Chanakya Mandal Pariwar

UPSC Comprehensive 2023-24

Time ! 2 Hour Polity Practice Test Mark ! 200

1) A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be filed a) 1 only b) 2 only

solely against c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
1) State government 5) Consider the following statements.
2) Municipal authorities 1) As per Article 142 of the Constitution, it
3) Private individual is the duty of the president to facilitate the
Select the correct answer using the codes enforcement of the decrees of the supreme
below. court.
a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only 2) The Supreme Court may, with the approval
c) 1, 2 and 3 d) 2 and 3 only of the President, make rules for regulating
2) Which of these constitutional provisions give generally the practice and procedure of the
the Judiciary the power of Judicial Review? court.
1) Article 13 which says laws ultra vires the Which of the above is/are correct?
constitution shall be void a) 1 only b) 2 only
2) Article 32 which gives Supreme Court the c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
power to issue writs 6) Consider the following statements.
3) Article 226 which gives High Courts the 1) The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave
power to issue writs and pension of the judges of a high court
Select the correct answer using the codes are determined from time to time by the
below. President.
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only 2) The conditions of service of the judges of
c) 1 only d) 1, 2 and 3 a high court remain same during their term
3) What do you understand by the “original of office and their salaries, allowances etc.
jurisdiction” of the Supreme Court (SC)? cannot be changed to their disadvantage
1) SC holds this power exclusively. even during a financial emergency.
2) Citizens may approach the SC directly Which of the above is/are correct?
without necessarily going through appeals a) 1 only b) 2 only
from lower courts. c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the above is/are correct? 7) The appointment, posting and promotion of
a) 1 only b) 2 only district judges in a state:
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 1) Made by the Governor of the State
4) Consider the following statements about 2) Involves consultation with the State high
Special Leave Petition (SLP) court
1) The Constitution of India gives power 3) Needs concurrence with the President of
to the Supreme Court to grant special India
permission or leave to an aggrieved party to Select the correct answer using the codes
appeal against an order passed in any of the below.
High Courts or lower courts or tribunals in a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 only
India. c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
2) Appeal to Supreme Court is not a matter 8) What is the procedure for transferring a judge
of right but it is matter of privilege which of the High Court?
only the Supreme Court will grant to any a) The Chief Justice of India can transfer a
individual if there exists an important judge from one high court to another after
constitutional or legal issue involved. consulting the Chief Justice of the respective
Which of the above is/are correct? High Courts.

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 b) The President can transfer a judge from state.
one high court to another after consulting the Select the correct answer from the codes
concerned Governors. given below:
c) The President can transfer a judge from a) 1 only b) 2 only
one high court to another after consulting the c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
Chief Justice of India. 13) Consider the following statements regarding
d) The Chief Justice of India can transfer a the District Judge:
judge from one high court to another after 1) The District Judge is appointed by the
consulting the President. governor of the state in consultation with the
9) How is the seniority of judges in the Supreme state high court.
Court, conventionally, decided? 2) The matters regarding the promotion of the
a) Based on date of induction in the Supreme District Judge are vested only with the High
Court court of the state.
b) Based on age 3) The District Judge has no power to award
c) Based on length of career span the capital punishment.
d) Based on professional qualification Select the incorrect answer using the codes
10) A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed given below
from his Office by an order of the president a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only
after an address by Parliament has been c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
presented to him in the same session for such 14) Consider the following statements regarding
removal supported by the Subordinate courts:
a) Special majority in Lok Sabha only 1) The jurisdiction of the subordinate courts
b) Absolute majority in both Houses of is determined by the High court of the state.
Parliament 2) District judges enjoy original and appellate
c) Simple majority in each house of jurisdiction only with respect to civil matters.
Parliament approved by the Presiding officer Select the incorrect answer from the codes
of the House given below:
d) Special majority in both Houses of a) 1 only b) 2 only
Parliament c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
11) Consider the following statements regarding 15) Consider the following statements regarding
water disputes: the Gram Nyayalayas.
1) The Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956 1) These are the statutory mobile courts
empowers the Central government to set up established to provide legal service to the
a permanent tribunal for the adjudication poor and the disadvantaged.
of a dispute between two or more states in 2) They are established by the Governor of
relation to the inter-state river or river valley. the state concerned in consultation with the
2) Regulation and development of inter-state state High court.
rivers and river valleys falls under concurrent Which of the statements given above is/are
list. correct?
3) Neither the Supreme Court nor any other a) 1 only b) 2 only
court is having jurisdiction with respect to c) Both1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
the Inter- State water dispute. 16) The Inter-State Council’s function to enquire
Which of the above statements are correct? and advice upon the inter- state disputes is?
a) 1 only b) 3 only 1) Supplementary to the Supreme Court.
c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 2) Complementary to the Supreme Court.
12) Consider the following statements: 3) Binding on the disputed parties.
1) There is no mention of the Subordinate 4) Advisory in nature.
courts in the Constitution of India Which of the statements given above is/are
2) The control over all the subordinate courts correct?
in the district lies with the Governor of the a) 1 and 4 only b) 1 and 3 only

