UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Judiciary Question Bank

done Judiciary Total Questions - 135

• question_answer1)
  Judges of the Supreme Court take an oath or affirmation before entering upon office conducted by
  A)
  Chief Justice of India done clear
  B)
  President or Vice-President done clear
  C)
  President done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer2)
  A judge of a High Court can be removed before the expiry of his time by:
  A)
  President on the recommendation of the Supreme Court done clear
  B)
  Governor on the recommendation of die State legislature done clear
  C)
  President on the recommendation of the State legislature done clear
  D)
  President on the recommensdation of the Parliament done clear
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• question_answer3)
  A judge of a High Court wanting to resign addresses his letter or resignation to:
  A)
  the President done clear
  B)
  the Chief Justice of his High Court done clear
  C)
  the Chief Justice of India done clear
  D)
  Governor of the State done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Which is not a power of a High Court?
  A)
  Supervision over all courts under its jurisdiction done clear
  B)
  Jurisdiction over revenue matters done clear
  C)
  Supervision over tribunals constituted by law relating to armed forces done clear
  D)
  Issue writs for enforcing fundamental rights or for any other purpose done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Oath to a High Court judge is administered by:
  A)
  Chief Justice of India done clear
  B)
  Chief Justice of that High Court done clear
  C)
  Governor of the State done clear
  D)
  President of India done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Public interest litigation applies to cases of public injury arising from:
  A)
  Breach of public duty done clear
  B)
  Violation of a constitutional provision done clear
  C)
  Violation of law done clear
  D)
  all of the above done clear
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• question_answer7)
  In Minerva Mills cases, the Supreme Court has further reaffirmed its decision in
  A)
  Golakh Nath Case done clear
  B)
  Keshavanand Bharati case done clear
  C)
  Sajjan Singh Case  done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer8)
  District Judges are appointed by:
  A)
  The Chief Justice of High Court done clear
  B)
  The State Public Service Commission done clear
  C)
  The Chief Minister of state done clear
  D)
  The Governor of state done clear
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• question_answer9)
  The District and sessions Judge works directly under the control of:
  A)
  District Collector done clear
  B)
  Governor of the state done clear
  C)
  Law Minister of the state done clear
  D)
  High Court of the state done clear
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• question_answer10)
  If any question arises as to the age of a judge of a High Court, the question shall be decided by the President after consultation with:
  A)
  The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court done clear
  B)
  The Governor of the concerned state done clear
  C)
  The Attorney-General of India done clear
  D)
  The Chief Justice of India done clear
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• question_answer11)
  The Chief Justice of the High Court is appointed by
  A)
  the Governor of the state done clear
  B)
  the President of India done clear
  C)
  the Chief Minister of the state done clear
  D)
  the Chief Justice of India done clear
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• question_answer12)
  The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact
  A)
  on its own initiative done clear
  B)
  only if he seeks such advice done clear
  C)
  only if the matter relates to the fundamental right of citizens done clear
  D)
  only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Which one of the following is directly related to the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?
  A)
  Appeals made in civil, criminal and constitutional cases done clear
  B)
  Appeals made in constitutional cases done clear
  C)
  Adjudication of disputes between the union and the states done clear
  D)
  Adjudication of disputes between the states done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Which of the following statements is correct?
  A)
  The President of India is the custodian of the Constitution of India done clear
  B)
  The Supreme Court of India can declare a law passed by any State/Union Legislature null and void if it encroaches upon the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India done clear
  C)
  The number of judges in a High Court is to be determined from time to time by the Governor of the State concerned done clear
  D)
  The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the Governor of the State concerned on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Which of the following is covered under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court:
  A)
  Dispute relating to civil matters done clear
  B)
  Dispute relating to criminal cases involving murder done clear
  C)
  Disputes between two states of the Indian Union done clear
  D)
  Disputes between two citizens from two different states done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of Law?
  A)
  Prime Minister done clear
  B)
  President done clear
  C)
  Any judge of the high court done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer17)
  The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its
  A)
  Advisory jurisdiction done clear
  B)
  Appellate Jurisdiction done clear
  C)
  constitutional Jurisdiction done clear
  D)
  Original Jurisdiction done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Sovereignty of Indian Parliament is restricted by:
  A)
  Powers of the President of India done clear
  B)
  Judicial review done clear
  C)
  Powers of the Prime Minister of India done clear
  D)
