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)USA
    B)England
    C)Canada
    D)Australia
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    A)Protection against the vipolation of the Constitution
    B)Disputes between the states interse
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    D)Disputes between centre andthe State
    Answer: Protection of Fundamental Rights
  • Q. The First Finance Commission was constituted in-
    A)1951
    B)1950
    C)1952
    D)1954
    Answer: 1951
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    A)A system of rules that takes effect when a military authority takes control of normal administration of justice
    B)Sudden overthrow of a government illegally
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    C)Sarpanch Panchayat
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  • Q. When was the first Central Legislative Assembly constituted-
    A)1923
    B)1922
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    A)10
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