Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 9, 2026

Daily Prelims Quiz 9th March 2026
Q1.

A person is detained by the police without being produced before a magistrate for several days. Which constitutional remedy is most appropriate in such a case?

  • A. Writ of Mandamus
  • B. Writ of Habeas Corpus
  • C. Writ of Certiorari
  • D. Writ of Prohibition
Q2.

A statutory authority refuses to perform a duty that it is legally required to perform. In such a situation, which writ can be issued by a court?

  • A. Habeas Corpus
  • B. Certiorari
  • C. Mandamus
  • D. Prohibition
Q3.

A High Court quashes the order of a tribunal because it acted beyond its jurisdiction. Which writ is most likely to have been issued?

  • A. Certiorari
  • B. Prohibition
  • C. Mandamus
  • D. Quo Warranto
Q4.

A court restrains a lower court from continuing proceedings in a case that lies outside its jurisdiction. Which writ is involved?

  • A. Prohibition
  • B. Certiorari
  • C. Mandamus
  • D. Habeas Corpus
Q5.

A person occupies a public office without meeting the legally required qualifications. Which writ can be issued to challenge such an appointment?

  • A. Mandamus
  • B. Habeas Corpus
  • C. Certiorari
  • D. Quo Warranto