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| 1. |
What is the maximum age limit for the retirement of Supreme Court judges? |
| A. | 65 years |
| B. | 62 years |
| C. | 61 years |
| D. | 58 years |
| Answer» B. 62 years | |
| 2. |
The power of the High Court to issue orders comes under - |
| A. | constitutional right |
| B. | statutory right |
| C. | Fundamental Rights |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Which one of the following statements is true about a retired judge of the High Court - |
| A. | He can practice in the Supreme Court |
| B. | He can practice in all High Courts of India |
| C. | He can practice in the same High Court from where he has retired |
| D. | Cannot practice in any court in India |
| Answer» B. He can practice in all High Courts of India | |
| 4. |
Which of the following orders can be issued by the High Court in cases of enforcement or violation of Fundamental Rights? |
| A. | rights inquiry |
| B. | Command |
| C. | Habeas corpus |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
When can the salary of High Court judges be reduced? |
| A. | If Parliament passes its order by a two-thirds majority |
| B. | in financial emergency |
| C. | If the state legislature passes a law in this regard |
| D. | in no time |
| Answer» C. If the state legislature passes a law in this regard | |
| 6. |
The direction given by the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution can be changed by - |
| A. | State Law Minister |
| B. | by state government |
| C. | by the governor of the state |
| D. | not suitable by anyone |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
The moving courts in India are their brainchild - |
| A. | Justice Bhagwati |
| B. | Rajiv Gandhi |
| C. | Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam |
| D. | Mrs. Pratibha Patil |
| Answer» D. Mrs. Pratibha Patil | |
| 8. |
How many High Courts of India have more than one state under their jurisdiction? |
| A. | 2 , |
| B. | 3 , |
| C. | 4 , |
| D. | 5 , |
| Answer» D. 5 , | |
| 9. |
The High Court has the power to superintend- |
| A. | law Department |
| B. | Subordinate Courts |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | public service Commission |
| Answer» C. Supreme Court | |
| 10. |
Which chairman of the Law Commission has supported in his report that one-third of the judges of each High Court should be from another state? |
| A. | Judge P. N. Bhagwati |
| B. | Judge M. Hidayatullah |
| C. | Judge H. R. Food |
| D. | Judge Y. K Chandrachud |
| Answer» D. Judge Y. K Chandrachud | |
| 11. |
The High Court may issue writs of impeachment against the courts subordinate to it or quasi-judicial bodies - |
| A. | when there is a legal error in the judgment or order |
| B. | When there is a violation of the principle of natural justice in passing the judgment or order |
| C. | When act has been done in excess of jurisdiction to pass judgment or order |
| D. | in all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
A High Court judge addresses his resignation to - |
| A. | Of the President |
| B. | To the Chief Justice of India |
| C. | to the Chief Justice of the High Court of his State |
| D. | to the governor of the state |
| Answer» B. To the Chief Justice of India | |
| 13. |
To become a Judge of a High Court by a candidate - |
| A. | Worked as an advocate in the Court of Session for 5 years |
| B. | Worked as an advocate in a Supreme Court for 5 years |
| C. | Has worked as an advocate in a High Court for 10 years |
| D. | Served as an advocate in the Supreme Court for 5 years |
| Answer» D. Served as an advocate in the Supreme Court for 5 years | |
| 14. |
Who among the following can be removed without impeachment? |
| A. | to the President of India |
| B. | To the Chief Justice of India |
| C. | to the governor of a state |
| D. | Of the Chief Election Commissioner |
| Answer» D. Of the Chief Election Commissioner | |
| 15. |
There is no provision in the Constitution to remove which of the following - |
| A. | Vice President |
| B. | President |
| C. | governor |
| D. | attorney general |
| Answer» D. attorney general | |
| 16. |
Who was the first woman judge to hold the post of Chief Justice of High Court in India? |
| A. | M . Fatima Bibi |
| B. | rewa zonal |
| C. | Leela Seth |
| D. | Kadambini Ganguly |
| Answer» D. Kadambini Ganguly | |
| 17. |
Who is the working chairman of the state government? |
| A. | Chief Minister |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | Secretary to Chief Minister |
| D. | Chief Secretary |
| Answer» C. Secretary to Chief Minister | |
| 18. |
To whom does the Governor give his resignation letter? |
| A. | to the chief minister of the state |
| B. | to the prime minister |
| C. | to parliament |
| D. | Of the President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
Who appoints the governor in Indian states? |
| A. | federal council of ministers |
| B. | Vice President |
| C. | Prime minister |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
The constitutional head of the state government is- |
| A. | Chief Minister |
| B. | Chief Secretary |
| C. | solicitor general |
| D. | Governor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Normally the term of the Governor is - |
| A. | 3 years |
| B. | 4 years |
| C. | 5 year |
| D. | 6 years |
| Answer» D. 6 years | |
| 22. |
The governor remains in office - |
| A. | for 5 years |
| B. | for a period fixed by Parliament |
| C. | during the pleasure of the President |
| D. | as long as it has the confidence of the Parliament |
| Answer» D. as long as it has the confidence of the Parliament | |
| 23. |
Which one of the following statements regarding the Governor of an Indian state is not correct? |
| A. | He is appointed by the President of India |
| B. | It can live on the plant for 5 years |
| C. | He can be relieved if the legislature of the state concerned passes a resolution to remove him from office. |
| D. | He is the governor of more than one state |
| Answer» D. He is the governor of more than one state | |
| 24. |
In President's rule, who is the main director of government of the state? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | Prime minister |
| D. | caretaker chief minister |
| Answer» C. Prime minister | |
| 25. |
Who appoints the Lieutenant Governor? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime minister |
| C. | Vice President |
| D. | Governor |
| Answer» B. Prime minister | |
| 26. |
From which fund does the salary and allowances of the governor come? |
| A. | from the Consolidated Fund of India |
