Indian Politics

Q. ______ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.

A
Mandamus
B
Habeas Corpus
C
Prohibition
D
Quo-Warranto

Correct Answer

Prohibition

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    D)president on a resolution passed by Parliament
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    B)218
    C)238
    D)248
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    B)Chief Justice of India
    C)Law Minister of India
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    A)UK
    B)USA
    C)Pakistan
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  • Q. Sikkim was granted statehood in the year-
    A)1974
    B)1973
    C)1975
    D)1976
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