UPSC Prelims GS - 2022

Question 18
EASYCorrect: +2Incorrect: -2

With reference to the writs, issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements :
1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.
2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.
3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a
    1 and 2 only
    b
    2 and 3 only
    c
    1 and 3 only
    d
    1, 2 and 3