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 c) 2 and 3 only d) 2 and 4 only 20) With reference to the Judicial Review powers
17) Which of the following statements best of the Supreme court of India, consider the
describes the essence of the Article 235 of following statements-
the Constitution of India? 1) The Supreme Court of India has the power
a) Administration of the scheduled areas as to review its own judgement.
mentioned in the Fifth Schedule regarding 2) The term Judicial Review is explicitly
the formation of Tribal Advisory Councils. mentioned in the Constitution.
b) Special provisions with respect to Delhi, 3) The scope of judicial review evolved
pertaining to the functioning of its legislative to protect the constitutionally guaranteed
assembly. fundamental rights of citizens.
c) Extending the jurisdiction of a High Court Which of the statements given above is/are
to the adjoining Union Territory and its correct?
procedure thereof. a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only
d) The control over the district courts and c) 1 only d) 1 and 3 only
other subordinate courts to be vested under 21) With reference to the pardoning power of the
the High Court of the State. President, consider the following statements:
18) With reference to the final judgement and 1) The objective of the pardoning power of
orders of civil courts in any part of India, the President is to correct any judicial error
consider the following statements. in the operation of the law.
1) The final judgement and orders of civil 2) The pardoning power of the President
courts in any part of India are capable of is similar to the pardoning power of the
execution anywhere within India with a fresh Governor.
suit upon the judgement. 3) It is also used to afford relief from a
2) only the civil court judgements can be sentence, which the President regards as
executed anywhere in India and not the unduly harsh.
criminal court judgements. 4) The pardoning power is exercised by the
3) The court of a state does not require to President on the advice of the council of
enforce the penal laws of another state in ministers.
order to execute a civil judgement. Which of the statements given above is/are
4) The civil judgements of the High Court correct?
is limited to its jurisdiction and cannot be a) 1, 2, and 3 only b) 1 and 4 only
executed anywhere in India. c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are 22) Consider the following statements regarding
correct? High Courts
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only 1) It has power of superintendence over
c) 3 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 all courts and tribunals in its territorial
19) Which of the following statements is most jurisdiction including military courts
appropriate regarding the Gram Nyayalayas? 2) It has the power to review and correct its
a) Appeals from the civil and criminal cases own judgment as the specific power of review
from the Gram Nyayalayas are made to the is conferred to it by Constitution
concerned High Court of the state directly. 3) It has the power of judicial review to
b) The presiding officers of the Gram examine the constitutionality of orders
Nyayalayas are appointed by the Governor of and laws of both the Central and State
the state in consultation with the state High governments
Court. Which of the statements given above is/are
c) Gram Nyayalayas are established at every correct?
gram sabha at the village level. a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3
d) Gram Nyayalayas are governed by the c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
principles of natural justice and the rules 23) Consider the following statements:
framed by the High Court. 1) Supervisory jurisdiction of the high court

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 extends to all courts and tribunals in its 2) The ground for removal of a judge of High
territorial jurisdiction except military court court can be proved misbehaviour, incapacity
or tribunal. or violation of constitution.
2) Supervisory jurisdiction also covers Which of the statements given above is/are
administrative superintendence. correct?
3) The High court can issue writs to enforce a) 1 only b) 2 only
rights within its territorial jurisdiction only. c) Both1 and 2 d) Neither 1 or 2
Which of the statements given above is/are 28) Consider the following statements:
correct? 1) The salary allowance of a high court judge
a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only is decided by parliament.
c) 2 only d) 1 and 3 only 2) The salary of a high court judge is charged
24) Consider the following statements: on a consolidated fund of India.
1) There is no provision in the constitution 3) The Constitution does not contain detailed
for appointment of distinguished jurists as a provisions regarding jurisdiction of the high
judge of the high court. court.
2) The Constitution does not prescribe a Which of the statements given above is/are
minimum age to be appointed as judge of the correct?
High Court. a) 1 and 3 only b) 1 and 2 only
3) The judges of the high court are appointed c) 1 only d) All of the above.
as well as administered oath by the governor 29) With reference to the Supreme Court of India,
of state. consider the following statements-
Which of the statements given above is/are 1) Tenure for the judge of the Supreme Court
correct? is fixed by the constitution itself.
a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only 2) The President can issue removal orders
c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3 for a judge after the recommendation of the
25) Consider the following statements Collegium.
1) The appellate jurisdiction of a High Court 3) Since the commencement of the
is wider than its Original Jurisdiction constitution no Judge of the Supreme Court
2) The provisions of Articles 13 and 226 has been impeached.
explicitly confer the powers of Judicial Which of the statements given above is/are
Review on a High Court correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only
correct? c) 3 only d) 1 only
a) 1 only b) 2 only 30) Consider the following statements.
c) Both1 and 2 d) Neither 1 and 2 1) The chief justice of the concerned state
26) Consider the following statements: high court may be appointed temporarily to
1) The Parliament can increase the number discharge the functions of the governor of
of Judges of the Supreme Court and High that state.
courts. 2) The governor can be removed from
2) The speaker must admit a motion to office on the ground of the ‘violation of the
remove a judge of HC of any state as per Constitution’ as stated in the Constitution.
Judges Enquiry Act, 1968. 3) Pleasure of the President for removal of
Which of the statements given above is/are the governor is justifiable.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
a) 1 only b) 2 only correct?
c) Both1 and 2 d) Neither 1 or 2 a) 1 only b) 2 only
27) Consider the following statements about c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3
removal of High Court Judge: 31) With reference to the Governor, consider the
1) The details of process of impeachment of following statements.
high court judge is given in constitution 1) He/She can grant pardons, reprieves,

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 respites, and remission of punishment or from his office by the president only.
suspend, remit and commute the sentence of Which of the following statements given
any person convicted of any offence, outside above is / are correct?
the jurisdiction of the state executive power. a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only
2) The Governor is consulted by the President c) 3 only d) 2 only
while appointing the judges of the concerned 35) With reference to the high court of India,
high court. consider the following statements-
3) Governor can also pardon the death 1) A High Court is barred from considering
sentence of a person. the constitutional validity of any Central law.
4) Governor makes appointments, postings 2) The law of a high court is binding on all
and promotions of the district judges in subordinate courts functioning within its
consultation with the state high court. territorial jurisdiction.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3) A High Court has the power to review and
correct? correct its own judgement.
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is / are
c) 3 and 4 only d) 2 and 4 only correct?
32) With reference to the Supreme Court of India, a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only
consider the following statements- c) 1 and 3 only d) All of the above.
1) The Supreme Court can punish any person 36) Consider the following statements with
for its contempt. respect to the High courts of India:
2) The parliament is not authorised to exp 1) The Parliament can extend the jurisdiction
and the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. of the High Court to any union territory.
3) The constitution authorises the president to 2) the salaries, allowances and pension
seek the opinion of the Supreme Court in any of a High Court judge is charged on the
matter. consolidated fund of the state.
Which of the above statements is / are 3) The Writ jurisdiction of the high court falls
incorrect? under the basic structure of the constitution.
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
c) 1 only d) All of the above correct?
33) Consider the following statements regarding a) 1 and 3 only b) 1 and 2 only
the writ jurisdiction of the supreme court- c) 2 and 3 only d) All of the above
1) The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is 37) Which of the following constitutes the
exclusive regarding writs. original jurisdiction of High Court-
2) An aggrieved person has to compulsorily 1) Enforcement of fundamental rights of
approach the High Court first for the citizens.
enforcement of their fundamental rights. 2) Disputes relating to election of members
3) The writ jurisdiction of the high court is of Parliament.
wider than that of the Supreme Court. 3) Matters of contempt of court
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct Ans: using the code below-
correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 and 4 only
a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 only d) All of the above
c) 2 only d) 3 only 38) Consider the following statements with
34) In context of high court’s, consider the respect to the Supreme Court of India:
following statements- 1) The constitution of India provides for
1) The judges of the High Court are appointed Collegium system for appointment of judges
by the governor of the respective state. 2) The Chief Justice of India can appoint a
2) The constitution has prescribed a minimum judge of a High Court as an ad hoc judge of
age for appointment as judge of the High the Supreme Court.
Court. 3) No Judge can take up the matter on his
3) A judge of a High Court can be removed own, unless allocated by the Chief Justice of

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 India. c) Both1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is / are 43) With respect to Lok Adalats, consider the
correct? following statements:
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only 1) It has been given statutory status under the
c) 2 only d) 1 and 3 only Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
39) Consider the following statements regarding 2) The award by the Lok Adalat is not binding
qualification for the Appointment of District and it is appealable.
Judge 3) There is no strict application of procedural
1) He/she should not already be in the service laws like the Civil Procedure Code and the
of Central or State government Evidence Act while assessing the claim by
2) He/she should have been an advocate or a Lok Adalat.
pleader for 10 years Which of the statements given above are
3) He/she should be recommended by the correct?
Supreme Court for appointment a) 1 and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3
correct? 44) With respect to Gram Nyayalayas, consider
a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only the following statements:
c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 3 only 1) It has been set up through laws of respective
40) Consider the following statements regarding state legislatures.
the Transfer of Judges 2) Its presiding officer, Nyayadhikari is
1) The President can transfer a judge from appointed by the State Government in
one High court to another after consulting the consultation with the High Court.
Governor of the state 3) The Gram Nyayalaya shall exercise the
2) only the judge who is transferred can powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts.
challenge the arbitrariness of transfer. Which of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 2 and 3 only
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1 and 2 only
c) Both1 and 2 d) Neither 1 and 2 45) To provide independence to Judiciary, the
41) Consider the following statements removal of judges of the Supreme Court and
1) President can establish a common High High Courts is made extremely difficult by
Court for two or more states the constitution. In this context, which of the
2) The parliament can extend the jurisdiction following statements are correct?
of a High Court to any Union Territory 1) A Chief Justice of High Court can be
3) A person appointed as a judge of High removed only on the ground of proven
court has to make and subscribe oath before misbehavior or incapacity.
the Governor 2) A motion containing the charges against
Which of the statements given above is/are the judge must be approved by a special
correct? majority in both houses of the parliament.
a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3 3) No High Court Judge has been removed
c) 2 only d) 2 and 3 from the office so far.
42) Consider the following statements: Select the correct answer using the code
1) The number of judges of Supreme court given below.
and High court is decided by Parliament of a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only
India c) 1, 2 and 3 d) 1 and 3 only
2) There is no minimum age prescribed to be 46) Consider the following statements with
appointed as Judge of Supreme Court. reference to the Supreme Court of India:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1) The advice of the Supreme Court on any
correct? dispute arising out of any pre- constitutional
a) 1 only b) 2 only treaty is not binding on the President.

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 2) The court must tender its opinion to the 2) Judges of the high court are removed by
President if he/she refers matters related the order of the Governor of the concerned
to any question of law or fact of public state.
importance. 3) Judges Enquiry Act, 1968 regulates the
Which of the statements given above are procedure relating to the removal of a judge
correct? of the High court.
a) 1 only b) 2 only Which of the statements given above are
c) Both1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
47) Which of the following statements is/are a) 2 and 3 only b) 1 and 3 only
correct with respect to the High Courts of c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3
Union territories? 51) Consider the following statements regarding
1) The High Court of Delhi was established the appointment of judges to the Supreme
by the Constitution under Article 239AA. Court:
2) Establishing a High Court for a Union 1) The judges of the Supreme Court are
Territory would require a constitutional appointed by a group of judges called the
amendment. collegium.
Select the correct answer using the code 2) A distinguished jurist is eligible to become
given below. a judge of the Supreme Court with the final
a) 1 only b) 2 only approval of the President.
c) Both1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
48) Which of the following qualifications are a) 1 only b) 2 only
required for the appointment of District c) Both1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
Judges?: 52) Which of the following is/are the qualifications
1) He should not already be in the service of for being appointed as a judge of the Supreme
the Central or the state government. court?
2) He should have been an advocate or a 1) He should be of age more than 35 years.
pleader for five years. 2) He should have been a judge of a High
3) He should be recommended by the high Court (or high courts in succession) for five
court for appointment. years
Select the correct answer using the code 3) He should have been an advocate of a High
given below. Court (or High Courts in succession) for ten
a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only years.
c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code
49) With respect to the appellate jurisdiction of given below.
the Supreme Court to grant Special Leave, a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only
which of the following statement is correct? c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3
1) It is applicable only to civil and criminal 53) With reference to advisory jurisdiction of
matters. the Supreme Court, consider the following
2) It is a discretionary power of the Supreme statements:
Court. 1) The President of India can refer any
Select the correct answer using the code question of law or fact of public importance
given below. to the Supreme Court for advice.
a) 1 only b) 2 only 2) The opinion expressed by the Supreme
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 court is binding on the President.
50) With reference to the removal of judges Which of the statements given above is/are
of the High court, consider the following correct?
statements: a) 1 only b) 2 only
1) A judge of a high court can be removed on c) Both1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme 54) Consider the following statements:
Court. 1) Maximum tenure of a judge of the Supreme

