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. What is the literal meaning of the term “Quo-Warranto”?
    A)To forbid
    B)We command
    C)By what authority (or) warrant
    D)None of these
    Answer: By what authority (or) warrant
  • 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. The division of power and Independence of judiciary are two important features of-
    A)Federal character of government
    B)Democratic character of government
    C)Socialist character of government
    D)Unitary character of government
    Answer: Federal character of government
  • Q. Concurrent list freedom of trade commerce and joint sitting of the two houses of parliament are the provisions mentioned in Indian constitution. They have been borrowed from:
    A)American constitution
    B)Australian constitution
    C)Irish constitution
    D)Japanese constitution
    Answer: Australian constitution
  • Q. The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Haryana is-
    A)26
    B)10
    C)28
    D)48
    Answer: 10
  • 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. Which Fundamental Right in the Indian CoilStitution includes abolition of untouchability?
    A)Right to Freedom of Religion
    B)Right to Liberty and Personal Freedom
    C)Right to Equality
    D)Cultural and Educational Rights
    Answer: Right to Equality
  • 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. The Parliament exercises control over council of ministers, the real executive, in several ways. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a method of control over executive?
    A)Supplementary questions
    B)Questions
    C)Adjournment motions
    D)None of the above
    Answer: None of the above
  • Q. The Constituion of which country is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world?
    A)United Kingdom
    B)Russia
    C)USA
    D)India
    Answer: India
  • Q. Who among the following is the first woman Chief minister of Punjab?
    A)Mehbooba Mufti
    B)Sucheta Kriplani
    C)Draupadi Murmu
    D)Rajinder Kaur Bhattal
    Answer: Rajinder Kaur Bhattal
  • Q. In a federal Government the states enjoy-
    A)Powers delegated by the Centre
    B)Original powers
    C)Powers given by the Constitution
    D)Powers given by the people
    Answer: Powers given by the Constitution
  • 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. The power of Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between the centre and states falls under its
    A)appellate jurisdiction
    B)advisory jurisdiction
    C)original jurisdiction
    D)constitutional jurisdiction
    Answer: original jurisdiction
  • Q. The members of the committees of Parliament are
    A)nominated by the prime minister
    B)nominated by the leaders of the various parties in the Parliament
    C)appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst persons who are not members of Parliam
    D)appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst its own members
    Answer: appointed by the speaker or elected by the House from amongst its own members
  • Q. Who advocated the Nazism in Germany-
    A)William 3rd
    B)Fedrick William 4th
    C)Adolf Hitler
    D)Wismark
    Answer: Adolf Hitler
  • 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. Who completed two successive regimes of the Vice-President of India?
    A)V.V.Giri
    B)S.Radhakrishnan
    C)B.D.Jatti
    D)M.Hidaytullah
    Answer: S.Radhakrishnan
  • Q. Which of the following appointments are not made by President of India?
    A)Chief justice of India
    B)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    C)Chief of air force
    D)Chief of army
    Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Q. The number of Union Territories in India is-
    A)8
    B)5
    C)9
    D)6
    Answer: 8

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