MCQ for polity-11

by Vajiram & Ravi

26-08-2023

02:04 PM

1.

With reference to the Supreme Court of India consider the following statements:

1. The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is smaller than that of Federal Court of Appeal established under Government of India Act, 1935.

2. The present sanctioned strength of Supreme Court is 34 including the Chief Justice of India.

3. The person appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court has to make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the Chief Justice of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 3 only

  • D

    2 only

2.

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the tenure of Judges of the Supreme Court?

1. The constitution provides a fixed tenure for the judges as 6 years or until attainment of the age of 65 years.

2. Any question regarding his age is to be determined by the President.

3. He can be removed from his office by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  • A

    3 only

  • B

    2 and 3 only

  • C

    1 and 2 only

  • D

    1, 2 and 3

3.

Consider the following statements:

1. The President can appoint a judge of the Supreme Court as an acting Chief Justice of India.

2. The Supreme Court’s sit can be placed in other place or places as the President of India may decide.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

4.

Which of the following provisions have been made by the Constitution to safeguard and ensure the independent and impartial functioning of the Supreme Court?

1. Mode of appointment of the judges

2. Security of tenure of the judges

3. Expenses made from the Consolidated Fund of India

4. Staff is appointed after consultation with Chief Justice of India

5. Jurisdiction cannot be curtailed by the Parliament.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  • A

    1, 2, 3 and 5 only

  • B

    3, 4 and 5 only

  • C

    1 and 2 only

  • D

    1, 3, 4 and 5 only

5.

A high court has authority to:

1. Punish for its contempt.

2. Tender advice on a legal question referred to it by the President of India.

3. Tender advice on a legal question referred to it by the Governor of the State.

4. Issue certain writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights or for other purposes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    1 and 4 only

  • C

    1, 2 and 3 only

  • D

    2, 3 and 4 only

6.

With reference to the control of a High court over Subordinate Courts, consider the following statements:

1. It deals with the matters of posting, promotion, grant of leave, transfers and discipline of the members of the judicial service of the state including the district judges.

2. It can withdraw a case pending in a subordinate court if it involves a substantial question of law that require the interpretation of the Constitution.

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

7.

The transfer of judges from one High Court to another High Court may be made by the:

  • A

    President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of that High Court

  • B

    Chief Justice of the concerned High Court

  • C

    Governor of the concerned State in consultation with the Chief Justice of India

  • D

    President of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of India

8.

Consider the statements given below with reference to the Supreme Court in India:

1. The Constitutional cases are decided by a Bench consisting of at least seven judges.

2. The President of India can appoint other places than Delhi as its seat.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

9.

Consider the statements given below with reference to the ad hoc judges of the Supreme Court:

1. The President of India can appoint a High Court judge as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period.

2. Ad hoc judge, while so attending the sessions, enjoys all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges and discharges the duties of a judge of the Supreme Court.

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

10.

Which of the statements given below is/are correct with reference to the usage of language in the High Courts of India?

1. Until Parliament provides otherwise, all proceedings will be in the English language only.

2. The Governor of State can authorize Hindi or any other official language of the State in the proceedings.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2