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

_____are wrongly matched?

1. Habeas corpus literally means 'to have a body'

2. Mandaums commands a person to perform a public duty issued to a lower court to stop proceedings in a case

3. Quo warranto 'by what authority' issued against a person holding a public office or governmental privilege.

4. Prohibition issued to a lower court quashing a decision or order

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A) 2, 3 and 4

B) 1 and 2

C) 3 only

D) 3 and 4

Correct Answer: D

1. Habeas corpus	literally means 'to have a body'
2. Mandaums	commands a person to perform a public duty issued to a lower court to stop proceedings in a case
3. Quo warranto	'by what authority' issued against a person holding a public office or governmental privilege.
4. Prohibition	issued to a lower court quashing a decision or order