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90+ The Judiciary Solved MCQs

in Indian Polity and Constitution

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: General Knowledge (GK) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) .

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Chapter: The Judiciary
51.

The Supreme Court is a court of record. This implies:
1. it can punish for its contempt.
2. its decisions are admitted as evidence and can riot be questioned in any court of law.
3. it has to keep a record of all the important cases that are conducted in India.
4. its decisions, once taken, are binding upon it.

A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
Answer» B. I and II
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52.

The main sources of law in India are:
1. The Constitution
2. Statutes
3. Customary law
4. Judicial decisions of superior courts

A. I and II
B. I, II and IV
C. II and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
Answer» D. I, II, III and IV
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53.

Judicial review in India does not extend to:

A. the advice that the Council of Ministers gives to the President
B. the discretionary powers of the Governors
C. the privileges enjoyed by Parliament members
D. Any of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
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54.

Public interest litigation applies to any case of public injury arising from

A. the breach of any public duty
B. the violation of a constitutional provision
C. the violation of the law
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
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55.

The Judges of the Supreme Court take an oath or affirmation before entering upon office, conducted by:

A. Chief Justice of India
B. President or Vice-President
C. President or some person appointed, by him
D. None of the above
Answer» C. President or some person appointed, by him
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56.

To whom does a Judge of the Supreme Court address his resignation if he wants to leave office before his term is complete?

A. Chief Justice of India
B. Prime Minister
C. President
D. Union Law Minister
Answer» C. President
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57.

The power of judicial review ensures:

A. the supremacy of the Supreme Court
B. that Supreme Court can review its own judgements
C. the constitutionality of laws
D. justice by the subordinate courts
Answer» C. the constitutionality of laws
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58.

The right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact belongs to :

A. the President
B. High Courts
C. the Governor
D. All of these
Answer» A. the President
discuss
59.

A High Court consists of a Chief Justice and:

A. at least 5 other judges
B. such other judges as specified in the Constitution
C. such other judges as determined by Parliament
D. such other judges as determined by the President
Answer» D. such other judges as determined by the President
discuss
60.

Which of the following is not a power of the High Court?

A. Supervision over all courts under its jurisdiction
B. Jurisdiction over revenue matters
C. Supervision over tribunals constituted by law relating to the armed forces
D. Issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights or for any other purpose
Answer» C. Supervision over tribunals constituted by law relating to the armed forces
discuss
61.

The Constitution makes provisions to ensure the independence of judges. Which one of the provisions given below is wrong in this context?

A. Though appointed by the President their removal is by a difficult process
B. Their salaries are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India (or the State)
C. A retired judge cannot be appointed to any office under the Government
D. The conduct of a judge cannot be discussed in Parliament except upon a motion regarding his removal
Answer» C. A retired judge cannot be appointed to any office under the Government
discuss
62.

The oath to a High Court Judge is administered by the:

A. Chief Justice of India
B. Chief Justice of that High Court
C. Governor
D. President
Answer» C. Governor
discuss
63.

When can the salaries of High Court judges be reduced?

A. If Parliament decrees it by two-thirds majority
B. During a Financial Emergency
C. If the State Legislature passes a law to the effect
D. At no time
Answer» B. During a Financial Emergency
discuss
64.

The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the: [NDA 1994]

A. President
B. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
C. Governor of the concerned state
D. Chief Minister of the concerned State
Answer» A. President
discuss
65.

The Constitution gives the powers of superintendence over all subordinate courts to the High Courts under Article:

A. 226
B. 227
C. 228
D. 229
Answer» B. 227
discuss
66.

The High Courts in India were first started at:

A. Bombay, Madras, Calcutta
B. Delhi and Calcutta
C. Bombay, Delhi, Madras
D. Madras and Bombay
Answer» A. Bombay, Madras, Calcutta
discuss
67.

The High Court enjoys the power:
I. to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
II. to exercise superintendence over the working of courts and tribunals under its jurisdiction.
III. to make general rules and prescribe forms regulating the practices and proceeding of courts under its jurisdiction.

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. I, II and III
Answer» D. I, II and III
discuss
68.

Who decides the number of Judges in a High Court?

A. State Government
B. President
C. Governor of the State
D. Parliament
Answer» B. President
discuss
69.

A common High Court for two or more States and/or Union Territory may be established by : [Railways 1990]

A. President
B. Parliament by Law
C. Governor of the State
D. Chief Justice of India
Answer» B. Parliament by Law
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70.

The salaries of the Judges of the High Courts are paid from the:

A. Funds collected as fees for cases
B. Consolidated Fund of the State
C. Consolidated Fund of India
D. State revenues
Answer» B. Consolidated Fund of the State
discuss
71.

The number of States under the jurisdiction of a High Court is decided on the basis of:

A. area and population to be served
B. funds at the disposal
C. intention of the government
D. number of judges available
Answer» A. area and population to be served
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72.

Which of the following is not a qualification for a person to be the Chief Justice of High Court?

A. He should have been a Judge in any court of India for not less than 10 years
B. He should be a distinguished jurist
C. He should be a renowned writer in the field of law
D. None of the above
Answer» C. He should be a renowned writer in the field of law
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73.

The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President in consultation with:
I. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
II. Former Chief Justice of the High Court.
III. Other Judges of the High Court.
IV. Governor of the State concerned.

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and IV
D. I, III and IV
Answer» C. I and IV
discuss
74.

The High Court which has the distinction of having the first woman Chief Justice is

A. Allahabad High Court
B. Delhi High Court
C. Himachal Pradesh High Court
D. Guwahati High Court
Answer» C. Himachal Pradesh High Court
discuss
75.

