821. Which of the following “writ” is issued by the High Court?
1. Certiorari
2. Mandamus
3. Prohibition
4. All the above
Option “4” is correct A writ is issued by the court, in general, against the State. Under their writ jurisdiction Supreme Court and High Courts issue appropriate writs in the nature of Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto.
822. What does the wheel in the National Flag represent?
1. Speed
2. Truth
3. Growth
4. Future
Option “2” is correct The “Ashoka Chakra” in the centre of the white is the wheel of the law of dharma, Truth or Satya.
823. Who administers the oath of office to the members of council of ministers in a state?
1. The Governor
2. The Chief Justice of the State High Court
3. The Attorney General of the state
4. None of the above
Option “1” is correct Before a minister enters upon his office, the governor administers to him the oaths of office and secrecy.
824. The second five year plan was based on which model?
1. Solow model
2. Domar model
3. Robinson’s model
4. Mahalanobis model
Option “4” is correct The second five year plan was based on Mahalanobis model.
825. The first general election under the Indian Constitution was held in-
1. 1949
2. 1950
3. 1952
4. 1953
Option “3” is correct The first general election under the Indian Constitution was held in 1952. About 1874 candidates and 53 parties contested for the elections. The parties contested for 489 seats.
826. According to the Indian Constitution, who has the power to declare emergency?
1. Prime Minister
2. President
3. Chief Justice
4. Parliament
Option “2” is correct As per the articles 352, 356 and 360 in the Constitution of India, President of India have been given extraordinary power to declare an emergency to meet any threat to the country.
827. What is the literal meaning of the term “Quo-Warranto”?
1. We command
2. To forbid
3. By what authority (or) warrant
4. None of these
Option “3” is correct The word Quo-Warranto literally means “by what warrants?” or “what is your authority”? It is a writ issued with a view to restrain a person from holding a public office to which he is not entitled. The writ requires the concerned person to explain to the Court by what authority he holds the office.
828. Who administers the oath of the President of India?
1. Governor General of India
2. Chief Justice of India
3. Prime Minister of India
4. Vice President of India
Option “2” is correct According to Article 60(Oath or affeirmation by President), Chief Justice of India administers the oath of the President of India.
829. Who among the following gave monistic theory of sovereignty?
1. Austin
2. Darwin
3. Aristotle
4. Marx
Option “1” is correct In the 19th century the theory of sovereignty as a legal concept was perfected by Austin, an English Jurist. He is regarded as a greatest exponent of Monistic Theory.
830. ___________ makes laws on matters included in Union List and Concurrent List.
1. Lok Sabha
2. Ministry of Defence
3. Prime Minister’s Office
4. Securities and Exchange Board of India
Option “1” is correct Lok Sabha makes laws on matters included in Union List and Concurrent List.
