Download App

2.2: Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy — History & Civics STD 9 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9History & Civics2.2: Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy2 Marks
Question
With reference to the Right to Constitutional Remedies, answer the following question:
Explain any two writs issued by the courts for enforcement of these rights.
✓

Answer

Two writs are:
  1. Mandamus: It is the command from a Superior court to a lower or administrative authority to perform a certain duty.
  2. Writ of Prohibition: It is an order issued by a superior court to a lower court to stop proceedings which are out of the jurisdiction of the lower court.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free

Explore more

More "[2 Mark Question Answer]" from 2.2: Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy→2.2: Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy — all question types→History & Civics STD 9 question papers→ICSE Board STD 9 question papers→ICSE Board question paper generator→

Similar questions

What is meant by Elections?
→
With reference to local self-government today, answer the following question.
Name important local self-government institutions in rural areas.
→
Mention the Directive Principle which aims at the protection of Environment in the Country.
→
What do you understand by the term ‘Preamble’ to the Constitution?
→
What are the functions of the Panchayat Samiti?
→
With reference to Mercantilism answer the following question:
What is meant by the term Mercantilism?
→
What is the main difference between Local Self Government and Local Government?
→
Why is our Constitution known as the ‘Fundamental Law of the Land’?
→
Explain the role of the Election Commission in fixing the dates for elections and conducting the elections.
→
Describe the functions of a Municipal Corporation regarding:
Public Health and Sanitation.
→