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

Correct Answer

Certiorari

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. Democratic Socialism aims at-
    A)bringing about Socialism through violent and peaceful means
    B)bringing about Socialism through peaceful means
    C)bringing about Socialismthrough violent means
    D)bringing about Socialism through democratic
    Answer: bringing about Socialism through democratic
  • Q. Which schedule of constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of scheduled Area in several states?
    A)Fifth
    B)Third
    C)Seventh
    D)Ninth
    Answer: Fifth
  • Q. Articles 17 abolishes:
    A)discrimination
    B)untouchability
    C)equality
    D)titles
    Answer: untouchability
  • Q. “Bankruptcy and insolvency” is listed in the ______ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
    A)State
    B)Union
    C)Global
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: Concurrent
  • Q. Which one of the following Committees is described as the twin sister of the Estimates Committee?
    A)Committee on Public Undertakings
    B)Public Accounts Committee
    C)Departmental Standing Committee
    D)Privilege Committee
    Answer: Public Accounts Committee
  • Q. Who was the constitutional advisor to the constituent assembly at the time of the drafting of the constitution?
    A)Dr.B.R Ambedkar
    B)Jawaharlal Nehru
    C)B.N. Rau
    D)Rajendra Prasad
    Answer: B.N. Rau
  • Q. Which of the following crops is banned by the Supreme Court of India-
    A)Genetically modified brinjal
    B)Lathairus
    C)Bt cotton for export
    D)Bt cotton for domestic usages
    Answer: Genetically modified brinjal
  • Q. What is the total number of members for the main opposition party in parliament-
    A)1/4 of total members
    B)1/3 of total members
    C)1/6 of total members
    D)1/10 of total members
    Answer: 1/10 of total members
  • 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. In the National Flag of India, Ashoka Chakra is a ____ spoked wheel.
    A)12
    B)8
    C)16
    D)24
    Answer: 24
  • Q. Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India-
    A)10th
    B)5th
    C)14th
    D)18th
    Answer: 14th
  • Q. Which of the following committee is not a permanent committee of the Parliament-
    A)Estimates committee
    B)Public accounts committee
    C)Committee on public undertaking
    D)Advisory committee of finance ministry
    Answer: Advisory committee of finance ministry
  • Q. _____ means cases that can be directly considered by the Supreme Cour’t without going to the lower courts before that.
    A)Writ Jurisdiction
    B)Original Jurisdiction
    C)Appellate Jurisdiction
    D)Advisory Jurisdiction
    Answer: Original Jurisdiction
  • Q. _______ makes laws on matters included in Union List and Concurrent List.
    A)Ministry of Defence
    B)Lok Sabha
    C)Prime Minister's Office
    D)Securities and Exchange Board of India
    Answer: Lok Sabha
  • Q. The Presidential Government operates on the principles of-
    A)Centralisation of Powers
    B)Division of powers between centre and states
    C)Balance of Powers
    D)Separation of powers
    Answer: Separation of powers
  • Q. Which Article of the constitution defines the term state in Indian context?
    A)Article 12
    B)Article 15
    C)Article 17
    D)Article 20
    Answer: Article 12
  • Q. Point out which from the following is not a right enumerated in the Constitution of India but has been articulated by the Supreme Court to be a Fundamental Right?
    A)Equality before law
    B)Right to privacy
    C)Abolition of untouchability
    D)Right to form associations or unions
    Answer: Right to privacy
  • Q. Who admits a new State to the Union of India?
    A)Supreme Court
    B)President
    C)Prime Minister
    D)Parliament
    Answer: Parliament
  • Q. Any member of Union Public Service Commission can be removed by-
    A)Prime Minister
    B)President
    C)Chief Justice of Supreme Court
    D)Chairman of UPSC
    Answer: President
  • Q. In India, Prime Minister can hold his post till, he has-
    A)Confidence of Rajya Sabha
    B)Support of armed forces
    C)Confidence of Lok Sabha
    D)Support of people
    Answer: Confidence of Lok Sabha

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