Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#246] ___ is issued when the court finds that a particular office holder is not doing legal duty and thereby is infringing on the right of an individual.
Correct Answer

(B) Mandamus

Explanation

Solution: Mandamus is a writ issued by a superior court to any govemment official, corporation or public authority to do or refrain from doing something. Both Supreme Court and High Court have been empowered with writ jurisdiction. This particular writ is applicable only on applicable only on public bodies.

[#247] Which writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
Correct Answer

(C) Writ of Mandamus

Explanation

Solution: Mandamus which literally means 'command' is a writ issued by court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. This writ can be issued only against a government official and not against a private individual or body.

[#248] A writ of Mandamus can be issued by the Supreme Court to-
Correct Answer

(A) An official to perform public duty

Explanation

Solution: Mandamus which literally means 'command' is a writ issued by court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform. This writ can be issued only against a government official and not against a private individual or body.

[#249] The Cabinet is the nucleus of power in
Correct Answer

(B) Parliamentary System

Explanation

Solution: Ivor Jennings called the parliamentary system as 'cabinet system' because the cabinet is the nucleus of power in a parliamentary system.

[#250] The foremost basic features of the Constitution of India include
Correct Answer

Supremacy of the Constitution

Explanation

Solution: The foremost basic features of the Constitution of India include Supremacy of the Constitution, Independence of Judiciary, Rule of Law, Principal of Equality, Judicial Review and Secularism.