Weekly Quiz 1 / 5 Q. Against which of the following can a writ of prohibition be issued?Legislative bodyAdministrative authorityQuasi-judicial authority Only 1 and 2 Only 2 and 3 Only 3 1, 2 and 3 Explanation-• Its literal meaning is – ‘to restrain’. It is issued by a high court to subordinate courts or agencies to prevent them from exercising higher judicial functions outside their jurisdiction.• Writs related to prohibition can be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities. 2 / 5 Q. With reference to cabinet committees, consider the following statements:It is mentioned in the constitution.It is constituted by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha according to the requirements of time and circumstances.These committees are like organizational tactic to reduce the excess work of the cabinet.Which of the above statements is/are true? Only 1 and 3 Only 2 and 3 Only 1 and 2 Only 3 Explanation-• These committees are non-constitutional or extra-constitutional in their origin.• These committees are formed by the Prime Minister as per the demand of the time. Hence, their number, designation and formation keep on changing.• Committees are like an organizational device to reduce the workload of the cabinet. They study policy issues in depth and establish effective coordination. 3 / 5 With reference to the provision of 'equal pay for equal work' in the Constitution of India, consider the following statements-The principle of equal pay for equal work is not a fundamental right but is protected under Articles 14 and 16.This principle is applicable to casually employed daily wage workers.Which of the above statements is/are true? Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation- In the case of Randhir Singh vs State of India, it was held that although the principle of equal pay for equal work is not a fundamental right under the Constitution, but under Articles 14, 16 and 39C, it is certainly a 'constitutional goal' which can be achieved through constitutional remedies and in another case it was held that this principle also applies to casually appointed daily wage employees. 4 / 5 Which of the following is not mentioned in the Indian Constitution?Whip positionPost of leader of oppositionLeader of the house Only 1 Only 1 & 2 Only 2 & 3 1, 2 and 3 Explanation- The posts of the leader of the house and the leader of the opposition are not mentioned in the constitution of India, they are mentioned in the rules of the house and parliamentary law respectively. On the other hand, the post of whip is neither mentioned in the constitution of India, nor in the rules of the house nor in the parliamentary law. It is based on the traditions of parliamentary government. 5 / 5 Q. According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following provisions gives equal status to both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha?Law defining parliamentary privileges.Voting on demands for grants of various ministries.Receipt of reports and documents from the Comptroller and Auditor General of IndiaWhich of the above statements is/are true? Only 1 and 2 Only 2 and 3 Only 1 and 3 1, 2, and 3 Explanation –• Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha and the President of India together constitute the ‘Parliament of India’. The maximum number of members of Rajya Sabha has been fixed at 250 including 12 nominated members. There are some important matters in respect of which the Constitution has placed both the Houses of Parliament on a pedestal of equality.• Equal rights with the Lok Sabha in the election and impeachment of the President.• Equal rights with the Lok Sabha in the election of the Vice President.• Equal rights with the Lok Sabha to define parliamentary privileges.• Audit report from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Your score isThe average score is 20% 0% Restart quiz
