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Q.1Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deals with the right to constitutional remedies. Which of the following writs can be issued by the Supreme Court?
AHabeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo Warranto
BOnly Habeas Corpus and Mandamus
COnly Certiorari and Quo Warranto
DProhibition, Certiorari, and Mandamus only
Correct Answer:
A. Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo Warranto
Explanation:
Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue five types of writs: Habeas Corpus (for unlawful detention), Mandamus (to perform public duty), Prohibition (to prevent illegal action), Certiorari (to quash illegal order), and Quo Warranto (to challenge authority of office).
All five are constitutionally recognized remedies under Article 32.
Which of the following terms was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through amendment?
ASocialist and Secular
BDemocratic and Republican
CSovereign and Federal
DSecular and Federal
Correct Answer:
A. Socialist and Secular
Explanation:
The terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added to the Preamble through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 during the Emergency period. 'Sovereign', 'Democratic', 'Republican', and 'Federal' were part of the original Preamble drafted by Dr. B.R.
The Right to Constitutional Remedies under Article 32 is available only before which court?
AHigh Courts
BDistrict Courts
CSupreme Court of India
DAny court of competent jurisdiction
Correct Answer:
C. Supreme Court of India
Explanation:
Article 32 grants the right to move the Supreme Court of India directly for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
This is a exclusive remedy available before the Supreme Court.
High Courts have similar powers under Article 226 for enforcement of constitutional rights, but Article 32 specifically vests exclusive jurisdiction in the Supreme Court.
Under the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, what is the maximum tenure of a Panchayat before it stands automatically dissolved?
A3 years
B4 years
C5 years
D6 years
Correct Answer:
C. 5 years
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 (which inserted Article 243E) provides that every Panchayat shall continue for five years from the date of its constitution and shall stand dissolved after the expiry of this period.
Provisions are made for elections to the new Panchayat to be conducted before the dissolution of the old one.
Under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following writs can be issued by the Supreme Court to enforce Fundamental Rights?
AOnly Habeas Corpus
BHabeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto
COnly Mandamus and Certiorari
DOnly Prohibition and Quo Warranto
Correct Answer:
B. Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto
Explanation:
Article 32 grants the Supreme Court power to issue all five types of writs: Habeas Corpus (release from unlawful detention), Mandamus (to compel performance of duty), Prohibition (to prevent ultra vires action), Certiorari (to quash orders), and Quo Warranto (to question authority).
These are crucial remedies for enforcing Fundamental Rights.