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- Question 1 of 20
1. Question
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its: [1996]
CorrectAccording to Article 131, The SC has original jurisdiction in any dispute – (a) between the Government of India & one or more States; or (b) between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other; or (c) between two or more States
IncorrectAccording to Article 131, The SC has original jurisdiction in any dispute – (a) between the Government of India & one or more States; or (b) between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other; or (c) between two or more States
UnattemptedAccording to Article 131, The SC has original jurisdiction in any dispute – (a) between the Government of India & one or more States; or (b) between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other; or (c) between two or more States
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to: [1996]
CorrectArticle – 226 of the constitution empowers a high court to issue writs.
Also when the chief justice of a High court acts in an administrative capacity, be is subject to the writ jurisdiction of any other judges of the High court.IncorrectArticle – 226 of the constitution empowers a high court to issue writs.
Also when the chief justice of a High court acts in an administrative capacity, be is subject to the writ jurisdiction of any other judges of the High court.UnattemptedArticle – 226 of the constitution empowers a high court to issue writs.
Also when the chief justice of a High court acts in an administrative capacity, be is subject to the writ jurisdiction of any other judges of the High court. - Question 3 of 20
3. Question
According to the Constitution of India the term ‘district judge’ shall not include: [1996]
CorrectUnder article 236 of the Constitution, The term “District Judge” includes judge of a city civil court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a small cause court, chief presidency magistrate, additional chief presidency magistrate, sessions judge and assistant sessions judge and additional sessions judge.
IncorrectUnder article 236 of the Constitution, The term “District Judge” includes judge of a city civil court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a small cause court, chief presidency magistrate, additional chief presidency magistrate, sessions judge and assistant sessions judge and additional sessions judge.
UnattemptedUnder article 236 of the Constitution, The term “District Judge” includes judge of a city civil court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a small cause court, chief presidency magistrate, additional chief presidency magistrate, sessions judge and assistant sessions judge and additional sessions judge.
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Wilful disobedience or non-compliance of Court orders and use of derogatory language about judicial behaviour amount to Contempt of Court.
Reason (R) : Judicial activism cannot be practised without arming the judiciary with punitive powers to punish contemptuous behaviour.
In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct? [1997]CorrectAssertion and Reason as independent statements are true but does not explain each other.
IncorrectAssertion and Reason as independent statements are true but does not explain each other.
UnattemptedAssertion and Reason as independent statements are true but does not explain each other.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact: [2001]
CorrectAs per provisions under Article 143
IncorrectAs per provisions under Article 143
UnattemptedAs per provisions under Article 143
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India: [2001]
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.
Which of these statements is/are correct?CorrectThere are 24 High Courts in India at present. Six (Bombay, Calcutta, Guwahati, Kerala, Madras and Punjab and Haryana High Court) of them have jurisdiction over more than one state. National Capital Territory of Delhi has High Court of its own.
IncorrectThere are 24 High Courts in India at present. Six (Bombay, Calcutta, Guwahati, Kerala, Madras and Punjab and Haryana High Court) of them have jurisdiction over more than one state. National Capital Territory of Delhi has High Court of its own.
UnattemptedThere are 24 High Courts in India at present. Six (Bombay, Calcutta, Guwahati, Kerala, Madras and Punjab and Haryana High Court) of them have jurisdiction over more than one state. National Capital Territory of Delhi has High Court of its own.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the: [2002]
CorrectThe salaries and allowances of the Judges of the HC are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the state but their pensions are payable as Charged Expenditure/Art 112(3).
IncorrectThe salaries and allowances of the Judges of the HC are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the state but their pensions are payable as Charged Expenditure/Art 112(3).
UnattemptedThe salaries and allowances of the Judges of the HC are charged to the Consolidated Fund of the state but their pensions are payable as Charged Expenditure/Art 112(3).
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
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: [2003]
CorrectSuch is the prerogative of the Parliament.
IncorrectSuch is the prerogative of the Parliament.
UnattemptedSuch is the prerogative of the Parliament.
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Which one of the following High Courts has the Territorial Jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands? [2003]
CorrectThe U.T. of Andaman and Nicobar Islands comes under the jurisdiction of high court of Calcutta under its extended jurisdiction Act 1953.
