Supreme Court Questions

QUESTIONS ON JUDICIARY
Questions on Judiciary
1. According to article-143 of the constitution, which of the

following statements are related to Advisory Jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court?
1. The Supreme Court ‘must’ tender its opinion to the
president on any question of law or fact of public
importance which has arisen or which is likely to arise.
2. The Supreme Court may tender or may refuse to tender its
opinion to the President on any dispute arising out of any
pre-constitution treaty or other similar instruments.
3. In both the cases, the opinion expressed by the Supreme
Court is only advisory and not a judicial pronouncement.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 3 Only
(b) 2 and 3 Only
(c) 1 and 3 Only
(d) 2 Only
2. Consider the following statements:

1. Judicial review is the power of the judiciary to examine the
constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive
orders of both the Central and State governments.
2. Judicial review is considered a basic feature of the
Constitution.
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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3. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Judicial

activism?
1. The concept of judicial activism originated and developed in
the USA.
2. Judicial activism denotes the proactive role played by the
judiciary in the protection of the rights of citizens and in the
promotion of justice in the society.
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Series of judgements popularly known as “First Judges Case”,

“Second Judges Case” and “Third Judges Case” is most closely
related to:
(a) Judicial accountability
(b) Citizenship
(c) Parliament's power to amend the Constitution
(d) Judicial Appointments
5. Which of the following provisions are to ensure the independent
and impartial functioning of the Supreme Court?
1. Security of Tenure of judges
2. Expenses Charged on Consolidated Fund
3. Conduct of Judges normally cannot be discussed by the
Parliament
4. Ban on Practice after Retirement
(a) 1, 2 and 3 Only
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(c) 1, 2 and 4 Only

(d) All of the above
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6. With reference to Ad hoc Judges, which of the following

statements is/are correct?
1. When there is a lack of quorum of the permanent judges to
hold or continue any session of the Supreme Court, the
President of India can appoint Ad hoc Judge.
2. He enjoys all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a
judge of the Supreme Court.
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

1. The minimum age prescribed by the constitution for
appointment of a judge of the Supreme Court is 35.
2. He holds office until he attains the age of 65 years.
3. A person appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court has to
make and subscribe an oath before the President.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) 2 and 3 Only
(d) 3 Only
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8. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Public

Interest Litigations (PIL) in India?
1. Provision for PIL in India was introduced by the 44th
Amendment act.
2. It can be filed both in the Supreme Court of India and the
High Courts.
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. Consider the following statements regarding Scope of PIL:

1. The petitions against police for refusing to register a case
come under the PIL.
2. Service matter and those pertaining to pension and gratuity
entertained as PIL.
3. Complaint against central government in matter of family
pension comes under PIL.
4. Petitions for early hearing of cases pending in High Courts
and Subordinate Courts are entertained as PIL.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 Only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 Only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 Only
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(d) 1, 2 and 4 Only

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10. With reference to the Supreme Court, which of the following

statements is/are correct?
1. The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the
President.
2. The number of Supreme Court judges are increased by the
President.
3. As per the constitution only the Senior most judge of the
Supreme Court can become CJI.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 Only
(b) 3 Only
(c) 1 and 3 Only
(d) 2 and 3 Only
11. In which case did the Supreme Court pronounce the Judgement
for the first time that the ‘basic structure’ of the constitution
cannot be amended by Parliament?
(a) Minerva Mills case
(b) Kesavananda Bharati case
(c) Golak Nath case
(d) Waman Rao case
12. Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) The constitution clearly lays down what its basic structure
is
(b) The Supreme Court has elaborately defined the basic
structure of the Constitution
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(c) Neither the Supreme Court nor the Parliament have defined
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the basic structure of the constitution

