The Judiciary
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25 Questions

1. Under the writ of 'Mandamus' - the Court can:
2. The High Court enjoys the power: I. to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. II. to exercise superintendence over the working of courts and tribunals under its jurisdiction. III. to make general rules and prescribe forms regulating the practices and proceeding of courts under its jurisdiction.
3. The salaries of the Judges of the High Courts are paid from the:
4. A civil case becomes a fit case for appeal to the Supreme Court if:
5. The power of judicial review ensures:
6. 'Judicial Review' function of the Supreme Court means the power to: [RRB 1994]
7. Which of the following - regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct ? 1. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President. 2. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction. 3. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory jurisdiction is not binding on the government. 4. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of advisory jurisdiction. [IAS 1994]
8. Which Judge of the Supreme Court was unsuccessfully sought to be impeached?
9. Which of the following is not a qualification for a person to be the Chief Justice of High Court?
10. Which is the highest and final judicial tribunal in respect of the Constitution of India ? [SBI PO 1991]
11. The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed:
12. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
13. If a High Court in India does not give the certificate to a case that it involves a substantial question of law - the Supreme Court:
14. The right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact belongs to :
15. The Supreme Court is a court of record. This implies: 1. it can punish for its contempt. 2. its decisions are admitted as evidence and can riot be questioned in any court of law. 3. it has to keep a record of all the important cases that are conducted in India. 4. its decisions - once taken - are binding upon it.
16. Which of the following High Courts covers more than one State/Union Territories?
17. In India - the power to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court lies with: [Asstt Comm 2008]
18. An appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court from any judgement of a High Court if the High Court :
19. Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court are drawn from the:
20. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President in consultation with: I. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. II. Former Chief Justice of the High Court. III. Other Judges of the High Court. IV. Governor of the State concerned.
21. What is meant by 'Court of Record'? [I. Tax 1994]
22. Which one of the following statements is not correct? [NDA 2005]
23. Match the following: A. Mandamus 1. Direction to an official for the performance of a duty B. Habeas Corpus 2. Release of an illegally detained person C. Certiorari 3. Transferring of a case from an inferior court to a court of higher jurisdiction D. Quo Warranto 4. Calling upon one to show by what authority he holds or claims a franchise or office A B C D
24. A High Court consists of a Chief Justice and:
25. The Supreme Court of India decides the disputes regarding the election of: