Powers of the Supreme Court

Q. Match the writs with their correct meanings.

1. Habeas Corpus	A. To command
2. Mandamus	B. By what warrant
3. Certiorari	C. You may have the body
4. Quo Warranto	D. To inform

1. 1-B 2-D 3-A 4-C
2. 1-B, 2-A 3-D 4-C
3. 1-C 2-D 3-A 4-B
4. 1-C 2-A 3-D 4-B

Q. Which of the following literally means "we command"?

1. Mandamus
2. Habeas Corpus
3. Certiorari
4. Quo Warranto

Q. The Supreme Court has the power to issue how many writs?

1. Eight
2. Four
3. Ten
4. Five

Q. Under which article does the Supreme Court grant a Special Leave of Appeal?

1. Article 136
2. Article 135
3. Article 134
4. Article 133

Q. Which writ is issued by a higher court in case it feels that a lower court is going beyond its jurisdiction?

1. Habeas Corpus
2. Quo Warranto
3. Prohibition
4. Mandamus

Q. Which of the following literally means "we command"?

1. Mandamus
2. Habeas Corpus
3. Certiorari
4. Quo Warranto