  Leader of the opposition done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Who of the following Chief Justice of India acted as the President of India also?
  A)
  Justice M. Hidayatullah done clear
  B)
  Justice P.N. Bhagwati done clear
  C)
  Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan done clear
  D)
  Justice B.K. Mukherjee done clear
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• question_answer20)
  The Indian constitution provides for the appointment of Ad hoc judges in:
  A)
  Supreme Court done clear
  B)
  High Court done clear
  C)
  District and session Court done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Which of the following State/Union territories have a common High Court?
  A)
  Uttar Pradesh and Biha done clear
  B)
  Punjab, Haryana and handigarh done clear
  C)
  Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir done clear
  D)
  Assam and Bengal done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of Benches?
  A)
  Kolkata High Court done clear
  B)
  Madhya Pradesh High Court done clear
  C)
  Bombay High Court done clear
  D)
  Guwahati High Court done clear
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• question_answer23)
  The first High/Supreme Court judge, who voluntarily made his assets public is
  A)
  justice D.V.S. Kumar       done clear
  B)
  justice K. Chandra done clear
  C)
  justice K. Kannan            done clear
  D)
  justice V.C. Srivastava done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Which one of the following High Courts has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
  A)
  Andhra Pradesh  done clear
  B)
  Calcutta done clear
  C)
  Madras              done clear
  D)
  Odisha done clear
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• question_answer25)
  In the verdict of which case. Supreme Court has nullified Parliament, effort to establish preference of all the Directive Principles of state policy over Fundamental rights?
  A)
  Keshvanand Bharti Vs State of Kerala Case done clear
  B)
  Francis Coralie Mullin Vs Union Territory of Delhi done clear
  C)
  Minerva Mills Vs. Union of India case done clear
  D)
  Indira Sawhani done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court is mentioned in which of the following articles of Indian constitution?
  A)
  Article 131                     done clear
  B)
  Article 132 done clear
  C)
  Article 143                     done clear
  D)
  Article 148 done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Which of the following writs literally means 'we command'?
  A)
  Habeas Corpus   done clear
  B)
  Mandamus done clear
  C)
  Prohibition                     done clear
  D)
  Quo-Warranto done clear
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• question_answer28)
  In which of the following cases Supreme Court of India enunciated the doctrine of basic structure?
  A)
  Keshwanand Bharti case done clear
  B)
  Golaknath case done clear
  C)
  Minnerva Mills case done clear
  D)
  Gopalan case done clear
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• question_answer29)
  In Indian constitution the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas corpus' is vested only in-
  A)
  The Supreme Court done clear
  B)
  The High Court done clear
  C)
  The Supreme Court and the High Court done clear
  D)
  Lower Courts done clear
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• question_answer30)
  The Provisions concerning the powers of the Union judiciary in the Constitution can be amended by
  A)
  Simple majority of the parliament done clear
  B)
  Two-third majority of the parliament done clear
  C)
  Two-third majority of the parliament and the majority of states done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer31)
  The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that "respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising", which writ is that?
  A)
  Habeas Corpus   done clear
  B)
  Quo Warranto done clear
  C)
  Prohibition                     done clear
  D)
  Certiorari done clear
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• question_answer32)
  What is the objective advocated for appointment of the National judicial commission?
  A)
  Training of the judges done clear
  B)
  Reforms in legal system done clear
  C)
  Bringing about transparency and impartiality in the appointment of judges of the highest level. done clear
  D)
  To examine the working period of the judges. done clear
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• question_answer33)
  How can the number of judges in the Supreme Court in India be increased?
  A)
  Representation from the Supreme Court done clear
  B)
  By amendment of the constitution done clear
  C)
  By a Parliamentary Act done clear
  D)
  By Presidential notification done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Which of the following cases cannot be filed directly in the Supreme Court?
  A)
  Cases against encroachment on Fundamental Rights done clear
  B)
  Both [a] and [b] above. done clear
  C)
  If one's property is forcefully occupied by the other done clear
  D)
  Disputes between two or more States done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Which is not an eligibility criterion for appointment as a Judge of the High Court?
  A)
  Must have been an advocate of a High Court for not less than 10 years done clear
  B)
  Must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist. done clear
  C)
  Must have attained the age of 55 years done clear
  D)
  Must have been a High Court Judge for at least 5 years done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Judicial Review function of the Supreme Court means the power to
  A)
  Review the functioning of judiciary in the country done clear
  B)
  Undertake periodic review of the Constitution. done clear
  C)
  Examine the constitutional validity of the laws done clear
  D)
  Review its own judgement done clear
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• question_answer37)
  The High Courts in India were first started at
  A)
  Bombay, Delhi, Madras done clear
  B)
  Madras and Bombay done clear
