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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    B)Two
    C)Four
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    C)Article-286
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    B)Plato
    C)Rousseau
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    B)512
    C)552
    D)532
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  • Q. Which of the following country has an Non-written constitution-
    A)UK
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  • Q. What can be the maximum strength of state legislative council?
    A)1/3rd of concemed legislative assembly
    B)Half of concerned legislative assembly
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  • Q. Which Article gives the power to the Parliament to make law on subjects of state list-
    A)183
    B)115
    C)221
    D)249
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