Writs of the Indian Constitution CDS Questions

CDS Indian Polity

Writs of the Indian Constitution MCQ Questions


7.
Article 32 falls under which Part of the Indian Constitution?
A.
Part V (The Union)
B.
Part IV (DPSP)
C.
Part III (Fundamental Rights)
D.
Part VI (The States)
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ANSWER :
C. Part III (Fundamental Rights)
8.
Can the Parliament empower any other court to issue writs?
A.
No, only Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs
B.
Yes, under Article 139
C.
Yes, under Article 32(3)
D.
Yes, under Article 226
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ANSWER :
C. Yes, under Article 32(3)
9.
What is the literal meaning of the writ 'Habeas Corpus'?
A.
To have the body of
B.
To be certified
C.
We command
D.
By what authority
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ANSWER :
A. To have the body of
10.
Which writ is known as the 'bulwark of individual liberty'?
A.
Certiorari
B.
Quo-Warranto
C.
Habeas Corpus
D.
Mandamus
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ANSWER :
C. Habeas Corpus
11.
Which is the only writ that can be issued against BOTH public authorities AND private individuals?
A.
Prohibition
B.
Mandamus
C.
Quo-Warranto
D.
Habeas Corpus
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ANSWER :
D. Habeas Corpus
12.
The writ of Habeas Corpus cannot be issued in which of the following circumstances?
A.
When a person is detained by a private person illegally
B.
When detention violates Article 22 procedure
C.
When detention is by police without warrant
D.
When detention is by a competent court for contempt
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ANSWER :
D. When detention is by a competent court for contempt