  C)
  Bombay, Madras, Calcutta done clear
  D)
  Delhi and Calcutta done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Besides its permanent seal at Delhi, the Supreme Court can also meet at
  A)
  Any other Union Territory done clear
  B)
  Any other place as decided by the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the President done clear
  C)
  Any other metropolitan city done clear
  D)
  Any other major city done clear
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• question_answer39)
  What is meant by a Court of Record?
  A)
  The court that maintains records of all lower courts. done clear
  B)
  The court that is competent to give directions and issue writs. done clear
  C)
  The court that can punish for its contempt. done clear
  D)
  The court that preserves all its records. done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Judges of the High Court are appointed by the
  A)
  Chief Justice of the High Court done clear
  B)
  President done clear
  C)
  Governor done clear
  D)
  Chief Justice of India done clear
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• question_answer41)
  After retirement, a Judge of a High Court can undertake practice in
  A)
  Any other court except the same court done clear
  B)
  Wherever he intends to practice. done clear
  C)
  The same court done clear
  D)
  Lower courts only done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive is enjoined by
  A)
  VII Schedule to the Constitution done clear
  B)
  Judicial decision done clear
  C)
  Directive Principles done clear
  D)
  Preamble done clear
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• question_answer43)
  The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the
  A)
  Chief Justice of the Supreme Court done clear
  B)
  Chief Minister of the concerned state done clear
  C)
  Governor of the concerned state done clear
  D)
  President done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Judicial Review signifies that the Supreme Court
  A)
  Can impeach the President done clear
  B)
  Can declare a state law as unconstitutional done clear
  C)
  Can review cases decided by the High Courts. done clear
  D)
  Has final authority over all cases done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Which one of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court?
  A)
  Disputes between two States done clear
  B)
  Protection against the violation of the Constitution done clear
  C)
  Protection of the Fundamental Rights done clear
  D)
  Disputes between the Centre and the States done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Congnizable offence refers to an offence where
  A)
  Arrests can be made without warrant done clear
  B)
  Police can register a case without formal complaints done clear
  C)
  Arrests can be made with warrant done clear
  D)
  It is under the jurisdiction of a court done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Under the writ of Mandamus, the Court can
  A)
  Ask the person to be produced done clear
  B)
  Order to transfer the case from one court done clear
  C)
  Ask to let a person free for a temporary period done clear
  D)
  Direct the Government to do or not to do a thing done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Which of the following writs is a bulwark of personal freedom?
  A)
  Certiorari                       done clear
  B)
  Habeas Corpus done clear
  C)
  Mandamus                     done clear
  D)
  Quo Warranto done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Appointment of officers and servants of a High Court are made by the
  A)
  None of these done clear
  B)
  Chief Justice of the High Court done clear
  C)
  President done clear
  D)
  Governor done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court fire drawn from the
  A)
  Grants-in-aid                  done clear
  B)
  Public Accounts done clear
  C)
  Contingency Fund done clear
  D)
    Consolidated Fund done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Which of the following High Courts covers more than one State/ Union Territories?
  A)
  Allahabad                      done clear
  B)
  Delhi done clear
  C)
  Guwahati           done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer52)
  Which of the following writs may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Right?
  A)
  Certiorari                       done clear
  B)
  Habeas Corpus done clear
  C)
  Mandamus                     done clear
  D)
  Prohibition done clear
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• question_answer53)
  The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed from office by the
  A)
  President on request of Parliament done clear
  B)
  Chief Justice of India done clear
  C)
  President done clear
  D)
  Prime Minister done clear
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• question_answer54)
  The authority competent to suspend the operation of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India is
  A)
  Supreme Court   done clear
  B)
  Prime Minister done clear
  C)
  Parliament                     done clear
  D)
  President done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Which is the highest and final judicial tribunal in respect of the Constitution of India?
  A)
  President                        done clear
  B)
  Union Cabinet done clear
  C)
  Supreme Court   done clear
  D)
  Parliament done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Which of the following is an extensive original jurisdiction given by the Constitution of India to the Supreme Court?
  A)
  Enforcement of Fundamental Rights done clear
  B)
  Advising the Chief Executive in legal matters done clear
  C)
  Hearing revenue cases of appeal done clear
  D)
  Hearing criminal cases of appeal done clear
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• question_answer57)
  The High Court of West Bengal (Calcutta) has got the additional jurisdiction to hear cases from
  A)
  Arunachal Pradesh done clear
  B)
  Mizoram done clear
  C)
  Tripura done clear
  D)