| B. | from the consolidated fund of the state |
| C. | From the Consolidated Fund of the State and the Center in the ratio of 50:50 |
| D. | from state contingency fund |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
How much salary does the governor get per month? |
| A. | 60, 000 Rs. |
| B. | 75, 000 Rs. |
| C. | 90, 000 Rs. |
| D. | 1 , 10 , 000 Rs. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Who constitutes the State Council of Ministers? |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Chief Minister |
| C. | Prime minister |
| D. | President |
| Answer» B. Chief Minister | |
| 29. |
Under the constitution the governors of the states are responsible for their conduct to whom? |
| A. | state chief minister |
| B. | union prime minister |
| C. | state assembly |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Who among the following is not appointed by the Governor? |
| A. | Chief Minister and Council of Ministers |
| B. | state solicitor general |
| C. | Member of State Public Service Commission |
| D. | Member of State High Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Which of the following type of power is not available to the Governor? |
| A. | legislative power |
| B. | executive power |
| C. | military and diplomatic power |
| D. | judicial power |
| Answer» D. judicial power | |
| 32. |
The important tradition related to the appointment of the Governor is - |
| A. | In one state, a resident of another state is appointed as the governor. |
| B. | Politicians defeated in elections and otherwise unacceptable are appointed to the post of Governor. |
| C. | Before the appointment of the governor, the federal government consults the chief minister of the state concerned. |
| D. | Normally a governor is not re-appointed after his term is over. |
| Answer» B. Politicians defeated in elections and otherwise unacceptable are appointed to the post of Governor. | |
| 33. |
The minimum age limit for appointment to the post of Governor is - |
| A. | 25 years |
| B. | 30 years |
| C. | 35 years |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 34. |
According to the constitution, what should be the qualifications to be appointed to the post of governor - |
| A. | He should be a citizen of India and has completed 35 years of age |
| B. | He is not a member of the Parliament or the Legislature of a State |
| C. | does not hold any office of profit |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Who administers the oath of secrecy to the Governor? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Vice President |
| C. | Chief Justice of the High Court of the State |
| D. | speaker of assembly |
| Answer» D. speaker of assembly | |
| 36. |
Whether the President consults the Governor concerned at the time of appointment of Judges in the High Court of the State |
| A. | Yes |
| B. | No |
| C. | President's discretion |
| D. | unclear |
| Answer» B. No | |
| 37. |
The Governor can nominate persons belonging to which of the following areas in the Legislative Council of his State (if the Legislature is bicameral) - |
| A. | art and literature |
| B. | Science |
| C. | social service and cooperative movement |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
How many members of the Legislative Council can the Governor nominate? |
| A. | 1/6 of the members of the Legislative Council |
| B. | 1/4th members of the Legislative Council |
| C. | 1/8 members of the Legislative Council |
| D. | 1/10 members of the Legislative Council |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
In which state of India there is a constitutional provision to impose Governor's rule? |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Nagaland |
| C. | Pt . Bengal |
| D. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
he governor is like a bird that lives in a golden cage. Whose statement is this - |
| A. | Sriprakash |
| B. | Sarojini Naidu |
| C. | Dharmaveer |
| D. | G. D. Check |
| Answer» C. Dharmaveer | |
| 41. |
How many persons from the Anglo-Indian community can be nominated by the Governor to the Legislative Assembly? |
| A. | 1 , |
| B. | 2 , |
| C. | 3 , |
| D. | 5 , |
| Answer» B. 2 , | |
| 42. |
In the year 1970, under whose chairmanship the President constituted a committee to determine the relationship of the Governor with the State Cabinet? |
| A. | b. Viswanathan |
| B. | M . M . Dhawan |
| C. | V. Gopala Reddy |
| D. | god help |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
The Governor can nominate the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council - |
| A. | 5 , |
| B. | 10 , |
| C. | 15 , |
| D. | not a fixed number |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Which committee/commission had recommended to set a guiding principle for the Governor? |
| A. | Balwant Rai Mehta Committee |
| B. | Ashok Mehta Committee |
| C. | Gorewala Committee |
| D. | administrative reform commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Which of the following powers does not vest with the Governor? |
| A. | Of pardon against the death penalty |
| B. | Of the suspension of the death penalty |
| C. | commutation of death sentence |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. Of the suspension of the death penalty | |
| 46. |
The Governor of which state is empowered to determine the amount of revenue received from the licenses of the mines granted by the Zilla Parishads? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | A state in Eastern India |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» C. A state in Eastern India | |
| 47. |
The first woman to become the governor of a state in India was- |
| A. | Rajkumari Amrit Kaur |
| B. | Padmaja Naidu |
| C. | Sarojini Naidu |
| D. | Sarla Grewal |
| Answer» D. Sarla Grewal | |
| 48. |
The meaning of the Governor's address is- |
| A. | budget speech of assembly |
| B. | budget speech of the legislative council |
| C. | Speech given in the joint sitting of both the houses of the legislature |
| D. | university convocation speech |
| Answer» D. university convocation speech | |
| 49. |
Who appoints the ministers of the Council of Ministers at the state level? |
| A. | Team president |
| B. | Chief Minister |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | Prime minister |
| Answer» D. Prime minister | |
| 50. |
The healthy role of the governor is - |
| A. | state constitutional president |
| B. | link between center and state |
| C. | center's agent |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. center's agent | |