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This section includes 2618 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1201. |
According to the Constitution of India the term 'district judge' shall not include: |
| A. | chief presidency magistrate |
| B. | sessions judges |
| C. | tribunal judge |
| D. | chief judge of a small cause court |
| Answer» D. chief judge of a small cause court | |
| 1202. |
When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to : |
| A. | the writ jurisdiction of any other judges of the High Court |
| B. | special control exercised by the Chief Justice of India |
| C. | discretionary powers of the Governor of the state |
| D. | special powers provided to the Chief Minister |
| Answer» B. special control exercised by the Chief Justice of India | |
| 1203. |
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its: |
| A. | advisory jurisdiction |
| B. | appellate jurisdiction |
| C. | original jurisdiction |
| D. | constitutional jurisdiction |
| Answer» D. constitutional jurisdiction | |
| 1204. |
The concept of public Interest litigation originated in: |
| A. | United Kingdom |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | USA |
| D. | Canada |
| Answer» D. Canada | |
| 1205. |
The District and sessions Judge works directly under the control of: |
| A. | District Collector |
| B. | Governor of the state |
| C. | Law Minister of the state |
| D. | High Court of the state |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1206. |
In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that Constitutional - Amendments were also laws under Article 13 of the Constitution of India, which could be declared void for being inconsistent with Fundamental Rights? |
| A. | Keshavanand Bharati Case |
| B. | Golaknath Case |
| C. | Minerva Mills Case |
| D. | Maneka Gandhi Case |
| Answer» B. Golaknath Case | |
| 1207. |
In the SR Bommai vs Union of India case, which one among the following features of the Constitution of India was upheld by the Supreme Court as a basic structure? |
| A. | Liberalism |
| B. | Secularism |
| C. | Dignity of the human person |
| D. | Freedom of religion |
| Answer» C. Dignity of the human person | |
| 1208. |
The Judge of the High Courts in India is administered oath of office by |
| A. | the Chief Justice of the High Court |
| B. | the Governor of the State |
| C. | the President of India |
| D. | the Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» C. the President of India | |
| 1209. |
With reference to Lok Adalats, which one among will following statements is correct? |
| A. | Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative state and not those matters pending before any court |
| B. | Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature |
| C. | Lok Adalats has not been given any statutory status so far |
| D. | No appeal lies in a civil court against the order the Lok Adalat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1210. |
In which one of the following cases the Supreme Court of India gave verdicts which have a direct bearing on the Centre-State relations? |
| A. | Keshavananda Bharati case |
| B. | Vishakha case |
| C. | S R Bommai case |
| D. | Indira Sawhney case |
| Answer» D. Indira Sawhney case | |
| 1211. |
According to the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985. Tin Central Administrative Tribunal adjudicates disputes an complaints with respect to the service of persons who are |
| A. | appointed to pubic services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union except members of the Defence services |
| B. | official and servants of the Supreme Court or any High Courts |
| C. | members of the Secretarial staff of the Parliament any state legislatures |
| D. | members of the Defence services |
| Answer» B. official and servants of the Supreme Court or any High Courts | |
| 1212. |
For which one of the following Judgements of the Supreme Court of India, the Kesavananda Bharati vs State of India case is considered a landmark? |
| A. | The religion cannot be mobilised for political ends |
| B. | Abolishing untouchability from the country |
| C. | The basic structures of the Constitution, as defined in the preamble, cannot be changed |
| D. | Right to life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance |
| Answer» D. Right to life and liberty cannot be suspended under any circumstance | |
| 1213. |
The original jurisdiction of me Supreme Court of India extends to |
| A. | treaties and agreements signed by the Government of India |
| B. | disputes between the Government of India and one or more States |
| C. | disputes relating to implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy |
| D. | a bill passed by the Parliament which is violative of the Constitution |
| Answer» C. disputes relating to implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy | |
| 1214. |
District Judges are appointed by: |
| A. | The Chief Justice of High Court |
| B. | The State Public Service Commission |
| C. | The Chief Minister of state |
| D. | The Governor of state |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1215. |
Which one of the following jurisdictions of the Indian judiciary covers Public Interest Litigation? |
| A. | Original Jurisdiction |
| B. | Appellate Jurisdiction |
| C. | Epistolary Jurisdiction |
| D. | Advisory Jurisdiction |
| Answer» C. Epistolary Jurisdiction | |
| 1216. |
The Bombay High Court does not have a beach at which one of the following places? |
| A. | Nagpur |
| B. | Panaji |
| C. | Pune |
| D. | Aurangabad |
| Answer» D. Aurangabad | |
| 1217. |
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) may be linked with |
| A. | judicial review |
| B. | judicial activism |
| C. | judicial intervention |
| D. | judicial sanctity |
| Answer» C. judicial intervention | |
| 1218. |
What is the number of Judges (including Chief Justice) in the Supreme Court of India as provided in the Constitution of India? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 24 |
| C. | 26 |
| D. | 28 |
| Answer» D. 28 | |
| 1219. |
Who among the following appoints the Judges of a High Court? |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Chief Justice of India |
| C. | The Governor of the State concerned |
| D. | The Union Minister of Law |
| Answer» B. The Chief Justice of India | |
| 1220. |
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its |
| A. | advisory jurisdiction |
| B. | appellate jurisdiction |
| C. | original jurisdiction |
| D. | writ jurisdiction |
| Answer» D. writ jurisdiction | |
| 1221. |
The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in |
| A. | the President of India |
| B. | the Parliament |
| C. | the Chief Justice of India |
| D. | the Law Commission |
| Answer» C. the Chief Justice of India | |
| 1222. |
Article 136 of Indian Constitution authorizes the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal. Which of the following statement is not correct with respect to 'Appeal by Special Leave'? |
| A. | It is a discretionary power of the Supreme Court |
| B. | It can be granted against any court or tribunal including the military court |
| C. | It can be related to any matter |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. It can be related to any matter | |
| 1223. |
When the chief justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to. |
| A. | The writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court. |
| B. | Special control exercised by the chief justice of India. |
| C. | Discretionary power of the Governor of the State |
| D. | Special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard |
| Answer» D. Special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard | |
| 1224. |
In Minerva Mills cases, the Supreme Court has further reaffirmed its decision in |
| A. | Golakh Nath Case |
| B. | Keshavanand Bharati case |
| C. | Sajjan Singh Case |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Sajjan Singh Case | |
| 1225. |
The Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not involve |
| A. | Criminal Cases |
| B. | Cases involving interpretation of the Constitution |
| C. | Civil Cases |
| D. | Disputes arising out of pre-Constitution treaties and agreements |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1226. |
A Judge of a Supreme court may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | Senior most judge of the supreme court |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1227. |
Under a single, integrated, hierarchical judicial system, the High Court in the states are directly under the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Governor of the state |
| D. | Supreme Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1228. |
A common High Court for two or more states and Union Territory may be established by |
| A. | Parliament by Law |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | President |
| D. | Governor of the state |
| Answer» B. Chief Justice of India | |
| 1229. |
Which High Court in India, has held that the pronouncement of Talaq thrice in one go is illegal? |
| A. | Bombay High Court |
| B. | None of these |
| C. | Calcutta High Court |
| D. | Allahabad High Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1230. |
Who is appointed as an adhoc judge of the Supreme Court? |
| A. | A sitting judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge |
| B. | A person fully qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court |
| C. | A retired judge of Supreme Court |
| D. | An acting judge of the Supreme Court |
| Answer» B. A person fully qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court | |
| 1231. |
Which of the following is covered under the original jurisdiction of the supreme court? |
| A. | Dispute relating to civil matters |
| B. | Dispute between two citizens from two different states |
| C. | Dispute relating to criminal cases involving murder |
| D. | Disputes between two states of the Indian Union |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1232. |
Who decides the number of Judges in a High Court? |
| A. | Governor of the State |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | President |
| D. | State Government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1233. |
The lowest court of revenue is that of a |
| A. | Naib Tehsildar |
| B. | Sub-judge |
| C. | Third class magistrate |
| D. | Munsif |
| Answer» B. Sub-judge | |
| 1234. |
Public interest litigation applies to cases of public injury arising from: |
| A. | Breach of public duty |
| B. | Violation of a constitutional provision |
| C. | Violation of law |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1235. |
In whom are the powers of Judicial Review vested in India? |
| A. | All the courts |
| B. | Supreme Court and all the High Courts |
| C. | President |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 1236. |
Which of the following is enforceable in a court of law? |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Fundamental Duties |
| C. | Directive Principles |
| D. | Preamble |
| Answer» B. Fundamental Duties | |
| 1237. |
The High Court of West Bengal (Calcutta) has got the additional jurisdiction to hear cases from |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Tripura |
| D. | Andaman and Nicobar islands |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1238. |
Which of the following is an extensive original jurisdiction given by the Constitution of India to the Supreme Court? |
| A. | Enforcement of Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Advising the Chief Executive in legal matters |
| C. | Hearing revenue cases of appeal |
| D. | Hearing criminal cases of appeal |
| Answer» B. Advising the Chief Executive in legal matters | |
| 1239. |
Which is the highest and final judicial tribunal in respect of the Constitution of India? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Union Cabinet |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» D. Parliament | |
| 1240. |
The authority competent to suspend the operation of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India is |
| A. | Supreme Court |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1241. |
Which of the following writs may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Right? |
| A. | Certiorari |
| B. | Habeas Corpus |
| C. | Mandamus |
| D. | Prohibition |
| Answer» C. Mandamus | |
| 1242. |
Which of the following High Courts covers more than one State/ Union Territories? |
| A. | Allahabad |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Guwahati |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 1243. |
Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court fire drawn from the |
| A. | Grants-in-aid |
| B. | Public Accounts |
| C. | Contingency Fund |
| D. | Consolidated Fund |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1244. |
Oath to a High Court judge is administered by: |
| A. | Chief Justice of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of that High Court |
| C. | Governor of the State |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» D. President of India | |
| 1245. |
Appointment of officers and servants of a High Court are made by the |
| A. | None of these |
| B. | Chief Justice of the High Court |
| C. | President |
| D. | Governor |
| Answer» C. President | |
| 1246. |
Which of the following writs is a bulwark of personal freedom? |
| A. | Certiorari |
| B. | Habeas Corpus |
| C. | Mandamus |
| D. | Quo Warranto |
| Answer» C. Mandamus | |
| 1247. |
Congnizable offence refers to an offence where |
| A. | Arrests can be made without warrant |
| B. | Police can register a case without formal complaints |
| C. | Arrests can be made with warrant |
| D. | It is under the jurisdiction of a court |
| Answer» C. Arrests can be made with warrant | |
| 1248. |
Under the writ of Mandamus, the Court can |
| A. | Ask the person to be produced |
| B. | Order to transfer the case from one court |
| C. | Ask to let a person free for a temporary period |
| D. | Direct the Government to do or not to do a thing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1249. |
Judicial Review signifies that the Supreme Court |
| A. | Can impeach the President |
| B. | Can declare a state law as unconstitutional |
| C. | Can review cases decided by the High Courts. |
| D. | Has final authority over all cases |
| Answer» D. Has final authority over all cases | |
| 1250. |
The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the |
| A. | Chief Justice of the Supreme Court |
| B. | Chief Minister of the concerned state |
| C. | Governor of the concerned state |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |