union government [legislature & executive] Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 26

How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court?

a) 3

b) 5

c) 2

d) 6

Answer: (b)

There are 5 types of writs which can be issued by the Supreme Court. They are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, & Quo Warranto.

Question : 27 [SSC SPO SI, ASI 2016]

The Prime Minister of India is

a) Nominated by the party who has majority in Lok Sabha

b) Appointed by the President

c) Elected by the Lok Sabha

d) Elected by the Parliament

Answer: (b)

According to Article 75 of Indian Constitution, the Prime Minister is appointed by the President of India. He is the Head of Government, chief adviser to the President of India, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.

Question : 28

Which of the following statements about a parliamentary committee in India is correct?

  1. It is appointed or elected by the house or appointed by the speaker/chairman.
  2. It works under the direction of the speaker/chairman of the house.
  3. It presents its report to the president.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (c)

All the members of the Lok Sabha, except two members may be nominated by the President from Anglo-Indian Community.

Question : 29

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer:

  1. The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court extends only to any dispute between the government of India and one or more States.
  2. The Supreme Court also has appellate jurisdiction over all courts and tribunals in India
  3. The Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the president of India
Codes:

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All the above

Answer: (b)

The exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court extends to any dispute between the government of India and one or more states, if and insofar as the dispute involves any question on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends.

Question : 30

The minimum number of judges who are to sit for the purpose of deciding any case involving any substantial question of law for the purpose of hearing any reference under Art 143 shall be

a) Seven

b) Nine

c) Five

d) Eleven

Answer: (c)

The minimum number of judges who are to sit for the purpose of hearing any reference under Article 143 shall be five.

If at any time it appears to the President that a question of law or fact has arisen, or is likely to arise, which is of such a nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court upon it, he may refer the question to that Court for consideration and the Court may, after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.

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