  Andaman and Nicobar islands done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Which of the following is enforceable in a court of law?
  A)
  Fundamental Rights done clear
  B)
  Fundamental Duties done clear
  C)
  Directive Principles done clear
  D)
  Preamble done clear
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• question_answer59)
  In whom are the powers of Judicial Review vested in India?
  A)
  All the courts done clear
  B)
  Supreme Court and all the High Courts done clear
  C)
  President done clear
  D)
  Parliament done clear
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• question_answer60)
  The lowest court of revenue is that of a
  A)
  Naib Tehsildar done clear
  B)
  Sub-judge done clear
  C)
  Third class magistrate done clear
  D)
  Munsif done clear
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• question_answer61)
  To ensure impartiality, the retired Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court are debarred from practising law
  A)
  In any court other than State High Courts done clear
  B)
  In any Criminal Court done clear
  C)
  In any court of India done clear
  D)
  In any court other than the Supreme Court done clear
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• question_answer62)
  Who decides the number of Judges in a High Court?
  A)
  Governor of the State      done clear
  B)
  Parliament done clear
  C)
  President                        done clear
  D)
  State Government done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Who is appointed as an adhoc judge of the Supreme Court?
  A)
  A sitting judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge done clear
  B)
  A person fully qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court done clear
  C)
  A retired judge of Supreme Court done clear
  D)
  An acting judge of the Supreme Court done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Which of the following is covered under the original jurisdiction of the supreme court?
  A)
  Dispute relating to civil matters done clear
  B)
  Dispute between two citizens from two different states done clear
  C)
  Dispute relating to criminal cases involving murder done clear
  D)
  Disputes between two states of the Indian Union done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Which High Court in India, has held that the pronouncement of Talaq thrice in one go is illegal?
  A)
  Bombay High Court        done clear
  B)
  None of these done clear
  C)
  Calcutta High Court done clear
  D)
    Allahabad High Court done clear
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• question_answer66)
  A common High Court for two or more states and Union Territory may be established by
  A)
  Parliament by Law          done clear
  B)
  Chief Justice of India done clear
  C)
  President          done clear
  D)
  Governor of the state done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Under a single, integrated, hierarchical judicial system, the High Court in the states are directly under the
  A)
  President                        done clear
  B)
  Union Parliament done clear
  C)
  Governor of the state       done clear
  D)
  Supreme Court done clear
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• question_answer68)
  A Judge of a Supreme court may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the
  A)
  Chief Justice of India done clear
  B)
  Senior most judge of the supreme court done clear
  C)
  Prime Minister done clear
  D)
  President done clear
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• question_answer69)
  The Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not involve
  A)
  Criminal Cases done clear
  B)
  Cases involving interpretation of the Constitution done clear
  C)
  Civil Cases done clear
  D)
  Disputes arising out of pre-Constitution treaties and agreements done clear
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• question_answer70)
  When the chief justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to.
  A)
  The writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court. done clear
  B)
  Special control exercised by the chief justice of India. done clear
  C)
  Discretionary power of the Governor of the State done clear
  D)
  Special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard done clear
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• question_answer71)
  Article 136 of Indian Constitution authorizes the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal. Which of the following statement is not correct with respect to 'Appeal by Special Leave'?
  A)
  It is a discretionary power of the Supreme Court done clear
  B)
  It can be granted against any court or tribunal including the military court done clear
  C)
  It can be related to any matter done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer72)
  The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
  A)
  advisory jurisdiction done clear
  B)
  appellate jurisdiction done clear
  C)
  original jurisdiction done clear
  D)
  writ jurisdiction done clear
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• question_answer73)
  The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
  A)
  the President of India done clear
  B)
  the Parliament done clear
  C)
  the Chief Justice of India done clear
  D)
  the Law Commission done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Who among the following appoints the Judges of a High Court?
  A)
  The President of India done clear
  B)
  The Chief Justice of India done clear
  C)
  The Governor of the State concerned done clear
  D)
  The Union Minister of Law done clear
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• question_answer75)
  What is the number of Judges (including Chief Justice) in the Supreme Court of India as provided in the Constitution of India?
  A)
  20                                 done clear
  B)
  24                 done clear
  C)
  26                     done clear
  D)
  28 done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Public Interest Litigation (PIL) may be linked with
  A)
  judicial review     done clear
  B)
  judicial activism done clear
  C)
  judicial intervention done clear
  D)
    judicial sanctity done clear
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• question_answer77)
  The writ of certiorari is issued by a superior court to
  A)
  an inferior court to stop further proceedings in a particular case done clear
  B)
  an inferior court to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for review done clear
  C)
  an officer to show his/her right to hold a particular office done clear
  D)
  a public authority to produce a person detained by it before the court within 24 hours done clear
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• question_answer78)
  The Bombay High Court does not have a beach at which one of the following places?
  A)
  Nagpur              done clear
  B)
  Panaji done clear
  C)
  Pune                             done clear
  D)
  Aurangabad done clear
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• question_answer79)
  Which one of the following jurisdictions of the Indian judiciary covers Public Interest Litigation?
  A)
  Original Jurisdiction done clear
  B)
  Appellate Jurisdiction done clear
  C)
  Epistolary Jurisdiction done clear
  D)
  Advisory Jurisdiction done clear
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• question_answer80)
  For which one of the following Judgements of the Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharati vs State of India case is considered a landmark?
  A)
  The religion cannot be mobilised for political ends done clear
  B)
  Abolishing untouchability from the country done clear
  C)
  The basic structures of the Constitution, as defined in the preamble, cannot be changed done clear
  D)
  Right to life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance done clear
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• question_answer81)
  The original jurisdiction of me Supreme Court of India extends to
  A)
  treaties and agreements signed by the Government of India done clear
  B)
  disputes between the Government of India and one or more States done clear
  C)
  disputes relating to implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy done clear
  D)
  a bill passed by the Parliament which is violative of the Constitution done clear
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• question_answer82)
  According to the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985. Tin Central Administrative Tribunal adjudicates disputes an complaints with respect to the service of persons who are
  A)
  appointed to pubic services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union except members of the Defence services done clear
  B)
  official and servants of the Supreme Court or any High Courts done clear
  C)
  members of the Secretarial staff of the Parliament any state legislatures done clear
  D)
  members of the Defence services done clear
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• question_answer83)
  In which one of the following cases the Supreme Court of India gave verdicts which have a direct bearing on the Centre-State relations?
  A)
  Keshavananda Bharati case done clear
  B)
  Vishakha case done clear
  C)
  S R Bommai case done clear
  D)
  Indira Sawhney case done clear
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• question_answer84)
  With reference to Lok Adalats, which one among will following statements is correct?
  A)
  Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative state and not those matters pending before any court done clear
  B)
  Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature done clear
  C)
  Lok Adalats has not been given any statutory status so far  done clear
  D)
  No appeal lies in a civil court against the order the Lok Adalat done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Power of the Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between centre and state falls under
  A)
  advisory jurisdiction done clear
  B)
  original jurisdiction done clear
  C)
  appellate jurisdiction done clear
  D)
  constitutional jurisdiction done clear
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• question_answer86)
  The Judge of the High Courts in India is administered oath of office by
  A)
  the Chief Justice of the High Court done clear
  B)
  the Governor of the State done clear
  C)
  the President of India done clear
  D)
  the Chief Justice of India done clear
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• question_answer87)
  In the SR Bommai vs Union of India case, which one among the following features of the Constitution of India was upheld by the Supreme Court as a basic structure?
  A)
  Liberalism done clear
  B)
  Secularism done clear
  C)
  Dignity of the human person done clear
  D)
  Freedom of religion done clear
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• question_answer88)
  Which of I the following statements about Indian Judiciary is not correct?
  A)
  The Constitution of India has not provided for double system of courts as in the United States done clear
  B)
  The organization of the subordinate judiciary in India varies slightly from State to State done clear
  C)
  Every State in India has separate High Court done clear
  D)
  The Supreme Court has issued direction to constitute an All India Judicial Service to bring about uniformity in designation of officers in criminal and civil side done clear
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• question_answer89)
  In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that Constitutional - Amendments were also laws under Article 13 of the Constitution of India, which could be declared void for being inconsistent with Fundamental Rights?
  A)
  Keshavanand Bharati Case done clear
  B)
  Golaknath Case done clear
  C)
  Minerva Mills Case done clear
  D)
  Maneka Gandhi Case done clear
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• question_answer90)
  The concept of public Interest litigation originated in:
  A)
  United Kingdom  done clear
  B)
  Australia done clear
  C)
  USA                              done clear
  D)
  Canada done clear
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• question_answer91)
  With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
  A State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit. done clear
  B)
  One of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman done clear
  C)
  The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs. done clear
  D)
  A complaint in relation to any goods sold or any service provided may be filed with a District Forum by the State Government as a representative of the interests of the consumers in general. done clear
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• question_answer92)
  The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its:
  A)
  advisory jurisdiction done clear
  B)
  appellate jurisdiction done clear
  C)
  original jurisdiction done clear
  D)
  constitutional jurisdiction done clear
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• question_answer93)
  When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to :
  A)
  the writ jurisdiction of any other judges of the High Court done clear
  B)
  special control exercised by the Chief Justice of India done clear
  C)
  discretionary powers of the Governor of the state done clear
  D)
  special powers provided to the Chief Minister done clear
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• question_answer94)
  According to the Constitution of India the term 'district judge' shall not include:
  A)
  chief presidency magistrate done clear
  B)
  sessions judges done clear
  C)
  tribunal judge done clear
  D)
  chief judge of a small cause court done clear
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• question_answer95)
  The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact:
  A)
  on its own initiative done clear
  B)
  only if he seeks such advice done clear
  C)
  only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens done clear
  D)
  only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country done clear
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• question_answer96)
  The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the:
  A)
  Consolidated Fund of India done clear
  B)
  Consolidated Fund of the State done clear
  C)
  Contingency Fund of India done clear
  D)
  Contingency Fund of the State done clear
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• question_answer97)
  The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with:
  A)
  The President of India done clear
  B)
  The Chief Justice of India done clear
  C)
  The Parliament done clear
  D)
  The Union Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs done clear
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• question_answer98)
  Which one of the following High Courts has the Territorial Jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
  A)
  Andhra Pradesh  done clear
  B)
  Kolkata done clear
  C)
  Chennai             done clear
  D)
  Orissa done clear
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• question_answer99)
  Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?
  A)
  Attorney General of India-Judges of the Supreme Court-Members   the   of   Parliament-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha done clear
  B)
  Judges of the Supreme Court-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha-Attomey General of India-Members of the Parliament done clear
  C)
  Attorney General of India-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha-Judges of the Supreme Court- Members of Parliament done clear
  D)
  Judges of the Supreme Court-Attorney General of India-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha-Members of Parliament done clear
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• question_answer100)
  Who was the Chief Justice of India when Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian judicial system?
  A)
  M. Hidayatullah done clear
  B)
  A. M. Ahmadi done clear
  C)
  A. S. Anand                   done clear
  D)
  P. N. Bhagwati done clear
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• question_answer101)
  How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories not included)?
  A)
  2                                  done clear
  B)
  3 done clear
  C)
  4                                  done clear
  D)
  5 done clear
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• question_answer102)
  With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct?
  A)
  Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle matters at pre-litigating stage and not those matters pending before any court done clear
  B)
  Lok Adalats can deal with matters which axe civil and not criminal in nature. done clear
  C)
  Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other person. done clear
  D)
  None of the statements given above is correct. done clear
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• question_answer103)
  The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its (IAS Prelims 2014)
  A)
  advisory jurisdiction         done clear
  B)
  appellate jurisdiction done clear
  C)
  original jurisdiction done clear
  D)
  writ jurisdiction done clear
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• question_answer104)
  The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in          (IAS Prelims 2014)
  A)
  the President of India done clear
  B)
  the Parliament done clear
  C)
  the Chief Justice of India done clear
  D)
  the Law Commission done clear
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• question_answer105)
  Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India? (IAS Prelims 2014)
  A)
  The President of India done clear
  B)
  The Prime Minister of India done clear
  C)
  The Lok Sabha Secretariat done clear
  D)
  The Supreme court of India done clear
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• question_answer106)
  Exercise - 2 Regarding advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, which statements is/ are Not Correct?

  1. It is obligatory for the Supreme Court to give its opinion if it is sought.

  2. The advice is not binding on the President.

  3. President may ask the Court's opinion on treaties and agreements made before the Constitution was framed.

  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1 and 3             done clear
  D)
  2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer107)
  Supreme Court is a court of record. This implies that:

  1. It can punish for its contempt

  2. its decisions' are admitted as evidence and cannot be questioned by any court

  3. it has to keep a record of all the important cases in India

  4. its decisions, once taken, are binding upon it

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer108)
  ____ is/are the qualifications for a High Court judge?

  1. Citizenship of India

  2. Must have held a judicial office for at least ten years

  3. Must not be over 62 years of age

  4. Must have been an advocate of a High Court for at least ten years or be an eminent jurist

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 3          done clear
  B)
  1and 2 done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer109)
  Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President after consultation with

  1. Chief Justice of India

  2. Governor of the State

  3. Chief Minister of the State

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  3 only               done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer110)
  In a criminal case, an appeal lies to the Supreme Court if the High Court:

  1. has convicted the accused and awarded him a death sentence

  2. has on appeal reversed an order for acquittal of an accused and sentenced him to imprisonment of ten years or more

  3. has withdrawn for trial before itself any case from a subordinate court and has convicted the accused as sentenced him to death

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 3 done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  3 only               done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer111)
  Consider the following statements :

  1. A person who has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court a before any authority in India except the Supreme Court.

  2. A person is not qualified for appointment as a Judge of a High Court in India unless he has for at least five years held a judicial office in the territory of India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer112)
  Which of the following statements are incorrect about & difference between the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and high courts in India?

  1. The Supreme Court can issue writs not only for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights but also for any other purpose, whereas high courts can issue writs only for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

  2. High courts can issue me writ of Injunction whereas the Supreme Court cannot issue the writ of Injunction.

  3. The Supreme Court can issue writs only in the case of appeal, whereas high courts can issue writs out when the party directly approaches it.

  4. High courts can issue writs not only for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights but also for any other purpose, whereas the Supreme Court can issue writs only for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3             done clear
  D)
  4 only done clear
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• question_answer113)
  The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President after consultation with

  1. the Chief Justice of India

  2. the Governor of the state

  3. the Chief Minister of the state

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  3 only               done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer114)
  Consider the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court:

  1. The reference for advice may be made to the Supreme Court on a question of law of fact by the

  President of India

  2. Disputes arising out of pre-constitution treaties and agreements excluded from the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court may also be referred to it.

  3. The advice given by the Supreme Court is binding on the government

  4. One of the cases referred to the Supreme Court for its advice was the constitutionally of the Kerala education bill.

  Which of these are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 4          done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1 and 2             done clear
  D)
  3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer115)
  In which of the following categories of cases the Supreme Court of India has the power to decide Reference made by the President on a question of law or fact

  1. A case involving interpretation of the constitution

  2. A case involving substantial question of law of general importance

  3. A case where the constitutionally of any law has been challenged

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 3          done clear
  B)
  1, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer116)
  Which of the following characteristics are essential to federal government?

  1. A supreme and written constitution

  2. Separation of powers and the system of checks and balances

  3. Distribution of powers between the centre and states

  4. Fundamental Rights guaranteed to citizens

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2       done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2 and 4          done clear
  D)
  2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer117)
  Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India:

  1. There are eighteen High Courts in the Country.

  2. Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one state.

  3. No Union territory has a High Court of its own.

  4. Judges of the High court hold office till the age of 62.

  A)
  1, 2 and 4                      done clear
  B)
  2 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1 and 4             done clear
  D)
  4 only done clear
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• question_answer118)
  The Supreme Court of India issued certain guidelines to put a halt to eve-teasing. In this regard consider the following statements:

  1. women cops, in civil uniform, should be deputed at the public places

  2. The court also ordered the states and the UTs to form a uniform law

  3. The eve-teasing can lead to violation of the fundamental rights.

  Which of the following statement given above are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2 only                  done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer119)
  Consider the following statements about the judicial system introduced by the British in India: It judicially unified India.

  1. The British established a new system of law through the process of enactment and relevant interpretation of customary laws.

  2. In general the British tended to avoid the customary laws of India.

  Which of the Statements given above are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2 only                  done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  1 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer120)
  With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements:

  1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.

  2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer121)
  Consider the following statements :

  1. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the Governor of the state.

  2. Every Judge of a High Court including the Chief Justice holds office until he/she attains the age of 65 years.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer122)
  On which of the following grounds can a Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court be impeached?

  1. Violation of the Constitution

  2. Proved misbehavior

  3. Incapacity

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  D)
  2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer123)
  Which of the following statements with respect to the judiciary in India is/are correct?

  1. Unlike in the United States, India has not provided for a double system of courts.

  2. Under the Constitution of India, there is a single integrated system of courts for the Union as well as the states.

  3. The organisation of the subordinate judiciary varies slightly from state to state.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3             done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer124)
  Consider the following statements regarding e-courts, launched recently in India

  1. They will facilitate hearing of cases via video conferencing.

  2. They will follow the same procedures that are laid out for the bench for hearing appeals in an open court.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer125)
  Consider the following statements :

  The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact:

  1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).

  2. if he seeks such an advice.

  3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  3 only               done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 done clear
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• question_answer126)
  Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India:

  1. There are eighteen High Courts in the country

  2. Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one state

  3. No Union Territory has a High Court of its own Judges of the High Court hold office till the age of 62

  Which of these statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 4                      done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1 and 4             done clear
  D)
  4 only done clear
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• question_answer127)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. The highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Session Judge

  2. The District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Courts

  3. A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate or a pleader of seven years' standing or more, or an officer in judicial service of the Union or the State

  4. When the sessions judge awards a death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  3 and 4             done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer128)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. There are 25 High Courts in India.

  2. Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have a common High Court.

  3. National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  2 and 3             done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  D)
  3 only done clear
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• question_answer129)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. The Parliament cannot enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution.

  2. The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the consolidated fund of India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer130)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. A person who has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India except of the Supreme Court.

  2. A person is not qualified for appointment as a Judge of a High Court in India unless he has for at least five years held a judicial office in the territory of India.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer131)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court.

  2. After retirement from the office, a permanent judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer132)
  With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements:

  1. An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and no appeal lies against there to any court.

  2. Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer133)
  With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements :

  1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.

  2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer134)
  What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice a India.

  2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.

  3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote.

  4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 3             done clear
  B)
  3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  4 only               done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer135)
  With reference to National Legal Services Authority consider the following statements:

  1. Its objective is to provide free and competent Iegal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.

  2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes a schemes throughout the country.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2A done clear
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