question_answer 1)
The Indian judiciary is headed by
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The Federal Court done
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The Supreme Court of India done
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The Highest Court of India done
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D)
The Privy Council done
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question_answer 2)
Who determines the number of judges in the Supreme Court?
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The Supreme Court itself done
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B)
The Parliament of India though laws made from time to time done
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C)
The Prime Minister done
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D)
The Council of Ministers done
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question_answer 3)
The Supreme Court of India consists of the Chief Justice and other judges whose number as per law, is
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7 done
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10 done
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C)
25 done
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D)
30 done
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question_answer 4)
As per the Constitution, a-whom does the President consult while appointing judges of the Supreme Court?
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Prime Minister done
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Law and Justice Minister done
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Other judges of the Supreme Court he deems necessary done
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Other judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts he deems necessary done
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question_answer 5)
Whom does the President consult in appointing judges other than the Chief Justice of India?
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Law and Justice Minister done
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Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister done
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Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Vice-President, the opposition leader in the Lok Sabha done
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D)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India done
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question_answer 6)
Consider the following and choose the correct code:
1. The Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by the President if he finds the judge not performing his duties well. 2. The judge of a Supreme Court can be removed by the President on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
A)
Only 1 is correct, done
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B)
Only 2 is correct. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are correct, done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 7)
Which one of the following is false with regard to the qualifications of a judge of the Supreme Court of India?
A)
He should be a citizen of India. done
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B)
He should have been a judge of a High Court of two or more such Courts for at least ten years. done
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C)
Should have been a distinguished jurist or done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 8)
Who acts as the Chief Justice in his absence? Choose the correct code.
1. The seniormost judge of the Supreme Court 2. Any other judge of the Supreme Court as the President may appoint for the purpose
A)
Only 1 is correct, done
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B)
Only 2 is correct. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are correct, done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 9)
Adhoc judges are appointed, as necessary, by the chief justice with
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By consulting the President only done
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By consulting the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned only done
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C)
Both (a) and (b) done
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Neither (a) nor (b) done
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question_answer 10)
'A' has retired as a judge of the Supreme Court in 1970, but the present Chief Justice, in consultation with the President, wants his attendance in the sitting of the Supreme Court. Will the judge:
1. Enjoy the powers of the judge 2. Enjoy the privileges of the judge 3. Will not enjoy the position of a judge
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1 and 2 correct done
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B)
1 and 3 correct done
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C)
2 and 3 correct done
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D)
Only 3 correct done
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question_answer 11)
He will not be the judge of that curt. (See Article12.) Consider the following and choose the correct code:
1. The Supreme Court is a court of record. 2. It shall have the power to punish for contempt of itself
A)
Only 1 is correct, done
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B)
Only 2 is correct. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are correct, done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 12)
Which one of the following is not within the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
A)
Disputes between the Government of India and an individual done
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Disputes between the Government of India and one state done
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C)
Disputes between the Government of India and more than one states done
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D)
Disputes between states done
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question_answer 13)
Consider the following and choose the correct code:
1. If the High Court certifies under Article 134A that a case involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution an appeal can be made to the Supreme Court. 2. Appeal can be made in the nature of civil criminal or/and other proceedings.
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Only 1 is correct, done
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B)
Only 2 is correct. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are correct, done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 14)
Which one of the following does not come under civil appeals?
1. If the case involves a substantial question of law of general importance 2. If in the opinion of the High Court the said question need not be decided by the Supreme Court 3. If in the opinion of the High Court the said question needs to be decided by the Supreme Court
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Only 1 done
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B)
Only land 2 done
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C)
Only land 3 done
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D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 15)
A criminal appeal with the Supreme Court lies in one or more of these cases. Choose the correct code to identify them.
1. If an appeal reverses an order of acquittal of an accused person and sentences him to death 2. If the case has been withdrawn before the trial, in such a case, of trial convicted the accused person and sentenced him to death 3. If the High Court has certified that the case is fit for appeal to the Supreme Court
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Only 1 done
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B)
Only land 2 done
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C)
Only 1 and 3 done
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D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 16)
Which one of the following is a power with the Supreme Court to be used in its discretion? Choose from the codes given.
