Question

Two statements are given. Choose the correct option based on the statements
Statements:
1. Writs are written orders issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts
2. A writ of Mandamus is a Court order that commands a government official to perform an act or to refrain from performing an act

• A. Only (1) is true
• B. Only (2) is true
• C. Both (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

Remember the 5 writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto. Mandamus = "We Command".

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Statement 1: True — A writ is a formal written order issued by the Supreme Court (under Article 32) or High Courts (under Article 226) to protect Fundamental Rights.
Statement 2: True — The writ of Mandamus is used by the courts to direct a government official or body to perform a duty that they are legally obliged to do or stop them from doing something illegal.
Thus, both statements correctly describe writs and the writ of Mandamus.