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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BA political science) , Master of Arts in Political Science (MA Political Science) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) .
Chapters
| 1. |
In India, the supreme court was set up under |
| A. | Regulating Act,1773 |
| B. | Pitts India Act,1784 |
| C. | Indian Council Act,1861 |
| Answer» A. Regulating Act,1773 | |
| 2. |
The supreme Court of India replaced Federal court which was set up under |
| A. | Government of India Act,1909 |
| B. | Government of India Act,1935 |
| C. | Government of India Act,1919 |
| Answer» B. Government of India Act,1935 | |
| 3. |
The Supreme Court consist of |
| A. | Chief Justice of India and other 15 judges |
| B. | Chief Justice of India and other 17 judges |
| C. | Chief Justice of India and other 31 judges |
| Answer» C. Chief Justice of India and other 31 judges | |
| 4. |
The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated on |
| A. | On January 28,1950 |
| B. | On January 26, 1950 |
| C. | On January 24, 1950 |
| Answer» A. On January 28,1950 | |
| 5. |
Unlike US Supreme Court, India Judiciary adopted |
| A. | Federal Court System |
| B. | Single and Integrated Court System |
| C. | British Court System |
| Answer» B. Single and Integrated Court System | |
| 6. |
The Judge of the Supreme Court of India are appointed by |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The President |
| C. | The Vice President |
| Answer» B. The President | |
| 7. |
The chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme court hold office |
| A. | Till the age of 60 years |
| B. | Till the age of 62 years |
| C. | Till the age of 65 years |
| Answer» C. Till the age of 65 years | |
| 8. |
Judges of the Supreme court submit his resignation to |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The President |
| C. | The Law Minister |
| Answer» B. The President | |
| 9. |
Salaries, allowances and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court are charged from |
| A. | Ministry of Finance, Gov‟t of India |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| Answer» C. Consolidated Fund of India | |
| 10. |
A judge of the Supreme court should have |
| A. | Judge of High Court for Five years |
| B. | Advocate for 15 years |
| C. | Judge of High Court for 10 years |
| Answer» A. Judge of High Court for Five years | |
| 11. |
The framer of the Constitution of India borrowed the idea of Judicial review from the constitution of |
| A. | France Constitution |
| B. | British constitution |
| C. | USA |
| Answer» C. USA | |
| 12. |
Which of the following Court stand at the apex of our Judicial system |
| A. | District Court |
| B. | Supreme Court |
| C. | High Court |
| Answer» B. Supreme Court | |
| 13. |
The power and function of Election Commission of India are written on |
| A. | Article 324 |
| B. | Article 128 |
| C. | Article 228 |
| Answer» A. Article 324 | |
| 14. |
The appointment of the chief election commissioner and other election commissioner are made by |
| A. | Prime Minister of India |
| B. | Chief Judge of India |
| C. | President |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 15. |
The chief election commissioner and other election commissioner occupied office till |
| A. | 62 years |
| B. | 65 years |
| C. | 60 years |
| Answer» B. 65 years | |
| 16. |
The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years in |
| A. | 1989,by 61st Constitutional Amendment Act |
| B. | 1989,by 61st Constitutional Amendment Act |
| C. | 1989,by 61st Constitutional Amendment Act |
| Answer» A. 1989,by 61st Constitutional Amendment Act | |
| 17. |
The President appointed two more election commissioner on |
| A. | 2 october,1988 |
| B. | 16 October,1988 |
| C. | 16 October,1989 |
| Answer» C. 16 October,1989 | |
| 18. |
The minimum age to be a voter in India is |
| A. | 21 years |
| B. | 18 years |
| C. | 16 years |
| Answer» B. 18 years | |
| 19. |
The constitution consist provision related to the union judiciary in Article 124 to 147 in |
| A. | Part V of the Constitution |
| B. | Part IV of the Constitution |
| C. | Part IV A of the Constitution |
| Answer» A. Part V of the Constitution | |
| 20. |
The power to increase or decrease the number of judges in the supreme court rest with |
| A. | The power of the President |
| B. | The power of the Parliament |
| C. | The power of council of Minister |
| Answer» B. The power of the Parliament | |
| 21. |
By convention, chief justice of India is selected based on |
| A. | Nominated by the council of Minister |
| B. | Nominated by opposition party |
| C. | The senior most judge of the Supreme Court |
| Answer» C. The senior most judge of the Supreme Court | |
| 22. |
The oldest High Court in India is |
| A. | Bombay High Court |
| B. | Kolkata High Court |
| C. | Delhi High Court |
| Answer» B. Kolkata High Court | |
| 23. |
Judges of the High Court are appointed by |
| A. | The President |
| B. | Governor of the state |
| C. | Chief Minister |
| Answer» A. The President | |
| 24. |
The Oath to the Judges of the High Court is administered by |
| A. | Chief Minister |
| B. | Chief Secretary |
| C. | Governor |
| Answer» C. Governor | |
| 25. |
To be judge of High Court, a person must have been advocate of a High Court two or more such court in succession for at least |
| A. | 5 years |
| B. | 10 years |
| C. | 15 years |
| Answer» B. 10 years | |
| 26. |
The tenure of judges of the high court is |
| A. | 65 years |
| B. | 62 years |
| C. | 60 years |
| Answer» B. 62 years | |
| 27. |
The President can transfer judges of the high Court in consultation with |
| A. | Governor of the state |
| B. | Chief Minister of the state |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» C. Chief Justice of India | |
| 28. |
The salaries and allowances of the judges of the high court are charged to the |
| A. | Consolidated fund of the state |
| B. | Consolidated fund of India |
| C. | Contingency Fund of India |
| Answer» A. Consolidated fund of the state | |
| 29. |
The power of the Supreme court of India to decide disputes between the centre and the state falls under its |
| A. | Constitutional jurisdiction |
| B. | Advisory jurisdiction |
| C. | Original jurisdiction |
| Answer» C. Original jurisdiction | |
| 30. |
Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India |
| A. | The Supreme Court of India |
| B. | The President |
| C. | The Prime Minister |
| Answer» A. The Supreme Court of India | |
| 31. |
The chief Justice of High Court can be removed by the |
| A. | Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
| B. | Same procedure as for the Judge of the Supreme Court |
| C. | Governor of the state |
| Answer» B. Same procedure as for the Judge of the Supreme Court | |
| 32. |
The chief Justice of India can e removed in accordance with the procedure laid down in the constitution, by the |
| A. | President on a resolution by the Parliament |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | President |
| Answer» A. President on a resolution by the Parliament | |
| 33. |
The total number of High court in India at present is |
| A. | Fifteen |
| B. | Twenty four |
| C. | Sixteen |
| Answer» B. Twenty four | |
| 34. |
Which of the following amendment curtailed the power of judicial review of the Supreme Court and High Court? |
| A. | 44th amendment |
| B. | 42nd amendment |
| C. | 26th amendment |
| Answer» B. 42nd amendment | |
| 35. |
When can the salaries of the judges of the Supreme court be reduced during their term of office? |
| A. | During Financial Emergency |
| B. | As and when President desire |
| C. | If a Parliament pass a bill to this effect |
| Answer» A. During Financial Emergency | |
| 36. |
Besides its permanent seat at Delhi, the Supreme Court can also meet at |
| A. | Any major city |
| B. | Any other union territory |
| C. | Any state capital |
| Answer» C. Any state capital | |
| 37. |
Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court? |
| A. | It has only appellate jurisdiction |
| B. | It is the highest Court in India |
| C. | It can amend constitution anytime |
| Answer» B. It is the highest Court in India | |
| 38. |
Which one of the following is not the function of Election Commission of India |
| A. | To select candidate for election |
| B. | To recognize and derecognized political parties |
| C. | To prepare electoral rolls |
| Answer» A. To select candidate for election | |
| 39. |
The nomenclature „ultra vires’ refer to |
| A. | Against the law |
| B. | Equivalent to law |
| C. | Found to be violative of the Constitution |
| Answer» C. Found to be violative of the Constitution | |
| 40. |
Recognition of Political parties is accorded by |
| A. | The Election Commission |
| B. | State Legislative Assembly |
| C. | Parliament |
| Answer» A. The Election Commission | |
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