← All previous year questions
UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2024General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ83. A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :
Options
- A a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
- B the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
- C the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
- D the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
Show AnswerHide Answer
Correct Answer
C the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).