Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#826] The write which literally means ‘by what authority or warrant’ and is issued by the court to enquire the legality of a claim of a person to public office is called
Correct Answer

(B) Quo Warranto

Explanation

Solution: The write which literally means ‘by what authority or warrant’ and is issued by the court to enquire the legality of a claim of a person to public office is called Quo Warranto.

[#827] The concept of martial law has been borrowed in India from
Correct Answer

(D) The English Common Law

Explanation

Solution: The concept of martial law has been borrowed in India from the English common law. However, the expression 'martial law' has not been defined anywhere in the Constitution. Literally, it means 'military rule'.

[#828] Prohibitation of traffic in human being and forced labour is laid down in:
Correct Answer

(A) Article 23

Explanation

Solution: Traffic in human beings and beggar and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law is laid down in Article 23.

[#829] The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in
Correct Answer

(D) Part IV of the Constitution

Explanation

Solution: The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in Part IV of the Constitution (Article 36-51).

[#830] By which act a nation wince network to provide free and competent legal aid to the poor and to organize lok adalats for promoting equal justice has been established
Correct Answer

(A) The Legal Services Authorities Act (1987)

Explanation

Solution: The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes.