1. Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution recognises the supremacy of judiciary. Reason (R): The question as to what constitutes a reasonable restriction on Fundamental Rights is to be determined by the Court of Law. The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled as an assertion (A) and the other labelled as reason (R). You are to examine these statements carefully and decide if the assertion (A) and the reason (R) are individually TRUE and if so, whether the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answer to these items using the codes given below and mark your answers accordingly

2. Who is the final authority to expound the meaning of the Constitution?

3. Which of the following have been identified as the ground for judicial review in the exercise of power of pardon by the President of India or Governor of a state? (1) that the order has been passed without application of mind. (2) that the order is malafide. (3) that the order is based on extraneous or wholly irrelevant considerations. (4) that the order suffers from arbitrariness. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:

4. Who decides the number of judges in a High Court?

5. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer. List I (Writs) A Habeas corpus B Certiorari C Mandamus D Quo warranto List II Subject matter. 1. A command to produce the body in perso. 2. A command to a public authority to do its dut. 3. A proceeding to enquire into the legality of a claim of a perso. 4. A directive to a lower court or judicial body not to exceed its limits A B C D

6. The Constitution places the High Court under the control of the Union in certain matters in order to keep them outside the range of regional politics. The Union exercises its control in the matters of I. Transfer of judges from one High Court to another II. Being able to establish a common High Court for two or more states III. Determining disputes regarding the age of High Court judges

7. Match List I with List II and give the correct answer by using codes given below the lists: List I List II A. Art 221 (i) Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another B. Art 222 (ii) Appointment of acting Chief Justice of a High Court C. Art 223 (iii) Appointment of additional and acting Judges of the High Court. D. Art 224 (iv) Salaries etc of High Court Judges Codes:

8. The phrase procedure established by the law means

9. The Supreme Court of India is different from its counterpart in the USA

10. The Supreme Court is a court of record. This implies A. It can punish for its contempt B. Its decisions are admitted as evidence and cannot be questioned in any Court of Law C. It has to keep a record of all the important cases that are conducted in India D. Its decisions, once taken, are binding upon it

11. In which of the following categories of cases the Supreme Court of India has the power to decide A. A reference made by the President on a question of law or fact B. A case involving interpretation of the Constitution C. A case involving substantial question of law of general importance D. A case where the constitutionally of any law has been challenged

12. Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India. A. There are 18 High Courts in the country. B. Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one state. C. No union territory has High Court of its own. D. Judges of the High Court hold office till the age of 62. Which of the above statement is/are correct?

13. After retirement, a High Court judge can undertake private practice of law

14. Assertion (A): A voluntary organisation can file a public interest litigation in Supreme Court on behalf of the workers at the construction site of the Asian Games. Reason (R): The Indian Constitution has provided for the public interest litigation. The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled as an assertion (A) and the other labelled as reason (R). You are to examine these statements carefully and decide if the assertion (A) and the reason (R) are individually TRUE and if so, whether the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answer to these items using the codes given below and mark your answers accordingly

15. The doctrine of the basic structure of the Constitution as a principle of judicial review

16. Which of the following is/are the qualifications for a High Court Judge? A. Citizenship of India B. Must have held a judicial office for at least 10 years C. Must not be over 62 years of age D. Must have been an advocate of a High Court for at least 10 years or be an eminent jurist

17. Mark the true statement

18. The Constitution makes provisions to ensure the independence of judges. Which one of the provisions given below is wrong in this context?

19. The judges of the High Court can be removed from their office during their tenure

20. A High Court consists of a Chief Justice and

21. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer. List I A. The Keshav- Anand Bharati B. The Golak Nath case C. Bank Nationalization case D. 25th amendment to Indian Constitution List I. 1. Theory of parliamentary sovereignt. 2. Theory of basic structure of Indian Constitutio. 3. Fundamental Rights cannot be amende. 4. Compensation to should be paid according to market value A B C D

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

23. Under which of the following condition(s) a writ of mandamus can be granted? Give correct answer by using the codes (1) There must be a public duty. (2) There must be a specific demand and refusal. (3) There must be a clear right to enforce the duty. (4) The right must be subsisting on the date of the petition. Codes:

24. According to the Constitution of India, the term District Judge shall not include

25. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President after consultation with I. The Chief Justice of India II. The Governor of the state III. The Chief Minister of the state