UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 271

Which of the following writs can be issued against private individuals as well as public authorities?

1. Habeas Corpus
2. Mandamus
3. Certiorari
4. Prohibition

Select the correct option from codes given below:

Consider the following statements:

1. Both Mitakshara and Dayabhaga are ancient Indian legal texts
2. Both Jimutvahana and Vijnaneshwara were prominent Jurists of ancient India

Which among the above is / are correct statements?

 Consider the following statements about the term “Neerdhur”, which was frequently in news:

1. It is a novel multi-fuel domestic cooking stove
2. It has been developed by National Environmental and Engineering Research Institute (Neeri)

 Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to nuclear energy production, consider the following statements regarding the role of boiling water in a boiling water reactor (BWR):

1. It is used as a coolant to carry away heat produced during fission.
2. It acts as a neutron moderator to slow down neutrons for sustaining the chain reaction.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Journalist Welfare Scheme:

1. It is an initiative by the Ministry of Communications
2. Under this scheme, the government provides financial assistance of Rs 5 Lakh to the family of the journalist in case of death of the journalist

Which of the above statements is/are correct?