A retired Judge of High Court cannot:

A. practice in the Supreme Court
B. practice in any High Court of India
C. practice in the High Court from where he has retired
D. practice in any Court of India
Answer» C. practice in the High Court from where he has retired
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76.

Judge of the High Court can be removed from the office during his tenure by:

A. the Governor, if the State passes resolution by 2/3rd majority
B. the President, on the basis of resolution passed by the Parliament by 2/3rd majority
C. the Chief Justice of Supreme Court on the recommendation of Parliament
D. the Chief Justice of High Court on recommendation of State Legislature
Answer» B. the President, on the basis of resolution passed by the Parliament by 2/3rd majority
discuss
77.

The power to extend or restrict the jurisdiction of the High Court rests with:

A. the President
B. the Parliament
C. the concerned State Legislature
D. the Governor
Answer» B. the Parliament
discuss
78.

A Judge of a High Court wanting to resign addresses his letter of resignation to :

A. the President
B. the Chief Justice of his High Court
C. the Chief Justice of India
D. the Governor of the State
Answer» A. the President
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79.

The Constitution places the High Courts under the control of the Union in certain matters in order to keep them outside the range of regional politics. The Union exercises its control in the matters of:
I. transfer of Judges from one High Court to another.
II. being able, to establish a common High Court for two or more States.
III. determining disputes as to age of High Court Judges.

A. I only
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. I, II and III
Answer» D. I, II and III
discuss
80.

Which of the following High Courts covers more than one State/Union Territories?

A. Delhi
B. Allahabad
C. Guwahati
D. None of these
Answer» C. Guwahati
discuss
81.

Who was the Chief Justice of India when public interest litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian Judicial System? [IAS 2006]

A. M. Hidayatullah
B. A.M. Ahmadi
C. A.S. Anand
D. P.N. Bhagwati
Answer» D. P.N. Bhagwati
discuss
82.

The only Union Territory which has a High Court of its own:

A. Delhi
B. Lakshadweep
C. Chandigarh
D. Daman and Diu
Answer» A. Delhi
discuss
83.

The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places? [CDS 2008]

A. Nagpur
B. Panaji
C. Pune
D. Aurangabad
Answer» C. Pune
discuss
84.

The High Court having the jurisdiction in Judicial matters relating to' the largest number of States/Union Territories is:

A. Kolkata High Court
B. Kerala High Court
C. Mumbai High Court
D. Guwahati High Court
Answer» D. Guwahati High Court
discuss
85.

Which one of the following statements is not correct? [NDA 2005]

A. All the expenditure other than that which is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India is to be submitted to the Lok Sabha in the form of demands for grants.
B. No demand for a grant is made except on the recommendation of the President of India
C. The Lok Sabha can refuse assent to any demand for grant
D. The Lok Sabha can suggest an increase in the expenditure
Answer» C. The Lok Sabha can refuse assent to any demand for grant
discuss
86.

Which one of the following statements is correct? [NDA 2005]

A. The President of India is the custodian of the Constitution of India
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
C. The number of Judges in a High Court is to be determined from time to time by the Governor of the State concerned
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
Answer» 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
discuss
87.

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? [IAS 2005]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
discuss
88.

In India, the power to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court lies with: [Asstt Comm 2008]

A. The President of India
B. The Chief Justice of India
C. The Union Ministry of Law
D. The Parliament of India
Answer» D. The Parliament of India
discuss
89.

Which one of the following jurisdictions of the Indian Judiciary covers Public Interest Litigation? [CDS 2009]

A. Original Jurisdiction
B. Appellate Jurisdiction
C. Epistolary Jurisdiction
D. Advisory Jurisdiction
Answer» C. Epistolary Jurisdiction
discuss
90.

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? [IAS 2010]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 2
Answer» D. 1 and 2
discuss
91.

Under which law it is prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English language? [CDS 2012]

A. The Supreme Court Rules, 1966
B. A Legislation made by the Parliament
C. Article 145 of the Constitution of India
D. Article 34B of the Constitution of India
Answer» D. Article 34B of the Constitution of India
discuss
92.

Which of the following is/are the part/parts of the procedure for the impeachment of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India?
1. A motion signed by atleast 100 members of Lok Sabha or 50 members of Rajya Sabha is delivered to the Speaker or Chairman.
2. The motion is investigated by a Committee of three Jurists constituted by the Speaker or Chairman.
3. The Judge will be removed by the Speaker or Chairman if the Committee of three Jurists recommends. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011]

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only
Answer» B. 1 and 2 only
discuss
93.

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 code given below: [CDS 2011]

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3
discuss
94.

Of the following statements, which one is not correct? [BPSC 2011]

A. Supreme Court was constituted in 1950
B. Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in the country
C. Supreme Court can hear from any High Court/Tribunals except from Court-martial
D. Supreme Court can hear from any High Court/ Tribunals as well as from Court-martial
Answer» D. Supreme Court can hear from any High Court/ Tribunals as well as from Court-martial
discuss
95.

The pension of a High Court Judge is charged to the:

A. Consolidated Fund of India
B. Consolidated Fund of the State where he last served
C. Consolidated Funds of the different States where he has served
D. Contingency Fund of India
Answer» A. Consolidated Fund of India
discuss
96.

How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories not included)? [IAS 2008]

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» B. 3
discuss
97.

Which one of the following pairs of High Courts and their seats is not matched correctly?

A. Karnataka - Bengaluru
B. Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal
C. Rajasthan - Jodhpur
D. Kerala – Ernakulam
Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal
discuss
98.

Which High Court has jurisdiction over the State of Arunachal Pradesh ? [Railways 1994]

A. Guwahati
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Chandigarh
Answer» A. Guwahati
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