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 court is six years. given below:
2) A judge of the Supreme court can resign a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 only
from his office by writing to the Chief Justice c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
of India. 58) Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1) Not only the appointment, but the transfer
correct? of judges from one High Court to another is
a) 1 only b) 2 only also looked after by the collegium system.
c) Both1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 2) When a Judge is transferred, the
55) Which of the following disputes can be compensatory allowance s/he gets is
considered under the original jurisdiction of determined by the Parliament by law.
the Supreme Court? Which of the above statements is/are
1) Inter-state water disputes incorrect?
2) Matters referred to the Finance Commission 1) 1 only b) 2 only
3) Ordinary dispute of commercial nature c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
between the Centre and the states 59) With reference to functions and powers
4) Recovery of damages by a state against the of a District judge, consider the following
Centre statements:
Select the correct answer using the code 1) District judge possesses original and
given below. appellate jurisdiction in both civil as well as
a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only criminal matters.
c) 2 and 4 only d) None of the above 2) The Judge has power to impose any
56) Consider the following pairs: sentences excluding life imprisonment and
Tools of. Method adopted capital punishment.
Alternate Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Dispute Resolution a) 1 only b) 2 only
1) Arbitration. A non-partisan third c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
party facilitates the 60) Consider the following statements regarding
development of a Amicus Curiae:
consensual solution 1) An advocate can be appointed as amicus
2) Mediation A neutral third party curiae by the Court if a petition is received
renders a decision from the jail or in any other criminal matter
based on the merits of and the accused is unrepresented.
the case. 2) The Court can also appoint amicus curiae
3) Conciliation. Resolution of disputes in any matter of general public importance.
is achieved by 3) The facility of the appointment of amicus
compromise or curiae is not available in the civil matters.
voluntary agreement. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the pairs given above is/are a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only
correctly matched? c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 and 3 only
a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 3 only 61) In which of the following cases the Supreme
c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 2 only. Court does not have the exclusive original
57) In which of the following cases, High Courts jurisdiction?
have original jurisdiction? 1) Dispute between the Government of India
1) Disputes relating to the election of and one or more States
members of Parliament and state legislatures. 2) Dispute between two or more States
2) Enforcement of Fundamental Rights of 3) Inter-state water disputes.
citizens. 4) Enforcement of fundamental rights.
3) Regarding revenue matter or an act ordered 5) Adjustment of certain expenses and
or done in revenue collection. pensions between the centre and states.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code

