Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#236] Which among the following is not a preventive detention act?
Correct Answer

(D) Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA)

Explanation

Solution: TADA, POTA and COFEPOSA along with Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) are related to preventive detention of a person. Though MISA, TADA and POTA have been repealed, COFEPOSA continues to be operative along with similar laws such as National Security Act etc. Foreign exchange regulation act is not an act related to preventive detention.

[#237] What is the literal meaning of the term "Quo-Warranto"?
Correct Answer

(C) By what authority (or) warrant

Explanation

Solution: The term Quo-Warranto means what is the authority. The writ restrains public officials from doing something for which he/she may not have the legal authority. It also challenges person's right to hold a public office.

[#238] The Certain fundamental rights are not given to-
Correct Answer

(B) Foreigner

Explanation

Solution: There are certain fundamental rights which are available to Indian citizens only and not to Foreigners or Aliens. These are rights provided under articles 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30.

[#239] In which of the following situations Habeas corpus writ is issued?
Correct Answer

(C) Faulty police detention

Explanation

Solution: Habeas Corpus literally means 'to have the body of' . It can be issued to both public authority as well as private individual to produce the body of a person who has been illegally and wrongfully detained. Thus it protects personal liberty of an individual against arbitrary action of both state and private individual. That is why it is called Bulwark of Personal Freedom.

[#240] Which of the following right has been removed from fundamental rights and converted to a simple legal right?
Correct Answer

(B) Right to property

Explanation

Solution: In 44th amendment, Right to property has been removed from list of Fundamental Rights. Now the right has been rendered legal right.