UPL-5 UPSC Premier League Indian Polity- Judiciary

Q.1 Parliament and State Legislatures can establish tribunals for adjudicating disputes relating to which of the following matters?
1. Taxation
2. Insurance
3. Consumer complaints

4. Rent and tenancy rights
Select the right code from the code given below.

• 1 and 4 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2- Consider the following statements with respect to Tribunals:-
1. Appointment of CAT Members is made after consultation with Chief Justice of India.
2. National Green Tribunal has the power of Granting Imprisonment for 3 years along with the imposition of a fine of up to 10 Crores or more.
3. Members of Tribunal are eligible for reappointment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below

• 1 and 3 Only

• 1, 2 and 3

• 1 and 2 Only

• 2 and 3 Only

Q.3 With the reference to High Courts, consider the following statement:
1. High court can not interpret the Constitution while reviewing any law or order passed by the central government.
2. The High Courts have a wider writ jurisdiction than the supreme court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Q4- With reference to the Subordinate Courts, consider the following statements.
1. The district judge is the highest judicial authority in the district.
2. He possesses original and appellate jurisdiction only in civil matters.
3. The district judge exercises both judicial and administrative powers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Q-5 With reference to the" As a court of record", a High Court has which of the following powers?
1. Judgements of the high court are recognized as legal precedents and legal references.
2. It has the power to punish for contempt of court.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Q6- With reference to the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:
1. The increase in the number of judges in the Supreme Court can be done through a Constitutional Amendment Act.
2. Consultation of the President with the chief justice of India is obligatory in the case of the appointment of a judge and the next Chief justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Q7- With reference to the Supreme court of India, consider the following statements.
1. Its original jurisdiction covers not only federal cases but also cases relating to naval forces and maritime activities.
2. Its appellate jurisdiction covers constitutional, civil and criminal cases.
3. Its scope of judicial review is limited.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Q. The nature of 'consultation' with the Chief Justice of India' in matters of appointment of a judge to a High Court is correctly described as:

• Inspection of the file by the Chief Justice

• Concurrence of the Chief Justice

• Sole opinion of the Chief Justice of India alone does not constitute the ‘consultation’ process.

• Formal reference to the Chief Justice without any obligation to carry out his wishes.

Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Collegium system is a system where a committee of the Chief Justice of India, four senior judges of the Supreme Court take decisions related to appointments to the Supreme Court
2. In the case of the appointment of high court judges, the chief justice of India should consult a collegium of two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Q10- Which of the following statements is/are correct about State Administrative Tribunals (SATs)?
1. Its chairman and members are appointed by the Governor of the State.
2. It can not be established by Central Government under any circumstances.
3. There is a provision for setting up of joint administrative tribunal for two or more states.
Select the correct answer using the code given below?

• 1 only

• 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 2 only