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What is the main purpose of the writ of Prohibition?
What is the main purpose of the writ of Prohibition?
- To prevent an inferior court from exceeding its jurisdiction (correct)
- To certify a decision made by a lower court
- To enforce a duty that must be public
- To address anticipatory injury
When is the writ of Mandamus not issued?
When is the writ of Mandamus not issued?
- For anticipatory injury (correct)
- When the duty is private
- When there is no subsisting right
- After the lower court passes an order
What does the writ of 'certiorari' aim to do?
What does the writ of 'certiorari' aim to do?
- Address anticipatory injury
- Certify a decision made by the Supreme Court
- Issue a preventive order against an inferior court
- Quash an order made without jurisdiction (correct)
'Prohibition is a writ of preventive nature.' What principle does this statement align with?
'Prohibition is a writ of preventive nature.' What principle does this statement align with?
When is the writ of Prohibition usually issued?
When is the writ of Prohibition usually issued?
'Writ of 'certiorari' literally means 'to certify'. What is the main purpose of this writ?
'Writ of 'certiorari' literally means 'to certify'. What is the main purpose of this writ?
Why can't an ordinance be promulgated when both houses of Parliament are in session?
Why can't an ordinance be promulgated when both houses of Parliament are in session?
What is the unique power granted to the President in the Indian Constitution?
What is the unique power granted to the President in the Indian Constitution?
Why did Dr. Ambedkar justify the inception of the Ordinance Making power in the Constitution?
Why did Dr. Ambedkar justify the inception of the Ordinance Making power in the Constitution?
What role does the President play in the introduction of money bills in Parliament?
What role does the President play in the introduction of money bills in Parliament?
What purpose does the Annual Financial Statement served according to the Constitution of India?
What purpose does the Annual Financial Statement served according to the Constitution of India?
In what aspect does the financial power of the President of India manifest itself?
In what aspect does the financial power of the President of India manifest itself?
Which grounds are covered under Article 15 for the state not to discriminate against any citizen?
Which grounds are covered under Article 15 for the state not to discriminate against any citizen?
Under Article 15(3), what provision does the state have to make according to the text?
Under Article 15(3), what provision does the state have to make according to the text?
What powers does Parliament have under Article 246(2) in relation to special courts?
What powers does Parliament have under Article 246(2) in relation to special courts?
Which group is specifically mentioned in Article 15(4) for the state to make special provisions for?
Which group is specifically mentioned in Article 15(4) for the state to make special provisions for?
What is the exception mentioned in the prohibition of discrimination under Article 15 in the text?
What is the exception mentioned in the prohibition of discrimination under Article 15 in the text?
What type of discrimination is allowed under Article 14 regarding taxation laws?
What type of discrimination is allowed under Article 14 regarding taxation laws?
What is the main role of the President in the Indian Parliamentary system?
What is the main role of the President in the Indian Parliamentary system?
In what circumstances can the President declare a National Emergency according to the text?
In what circumstances can the President declare a National Emergency according to the text?
How can the President of India be removed from office according to the text?
How can the President of India be removed from office according to the text?
What distinguishes the President of India from the British Monarchy?
What distinguishes the President of India from the British Monarchy?
Which of the following is NOT an area where the President may have to exercise judgment according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT an area where the President may have to exercise judgment according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of the President's powers in India's Parliamentary system?
What is a key characteristic of the President's powers in India's Parliamentary system?
Which case emphasized that caste alone cannot be the sole test to determine backwardness?
Which case emphasized that caste alone cannot be the sole test to determine backwardness?
In which case did the court hold that merit alone can be the criterion for selecting students, especially in medical and engineering courses?
In which case did the court hold that merit alone can be the criterion for selecting students, especially in medical and engineering courses?
Which case warned against assuming that once a class is declared backward, it will remain so forever?
Which case warned against assuming that once a class is declared backward, it will remain so forever?
How many judges in the Mandal Commission Case supported the carry forward rule but only in exceptional situations?
How many judges in the Mandal Commission Case supported the carry forward rule but only in exceptional situations?
What was introduced to the category of Backward Classes to address social, economic, and educational advancement?
What was introduced to the category of Backward Classes to address social, economic, and educational advancement?
Which type of reservation was specifically struck down according to the text?
Which type of reservation was specifically struck down according to the text?
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