1. Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court ?

2. In which of the following cases appeals cannot be lodged with the Supreme Court ?

3. Which of the following writs may be issued to enforce a Fundamental Right? [CDS 1993]

4. A common High Court for two or more States and/or Union Territory may be established by : [Railways 1990]

5. Match the following: Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court A. Original Jurisdiction B. Appellate Jurisdiction C. Advisory Jurisdiction Cases Covered 1. Advice on any question of law as may be referred to the Supreme Court for consideration by the President 2. Case involving interpretation of the Constitution 3. Appointment of officers and servants of the Supreme Court 4. Dispute between the Government of India and a State A B C

6. Consider the following statements: 1. Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer was the Chief Justice of India 2. Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer is considered as one of the progenitors of public interest litigation (PIL) in the Indian judicial system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008]

7. The Bombay High Court does not have a bench at which one of the following places? [CDS 2008]

8. 'Judicial Review' function of the Supreme Court means the power to: [RRB 1994]

9. Which of the following statements regarding Judiciary in India are correct ? 1. Supreme Court of India is free from the control and influence of Legislature and Executive. 2. Subordinate courts are at the head of the judicial hierarchy of the State. 3. The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of India. 4. A High Court can withdraw a case from a subordinate court and can deal with the case itself if it is satisfied that the case involves a substantial point of constitutional law.

10. Judge of the High Court can be removed from the office during his tenure by:

11. The number of States under the jurisdiction of a High Court is decided on the basis of:

12. The Constitution allows preventive detention but stipulates:

13. A retired Judge of High Court cannot:

14. The power of judicial review ensures:

15. The right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact belongs to :

16. The salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India:

17. 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

18. The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in: [IAS 1997]

19. Which is not an eligibility criterion for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court? [UDC 1993]

20. Who is appointed as an adhoc Judge of the Supreme Court ?

21. The Constitution excludes no area from judicial review.

22. Which of the following is not a power of the High Court?

23. 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.

24. Which Judge of the Supreme Court was unsuccessfully sought to be impeached?

25. When can the salaries of High Court judges be reduced?