1. Grant special leave to appeal from any judgment 2. Grant no appeal to any judgment given by any court
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Only 1 is correct, done
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B)
Only 2 is correct. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are correct, done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 17)
Which of the following has the power to extend the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India
A)
Lok Sabha done
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B)
Rajya Sabha done
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C)
President done
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D)
Parliament done
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question_answer 18)
If the President so wants he may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact. Choose from the code what may follow.
1. The Court is obliged to give its opinion to the President with which he must agree. 2. The Court is obliged to give its opinion to the President with which he may not abide. 3. The President may ignore the opinion of the Supreme Court. 4. The President may ask the Court to reconsider the opinion.
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Only1 done
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B)
Only 2 and 3 done
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C)
Only 2 done
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D)
1, 2, 3, 4 done
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question_answer 19)
Judicial Review, in India, is based on
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Convention done
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Rule of law done
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Due process of law done
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D)
Procedure established by law done
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question_answer 20)
Which one of the following is/are not correct with regard to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India? Choose from the codes given.
1. The Supreme Court has the power to hear an appeal from any Court of India. 2. It has the power to give its opinion to the President on any question of law or fact. 3. The salaries of the judges are not subject to the vote of the Parliament. 4. Its jurisdiction is binding on all courts within India.
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1, 2, 3 done
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B)
2, 3, 4 done
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C)
1, 3, 4 done
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D)
1, 2, 4 done
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question_answer 21)
In which one of the cases has the Supreme Court assured the citizens of compensation for loss of injury caused by any public authority?
A)
Common Cause v Union of India done
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B)
Maneka Gandhi v Union of India done
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C)
Badhua Mukta Morcha v Union of India done
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D)
Indra Sawhnay v Union of India done
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question_answer 22)
The writ 'Prohibition relates to:
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One which affects the subject of production and consumption of liquor done
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One which prohibits the police from arresting a person done
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C)
One which forbids a public authority from taking a particular action done
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D)
One which prohibits a quasi-judicial authority from proceeding with a case done
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question_answer 23)
The Supreme Court has the exclusive jurisdiction with regard to
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Constitutional validity of the union law done
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Constitutional validity of the state law done
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C)
Both and (b) done
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D)
Neither nor (b) done
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question_answer 24)
Which of the following statements with regard to ?the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct? Choose the correct code.
1. The opinion of the Supreme Court may be sought by the President on any question of law. 2. In case the opinion of the Supreme Court is sought, it is bound to give it. 3. The advice given by the Supreme Court on a matter referred to it is binding on the President. 4. Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can also be exercised over disputes arising out of references made to pre-constitutional treaties.
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2 and 3 done
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B)
1 and 3 done
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C)
1 and 4 done
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D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 25)
Which 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
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Appeals made in Constitutional cases done
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C)
Adjudication of disputes between the Union and the states done
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D)
Adjudication of disputes between states done
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question_answer 26)
Which of the following statements regarding the exercise of judicial review in India is not correct?
A)
A case regarding the validity of law must be brought before the Supreme Court. done
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B)
Unanimous opinion of all the judges is necessary in declaring a law null and void. done
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C)
Legislative enactments and executive orders may be struck down by the Supreme Court. done
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D)
This power is implicit in the provisions of Article 13 of the Constitution. done
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question_answer 27)
In which of the following categories of cases does the Supreme Court of India have the power to decide? Choose from the codes given.
1. A case involving a reference made by the President on a question of law or fact 2. A case involving interpretation of the Constitution 3. A case involving a substantial question of law of general importance 4. A case where the constitutionality of any law has been challenged
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1, 2and 3 done
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B)
1, 3 and 4 done
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C)
1, 2 and 4 done
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D)
2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 28)
Consider the following statements regarding the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Choose the correct ones from the codes given.
1. The reference for advice may be made to the Supreme Court on a question of law or 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 constitutionality of the Kerala Education Bill.