(d) All of the above
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13. Which of the following come(s) under the exclusive and original
jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
1. Dispute between center and a state
2. Writ jurisdiction
3. A dispute arising out of any pre-Constitution treaty.
4. Dispute related to election of the President
(a) 1 and 3 Only (b) 1 and 4 Only
(c) 1 Only (d) 1, 3 and 4 Only
14. A Citizen of India with which of the following qualifications can

be appointed as the judge of the Supreme Court?
1. Judge of a High Court for five years.
2. Distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President.
3. Advocate for ten years.
(a) 1 and 2 Only (b) 2 Only
(c) 1 Only (d) 1, 2 and 3
15. Consider the following statements with respect to the Supreme

Court of India:
1. At present, the Supreme Court has provision of 34 judges
including the chief justice.
2. The Parliament can increase the number of puisne judges
in the court by passing a bill to the effect by Simple majority
in both the houses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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16. Until the Parliament provides otherwise, for which of the

following purposes only English is to be used?
1. All proceedings in the Supreme Court
2. All proceedings in every High Court
3. The authoritative texts of all Ordinances
4. Text of all orders made by the District Collector
(a) 1 and 2 Only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 Only
(c) 1 and 3 Only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 Only
17. Consider the following statements regarding Removal of Supreme

court judges:
1. In case of Lok Sabha, a removal motion must be signed by
at least 100 members.
2. The committee for the removal of Supreme court judges
consists of chief justice of High Court also.
18. With reference to the Appeal by Special Leave, consider the

following statements:
1. It can be granted against any court or tribunal except a
military court.
2. It can be granted in any judgement whether final or
interlocutory.
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19. Under the Consultative jurisdiction of Supreme Court, which of

the following acts have been forwarded by president of India to
the Supreme Court?
1. Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal in 1992
2. Berubari Union in 1960
3. The 42nd Constitution amendment Act in 1976
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) 2 and 3 Only
(d) 1 and 2 Only
20. To resolve question of conflict between Union and State lists,
Supreme Court has laid down certain principles through various
judgments.
Which of the following principles is/are used in this regard?
1. Doctrine of Colourable Legislation
2. Doctrine of Pith and Substance
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
21. Consider the following statements regarding Public Interest
Litigation (PIL)?
1. In India, Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer and Justice P.N.
Bhagwati were the pioneers of the concept of PIL.
2. PIL facilitates effective access to justice to the socially and
economically weaker sections of the society.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
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22. The power of Judicial Review in Indian Constitution implies:

(a) The power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the
laws enacted by the Legislatures
(b) The power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the
constitutionality of laws and executive orders
(c) The power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative
enactments before they are assented to by the President
(d) The power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements
given earlier in similar or different cases

1. The Constitution declares Delhi as the seat of the Supreme
Court.
2. The constitution authorizes the chief justice of India to
appoint other place or places as seat of the Supreme Court.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
24. With reference to writ jurisdiction of the Court, consider the
following statements:
1. The territorial jurisdiction of the Supreme Court for issuing
writs is wider than that of high court.
2. Supreme Court may not refuse to exercise its writ
jurisdiction.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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25. With reference to the Supreme Court, consider the following

statements:
1. The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the
appointment committee of cabinet.
2. Supreme Court has Exclusive Original Jurisdiction in inter-
state water dispute.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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QUESTIONS ON JUDICIARY

1. According to article-143 of the constitution, which of the

2. Consider the following statements:

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Judicial

4. Series of judgements popularly known as “First Judges Case”,

(b) 1, 3 and 4 Only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 Only

6. With reference to Ad hoc Judges, which of the following

7. Consider the following statements:

8. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Public

9. Consider the following statements regarding Scope of PIL:

(d) 1, 2 and 4 Only

10. With reference to the Supreme Court, which of the following

12. Which one of the following statements is correct?

the basic structure of the constitution

14. A Citizen of India with which of the following qualifications can

15. Consider the following statements with respect to the Supreme

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

16. Until the Parliament provides otherwise, for which of the

17. Consider the following statements regarding Removal of Supreme

18. With reference to the Appeal by Special Leave, consider the

(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

19. Under the Consultative jurisdiction of Supreme Court, which of

22. The power of Judicial Review in Indian Constitution implies:

23. Consider the following statements:

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

25. With reference to the Supreme Court, consider the following

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