Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#106] Which Article of the constitution empowers the High court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose ?
Correct Answer

(A) Article 226

Explanation

Solution: Article 226 empowers the High court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose.

[#107] To be eligible as Vice-president a person should have completed:
Correct Answer

(D) 35 years of age

Explanation

Solution: To be eligible as Vice-president a person should have completed 35 years of age.

[#108] The pardoning power of the president in India as enshrined in the Article 72 of the constitution of India includes :
Correct Answer

(C) pardon, commutation, remission, respite, reprieve

Explanation

Solution: The pardoning power of the president in India as enshrined in the Article 72 of the constitution of India includes pardon, commutation, remission, respite, reprieve.

[#109] Under which article of the constitution does the governor of state possess the pardoning power?
Correct Answer

(A) Article 161.

Explanation

Solution: Under article 161 of the constitution the governor of state possess the pardoning power.

[#110] The President of India enjoys emergency powers of-
Correct Answer

(D) three types

Explanation

Solution: Constitution has empowered President to proclaim three types of Emergency. The expression, "Proclamation of Emergency" as used in Article-352 refers to emergency of first type i.e. National Emergency. Second type of emergency is mentioned under Article-356 as State Emergency or President's rule. And the third type of emergency is referred as "Financial Emergency" under article-360.