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1, 2 and 4 done
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B)
1, 3 and 4 done
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C)
1, 2 and 4 done
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D)
2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 29)
Which of the following is not true with regard to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
A)
Cases relating to disputes between the Union and the states done
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B)
Cases relating to disputes between the states done
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C)
Cases relating to Constitutional validity of the Central laws done
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D)
Cases relating to religious matters done
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question_answer 30)
Consider the following statements with regard to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India and choose the correct ones from the codes given.
1. It is empowered to issue writs. 2. It has original jurisdiction in regard to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 3. Its appellate jurisdiction can be extended by the President. 4. It is empowered to punish anyone for contempt of any law.
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1, 2, 3 done
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B)
1, 2, 4 done
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C)
1, 3, 4 done
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D)
2, 3, 4 done
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question_answer 31)
The Golak Nath cases decided
A)
That the Parliament does not have power to abrogate the fundamental rights done
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B)
That the Parliament has the power to amend the fundamental rights done
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C)
That the Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution done
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D)
That the Parliament has the power to restrict right to property done
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question_answer 32)
Which of the following decision was related to the basic structure doctrine?
A)
The Golak Nath Case done
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B)
The Kesavananda Bharati Case done
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C)
The AK Gopalan Case done
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D)
The Maneka Gandhi Case done
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question_answer 33)
Which of the following cases is not an example of judicial activism?
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Golak Nath Case done
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B)
Gopalan Case done
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C)
Maneka Gandhi Case done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 34)
A judge of the High court can be removed from office during his tenure by
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The Governor, if the State legislature passes a resolution to this effect by two-thirds majority done
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B)
The President, on the basis of a resolution passed by the Parliament by two-thirds majority done
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C)
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, on the recommendations of the Parliament done
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The Chief Justice of the High Court, on the recommendations of the State Legislature done
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question_answer 35)
Restrictions on the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution is only possible through
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An amendment of the Constitution passed by two-third majority of members present and voting and a majority of the total membership of each House of Parliament done
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An amendment of the Constitution passed by a simple majority of members present and voting in both Houses of Parliament done
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C)
An amendment of the Constitution passed by two-third majority of members present and voting and a majority of the total membership of each House of Parliament together with the ratification of half of the State Legislatures done
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An amendment of the Constitution passed by two-third majority of members present and voting and a majority of the total membership of each House of Parliament together with the ratification of three quarters of the State Legislature done
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question_answer 36)
Which of the following are the main jurisdictions of the High Court of a state? Choose from the codes given.
1. Original jurisdiction 2. Appellate jurisdiction 3. Supervisory jurisdiction 4. Advisory jurisdiction
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1, 2 and 3 done
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B)
2, 3 and 4 done
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C)
1, 3 and 4 done
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D)
1, 2 and 4 done
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question_answer 37)
The High Courts as principal courts can try cases such as
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Those between the Union and the states done
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Those between states themselves done
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Those relating to death punishment done
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Those relating to Union and one state on the one hand, and one or more states on the other done
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question_answer 38)
The judges of the High Court are appointed by
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The Governor of the concerned state done
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The President of India done
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The Chief Justice of India done
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D)
The Indian Parliament done
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question_answer 39)
Which of the following High Courts is the oldest in India?
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The Calcutta High Court done
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The Allahabad High Court done
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The Bombay High Court done
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The Madras High Court done
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question_answer 40)
District Judges are appointed by
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The President done
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The Governor done
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The Chief Minister done
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The Deputy Commissioner done
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question_answer 41)
The doctrine of the basic structure
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Is strictly in accord with the principle of 'procedure established by law' done
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Is consistent with the principle of 'the due process of law? done
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Accepts the theory that the legislature is the supreme lawmaking authority done
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Assumes the power of judging the wisdom of the sovereign legislature done
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question_answer 42)
Consider the following statements and choose the correct one from the codes given. A public interest petition can be accepted when it is moved by
1. An individual when his interest is affected 2. A group when the interest of its members is affected 3. An individual or a group when the interest of the population in general are affected 4. An individual with the help of a group for the safeguard of that groups interest
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1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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1, 2 and 3 done
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C)
3 alone done
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D)
4 alone done
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question_answer 43)
Which Union Territory has a High Court of its own?
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Punducherry done
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Chandigarh done
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Delhi done
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D)
Lakshdweep done
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question_answer 44)
Who determines the salaries of the judges of the High Courts?
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Parliament done
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State Legislature done
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President done
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Governor of the state done
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question_answer 45)
Family courts decide disputes relating to
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Domestic violence done
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Marriage affairs done
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Property matters done
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Consumers affairs done
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question_answer 46)
The first Lok Adalat was held in which year?
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1985 done
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1986 done
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1987 done
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D)
1988 done
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question_answer 47)
The doctrine of 'prospective overruling' was adopted by the Supreme Court of India in the case of
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Champakam Dorairajan v state of Madras done
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Golak Nath v State of Punjab done
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Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala done
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D)
Kehar Singh v Union of India done
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question_answer 48)
Consider the following statements with regard to Public Interest Litigation and choose the correct ones from the codes given.
1. In essence, a third party can bring before the courts, issue in public interest. 2. The Supreme Court may act on the receipt of a letter or postcard from a citizen requesting protection of his fundamental rights. 3. Its is also known as Social Action Litigation. 4. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer and P.N. Bhagwati were its proponents.
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1 and 2 done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
3 and 4 done
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D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 49)
The system of Public Interest Litigation has been introduced in India
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Through Constitutional Amendment done
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By judicial initiative done
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By political parties done
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By a Parliamentary Act done
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question_answer 50)
Consider the following statement and choose the correct one from the codes given.
1. The amended Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 stipulates the establishment of permanent Lok Adalats for exercising jurisdiction in respect of disputes relating to some public utility services. 2. The Attorney General of India has the right to take part in the proceedings of the Parliament without the right to vote.
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1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 51)
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Choose from the codes given.
1. A Supreme Court judge serves till the age of 65 years. 2. After retirement he can practice only in the Supreme Court. 3. The salaries of the Supreme Court judges is determined by the President.
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Only 1 is true. done
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B)
Only 2 is true. done
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C)
Only 3 is true. done
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D)
1, 2, 3 all are true. done
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question_answer 52)
The required majority for the removal of the Supreme Court judge in each House of the Parliament is
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Majority of the members present and voting done
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Majority of the members of total membership done
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2/3 majority of the total membership done
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D)
2/3 majority of the member present and voting done
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question_answer 53)
Arrange the following Chief Justices of India in chronological order of their tenure. Choose from the codes given.
1. A. N. Roy 2. S.R. Dass 3. K.N. Wanchoo 4. A.S. Anand
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2, 3, 4, 1 done
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B)
2, 3, 1, 4 done
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C)
2, 1, 4, 3 done
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D)
2, 4, 1, 3 done
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question_answer 54)
When the opinion of the Supreme Court on the question of law and the course open before it is sought, the Supreme Court.
1. May tender the opinion 2. May refuse to tender the opinion
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Choose from the codes.
A)
Only 1 is true done
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B)
Only 2 is true done
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C)
1, 2 both are true done
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D)
1, 2 both are false done
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question_answer 55)
Which amendment proposed the formation of the National judicial Commission (2014), though the same was declared void by Supreme Court in October, 2015?
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98th done
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B)
99th done
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C)
97th done
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D)
100th done
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question_answer 56)
Where was the Supreme Court inaugurated on January 26, 1950?
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Lok Sabha's Hall done
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Rajya Sabhas Hall done
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Chamber of Princes done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 57)
Consider the following and choose the correct code.
1. The Governor can seek the opinion of the High Court on any substantial question of law and fact. 2. The Supreme Court cannot refuse to give opinion to the President when sought for.
A)
Only 1 is correct, done
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B)
Only 2 is correct. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are correct, done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 58)
Which one of the following cases has the Supreme Court declared India a federal state?
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M.C. Mehta v Union of India done
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Visakha v State of Rajasthan done
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C)
State of Bihar v Union of India done
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D)
S.R. Bommai v Union of India done
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question_answer 59)
Which one of the following is a provision for judicial review?
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Article 51 done
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Article 54 done
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C)
Article 32 done
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D)
Article 368 done
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question_answer 60)
Judicial Activism implies
1. Judiciary in action 2. Judiciary in inter vention
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Only 1 is correct, done
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B)
Only 2 is correct. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are correct, done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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