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Judiciary and Legal Rights

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and states falls under its

  1. advisory jurisdiction
  2. appellate jurisdiction
  3. original jurisdiction
  4. constitutional jurisdiction
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the

  1. consolidated fund of India
  2. consolidated fund of state
  3. contingency fund of India
  4. contingency fund of state
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

According to the Constitution of India, the term ‘district judge’ shall not include

  1. chief presidency magistrate
  2. sessions judges
  3. tribunal judges
  4. chief judge of a small cause court
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to

  1. the writ jurisdiction of any other judges of the High Court
  2. special control exercised by the Chief Justice of India
  3. discretionary powers of the Governor of the state
  4. special powers provided to the Chief Minister
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following High Courts has Territorial Jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Kolkata
  3. Chennai
  4. Odisha
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on a matter of law or fact

  1. on its own initiative
  2. only if he seeks such advice
  3. only if the matter relates to the fundamental rights of citizens
  4. only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with

  1. the President of India
  2. the Chief Justice of India
  3. the Parliament
  4. the Union Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

According to Naitonal Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairperson?

  1. Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court
  2. Any serving Judge of the High Court
  3. Only a retired Chief Justice of India
  4. Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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?

  1. 2 and 3
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 3 only
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one state (Union Territories not included)?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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 and the consolidated fund of the concerned state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Assertion A: In India, every state has a High Court in its territory.
Reason R: The Constitution of India provides a High Court in each state.

  1. Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are individually true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.
  2. Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are individually true, but ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’.
  3. ‘A’ is true, but ‘R’ is false.
  4. ‘A’ is false, but ‘R’ is true.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the Chief Justice of India when Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian judicial system?

  1. M. Hidayatullah
  2. A. M. Ahmadi
  3. A. S. Anand
  4. P. N. Bhagwati
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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 statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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