Indian Polity and Governance | The Supreme Court
Indian Polity and Governance | The Supreme Court
1. The Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and
Seven Judges
Nine Judges
Thirty three Judges
Twenty five Judges
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2. The sanctioned strength of Supreme Court of India is
24
20
18
34
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3. The current sanctioned strength of Judges of Supreme Court of India is
20
25
30
34
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4. When was the Supreme Court inaugurated in India?
27 January, 1950
28 January, 1950
29 January, 1950
30 January, 1950
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5. The status of women in Indian Society was glorified by a Judgment of a Court in September, 2003. The Court is
Supreme Court of India
Local Courts
Special Courts
High Court, U.P.
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6. Supreme Court in India was established
By an Act of Parliament in 1950
Under Indian Independence Act, 1947
Under Indian Government Act, 1953
By the Indian Constitution
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7. The power to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
The President of India
The Parliament
The Chief Justice of India
The Law Commission
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8. A Judge of the Supreme Court may resign his office by writing a letter to
The Chief Justice
The President
The Prime Minister
The Law Minister
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9. How can a Judge of the Supreme Court be removed?
By the will of the Chief Justice
By the President
By the President on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
By the President on the recommendation of the Parliament
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10. A Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by the President of India after
As enquiry by C.B.I.
An enquiry by Chief Justice of India
A report by the Bar Council of India
An impeachment by the Parliament
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11. The age of retirement in the Supreme Court is
62 years
63 years
64 years
65 years
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12. Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court are determined by
Pay Commission appointed by the President
Law Commission
Parliament
Council of Ministers
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13. The Judges of the Supreme Court, after retirement, are permitted to carry on practice before
Supreme Court only
High Courts only
Both Supreme Court and High Court
None of the Courts
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14. Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India is appointed by
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Prime Minister
President
Law Minister
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15. The Judges of Supreme Court of India are appointed by the President
After recommendation by Rajya Sabha
On the advice of Lok Sabha
On the advice of Prime Minister
In consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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16. Adhoc Judges are appointed in the Supreme Court when
Some Judges go on long leave
No one is available for permanent appointment
There is an abnormal increase in cases pending before the Court
There is no quorum of the Judges available to hold
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17. The Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of 'Adhoc Judges' in
Supreme Court
High Courts
District and Session Courts
All of the above
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18. In which year was the Collegium System for the appointment of Judges adopted by the Supreme Court of India?
1993
1996
2000
2004
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19. The Supreme Court's Collegium. comprises the Chief Justice of India and a few Senior Judges for the recommending appointee to Supreme Court. The number of such Senior Judges, who are part of this body, is
3
4
5
6
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20. The minimum number of Judges of the Supreme Court required for hearing any case involving interpretation of the Constitution is
10
9
7
5
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21. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its
Advisory jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction
Constitutional jurisdiction
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22. The second largest bench Constituted by the Supreme Court till date was in the
Golaknath Case
Minerva Mills Case
Bank Nationalisation Case
T.M.A. Pai Foundation Case
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23. In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court of India enunciated the 'Doctrine of Basic Structure'?
Golaknath
A.K. Gopalan
Keshvanand Bharti
Menka Gandhi
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24. Which one of the following cases propounded the concept of 'Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution'?
Indira Sahni Case
Shankari Prasad's Case
Rudal Shah's Case
Keshavananda Bharti's Case
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25. The minimum number of Supreme Court Judges who can hear a case involving a substantial question of law as to the Interpretation of the Constitution is
Five
Seven
Eleven
Thirteen
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26. In which of the following cases, Supreme Court held that 'Fundamental Rights enable a man to chalk out his life in the manner he likes best'?
Indira Gandhi Vs. Raj Narain
Golaknath Vs. The State of Punjab
Bank Nationalization Case
Azhar Vs. Municipal Corporation
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27. Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in connection with Constitutional Cases?
Article 131
Article 132
Article 132 read with Article 134A
Article 133 read with Article 134A
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28. All the cases regarding interpretation of the Constitution can be brought to the Supreme Court under its
Original Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
Advisory Jurisdiction
None of the above
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29. Curative Petition in India can be filedin Supreme Court under Article
138
140
142
146
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30. Which Article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its judgement or order?
Article 137
Article 130
Article 139
Article 138
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31. In India, Judicial Review implies
The power of the Judiciary to pro- nounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders
The power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures
The power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President
The power of the Judiciary to review its own judgments given earlier in similar or different cases
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32. Judicial Review means that the Supreme Court
Has final authority over all issues
Can charge allegations against President
Can review the issues decided by High Courts
Can declare illegal any law of the State
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33. Judicial Review implies the right of the Court to
Declare any law or order invalid if it is in conflict with the Constitution
Review the order of the Lower Courts
Hear appeals against the decision of the Lower Courts
Review the laws to see that they have been passed as per the procedure laid down
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34. The system of Judicial Review, is prevalent in
India only
U.K. only
U.S.A. only
Both in India and U.S.A.
