Indian Politics

Q. Which writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?

A
Writ of Habeas Corpus
B
Writ of Certiorari
C
Writ of Mandamus
D
Writ of Quo Warranto

Correct Answer

Writ of Mandamus

More Questions on Indian Politics

  • Q. Mainstream Nationalism in India
    A)aimed at restoration of the Hindu state
    B)was characterized by Chauvinism
    C)had national socialism as its ultimate goal
    D)aimed at emancipation from colonial rule
    Answer: aimed at emancipation from colonial rule
  • Q. Which of the following languages is not mentioned in 8th schedule of the constitution-
    A)Sindhi
    B)Sanskrit
    C)English
    D)Nepali
    Answer: English
  • Q. Which of the following is not a good argument in favour of democracy? 1. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens II. Democracies are more prosperous than others III. Democracies resolve conflicts in a better way
    A)Only III
    B)I and II
    C)Only II
    D)II and III
    Answer: Only II
  • Q. What is the minimum age to become the Prime Minister of India if he or she is a member of Rajya Sabha?
    A)25
    B)18
    C)30
    D)35
    Answer: 30
  • Q. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as :
    A)Prime Minister
    B)High Court Judge
    C)Supreme Court Judge
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Supreme Court Judge
  • Q. What is the maximum age limit for the President post of India?
    A)60 years
    B)58 years
    C)62 years
    D)No age limit
    Answer: No age limit
  • Q. How many times, the tenure of Lok Sabha was increased for 6 years-
    A)2
    B)1
    C)3
    D)Never
    Answer: 1
  • Q. Which of the following is exercised by Local Government in relation with state government?
    A)Higher Authority
    B)Delegated Authority
    C)Independent Authority
    D)Equivalent Authority
    Answer: Delegated Authority
  • Q. The correct chronological order of the formation of Haryana, Sikkim, Arunanchal Pradesh and Nagaland as full states of Indian Union is :
    A)Nagaland-Arunachal Pradesh- Haryana-Sikkim
    B)Haryana-Sikkim-Arunachal Pardesh-Nagaland
    C)Nagaland-Haryana-Arunachal Pradesh-Sikkim
    D)Nagaland-Haryana-Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh
    Answer: Nagaland-Haryana-Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh
  • Q. Vice-President is-
    A)Member of Rajya Sabha
    B)Member of Lok Sabha
    C)Member of any house
    D)Not a member of any house
    Answer: Not a member of any house
  • Q. District Judge is under the control of-
    A)High Court
    B)State Government
    C)Supreme Court
    D)Governor
    Answer: High Court
  • Q. Who among the following is constitutionallyempowered to alter Scheduled Area?
    A)High Court of State
    B)Supreme Court of India
    C)Prime Minister of India
    D)President of India
    Answer: President of India
  • Q. “United Nations Organization” is listed in the ________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
    A)State
    B)Union
    C)Global
    D)Concurrent
    Answer: Union
  • Q. The state operates through-
    A)Party President
    B)Political Party
    C)Government
    D)President
    Answer: Government
  • Q. Which of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court ?
    A)Protection against the vipolation of the Constitution
    B)Disputes between the states interse
    C)Protection of Fundamental Rights
    D)Disputes between centre andthe State
    Answer: Protection of Fundamental Rights
  • Q. The Linguistic Provinces commission appointed under the chairmanship of S.K. Dhar in 1948 recommended the reorganization of states on the basis of
    A)Religious convenience rather than linguistic factor.
    B)Demographic convenience rather than linguistic factor.
    C)Administrative convenience rather than linguistic factor.
    D)None of these
    Answer: Administrative convenience rather than linguistic factor.
  • Q. Article-222 of the Indian Constitution “Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another” deals with?
    A)The Union Government
    B)The Directive Principles of State Policy
    C)The State Government
    D)The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
    Answer: The State Government
  • Q. The second most senior office in the country is of-
    A)Office of the Prime Minister of India
    B)Office of the President of India
    C)Office of the Vice President of India
    D)Office of the Chief Justice of India
    Answer: Office of the Vice President of India
  • Q. When power is shared among different organs of government, then it known as-
    A)Separation of powers
    B)Community Government
    C)Coalition Government
    D)Amalgamation of powers
    Answer: Separation of powers
  • 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

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