UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Fundamental Rights and Duties Question Bank Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy

List - I (Writs) List - II (Literal meanings)

[A] Mandamus (1) 'By what warrant or authority'

[b] Hebeas Corpus (2) 'We command'

[c] Quo warranto (3) 'To be certified'

[d] Certiorari (4) 'You may have the body' or 'To have the body of

A) A - 2 ; B - 3 ; C - 4 ; D - 1

B) A - 2 ; B - 4 ; C - 3 ; D - 1

C) A - 1 ; B - 4 ; C - 2 ; D - 3

D) A - 2 ; B - 4 ; C - 1 ; D - 3

Correct Answer: D

	List - I (Writs)		List - II (Literal meanings)
[A]	Mandamus	(1)	'By what warrant or authority'
[b]	Hebeas Corpus	(2)	'We command'
[c]	Quo warranto	(3)	'To be certified'
[d]	Certiorari	(4)	'You may have the body' or 'To have the body of