What is the democratic importance of the writ of quo warranto?

It can challenge illegal occupation of a public office

Correct answer: A. Quo warranto means “by what authority?” This writ allows a court to question the legal authority under which a person occupies a public office. If the appointment does not satisfy the law, the unlawful occupant may be removed according to the legal process. Its democratic importance is accountability: public offices must be held by people who meet the prescribed qualifications and conditions, not merely by people with influence. Option B concerns education, not public-office legality. Option C concerns religion and is unrelated. Option D concerns language and has no connection with the writ. Memory cue: quo warranto asks a public office-holder, “With what legal authority are you here?”

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Democratic Rights. Topic: Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution.