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| 1251. |
Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive is enjoined by |
| A. | VII Schedule to the Constitution |
| B. | Judicial decision |
| C. | Directive Principles |
| D. | Preamble |
| Answer» D. Preamble | |
| 1252. |
After retirement, a Judge of a High Court can undertake practice in |
| A. | Any other court except the same court |
| B. | Wherever he intends to practice. |
| C. | The same court |
| D. | Lower courts only |
| Answer» B. Wherever he intends to practice. | |
| 1253. |
Judges of the High Court are appointed by the |
| A. | Chief Justice of the High Court |
| B. | President |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» C. Governor | |
| 1254. |
Which is not a power of a High Court? |
| A. | Supervision over all courts under its jurisdiction |
| B. | Jurisdiction over revenue matters |
| C. | Supervision over tribunals constituted by law relating to armed forces |
| D. | Issue writs for enforcing fundamental rights or for any other purpose |
| Answer» D. Issue writs for enforcing fundamental rights or for any other purpose | |
| 1255. |
What is meant by a Court of Record? |
| A. | The court that maintains records of all lower courts. |
| B. | The court that is competent to give directions and issue writs. |
| C. | The court that can punish for its contempt. |
| D. | The court that preserves all its records. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1256. |
Besides its permanent seal at Delhi, the Supreme Court can also meet at |
| A. | Any other Union Territory |
| B. | Any other place as decided by the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the President |
| C. | Any other metropolitan city |
| D. | Any other major city |
| Answer» C. Any other metropolitan city | |
| 1257. |
The High Courts in India were first started at |
| A. | Bombay, Delhi, Madras |
| B. | Madras and Bombay |
| C. | Bombay, Madras, Calcutta |
| D. | Delhi and Calcutta |
| Answer» D. Delhi and Calcutta | |
| 1258. |
Judicial Review function of the Supreme Court means the power to |
| A. | Review the functioning of judiciary in the country |
| B. | Undertake periodic review of the Constitution. |
| C. | Examine the constitutional validity of the laws |
| D. | Review its own judgement |
| Answer» D. Review its own judgement | |
| 1259. |
Which is not an eligibility criterion for appointment as a Judge of the High Court? |
| A. | Must have been an advocate of a High Court for not less than 10 years |
| B. | Must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist. |
| C. | Must have attained the age of 55 years |
| D. | Must have been a High Court Judge for at least 5 years |
| Answer» B. Must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist. | |
| 1260. |
How can the number of judges in the Supreme Court in India be increased? |
| A. | Representation from the Supreme Court |
| B. | By amendment of the constitution |
| C. | By a Parliamentary Act |
| D. | By Presidential notification |
| Answer» C. By a Parliamentary Act | |
| 1261. |
What is the objective advocated for appointment of the National judicial commission? |
| A. | Training of the judges |
| B. | Reforms in legal system |
| C. | Bringing about transparency and impartiality in the appointment of judges of the highest level. |
| D. | To examine the working period of the judges. |
| Answer» D. To examine the working period of the judges. | |
| 1262. |
The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that "respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising", which writ is that? |
| A. | Habeas Corpus |
| B. | Quo Warranto |
| C. | Prohibition |
| D. | Certiorari |
| Answer» C. Prohibition | |
| 1263. |
The Provisions concerning the powers of the Union judiciary in the Constitution can be amended by |
| A. | Simple majority of the parliament |
| B. | Two-third majority of the parliament |
| C. | Two-third majority of the parliament and the majority of states |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 1264. |
In which of the following cases Supreme Court of India enunciated the doctrine of basic structure? |
| A. | Keshwanand Bharti case |
| B. | Golaknath case |
| C. | Minnerva Mills case |
| D. | Gopalan case |
| Answer» B. Golaknath case | |
| 1265. |
Which of the following writs literally means 'we command'? |
| A. | Habeas Corpus |
| B. | Mandamus |
| C. | Prohibition |
| D. | Quo-Warranto |
| Answer» C. Prohibition | |
| 1266. |
In the verdict of which case. Supreme Court has nullified Parliament, effort to establish preference of all the Directive Principles of state policy over Fundamental rights? |
| A. | Keshvanand Bharti Vs State of Kerala Case |
| B. | Francis Coralie Mullin Vs Union Territory of Delhi |
| C. | Minerva Mills Vs. Union of India case |
| D. | Indira Sawhani |
| Answer» D. Indira Sawhani | |
| 1267. |
Which one of the following High Courts has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Calcutta |
| C. | Madras |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» C. Madras | |
| 1268. |
The first High/Supreme Court judge, who voluntarily made his assets public is |
| A. | justice D.V.S. Kumar |
| B. | justice K. Chandra |
| C. | justice K. Kannan |
| D. | justice V.C. Srivastava |
| Answer» D. justice V.C. Srivastava | |
| 1269. |
Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of Benches? |
| A. | Kolkata High Court |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh High Court |
| C. | Bombay High Court |
| D. | Guwahati High Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1270. |
Which of the following State/Union territories have a common High Court? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh and Biha |
| B. | Punjab, Haryana and handigarh |
| C. | Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Assam and Bengal |
| Answer» C. Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir | |
| 1271. |
A judge of a High Court can be removed before the expiry of his time by: |
| A. | President on the recommendation of the Supreme Court |
| B. | Governor on the recommendation of die State legislature |
| C. | President on the recommendation of the State legislature |
| D. | President on the recommensdation of the Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1272. |
The Indian constitution provides for the appointment of Ad hoc judges in: |
| A. | Supreme Court |
| B. | High Court |
| C. | District and session Court |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1273. |
Who of the following Chief Justice of India acted as the President of India also? |
| A. | Justice M. Hidayatullah |
| B. | Justice P.N. Bhagwati |
| C. | Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan |
| D. | Justice B.K. Mukherjee |
| Answer» B. Justice P.N. Bhagwati | |
| 1274. |
Sovereignty of Indian Parliament is restricted by: |
| A. | Powers of the President of India |
| B. | Judicial review |
| C. | Powers of the Prime Minister of India |
| D. | Leader of the opposition |
| Answer» C. Powers of the Prime Minister of India | |
| 1275. |
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. | constitutional Jurisdiction |
| D. | Original Jurisdiction |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1276. |
Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of Law? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Any judge of the high court |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Any judge of the high court | |
| 1277. |
Which of the following is covered under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court: |
| A. | Dispute relating to civil matters |
| B. | Dispute relating to criminal cases involving murder |
| C. | Disputes between two states of the Indian Union |
| D. | Disputes between two citizens from two different states |
| Answer» D. Disputes between two citizens from two different states | |
| 1278. |
With reference to National Legal Services Authority consider the following statements: 1. Its objective is to provide free and competent Iegal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity. 2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes a schemes throughout the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2A |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2A | |
| 1279. |
What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice a India. 2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only. 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. 4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1280. |
With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements: 1. An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and no appeal lies against there to any court. 2. Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1281. |
With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements : 1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law. 2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1282. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court. 2. After retirement from the office, a permanent judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1283. |
Consider the following statements: 1. A person who has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India except of the Supreme Court. 2. A person is not qualified for appointment as a Judge of a High Court in India unless he has for at least five years held a judicial office in the territory of India. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1284. |
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? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1285. |
Consider the following statements: 1. There are 25 High Courts in India. 2. Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have a common High Court. 3. National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 1286. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Session Judge 2. The District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Courts 3. A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate or a pleader of seven years' standing or more, or an officer in judicial service of the Union or the State 4. When the sessions judge awards a death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1287. |
Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India: 1. There are eighteen High Courts in the country 2. Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one state 3. No Union Territory has a High Court of its own Judges of the High Court hold office till the age of 62 Which of these statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1288. |
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? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 1289. |
Consider the following statements regarding e-courts, launched recently in India 1. They will facilitate hearing of cases via video conferencing. 2. They will follow the same procedures that are laid out for the bench for hearing appeals in an open court. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1290. |
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 codes given below |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1291. |
On which of the following grounds can a Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court be impeached? 1. Violation of the Constitution 2. Proved misbehavior 3. Incapacity Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1292. |
Consider the following statements : 1. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the Governor of the state. 2. Every Judge of a High Court including the Chief Justice holds office until he/she attains the age of 65 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1293. |
With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements: 1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity. 2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1294. |
Consider the following statements about the judicial system introduced by the British in India: It judicially unified India. 1. The British established a new system of law through the process of enactment and relevant interpretation of customary laws. 2. In general the British tended to avoid the customary laws of India. Which of the Statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 1295. |
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact |
| A. | on its own initiative |
| B. | only if he seeks such advice |
| C. | only if the matter relates to the fundamental right of citizens |
| D. | only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country |
| Answer» C. only if the matter relates to the fundamental right of citizens | |
| 1296. |
The Supreme Court of India issued certain guidelines to put a halt to eve-teasing. In this regard consider the following statements: 1. women cops, in civil uniform, should be deputed at the public places 2. The court also ordered the states and the UTs to form a uniform law 3. The eve-teasing can lead to violation of the fundamental rights. Which of the following statement given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1297. |
Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India: 1. There are eighteen High Courts in the Country. 2. Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one state. 3. No Union territory has a High Court of its own. 4. Judges of the High court hold office till the age of 62. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» C. 1 and 4 | |
| 1298. |
Which of the following characteristics are essential to federal government? 1. A supreme and written constitution 2. Separation of powers and the system of checks and balances 3. Distribution of powers between the centre and states 4. Fundamental Rights guaranteed to citizens Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 4 | |
| 1299. |
In which of the following categories of cases the Supreme Court of India has the power to decide Reference made by the President on a question of law or fact 1. A case involving interpretation of the constitution 2. A case involving substantial question of law of general importance 3. A case where the constitutionally of any law has been challenged Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 1300. |
Consider the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court: 1. The reference for advice may be made to the Supreme Court on a question of law of fact by the President of India 2. Disputes arising out of pre-constitution treaties and agreements excluded from the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court may also be referred to it. 3. The advice given by the Supreme Court is binding on the government 4. One of the cases referred to the Supreme Court for its advice was the constitutionally of the Kerala education bill. Which of these are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |