendations made by both houses of parliament can oust the judges of high court before completion of their tenure on the basis of misconduct or incapability?
    A)Chief Justice of High Court
    B)Chief Justice of India
    C)President on recommendations made by both houses of Parliament
    D)Special majority in both houses of Parliament
    Answer: President on recommendations made by both houses of Parliament
  • Q. What is the meaning of ‘Right to Vote’-
    A)Right to vote to elect a representative in election
    B)To pass such laws which can punish people
    C)Right to vote rich
    D)Right to vote poor only
    Answer: Right to vote to elect a representative in election
  • Q. Which article declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void?
    A)Article 23
    B)Article 3
    C)Article 33
    D)Article 13
    Answer: Article 13
  • Q. Of the various grounds below which discrimination by the State is not prohibited in ArticleIS of the Constitution?
    A)Race
    B)Place of birth
    C)Language
    D)Caste
    Answer: Language
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Kamataka is-
    A)26
    B)10
    C)28
    D)48
    Answer: 28
  • Q. In our Constitution Economic planning is in-
    A)State list
    B)Union list
    C)Concurrent list
    D)Not in any list
    Answer: Concurrent list
  • Q. In India, how many times has the President declared financial emergency-
    A)Two times
    B)Never
    C)Three times
    D)Once
    Answer: Never
  • Q. A governor, though he remains in office at the pleasure of the President is an integral part of :
    A)State Legislature
    B)Lok Shabha
    C)Raj Shabha
    D)None of Above
    Answer: State Legislature
  • 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. Who appoints Governor of a State in India?
    A)Council of Minister
    B)Prime Minister of India
    C)Judge of Supreme Court
    D)President of India
    Answer: President of India

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