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Match the writ in List I with its purpose in List II. List I: (P) Habeas Corpus (Q) Mandamus (R) Quo Warranto (S) Certiorari List II: (1) Commands a public authority to perform its public duty (2) Production of a detained person before the court (3) Asks by what authority a person holds a public office (4) Quashes an order already passed by a lower court or tribunal acting beyond jurisdiction

The correct matching is Habeas Corpus with production of a detained person, Mandamus with commanding a public duty, Quo Warranto with questioning authority to hold public office, and Certiorari with quashing an order of a lower body passed beyond its jurisdiction.

  1. AP-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4Correct
  2. BP-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4
  3. CP-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3
  4. DP-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4

Explanation

Habeas Corpus means 'to have the body' so it secures production of a detained person (2). Mandamus commands performance of a public duty (1). Quo Warranto questions the authority to hold a public office (3). Certiorari quashes an order of an inferior court or tribunal passed without jurisdiction (4).

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