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 given below: 65) With reference to “Recusal of Judges”,
a) 3 and 5 only b) 3, 4 and 5 only consider the following statements:
c) 1, 3 and 4 only d) 2, 4 and 5 only 1) As per the Judges Inquiry act, 1968, if a
62) Consider the following statements regarding judge does not recuse him/herself from a
National Legal Services Authority: case involving ‘conflict of interest’, it can
1) The principal objective of NALSA is to become one of the reasons for the removal of
provide free and competent legal services the Judge in the Parliament.
to the weaker sections of the society and to 2) Having a prior or personal association with
organise Lok Adalats for amicable settlement a party involved in the case can be a reason
of disputes. for the recusal.
2) The Chief Justice of India is the Patron- Which of above statement is/are correct?
in-Chief and the Senior most Judge of the a) 1 only b) 2 only
Supreme Court of India is the Executive c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
Chairman of the Authority. 66) Consider the following statements:
3) Persons whose annual income does not 1) In India, the judiciary has the power to
exceed Rs.1, 00, 000 can avail the Free Legal strike down any particular law that is passed
Services that are offered by the Authority. by the Parliament if it believes that violates
Which of the above statements are correct? the basic structure of the Constitution.
a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only 2) The provision of Judicial Review in the
c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Indian Constitution has been taken from the
63) Consider the following statements with Constitution of Canada.
reference to tribunals: Which of the statements is/are not correct?
1) They are not bound by Code of Civil a) only 1 b) only 2
Procedure. c) Both of them d) None of them
2) Unlike High Courts, they do not have 67) Consider the following state- ments:
power to punish for their contempt. 1) The Supreme Court of India was established
3) In India, the National Tribunals on 15th August 1947, the day on which India
Commission takes care of administrative and became an Independent country.
infrastructural needs of the tribunals. 2) The Supreme Court of India’s building like
Which of the above statements is/are correct? its predecessor, the Federal Court of India
a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only is located in the Chamber of Princes in the
c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Parliament House.
64) Which of the following statements are Which of the statements is/are not correct?
correct? a) only 1 b) only 2
1) Number of judges in the Supreme Court c) Both of them d) None of them
can be increased by the parliament whereas 68) Consider the following statements:
number of judges in the High Court can be 1) The court that most of the people interact
increased by the President. with is the Supreme Court of India.
2) Impeachment process of judge of the 2) The decisions made by the Supreme Court
Supreme Court and High court is same. of India are binding on all the other courts in
3) Salaries, allowances, and pensions of the India excluding High Courts.
judges of both Supreme and High Courts are Which of the statements is/are not correct?
charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. a) only 1 b) only 2
4) Supreme Court cannot refuse to exercise c) Both of them d) None of them
its writ jurisdiction whereas; a High Court 69) Which of the following items proves that
can. the Indian Judicial System is actually an
Select the correct answer using the code integrated judicial system?
given below: 1) The decisions made by the higher courts
a) 1 and 4 only b) 2 and 4 only are binding on all of the lower courts.
c) 1, 2 and 4 only d) 1, 2 and 3 only 2) A person can appeal to a high- er court if