IncorrectThe U.T. of Andaman and Nicobar Islands comes under the jurisdiction of high court of Calcutta under its extended jurisdiction Act 1953.
UnattemptedThe U.T. of Andaman and Nicobar Islands comes under the jurisdiction of high court of Calcutta under its extended jurisdiction Act 1953.
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Consider the following statements: [2004]
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?CorrectThese provisions are given under Article 233-235 in the chapter of Subordinate Courts in the Constitution of India.
IncorrectThese provisions are given under Article 233-235 in the chapter of Subordinate Courts in the Constitution of India.
UnattemptedThese provisions are given under Article 233-235 in the chapter of Subordinate Courts in the Constitution of India.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman? [2004]
CorrectAccording to NHRC Act 1993, only a retired CJI can become chairman of NHRC, appointed by President on the recommendation of a committee comprising of PM, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Home Minister, Leader of Opposition of both Houses of Parliament and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
IncorrectAccording to NHRC Act 1993, only a retired CJI can become chairman of NHRC, appointed by President on the recommendation of a committee comprising of PM, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Home Minister, Leader of Opposition of both Houses of Parliament and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
UnattemptedAccording to NHRC Act 1993, only a retired CJI can become chairman of NHRC, appointed by President on the recommendation of a committee comprising of PM, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Home Minister, Leader of Opposition of both Houses of Parliament and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
- Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence? [2004]
CorrectPresident comes first, Vice-President second, Prime Minister third and Governors of states with in their respective State comes fourth in the Warrant of Precedence.
According to Indian order of precedence,
Judges of the Supreme Court – Rank 9
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha – Rank 10
Attorney General of India – Rank 11
Members of Parliament – Rank 21IncorrectPresident comes first, Vice-President second, Prime Minister third and Governors of states with in their respective State comes fourth in the Warrant of Precedence.
According to Indian order of precedence,
Judges of the Supreme Court – Rank 9
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha – Rank 10
Attorney General of India – Rank 11
Members of Parliament – Rank 21UnattemptedPresident comes first, Vice-President second, Prime Minister third and Governors of states with in their respective State comes fourth in the Warrant of Precedence.
According to Indian order of precedence,
Judges of the Supreme Court – Rank 9
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha – Rank 10
Attorney General of India – Rank 11
Members of Parliament – Rank 21 - Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Consider the following statements: [2005]
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?CorrectThere were 21 High Courts in India with three new states created in 2000, having their own High Courts (Chattisgarh at Bilaspur, Uttarakhand at Nainital and Jharkhand at Ranchi). Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh have a common HC at Chandigarh.
In the year 2013, three new High Courts in the northeast – Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura were created taking the total number of High Courts in the country from 21 to 24.
National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own which was established in the year 1966. As if 2018. There are 24 High courts in India.IncorrectThere were 21 High Courts in India with three new states created in 2000, having their own High Courts (Chattisgarh at Bilaspur, Uttarakhand at Nainital and Jharkhand at Ranchi). Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh have a common HC at Chandigarh.
In the year 2013, three new High Courts in the northeast – Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura were created taking the total number of High Courts in the country from 21 to 24.
National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own which was established in the year 1966. As if 2018. There are 24 High courts in India.UnattemptedThere were 21 High Courts in India with three new states created in 2000, having their own High Courts (Chattisgarh at Bilaspur, Uttarakhand at Nainital and Jharkhand at Ranchi). Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh have a common HC at Chandigarh.
In the year 2013, three new High Courts in the northeast – Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura were created taking the total number of High Courts in the country from 21 to 24.
National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own which was established in the year 1966. As if 2018. There are 24 High courts in India. - Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Consider the following statements: [2005]
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?CorrectStatement (1) is not correct as according to Article 138(1) of the Constitution, Parliament can enlarge the jurisdiction and powers of the SC w.r.t. to any of the matters in the Union List. Whereas SC’s jurisdiction w.r.t. to any other matter can be enlarged by a special agreement between Government of India and government of the concerned State.
IncorrectStatement (1) is not correct as according to Article 138(1) of the Constitution, Parliament can enlarge the jurisdiction and powers of the SC w.r.t. to any of the matters in the Union List. Whereas SC’s jurisdiction w.r.t. to any other matter can be enlarged by a special agreement between Government of India and government of the concerned State.
