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    Question

    Consider the following passage with reference to a writ

    issued by Supreme Court under Article 32: It is a command issued by a court to an authority directing it to perform a public duty imposed upon it by law. It can be issued when an authority vested with a power improperly refuses to exercise it. It can be issued to any kind of authority in respect of any type of function – administrative, legislative, quasi-judicial, judicial. It is used to enforce the performance of public duties by public authorities. The above passage refers to which of the following writ? 
    A Prohibition Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Certiorari Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Mandamus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Quo-Warranto Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is C

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