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 he/she believes that the judgment passed by correct?
the lower court is not just. a) 1 only b) 1, 2 and 3
Choose your answer from the options c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 2 only
mentioned hereunder: 74) Which of the following statements regarding
a) only 1 b) only 2 Lok Adalats is not correct?
c) Both of them d) None of them a) It is composed only of judicial officers.
70) Consider the following statements: b) An award made by it is final and binding
1) A person can appeal to the Supreme Court on the parties to the dispute.
of India against the decisions of the High c) It is deemed to be a civil court under Civil
Court though there is no need for the High Procedure Court.
Court certifying the case fit for appeal. d) All a, b and c statements are correct.
2) The Supreme Court is empowered to 75) The jurisdiction of Lok Adalats extends to
decide whether to admit appeals even when which of the following cases?
appeal is not allowed by the High Court. 1) L and acquisition cases
Which of the statements is/are correct? 2) Labour disputes
a) only 1 b) only 2 3) Matrimonial cases
c) Both of them d) None of them Select the correct answer using the code
71) Consider the following statements: given below.
1) The President of India can refer any of the a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 only
matters that is of public importance or which c) 2 only d) None
involves the interpretation of the Constitution 76) With respect to the powers of a High Court,
of India to the Supreme Court for its advice. consider the following statements:
2) The Supreme Court is bound to give 1) It must confirm a death sentence awarded
advice on such matters to the President but by a subordinate court even if it is not
the President is not bound to accept such appealed before it.
advice of Supreme Court. 2) It has the power to review and correct its
Which of the above statements is/are correct? own judgement.
a) only 1 b) only 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
c) Both of them d) None of them correct?
72) Consider the following statements: a) 1 only b) 2 only
1) It was in 1979, when the Court set the c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
trend by kick-starting Judicial Activism 77) The transfer of Judges from one High Court
while deciding to hear a case not filed by to another is done by:
the aggrieved persons but by others on their a) Chief Justice of India only
behalf. b) Governor after consulting Chief Justice of
2) Since the aforesaid case involved a India.
consideration of an issue of public interest, it c) Chief Justice of India after consulting
and all of such other cases came to be known concerned Chief Justice of High Court.
as Public InterestLitigations (PILS) d) President after consulting Chief Justice of
Which of the statements is/are correct? India.
a) only 1 b) only 2 78) With respect to the service conditions of
c) Both of them d) None of them the judges of a High Court, consider the
73) In India we have an integrated judicial following statements:
system. It implies: 1) He subscribes oath before the President of
1) There is a hierarchy of courts with Supreme India.
Court at the apex. 2) He can resign from office by writing to
2) The High Courts and subordinate courts the Governor. Which of the statements given
enforce both the Central and state laws. 3) above is/are correct?
President appoints Judges of a High Court. a) 1 only b) 2 only
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79) With respect to the writ jurisdiction, consider or tribunals) This power is considered very
the following statements: broad and extensive because
1) The writ jurisdiction of a High Court is 1) It covers not only administrative
wider than that of Supreme Court. superintendence but also judicial
2) A High Court may refuse to exercise its superintendence.
writ jurisdiction in case of violation of a 2) It can be suo-motu and not necessarily on
fundamental right. the application of a party. Which of the above
3) Parliament can empower any court other is/are correct?
than the Supreme Court or High Courts to a) 1 only b) 2 only
issues writs. c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are 84) The Constitution prohibits any discussion
correct? in Parliament or in a state legislature with
a) 3 only b) 2 and 3 only respect to the conduct of the judges of a high
c) 1, 2 and 3 d) 1 and 2 only court in the discharge of their duties, except
80) Who among the following is/are empowered 1) During a National Emergency
to establish a tribunal for the adjudication of 2) When an impeachment motion for the judge
election disputes? is under consideration of the Parliament
1) Parliament 3) When prior consent has been obtained
2) President from the Chief Justice of India
3) State Legislature Select the correct answer using the codes
Select the correct answer using the code below.
given below. a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only
a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 only d) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 only 85) Consider the following statements
81) The Ninth Schedule was initially created 1) At any time, the Chief Justice of a High
outside the ambit of Judicial Review in order Court of a state can request a retired judge
to pursue of that High Court or any other High Court
a) Nationalisation and l and distribution to act as a judge of the HC of that state for a
b) Acquisition of foreign territories temporary period.
c) Shun fundamental rights during an 2) All retired judges acting as a judge of a
emergency High Court, for all purposes, are to be deemed
d) Easy changes in Schedule fifth and sixth as the judge of the respective High Court.
clauses Which of the above is/are correct?
82) Consider following statements a) 1 only b) 2 only
1) Public Interest Litigation can be directly c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
filed by an individual or group of people only 86) The institution of high court originated in
in the Supreme Court of India; locus st and i India in which of the following periods?
of the petitioner is needed in the High Courts a) Before the establishment of Supreme Court
of India. in the 1760s
2) The concept of Public Interest Litigation b) In the late 18th CE
(PIL) is in consonance with the principles c) After the enactment of the Government of
enshrined in Article 39A of the Constitution India Act, 1935
of India to protect and deliver prompt social d) Around the middle of 19th CE
justice with the help of law. 87) The minimum number of Judges who are
Which of the above is/are correct? to sit for the purpose of deciding any case
a) 1 only b) 2 only involving a substantial question of law as to
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 Nor 2 the interpretation of this Constitution or for
83) A high court has the power of superintendence the purpose of hearing any reference under
over all courts and tribunals functioning in its article 143 shall be
territorial jurisdiction (except military courts a) Three b) Five

