WorksheetsJudiciary of India
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 26mins
How many judges are there in the Supreme court of India?
69
13
23
25
True or False : A person can be eligible for a the Supreme Court even if he is not an advocate in the high court for 10 years or distinguished jurist or a High court judge for at least 5 years.
True
False
Find the odd point out.
Original jurisdiction -
Involves disputes over interpretation of the constitution that can be directly brought to supreme court.
Involves cases of Infringement of fundamental rights.
Is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases.
Not sure.
Appelate Jurisdiction- The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases.
It can hear appeals against judgements rendered by the (a) .
If found guilty of misuse of authority,resolution is passed in _____ of Parliament for removal of the guilty Impeachment procedure commences
one house
both houses
Supreme Court : defender of fundamental rights :: Appellate Jurisdiction: ?
Authority to hear certain types of cases for the first time.
The highest court of appeal for civil and criminal cases is the Supreme Court.
Head of the Supreme Court
None of the above
Types of Jurisdiction-
Original Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
Advisory Jurisdiction
All of the above
Advisory Jurisdiction -
Advises in hearing cases for the first time.
Advises in hearing appeals against judgements rendered by the high court.
Advises in disputes over interpretations of the constitution.
Advises the president and council of ministers, on matter of constitutional issues and seek of public importance.
Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
The governor
The prime minister
The president
The council of ministers
WHO CAN REMOVE THE JUDGE OF SUPREME COURT FROM HIS POSITION ?
PRIME MINISTER
VICE PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT
SPEAKER OF THE LOWER HOUSE
HOW MANY MEMBERS FROM EACH OF THE TWO HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT BE PRESENT AND VOTE FOR REMOVAL OF THE JUDGE SUPREME COURT ?
TWO THIRD OF THE TOTAL MEMBERS
ONE THIRD OF THE TOTAL MEMBERS
ONE FOURTH OF THE TOTAL MEMBERS
ALL THE MEMBERS
SUPREME COURT MAY GIVE ITS OPINION ON CONSTITUTION TO WHOM ?
PRIME MINISTER
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
WHO IS CALLED THE GUARDIAN OF THE CONSTITUTION ?
PRIME MINISTER
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SUPREME COURT
2.Which among the following is the correct age of retirement of Judge of Supreme Court?
[A] 58 years
[B] 60 years
[C] 62 years
[D] 65 years
3.The Supreme Court of India tenders legal advice to president of India when___?
[A] Cabinet recommends it
[B] Council of Minister recommends it
[C] President needs it
[D] Supreme Court wants to tender the advice
10.To be appointed as a judge of Supreme Court a person should have been an advocate of a High Court for at least _________Yrs?
[A] 5
[B] 10
[C] 15
[D] 20
The Judiciary ensures ____________ to all it's citizens .
Justice
Injustice
Economic Support
Discrimination
Which court is at apex level?
High court
District court
lower court
Supreme Court
Supreme Court act as guardian of the Constitution.
True
False
The cases which start in the Supreme Court and regarding which the Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction come under:
Appellate Jurisdiction
Original Jurisdiction
None of the above
Choose the correct sequence of 'System of Courts' present in India from top to bottom:
Supreme Court, Subordinate Court, High Court
High Court, Supreme Court, Subordinate Court
Subordinate Court, High Court, Supreme Court
Supreme Court, High Court, Subordinate Court and Nyaya Panchayats
Where is the apex court located?
Noida
Agra
Mumbai
Delhi
The number of judges to assist the Chief Justice of India
25
30
33
31
The Chief of India is appointed by the
Prime Minister
President
Governor
Chief Minister
The Chief Justice and other Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by _________.
Prime Minister of India
Union Public Service Commissiom
Law Minister
President of India
The Supreme Court of India is also called as Court of ______.
Laws
Records
Criminal Cases
None of above
The Judge of Supreme court can be removed from it's office only if the ---------- passes an order.
President
Prime Minister
Parliament
None of above
Judiciary in India resolves the disputes between
state and state
state and citizen
citizen and citizen
All of the above
How many levels of court are there in India?
Three
Two
One
None
We have ____ Fundamental rights.
6
5
4
10
The Supreme court was established in :-
1950
1949
1962
1980
Each state has ______
Judiciary
Supreme Court
High court
All of these
'A group of girl is harassed by a group of boys' comes under :-
Civil Law
Social law
Economical law
Criminal law
Under which Jurisdiction does the SC tries appeals from Lower Courts?
Advisory
Original
Appellate
Writs
Supreme Court act as guardian of the Constitution.
True
False
Not sure
Don't know
Choose the correct sequence of 'System of Courts' present in India from top to bottom:
Supreme Court, Subordinate Court, High Court
High Court, Supreme Court, Subordinate Court
Subordinate Court, High Court, Supreme Court
Supreme Court, High Court, Subordinate Court
To be appointed as a judge of Supreme Court a person should have been an advocate of a High Court for at least _________ years ?
5
10
15
20
What is the procedure of removal of Judges called ?
Impeachment
Court Martial
FIR
Suspension
The Judiciary ensures ____________ to all it's citizens .
Justice
Injustice
Economic Support
Discrimination
8.Who can remove the chief justice of Supreme Court?
[A] Parliament by resolution
[B] Judges of supreme court by Majority
[C] President on a resolution by parliament
[D] President on his/ her own discretion
When India did become Republic?
1947
1950
1965
1976
1.Which among the following is the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
[A] President
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Council of Ministers
[D] Parliament
4.Till now how many judges of Supreme Court of India have been removed from Office through impeachment?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] none
5.If President and Vice President, both are unavailable, who among the following would discharge the functions?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Lok Sabha Speaker
[C] Chief Justice of India
[D] Any person nominated by President or Vice President
7.An appeal can be made in the Supreme Court of India in __________?
[A] Civil & Criminal Matters
[B] Criminal & Constitutional Matters
[C] Civil , Criminal & Constitutional Matters
[D] Constitutional and Criminal Matters
9.Who among the following is the final interpreter & guardian of Indian Constitution?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Supreme Court
[D] Supreme Court as well as High Court
11.What is the minimum number of the judges to decide an issue involving the interpretation of the constitution or any presidential reference?
[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 10
[D] 15
12.The power to decide an election petition in India is vested in the ________ ?
[A] Parliament
[B] Supreme court
[C] High Courts
[D] President
13.On which date, Supreme Court of India started operations in Independent India?
[A] 25 January, 1950
[B] 28 January, 1950
[C] 4 June, 1951
[D] 27 October, 1949
14.The writ of “Habeas Corpus” can be issued in which of the following events ?
[A] to seek relief from the unlawful detention of him or herself
[B] to seek refund of excess taxes
[C] to seek relief from the violation of freedom to speak
[D] None of the above
15.If certain case required to take a decision regarding constitution of India then which court has power to do so?
[A] Supreme Court Only
[B] Both High Court & Supreme Court
[C] Neither High court nor Supreme Court
[D] High court only
16.Appeals in Supreme Court regarding Constitution, Civil and Criminal matters come under which kind of jurisdiction?
[A] Appellate Jurisdiction
[B] Advisory Jurisdiction
[C] Miscellaneous Powers
[D] None of the above
