Welcome to this ultimate Writs MCQ quiz. In this quiz, we’ve compiled the top 12 multiple-choice questions based on the writs of Indian Constitution. These MCQ quizzes will test your knowledge and boost your preparation for the competitive exams, such as UPSC, SSC, RRB, and State PCS. You’ll get a scorecard at the end of the quiz to check your performance.

So, are you ready to score 12/12? Let’s find out how well you really know the writs of Indian Constitution. Let’s begin with question number 1.👇

1. Which of the following writs is known as the Bulwark of Individual Liberty?

A. Habeas Corpus

B. Quo Warranto

C. Mandamus

D. Prohibition

The writ known as the “Bulwark of Individual Liberty” is Habeas Corpus. This is a latin term which means “to have the body of”. It can be issued against State and private individuals.

2. The writ of Mandamus cannot be issued against:

Private individuals
President of India
Governor of a State
Statutory bodies

Select the correct code for the answer:

A. 1 and 4 only

B. 1, 2 and 3 only

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Mandamus means “we order or we command” which is issued only against public authorities, not private individuals, organization, President, or Governors.

3. Which of the following writs prevents a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction?

A. Mandamus

B. Certiorari

C. Prohibition

D. Quo Warranto

Prohibition means “to forbid”. It is a writ issued by a higher court (Supreme Court or High Court) to a lower court or a quasi-judicial authority, ordering it to stop continuing proceedings in a case where it is acting beyond (or outside) its jurisdiction.

4. Which writ is issued to examine the legality of a person holding a public office?

A. Habeas Corpus

B. Mandamus

C. Quo Warranto

D. Certiorari

Quo Warranto means “what is your authority”. This writ is issued to ensure that the person holding a public office is duly qualified to hold the office.

5. Under Article 32, the Supreme Court can issue writs for the enforcement of

A. All rights

B. Fundamental Rights only

C. Legal rights only

D. Directive Principles only

Under Article 32, the Supreme Court can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights.

6. Under Article 226, High Courts can issue writs for:

Fundamental Rights
Legal rights
Directive Principles of State Policy

Select correct answer:

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 2 and 3 only

High Courts can enforce Fundamental Rights and legal rights, but not DPSPs.

7. Which writ is applicable only against judicial or quasi-judicial bodies?

A. Mandamus

B. Habeas Corpus

C. Quo Warranto

D. Certiorari

The writs of Prohibition and Certiorari are applicable only against judicial or quasi-judicial bodies. Prohibition is a preventive writ issued to stop a lower court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction, while Certiorari is a corrective writ used to quash an order that has already been made.

8. Which writ can be issued both by the Supreme Court and High Courts?

A. Habeas Corpus

B. Mandamus

C. Certiorari

D. All of the above

All five writs, such as Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Quo Warranto can be issued by both Supreme Court and High Court.

9. Which of the following courts is responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

A. Supreme Court

B. High Court

C. District Court

D. Both A and B

Both Supreme and High courts are responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights

10. Which one of the following writs examines the functioning of Subordinate Courts?

A. Quo Warranto

B. Mandamus

C. Certiorari

D. Habeas Corpus

The write Certiorari examines the functioning of Subordinate Courts.

11. A writ issued by the judiciary inquiring upon the executive to do what it should have done within the stipulated powers is called

A. Habeas Corpus

B. Mandamus

C. Prohibition

D. Quo Warranto

Mandamus is a writ issued by a higher court (Supreme Court or High Court) to a public authority, public official, or government body, directing it to perform a duty which it is legally bound to do but has failed to perform.

12. The writ Habeas Corpus is available for—

A. Directing any person, corporation or inferior court to do some particular act

B. The purpose of releasing from illegal custody, persons unlawfully detained

C. Direction of Supreme Court to an inferior court to send the records of a pending case

D. Directing the lower court to stop proceedings by a higher court

Habeas Corpus means “to have the body”. It is used to release a person from wrongful, illegal or unjust detention. It can be filed by the detained person or by anyone on their behalf.