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

More Questions on Indian Politics

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    A)Secretary of Ministry of defence
    B)District Magistrate
    C)Finance Minister
    D)Superintendent of Police
    Answer: Finance Minister
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    A)70 years
    B)60 years
    C)80 years
    D)No Limit
    Answer: No Limit
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    A)pardon, commutation
    B)remission, respite, reprieve
    C)pardon, commutation, remission, respite, reprieve
    D)commutation
    Answer: pardon, commutation, remission, respite, reprieve
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    B)the Consolidated Fund of India
    C)both the above funds
    D)None of the above
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    A)5 years
    B)4 years
    C)6 years
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    A)Legislative Assembly
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