Judiciary and Politics

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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of the Supreme Court?

  1. Article 124

  2. Article 125

  3. Article 126

  4. Article 127


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 124 of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of the Supreme Court of India.

Who is the head of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Chief Justice of India

  4. The Attorney General of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chief Justice of India is the head of the Supreme Court of India.

How many judges are there in the Supreme Court of India?

  1. 25

  2. 30

  3. 35

  4. 40


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 30 judges in the Supreme Court of India, including the Chief Justice of India.

What is the retirement age of a Supreme Court judge?

  1. 60 years

  2. 62 years

  3. 65 years

  4. 68 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The retirement age of a Supreme Court judge is 65 years.

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

  1. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  2. Golaknath v. State of Punjab

  3. Minerva Mills v. Union of India

  4. Shankari Prasad v. Union of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The case of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala established the doctrine of basic structure of the Indian Constitution.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the impeachment of the President of India?

  1. It investigates the charges against the President.

  2. It tries the President.

  3. It removes the President from office.

  4. It recommends the President's removal from office.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court investigates the charges against the President of India in the impeachment process.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Judicial review

  2. Advisory jurisdiction

  3. Original jurisdiction

  4. Appellate jurisdiction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India does not have advisory jurisdiction.

Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Chief Justice of India

  4. The Parliament of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of India appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of India.

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Justice of India?

  1. Article 124

  2. Article 125

  3. Article 126

  4. Article 127


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 124 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Justice of India.

What is the term of office of the Chief Justice of India?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The term of office of the Chief Justice of India is 6 years.

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. To issue writs

  2. To interpret the Constitution

  3. To declare laws unconstitutional

  4. To appoint judges to lower courts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India does not have the power to appoint judges to lower courts.

Which case established the principle of judicial review in India?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  2. Golaknath v. State of Punjab

  3. Minerva Mills v. Union of India

  4. Shankari Prasad v. Union of India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The case of Shankari Prasad v. Union of India established the principle of judicial review in India.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the election of the President of India?

  1. It nominates candidates for the election.

  2. It conducts the election.

  3. It declares the results of the election.

  4. It resolves disputes related to the election.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court resolves disputes related to the election of the President of India.

Which case established the doctrine of prospective overruling in India?

  1. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  2. Golaknath v. State of Punjab

  3. Minerva Mills v. Union of India

  4. Shankari Prasad v. Union of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The case of Minerva Mills v. Union of India established the doctrine of prospective overruling in India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of writ issued by the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Habeas corpus

  2. Mandamus

  3. Prohibition

  4. Quo warranto


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India does not issue writs of quo warranto.

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