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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 48

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q48

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What does the writ of ‘Mandamus’ mean?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e We Command.

  • Mandamus (''we command'') is a judicial remedy in the form of an order from a court to any government, subordinate court, corporation, or public authority, to do (or forbear from doing) some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do (or refrain from doing), and which is in the nature of public duty, and in certain cases one of statutory duty.