Indian Constitution Quiz

Who among the following is considered the final interpreter of the Constitution of India?

• President

• Parliament

• Supreme Court

• Attorney General

Consider the following statements with reference to the appointment of Chief Justice of India (CJI): 1. As per the Constitution of India, the retiring Chief Justice of India nominates the second most senior judge as the successor CJI. 2. The Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) does not specify any time limit for the initiation of the process of recommending the name of the CJI. 3. The Ministry of Law and Justice puts up the recommendation of the CJI to the Prime Minister who advises the President on the matter of appointment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India has not fixed the tenure of a judge of the Supreme Court. 2. The judge of the Supreme Court can resign from his office by writing to the President. 3. No judge of the Supreme Court has been impeached from office in independent India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following: 1. Supreme Court 2. High Courts 3. District Courts 4. Lok Adalats How many of the above are the 'Courts of Records' in India?

• Only one

• Only two

• Only three

• All four

With reference to the term 'Judicial Review,' consider the following statements: 1. The phrase 'Judicial Review' has not been mentioned in the Constitution of India. 2. It is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution. 3. It can be used only when any legislative enactment infringes the Fundamental Rights. Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following is/are the grounds for the declaration of a national emergency in India? 1. War 2. Internal Disturbance 3. External aggression Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The President's Rule can be imposed if the government of a State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. Statement-II: As per Article 355 of the Constitution, the Centre has to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

• Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

• Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

• Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

The provisions of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, at present, apply to:

• regions inhabited by Nomadic Tribes in Western India

• scheduled areas in any State except Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

• administration of the tribal areas in all the States of northeast India

• tribal areas in Union Territories such as Ladakh and Andman & Nicobar

Consider the following statements regarding the Senior Advocates in the Supreme Court of India: 1. A person to be designated as a Senior Advocate should have ten years of practice and service as a judicial officer. 2. The Committee for Designation of Senior Advocates is headed by the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament cannot discuss the conduct of the judges of the Supreme Court under any circumstances. 2. The salaries and allowances of the Supreme Court judges are subject to parliamentary approval. 3. The retired judges of the Supreme Court are prohibited from pleading in any Court or before any authority within the territory of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 only

• 3 only

• 1, 2 and 3