UnattemptedStatement (1) is not correct as according to Article 138(1) of the Constitution, Parliament can enlarge the jurisdiction and powers of the SC w.r.t. to any of the matters in the Union List. Whereas SC’s jurisdiction w.r.t. to any other matter can be enlarged by a special agreement between Government of India and government of the concerned State.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Assertion (A) : In India, every State has a High Court in its territory.
Reason (R) : The Constitution of India provides a High Court in each State. [2006]CorrectArticle 214 of the Constitution says–There shall be a High Court for each State. Therefore, Reason (R) is correct. But for twenty-nine states and seven union territories we have only 24 High Courts.
IncorrectArticle 214 of the Constitution says–There shall be a High Court for each State. Therefore, Reason (R) is correct. But for twenty-nine states and seven union territories we have only 24 High Courts.
UnattemptedArticle 214 of the Constitution says–There shall be a High Court for each State. Therefore, Reason (R) is correct. But for twenty-nine states and seven union territories we have only 24 High Courts.
- Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Who was the Chief Justice of India when Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian judicial system? [2006]
CorrectPN Bhagwati was CJI during July 1985–Dec 1986. During his tenure as CJI, PIL was introduced to the Indian judicial system.
IncorrectPN Bhagwati was CJI during July 1985–Dec 1986. During his tenure as CJI, PIL was introduced to the Indian judicial system.
UnattemptedPN Bhagwati was CJI during July 1985–Dec 1986. During his tenure as CJI, PIL was introduced to the Indian judicial system.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Consider the following statements: [2006]
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?CorrectStatement 1 is incorrect because after retirement a permanent judge of High Court shall not plead or act in a Court or before any authority in India, except the SC and a HC other than the HC in which he had held his office (Art 220).
Statement 2 is incorrect as according to Article 217, a person is not qualified for appointment as a judge of a High Court in India unless he has for at least ten years held a judicial office in the territory of India.IncorrectStatement 1 is incorrect because after retirement a permanent judge of High Court shall not plead or act in a Court or before any authority in India, except the SC and a HC other than the HC in which he had held his office (Art 220).
Statement 2 is incorrect as according to Article 217, a person is not qualified for appointment as a judge of a High Court in India unless he has for at least ten years held a judicial office in the territory of India.UnattemptedStatement 1 is incorrect because after retirement a permanent judge of High Court shall not plead or act in a Court or before any authority in India, except the SC and a HC other than the HC in which he had held his office (Art 220).
Statement 2 is incorrect as according to Article 217, a person is not qualified for appointment as a judge of a High Court in India unless he has for at least ten years held a judicial office in the territory of India. - Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Consider the following statements: [2007]
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?CorrectStatement 2 is incorrect. After retirement a permanent judge of High Court shall not plead or act in a Court or before any authority in India, except the SC and a HC other than the HC in which he had held his office (Art 220).
IncorrectStatement 2 is incorrect. After retirement a permanent judge of High Court shall not plead or act in a Court or before any authority in India, except the SC and a HC other than the HC in which he had held his office (Art 220).
UnattemptedStatement 2 is incorrect. After retirement a permanent judge of High Court shall not plead or act in a Court or before any authority in India, except the SC and a HC other than the HC in which he had held his office (Art 220).
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories not included)? [2008]
CorrectBombay HC (Maharashtra & Goa); Guwahati (Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh); Punjab and Haryana HC (Punjab, Haryana)
IncorrectBombay HC (Maharashtra & Goa); Guwahati (Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh); Punjab and Haryana HC (Punjab, Haryana)
UnattemptedBombay HC (Maharashtra & Goa); Guwahati (Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh); Punjab and Haryana HC (Punjab, Haryana)
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Consider the following statements: [2008]
1. Justice V R Krishna Iyer was the Chief Justice of India.
2. Justice V R Krishna Iyer is considered as one of the progenitors of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Indian judicial system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectJustice P. N. Bhagwati and Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer were among the first judges to admit PIL’s in the court.
IncorrectJustice P. N. Bhagwati and Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer were among the first judges to admit PIL’s in the court.
UnattemptedJustice P. N. Bhagwati and Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer were among the first judges to admit PIL’s in the court.