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The Supreme Court — Question 11

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Question 11

A detained person has not been produced before the magistrate within 24 hours of arrest. Which legal remedy is available to him/her?

  1. Writ of Mandamus
  2. Writ of Quo Warrants
  3. Writ of Habeas Corpus
  4. Writ of Prohibition.
Answer

Writ of Habeas Corpus


Source: This question is from The Supreme Court, History & Civics — Class 10, ICSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Supreme Court: Question, Detained, Person, Produced, Magistrate, Within. These are fundamental topics in History & Civics that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 10 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of History & Civics papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

How to Approach MCQs

Multiple choice questions test your ability to quickly recall facts and apply concepts. Read all options carefully before selecting your answer. Use the process of elimination to rule out clearly incorrect options first. If two options seem similar, look for the subtle difference that makes one more accurate. For numerical MCQs, verify your answer by substituting it back into the problem.

Key Points to Remember

  • Include specific dates, names, and events to support your answers.
  • Understand causes and consequences of historical events.
  • Compare and contrast different viewpoints where relevant.
  • Use chronological order when describing sequences of events.

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