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 c) Six d) Seven Which of the above is/are correct?
88) The power of the supreme court to review its a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only
own judgements comes from c) 1 and 3 only d) all the above
a) Conventions 93) Consider the following statements
b) Statutory enactments 1) Judicial activism is a way of exercising
c) Constitution of India judicial power that motivates judges to depart
d) Judicial Expediency from normally practised strict adherence to
89) Consider the following about the history of judicial precedent in favour of progressive
Supreme Court of India. and new social policies.
1) It was established under the Indian Courts 2) Judicial activism is also known as ‘judicial
Act 1861. dynamism.’
2) Its first sitting was held in Madras which 3) In India, the doctrine of judicial activism
was later shifted to Fort William Calcutta. was introduced in mid-1970s. Justice V. R.
Which of the above is/are correct? Krishna Iyer, Justice P. N. Bhagwati.
a) 1 only b) 2 only Which of the above is/are incorrect?
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 a) 1 and 3 b) 2 and 3 only
90) Consider the following statements. c) 1, 2 and 3 only d) none of the above
1) No Supreme Court Judge can take up a 94) Consider the following
matter suo moto that is pending for hearing 1) Contempt of court may be criminal or
by the SC, unless allocated by the Chief civil.
Justice of India (CJI) 2) Criminal contempt means wilful
2) only the CJI has the prerogative to constitute disobedience to any judgement, order, writ
the Benches of the Court for hearing cases or or other process of a court or wilful breach of
settling issues related to constitutional law. an undertaking given to a court.
Which of the above is/are correct? 3) civil contempt means the publication of
a) 1 only b) 2 only any matter or doing an act which SC and
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 alises or lowers the authority of a court.
91) Consider the following statements Which of the above is/are correct?
1) “The governor can appoint a judge of a a) 1 only b) 2 only
high court as an acting chief justice of the c) 1, 2 and 3 only d) none of the above
high court when the office of chief justice of 95) Consider the following statements
the high court is vacant;” 1) In the First Judges case (1982), the
2) The governor can appoint duly qualified Court held that consultation does not mean
persons as additional judges of a high court concurrence and it only implies exchange of
for a temporary period not exceeding two views.
years ” 2) In the Second Judges case (1993), the
Which of the above is/are correct? Court reversed its earlier ruling and ruled
a) 1 only b) 2 only that the advice tendered by the Chief Justice
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 of India is binding on the President in the
92) Consider the following statements matters of appointment of the judges of the
1) Some of the States and Presidency towns Supreme Court.
have established small causes courts. These 3) In the Third Judges case2 (1998), the
courts decide the civil cases of small value in Court opined that the consultation process
a summary manner. to be adopted by the Chief justice of India
2) Their decisions are final, but the District requires ‘consultation of plurality judges
Court possesses a power of revision. 4) Since 2015 the appointment of judges took
3) In some states, Panchayat Courts try petty place by the recommendation of National
civil and criminal cases. They are variously Judicial appointment commission.
known as Nyaya Panchayat, Gram Kutchery, Which of the above is/are correct?
Adalati Panchayat, Panchayat Adalat. a) 1, 3 and 2 b) 2, 3 and 4

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 c) 1, 2 and 3 d) all of the above and such other judges as the Parliament may
96) Consider the following statements from time to time deem necessary to appoint.
1) The Constitution has constituted the 3) The Constitution does not specify the
Supreme Court as the guarantor and defender strength of a high court and leaves it to the
of the fundamental rights of the citizens. discretion of the president.
2) The Supreme Court is empowered to issue Which of the above is/are correct?
writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, a) 1 and 2 b) 1 and 3
prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari for c) 2 and 3 d) none of the above
the enforcement of the fundamental rights of 99) Consider the following statements regarding
an aggrieved citizen. the jurisdiction of high court.
3) In this regard, the Supreme Court has 1) Bombay high courts have territorial
exclusive jurisdiction in the sense that an jurisdiction over Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra
aggrieved citizen can directly go to the and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu .
Supreme Court. 2) Kerala high courts have territorial
Which of the above is/are correct? jurisdiction over Kerala and Puducherry.
a) 1 and 2 b) 2, and 3 3) Andaman and Nicobar Islands comes
c) 1, and 3 d) all of the above under the jurisdiction of Madras High Court.
97) Consider the following statements Which of the above is/are correct?
1) ‘Judicial Review’ has been mentioned in a) 1 only b) 3 only
the Constitution, explicitly. c) 2 only d) all of the above
2) The constitutional validity of a legislative 100) Consider the following statements and choose
enactment or an executive order can be the correct answer:
challenged in the Supreme Court, but not in 1) The institution of high court originated in
the High Courts. India in 1862 when the high courts were set
3) The scope of judicial review in India is up at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.
narrower than what exists in the USA. 2) The Constitution of India provides for a
Which of the above is/are incorrect? high court for each state, but the Seventh
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only Amendment Act of 1956 authorised the
c) 1 and 3 only d) none of the above Parliament to establish a common high court
98) Consider the following statements for two or more states or for a union territory.
1) Articles 214 to 231 in Part VI of the 3) Among the nine union territories, Delhi
Constitution deal with the organisation, alone has a separate high court since 1966
independence, jurisdiction, powers, a) 1 and 2 b) 2, and 3
procedures and so on of the high courts. c) 1 and 3 d) all of the above
2) Every high court consists of a chief justice

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