Role of the Supreme Court

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

  1. To interpret the Constitution

  2. To settle disputes between the Union and the States

  3. To safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens

  4. To appoint the Prime Minister


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of India, not by the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Declare laws passed by Parliament to be unconstitutional

  2. Strike down executive orders issued by the President

  3. Remove the Prime Minister from office

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has the power to declare laws passed by Parliament to be unconstitutional, strike down executive orders issued by the President, and remove the Prime Minister from office.

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and its decisions are:

  1. Binding on all other courts in the country

  2. Subject to review by the President

  3. Subject to review by Parliament

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and its decisions are binding on all other courts in the country.

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Interpret the Constitution

  2. Settle disputes between the Union and the States

  3. Safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has the power to interpret the Constitution, settle disputes between the Union and the States, and safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens.

The Supreme Court of India is composed of:

  1. The Chief Justice of India and 25 other judges

  2. The Chief Justice of India and 30 other judges

  3. The Chief Justice of India and 35 other judges

  4. The Chief Justice of India and 40 other judges


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is composed of the Chief Justice of India and 30 other judges.

The Supreme Court of India was established in:

  1. 1950

  2. 1955

  3. 1960

  4. 1965


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India was established in 1950.

The Supreme Court of India is located in:

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is located in New Delhi.

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Declare laws passed by Parliament to be unconstitutional

  2. Strike down executive orders issued by the President

  3. Remove the Prime Minister from office

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has the power to declare laws passed by Parliament to be unconstitutional, strike down executive orders issued by the President, and remove the Prime Minister from office.

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and its decisions are:

  1. Binding on all other courts in the country

  2. Subject to review by the President

  3. Subject to review by Parliament

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and its decisions are binding on all other courts in the country.

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Interpret the Constitution

  2. Settle disputes between the Union and the States

  3. Safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has the power to interpret the Constitution, settle disputes between the Union and the States, and safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens.

The Supreme Court of India is composed of:

  1. The Chief Justice of India and 25 other judges

  2. The Chief Justice of India and 30 other judges

  3. The Chief Justice of India and 35 other judges

  4. The Chief Justice of India and 40 other judges


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is composed of the Chief Justice of India and 30 other judges.

The Supreme Court of India was established in:

  1. 1950

  2. 1955

  3. 1960

  4. 1965


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India was established in 1950.

The Supreme Court of India is located in:

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is located in New Delhi.

The Supreme Court of India has the power to:

  1. Declare laws passed by Parliament to be unconstitutional

  2. Strike down executive orders issued by the President

  3. Remove the Prime Minister from office

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has the power to declare laws passed by Parliament to be unconstitutional, strike down executive orders issued by the President, and remove the Prime Minister from office.

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and its decisions are:

  1. Binding on all other courts in the country

  2. Subject to review by the President

  3. Subject to review by Parliament

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and its decisions are binding on all other courts in the country.

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