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Role of the Supreme Court

This quiz covers the role of the Supreme Court in the Indian political system.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. To interpret the Constitution
  2. To settle disputes between the Union and the States
  3. To safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens
  4. To appoint the Prime Minister
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Declare laws passed by Parliament to be unconstitutional
  2. Strike down executive orders issued by the President
  3. Remove the Prime Minister from office
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and its decisions are:

  1. Binding on all other courts in the country
  2. Subject to review by the President
  3. Subject to review by Parliament
  4. None of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Interpret the Constitution
  2. Settle disputes between the Union and the States
  3. Safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India is composed of:

  1. The Chief Justice of India and 25 other judges
  2. The Chief Justice of India and 30 other judges
  3. The Chief Justice of India and 35 other judges
  4. The Chief Justice of India and 40 other judges
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India was established in:

  1. 1950
  2. 1955
  3. 1960
  4. 1965
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India is located in:

  1. New Delhi
  2. Mumbai
  3. Kolkata
  4. Chennai
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Declare laws passed by Parliament to be unconstitutional
  2. Strike down executive orders issued by the President
  3. Remove the Prime Minister from office
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and its decisions are:

  1. Binding on all other courts in the country
  2. Subject to review by the President
  3. Subject to review by Parliament
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Interpret the Constitution
  2. Settle disputes between the Union and the States
  3. Safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India is composed of:

  1. The Chief Justice of India and 25 other judges
  2. The Chief Justice of India and 30 other judges
  3. The Chief Justice of India and 35 other judges
  4. The Chief Justice of India and 40 other judges
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India was established in:

  1. 1950
  2. 1955
  3. 1960
  4. 1965
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India is located in:

  1. New Delhi
  2. Mumbai
  3. Kolkata
  4. Chennai
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Declare laws passed by Parliament to be unconstitutional
  2. Strike down executive orders issued by the President
  3. Remove the Prime Minister from office
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and its decisions are:

  1. Binding on all other courts in the country
  2. Subject to review by the President
  3. Subject to review by Parliament
  4. None of the above
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