The five writs

1. Habeas corpus: Orders that a detained person be brought before the court, to test whether the detention is lawful (Latin for "you may have the body").
2. Mandamus: Orders a public official or body to do a duty it has failed to do (Latin for "we command").
3. Quo warranto: Asks a person to show by what right they hold a public office (Latin for "by what authority").
4. Certiorari: Cancels an order a lower court or tribunal has already passed without the power to do so (Latin for "to be certified").
5. Source: https://legislative.gov.in/constitution-of-india/

Answer: Orders that a detained person be brought before the court, to test whether the detention is lawful

1. Statement 1 is wrong: it pairs Quo warranto with "Stops a lower court or tribunal from going beyond its powers while a case is still pending". In fact, Quo warranto: Asks a person to show by what right they hold a public office (Latin for "by what authority").
2. Statement 2 is correct: Prohibition: Stops a lower court or tribunal from going beyond its powers while a case is still pending.
3. Source: https://legislative.gov.in/constitution-of-india/

Answer: 2 only

1. Statement 1 is correct: Certiorari: Cancels an order a lower court or tribunal has already passed without the power to do so (Latin for "to be certified").
2. Statement 2 is wrong: it pairs Habeas corpus with "Stops a lower court or tribunal from going beyond its powers while a case is still pending". In fact, Habeas corpus: Orders that a detained person be brought before the court, to test whether the detention is lawful (Latin for "you may have the body").
3. Source: https://legislative.gov.in/constitution-of-india/

Answer: 1 only