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Topic Writ jurisdiction
Asked 5 times across 3 UPSC exams over 3 years (2020–2023), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 2 of 5 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 2 years (2020–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2020 → CAPF 2023 → LDCE 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (5 of 5) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2023
Which among the following deals with Habeas Corpus ?
- A State of Uttar Pradesh v. Raj Narain and Ors. (1975)
- B Additional District Magistrate, Jabalpur v. Shivakant Shukla (1976) ✓
- C Mrs. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)
- D Nandini Satpathy v. P.L. Dani (1978)
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Judiciary
CAPF2023
Which among the following statements regarding the powers of the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is not correct ?
- A It can issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, and prohibition.
- B Writs can be issued to enforce any rights conferred by Part-III and for any other purpose.
- C This power can derogate the power conferred on the Supreme Court under Article 32(2). ✓
- D Writ can be issued to any authority under its jurisdiction.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Judiciary
LDCE2023
The appropriate writ issued by Supreme Court to quash the appointment of a person to a public office is
- A Certiorari
- B Mandamus ✓
- C Prohibition
- D Quo Warranto
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Judiciary
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