Polity Jkssb Polity Set 2 Mcqs (241 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Question 121 Discuss

Which writ is issued by the High Court or Supreme Court when a lower court considers a case going beyond its jurisdiction?

A
Mandamus
B
Prohibition
C
Quo warranto
D
Habeas Corpus

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The writ of Prohibition is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction or usurping a jurisdiction that it does not possess.
Question 122 Discuss

Which of the following is the federal feature of the Indian Constitution?

A
Bicameralism
B
Single Citizenship
C
All India Service
D
Integrated Judiciary

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Bicameralism (having two legislative chambers) is a key federal feature as it provides representation to the states at the national level, whereas the other options are unitary features.
Question 123 Discuss

Which of the following Acts provided for a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes?

A
Indian Partnership Act, 1932
B
Government of India Act, 1912
C
Age of Consent Act, 1891
D
The Trade Disputes Act, 1929

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 introduced a system of tribunals for settling industrial disputes and banned strikes that were coercive or lacked a legitimate trade purpose.
Question 124 Discuss

In May 2023, the Supreme Court interpreted which article related to the governance structure of Delhi, which outlines the principles of federalism, participatory democracy and collective responsibility?

A
Article 239AA
B
Article 243B
C
Article 226
D
Article 323A

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In 2023, the Supreme Court interpreted Article 239AA, which grants special status to Delhi, confirming the elected government's control over administrative services.
Question 125 Discuss

Which Article of the Constitution directs the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor?

A
Article 167
B
Article 163
C
Article 153
D
Article 157

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Article 163 states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of their functions.
Question 126 Discuss

Which of the following personalities had the key role in fighting against the British East India Company in the Battle of Porto Novo?

A
Alamgir-II
B
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
C
Gopala Nayaker
D
Hyder Ali

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore, was the key figure who fought against the British East India Company forces under Sir Eyre Coote in the Battle of Porto Novo in 1781.
Question 127 Discuss

Right of a prisoner to speedy trial will be categorised in which of the following Fundamental Rights?

A
Right to Life
B
Right against Exploitation
C
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D
Right to Equality

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Supreme Court has interpreted the 'Right to Life and Personal Liberty' under Article 21 to inherently include the right of a prisoner to a speedy trial.
Question 128 Discuss

As per Article 51A of the Constitution of India, Fundamental Duty (h) is to develop the …… humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.

A
scientific temper
B
cultural temper
C
sociological temper
D
religious temper

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Article 51A(h) explicitly states that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
Question 129 Discuss

Before the introduction of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), what type of surveys did the National Statistical Office (NSO) conduct for employment and unemployment indicators in India?

A
Biennial surveys
B
Monthly surveys
C
Decennial surveys
D
Quinquennial surveys

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Before launching the PLFS in 2017 to yield more frequent data, the NSO relied on quinquennial (five-yearly) Employment and Unemployment Surveys.
Question 130 Discuss

Which of the following Parts of the Indian Constitution mentions about the relations between the Union and the States?

A
Part VII
B
Part X
C
Part XI
D
Part VIII

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Part XI of the Constitution (Articles 245 to 263) deals comprehensively with the legislative and administrative relations between the Union and the States.