DEFENCE CT 7: Writs Welcome to your DEFENCE CT 7: Writs Question No. 1 Which one of the following writs is issued by the court in case of an illegal detention of a person? A. Habeas Corpus B. Mandamus C. Certiorary D. Quo-warranto None Question No. 2 In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that writ jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court constitute a part of the basic structure of the Constitution? A. Minerva Mills case B. Chandra Kumar case C. Kesavananda Bharati case D. Coelho case None Question No. 3 Which of the following is not a writ covered under the Constitution? A. Writ of mandamus B. Writ of locus standi C. Writ of certiorari D.Writ of prohibition None Question No. 4 Which of the following has the wider territorial jurisdiction for issuing writs with respect to territory ? A. Supreme Court B. High Court C. President D. Parliament None Question No. 5 Which of the following provisions about Quo Warranto is correct?1. This writ gives the right to seek redressal to any individual also, other than the aggrieved person.2. Supreme Court or High Court issue this writ to prevent illegal usurpation of a public office by a person. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 None Question No. 6 With reference to writs under Article 32 which of the following statements is/are correct?1. A writ of Certiorari is only preventive.2. A writ of Prohibition is issued against judicial, quasi-judicial authorities, and administrative authorities.Select the correct answer using the codes given below. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 None Question No. 7 When any official does not perform his duty, High Court/Supreme Court can issue which writ? A. Habeas Corpus B. Prohibition C. Mandamus D. Quo Warranto None Question No. 8 Which of the following statement regarding writs is not correct? A. The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights whereas a high court can issue writs not only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights but also for any other purpose B. The High Court, but not the Supreme Courts, can issue writs against a person or government throughout the territory of India. C. A remedy under Article 32 is in itself a Fundamental Right. D. A remedy under Article 226 is discretionary and hence, a high court may refuse to exercise its writ jurisdiction. None Question No. 9 Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India provides constitutional remedies for the enforcement of fundamental rights? A. Article 40 B. Article 32 C. Article 38 D. Article 36 None Question No. 10 Which one of the following writs examines the functioning of subordinate courts? A. Mandamus B. Certiorari C. Habeas Corpus D. Quo Warranto None Time's up