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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper V: Indian Constitution and Economy · Question 25 of 200

Q25
Indian PolityPreamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Duties
Which of the following writs means 'to be informed'?
  1. a.Quo-Warranto
  2. b.Prohibition
  3. c.Mandamus
  4. d.Certiorari

Answer: (D) Certiorari

Certiorari literally means 'to be certified' or 'to be informed'; it is issued by a higher court to quash an order of a lower court or tribunal. Quo-warranto means 'by what authority', Mandamus 'we command' and Prohibition 'to forbid'.

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