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  1. A writ of Mandamus can be issued by the Supreme Court to-

  2. A.

     An official to perform public duty

    B.

     The Prime Minister to dissolve the Cabinet

    C.

     The company to raise wages

    D.

     The Government to pay the salaries to employees


  3. Which of the following writs can be issued only gainst a overnment offlcial?

  4. A.

     Habeas corpus

    B.

     Mandamus

    C.

     Prohibition

    D.

     Certiorari


  5. Who can restrict the fundamental rights of the citizens?

  6. A.

     Council of Ministers

    B.

     Parliament

    C.

     Public

    D.

     Cabinet


  7. In which year was the Prevention of terrorism Act (POTA)enacted?

  8. A.

     2000

    B.

     2001

    C.

     2002

    D.

     2003


  9. Which of the following fundamental right can be controlled by preventive detention act-

  10. A.

     Right to religion

    B.

     Right to constitutional remedies

    C.

     Right to freedom

    D.

     Right to equality


  11. The Preventive Detention Act curtailed-

  12. A.

     Right to Freedom

    B.

     Right to Equality

    C.

     Right to Property

    D.

     Educational Right


  13. ______ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.

  14. A.

     Habeas Corpus

    B.

     Mandamus

    C.

     Prohibition

    D.

     Quo-Warranto


  15. Under which of the following writs, a person is restricted to perform any duties for which he does not have the authority?

  16. A.

     Mandamus

    B.

     Quo warranto

    C.

     Certiorari

    D.

     Habeas corpus


  17. Under which one of the following writs anofficial can be prevented from taking an action which he is offlcially not entitled?

  18. A.

     Mandamus

    B.

     Quo Warranto

    C.

     Certiorari

    D.

     Habeas Corpus


  19. In the Constitution of India the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies' has been provided in Article-

  20. A.

     30

    B.

     31

    C.

     32

    D.

     35