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Match the writ with its meaning: P. Habeas corpus Q. Mandamus R. Quo warranto S. Certiorari 1. Commands a public authority to perform its public duty 2. Asks by what authority a person holds a public office 3. Directs production of a detained person before the court 4. Quashes an order of a lower court or tribunal

The correct matching is habeas corpus with production of a detained person, mandamus with commanding performance of a public duty, quo warranto with questioning authority to hold a public office, and certiorari with quashing an order of a lower court or tribunal.

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

Explanation

Habeas corpus requires the detained person to be produced before the court. Mandamus commands performance of a public duty. Quo warranto questions the authority under which a public office is held. Certiorari quashes an order of an inferior court or tribunal. Hence P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4.

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