2nd March 2021 Static Quiz (Polity)

With reference to Article 20 of the Constitution of India, consider the following
statements:
1. Both civil and criminal laws cannot be applied retrospectively.
2. The protection against self-incrimination extends to both criminal and civil
proceedings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Constitutionalism, which of the following statements is most appropriate?

With respect to the writ jurisdiction consider the following statements:
1. The writ of habeas corpus cannot be issued against the private individuals.
2. The writ of prohibition is available only against the judicial bodies.
3. The writ of quo-warranto can be sought even by a non-aggrieved person.
4. The writ of mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or body;
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which among the following have been described as Conscience of the Constitution?

Which of the following Schedules of the Constitution can be amended by a simple
majority of the Parliament?
1. Second Schedule
2. Fourth Schedule
3. Fifth Schedule
4. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the code given below.