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)Article-37
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    A)25 years
    B)30 years
    C)35 years
    D)45 years
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    A)Parliamentary Government
    B)Union Government
    C)Democratic Government
    D)Local Government
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    A)4
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    B)60 years
    C)64 years
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    A)Article 29
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    A)Norway
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