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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    A)Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions
    B)Official Language
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    A)14 years
    B)10 years
    C)18 years
    D)21 years
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    B)Casued by war or external aggression
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    B)Commutation
    C)Respite
    D)Reprieve
    Answer: Commutation
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    A)Race
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    C)Language
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    A)Article 227
    B)Article 226
    C)Article 228
    D)Article 229
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    A)Plato
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    C)Locke
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    C)When both the office of the President and Vice President fall vacant simultaneously, the CJI discharges the duties of the President .
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