Q: Writ of mandamus is ____________________.

Article \$32\$ and \$226\$ of the Constitution has given writ jurisdiction to the Supreme Court and High courts which means the court has the jurisdiction to try the matters regarding five types of writs- Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Quo Warranto and Prohibition and also right to people to get judicial remedies. Mandamus is the judicial remedy in form command issued by a court to an authority directing it to perform a public duty imposed upon it by law. Mandamus can be issued when the Government denies to itself a jurisdiction which it undoubtedly has under the law, or where an authority vested with a power improperly refuses to exercise it. The function of mandamus is to keep the public authorities within the limits of their jurisdiction while exercising public functions.

Q: How many Articles and Schedules were there in the Constitution passed by the Constituent/Assembly?

The Constitution consists of 395 Articles (many articles were added subsequently and some were repealed by way of amendments). The additions have been given alpha numeric enumeration alongside the original article. Originally the Constitution consisted of 8 schedules; now it consists of 12 Schedules

Question 1

A command by a court asking a public authority to perform its public duty is called the writ of ___________________.

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The Constitution of India under Articles 32 and 226 empower the Supreme Court and the High Courts respectively to issue 5 kinds of prerogative writs for upholding fundamental rights guaranteed to persons under Part III of the Constitution. Writ of mandamus is one of such writs. The term 'mandamus' has been derived from the Latin word meaning 'we command'. In common law jurisdictions the superior court issues this writ to lower courts or a government official to order them to perform a mandatory duty in the correct manner. It was issued for the first time in 1615 in England against a mayor to restore a person removed illegally from office, to his position. The writ was introduced in India through the Letters Patent creating the Supreme Court in Calcutta in 1773 and has gained immense importance with time.

Question 2

The first draft of the Constitution was published in _______________.

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Question 3

Writ of mandamus is ____________________.

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Article $32$ and $226$ of the Constitution has given writ jurisdiction to the Supreme Court and High courts which means the court has the jurisdiction to try the matters regarding five types of writs- Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Quo Warranto and Prohibition and also right to people to get judicial remedies.  Mandamus is the judicial remedy in form command issued by a court to an authority directing it to perform a public duty imposed upon it by law. Mandamus can be issued when the Government denies to itself a jurisdiction which it undoubtedly has under the law, or where an authority vested with a power improperly refuses to exercise it. The function of mandamus is to keep the public authorities within the limits of their jurisdiction while exercising public functions.

Question 4

How many Articles and Schedules were there in the Constitution passed by the Constituent/Assembly?

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Question 5

Issue of writs is modeled on ________________.

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Indian constitution has adopted the concept of prerogative writs from English common law. Writs was first used to describe a written command of the King. Whereas, these writs are now available to a person aggrieved by the decision of the inferior courts or administrative body in England. Hence, C is the correct option.

Question 6

There were _________ Articles and __________ Schedules in the draft of the Constitution of India.

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Question 7

How many schedules are there at present in the Indian Constitution?

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Question 8

A Constitution is ________________.

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Question 9

Right to property was removed from the last of fundamental rights by which amendment?

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Question 10

Which one is not a Directive Principle?

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Article 39 lays down certain principles of policy to be followed by the State, including providing an adequate means of livelihood for all citizens, equal pay for equal work for men and women, proper working conditions, reduction of the concentration of wealth and means of production from the hands of a few, and distribution of community resources to subserve the common good. Article 48 of the Constitution of India mandates the state to prohibit the slaughter of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle. The State, according to Article 51, must also strive for the promotion of international peace and security, and Parliament has been empowered under Article 253 to make laws giving effect to international treaties. Prohibition of cow slaughter is a Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Article 48 of the Constitution.

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A command by a court asking a public authority to perform its public duty is called the writ of ___________________.

The first draft of the Constitution was published in _______________.

Writ of mandamus is ____________________.

How many Articles and Schedules were there in the Constitution passed by the Constituent/Assembly?

Issue of writs is modeled on ________________.

There were _ Articles and __ Schedules in the draft of the Constitution of India.

How many schedules are there at present in the Indian Constitution?

A Constitution is ________________.

Right to property was removed from the last of fundamental rights by which amendment?

Which one is not a Directive Principle?