The Indian Supreme Court

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When was the Supreme Court of India established?

  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1956

  4. 1962


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India was established on January 26, 1950, the day the Indian Constitution came into effect.

Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

  1. Harilal J. Kania

  2. M. Patanjali Sastri

  3. B.K. Mukherjea

  4. S.R. Das


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harilal J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of India, serving from January 26, 1950 to November 6, 1951.

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

  1. 25

  2. 30

  3. 34

  4. 36


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India currently has 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.

What is the highest judicial body in India?

  1. Supreme Court of India

  2. High Courts

  3. District Courts

  4. Subordinate Courts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in India and has the power to interpret the Constitution and decide on the validity of laws.

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with 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, composition, and powers of the Supreme Court.

What is the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Original Jurisdiction

  2. Appellate Jurisdiction

  3. Advisory Jurisdiction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has original, appellate, and advisory jurisdiction.

What is the power of judicial review vested in the Supreme Court of India?

  1. The power to declare laws unconstitutional

  2. The power to interpret the Constitution

  3. The power to decide on the validity of laws

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has the power to declare laws unconstitutional, interpret the Constitution, and decide on the validity of laws.

Which case is known as the 'Kesavananda Bharati Case'?

  1. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

  2. Marbury v. Madison

  3. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  4. Minerva Mills v. Union of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 'Kesavananda Bharati Case' is known for establishing the 'Basic Structure Doctrine', which states that the Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.

Which case is known as the 'ADM Jabalpur Case'?

  1. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

  2. ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla

  3. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  4. Minerva Mills v. Union of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'ADM Jabalpur Case' is known for upholding the suspension of fundamental rights during the Emergency in India.

Which case is known as the 'Minerva Mills Case'?

  1. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

  2. Marbury v. Madison

  3. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  4. Minerva Mills v. Union of India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'Minerva Mills Case' is known for upholding the power of judicial review of the Supreme Court of India.

What is the role of the Supreme Court of India in protecting fundamental rights?

  1. To interpret and enforce fundamental rights

  2. To strike down laws that violate fundamental rights

  3. To issue writs for the protection of fundamental rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has the role to interpret and enforce fundamental rights, strike down laws that violate fundamental rights, and issue writs for the protection of fundamental rights.

What is the role of the Supreme Court of India in resolving disputes between the Union and the States?

  1. To interpret the Constitution and decide on the validity of laws

  2. To resolve disputes between the Union and the States

  3. To decide on the division of powers between the Union and the States

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has the role to interpret the Constitution and decide on the validity of laws, resolve disputes between the Union and the States, and decide on the division of powers between the Union and the States.

What is the role of the Supreme Court of India in safeguarding the Constitution?

  1. To interpret the Constitution and decide on the validity of laws

  2. To protect the fundamental rights of citizens

  3. To ensure the separation of powers between the different organs of the government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has the role to interpret the Constitution and decide on the validity of laws, protect the fundamental rights of citizens, and ensure the separation of powers between the different organs of the government.

What is the significance of the Supreme Court of India in the Indian legal system?

  1. It is the highest judicial body in India

  2. It has the power of judicial review

  3. It protects the fundamental rights of citizens

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in India, has the power of judicial review, and protects the fundamental rights of citizens.

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