Union Judiciary Online Test

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Union Judiciary

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the Union Judiciary of India.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot
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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Supreme Court?

Article 124
Article 125
Article 126
Article 127

Who is the head of the Supreme Court?

The President of India
The Prime Minister of India
The Chief Justice of India
The Attorney General of India

How many judges are there in the Supreme Court?

15
25
30
35

What is the retirement age of a Supreme Court judge?

60 years
62 years
65 years
68 years

Which court is subordinate to the Supreme Court?

High Courts
District Courts
Subordinate Courts
All of the above

What is the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Original jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
Both original and appellate jurisdiction
None of the above

What is the power of judicial review?

The power to interpret the Constitution
The power to declare laws unconstitutional
The power to appoint judges
The power to remove judges

Which case established the doctrine of basic structure of the Constitution?

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
Golaknath v. State of Punjab
Minerva Mills v. Union of India
ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla

What is the writ of habeas corpus?

A writ to release a person from unlawful detention
A writ to prevent a person from being detained
A writ to compel a person to appear in court
A writ to punish a person for contempt of court

What is the writ of mandamus?

A writ to compel a public official to perform a duty
A writ to prevent a public official from performing a duty
A writ to quash a decision of a public official
A writ to punish a public official for misconduct

What is the writ of prohibition?

A writ to prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction
A writ to prevent a public official from performing a duty
A writ to quash a decision of a lower court
A writ to punish a lower court for misconduct

What is the writ of certiorari?

A writ to transfer a case from a lower court to the Supreme Court
A writ to prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction
A writ to quash a decision of a lower court
A writ to punish a lower court for misconduct

What is the writ of quo warranto?

A writ to inquire into the validity of a person's claim to a public office
A writ to prevent a person from holding a public office
A writ to quash a decision of a public official
A writ to punish a public official for misconduct

What is the writ of habeas data?

A writ to access personal data held by a public authority
A writ to prevent a public authority from disclosing personal data
A writ to quash a decision of a public authority
A writ to punish a public authority for misconduct

What is the writ of amparo?

A writ to protect fundamental rights
A writ to prevent a violation of fundamental rights
A writ to quash a decision of a public authority
A writ to punish a public authority for misconduct

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