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35. Under which Article of the Constitution the Courts have been prohibited from imquiring the proceedings of the Parliament?
Article 127
Article 122
Article 126
Article 139
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36. A Constitution (Amendment) Act may be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of India if it
Establishes three-tier federal set up in place of the existing two tier- set up
Removes Right of Equality before the law from Part III and places it elsewhere in the Constitution
Replaces Parliamentary System of Executive with the Presidential one
Establishes a Federal Court of Appeal to lighten the burden of the Supreme Court
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37. Judicial review in the Indian Constitution is based on
Due Process of Law
Procedure established by Law
Rule of Law
Precedents and conventions
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38. Who has the last authority to explain the Constitution?
President
Attorney General of India
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Supreme Court
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39. Who is the custodian of Indian Constitution?
President
Parliament
Council of Ministers
Supreme Court
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40. Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?
The President of India
The Prime Minister of India
The Lok Sabha Secretariat
The Supreme Court of India
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41. Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law?
Prime Minister
President
Any High Court
All of the above
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42. Under which Article, the President of India refer to the Supreme Court regarding the process of appointment and transfer of Judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts?
Article 127 sub clause (1)
Article 143 sub clause (1)
Article 143 sub clause (11)
Article 144 sub clause (a)
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43. 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
The President of India
The Chief Justice of India
The Parliament
The Union Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs
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44. By whom the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India can be enlarged?
President of India
Parliament by passing a resolution
Parliament by making a law
President in consultation with Chief Justice of India
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45. The advisory powers of the Supreme Court of India imply that it may
Advise to the President on the issues of law or fact which are of public importance
Advise to the government of India on all Constitution matters
Advise to the Prime Minister on legal matters
Advise to all the above persons
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46. The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact
On its initiative
Only if he seeks such advice
Only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country
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47. Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the question of law?
President
Any High Court
Prime Minister
All of the above
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48. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President make a reference to the Supreme Court to seek the Court's opinion on the Constitutional validity of the Election Commission's decision on defering the Gujarat Assembly Elections (in the year 2002)?
Article 142
Article 143
Article 144
Article 145
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49. To become a Judge of Supreme Court, a person must be an advocate in High Court for atleast how many years?
20
10
8
25
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50. Under which law is it prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English Language?
The Supreme Court rules, 1966
Article 145 of the Constitution of India
A Legislation made by Parliament
Article 348 of the Constitution of India
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51. Who has the right to transfer any case anywhere in India?
President
Supreme Court
High Court
None of the above
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52. Under which article, Supreme Court recently declared Migrants (Determination by Tribunal) Act, 1983 as unconstitutional for violation of the sacred duty of centre?
Article 355
Article 356
Article 256
Article 257
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53. The source of the 'Basic Structure Theory of the Constitution' in India is
The Constitution
Judicial Interpretation
Opinion of the Jurists
Parliamentary Statute
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54. Which of the following Courts in India is/are known as the Court(s) of Record?
The High Courts only
The Supreme Court only
The High Courts and the Supreme Court
The District Courts
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55. Which one of the following is correct about the Supreme Court regarding its Judgment?
It can change the Judgment
It can not change the Judgment
Only the Chief Justice of India can change the Judgment
Only the Ministry of Law can change the Judgment
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56. The Supreme Court holds its meetings in New Delhi, but it can meet elsewhere
With the approval of President
If the majority of Judges of Supreme Court so decide
With the approval of Parliament
On the request of State Legislature
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57. In which of the following cases the Supreme Court observed that Central Bureau of Investigation is a 'Caged Parrot'?
Rail Board Bribery Case
Vineet Narayani Vs. Union of India
2G Spectrum Scam Case
Coal Gate Scam Case
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58. TDSAT judgments can be challenged in the
TRAI, High Court, Supreme Court
TRAI and Supreme Court
High Court and Supreme Court
Supreme Court only
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59. Public Interest introduced was Litigations by
A Parliamentary Act
A Constitutional Amendment
Judicial initiative
None of the above
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60. PIL is
Public Interest Litigation
Public Inquiry Litigation
Public Investment Litigation
Private Investment Litigation
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61. Where can the the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) be filed?
Only in Supreme Court of India
Only in High Courts of States
In Central Tribunals Administrative
Both in High Courts and Supreme Court
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62. The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in
Australia
India
The United States
The United Kingdom
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63. 'Judicial Activism' in India is related to
Committed Judiciary
Public Interest Petition
Judicial Review
Judicial Independence
