Writs of the Indian Constitution CDS Questions

CDS Indian Polity

Writs of the Indian Constitution MCQ Questions


1.
Which of the following writs is used to order a public authority to perform its public duty?
A.
Habeas Corpus
B.
Mandamus
C.
Certiorari
D.
Prohibition
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ANSWER :
B. Mandamus
2.
The writ of _______ is issued to release a person who has been unlawfully detained.
A.
Habeas Corpus
B.
Mandamus
C.
Prohibition
D.
Quo Warranto
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ANSWER :
A. Habeas Corpus
3.
The writ of _______ is issued to a lower court or authority, directing them to transfer a case to a higher court.
A.
Certiorari
B.
Habeas Corpus
C.
Mandamus
D.
Prohibition
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ANSWER :
A. Certiorari
4.
Which writ is used to prohibit an authority from acting beyond its jurisdiction?
A.
Certiorari
B.
Mandamus
C.
Prohibition
D.
Quo Warranto
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ANSWER :
C. Prohibition
5.
The writ of _______ is issued to quash an order that is passed by an inferior court or authority in excess of its jurisdiction.
A.
Habeas Corpus
B.
Prohibition
C.
Certiorari
D.
Mandamus
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ANSWER :
C. Certiorari
6.
Which writ is issued when a person challenges the validity of a public office held by another person?
A.
Mandamus
B.
Habeas Corpus
C.
Certiorari
D.
Quo Warranto
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ANSWER :
D. Quo Warranto