Writs of the Indian Constitution CDS Questions

CDS Indian Polity

Writs of the Indian Constitution MCQ Questions


13.
Which writ can be issued to prevent any judicial or quasi-judicial body from acting outside its jurisdiction?
A.
Habeas Corpus
B.
Mandamus
C.
Prohibition
D.
Certiorari
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ANSWER :
C. Prohibition
14.
Under Article 32 of the Constitution, which writ can be issued to test the legality of a person's detention?
A.
Habeas Corpus
B.
Mandamus
C.
Certiorari
D.
Prohibition
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ANSWER :
A. Habeas Corpus
15.
Which of the following writs can be issued to quash a decision made by a tribunal or authority?
A.
Mandamus
B.
Habeas Corpus
C.
Certiorari
D.
Quo Warranto
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ANSWER :
C. Certiorari
16.
A writ of Quo Warranto is issued when:
A.
A person is imprisoned without trial
B.
A person holds a public office without legal authority
C.
An inferior court exceeds its jurisdiction
D.
A tribunal needs to be directed to act
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ANSWER :
B. A person holds a public office without legal authority
17.
Which writ is used to correct an error made by a lower court or tribunal?
A.
Habeas Corpus
B.
Mandamus
C.
Certiorari
D.
Prohibition
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ANSWER :
C. Certiorari
18.
The writ of _______ is issued when the validity of an act or order is challenged.
A.
Certiorari
B.
Habeas Corpus
C.
Mandamus
D.
Quo Warranto
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ANSWER :
A. Certiorari