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Judiciary and Politics Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of the Supreme Court?

  1. Article 124
  2. Article 125
  3. Article 126
  4. Article 127
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the head of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. The President of India
  2. The Prime Minister of India
  3. The Chief Justice of India
  4. The Attorney General of India
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many judges are there in the Supreme Court of India?

  1. 25
  2. 30
  3. 35
  4. 40
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the retirement age of a Supreme Court judge?

  1. 60 years
  2. 62 years
  3. 65 years
  4. 68 years
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which case established the doctrine of basic structure of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
  2. Golaknath v. State of Punjab
  3. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
  4. Shankari Prasad v. Union of India
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the impeachment of the President of India?

  1. It investigates the charges against the President.
  2. It tries the President.
  3. It removes the President from office.
  4. It recommends the President's removal from office.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Judicial review
  2. Advisory jurisdiction
  3. Original jurisdiction
  4. Appellate jurisdiction
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. The President of India
  2. The Prime Minister of India
  3. The Chief Justice of India
  4. The Parliament of India
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Justice of India?

  1. Article 124
  2. Article 125
  3. Article 126
  4. Article 127
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of the Chief Justice of India?

  1. 5 years
  2. 6 years
  3. 7 years
  4. 8 years
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. To issue writs
  2. To interpret the Constitution
  3. To declare laws unconstitutional
  4. To appoint judges to lower courts
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which case established the principle of judicial review in India?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
  2. Golaknath v. State of Punjab
  3. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
  4. Shankari Prasad v. Union of India
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the election of the President of India?

  1. It nominates candidates for the election.
  2. It conducts the election.
  3. It declares the results of the election.
  4. It resolves disputes related to the election.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which case established the doctrine of prospective overruling in India?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
  2. Golaknath v. State of Punjab
  3. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
  4. Shankari Prasad v. Union of India
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of writ issued by the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Habeas corpus
  2. Mandamus
  3. Prohibition
  4. Quo warranto
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