Question 1

The judges of the Supreme Court

cannot be removed from office during their tenure
can be removed from office by the President at his discretion
can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament
can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 2

The Supreme Court of India is a court of record which implies that

it has to keep a record of all its decisions
all its decisions have evidentiary value and cannot be questioned in any court
it has the power to punish for its contempt
both (2) and (3)

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 3

Generally, the Governor belongs to

the same state
the neighbouring state
some other state
the Indian Administrative Service

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 4

The Governor draws a monthly salary of

Rs. 50000
Rs. 1,10000
Rs. 75000
Rs. 100000

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 5

The Supreme Court of India enjoys the power of judicial review which implies that

it can review the working of the subordinate courts
it can review its own judgements
it can initiate cases at its own discretion
it can declare the laws passed by legislature and orders issued by the executive as unconstitutional if they contravene any provision of the Constitution

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 6

The judges of the Supreme Court hold office till they attain the age of

62 years
65 years
70 years
60 years

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 7

Who is the executive head of a state?

The Governor
The Chief Minister
The President
None of these

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 8

As a matter of convention, while appointing the Governor of a state the President consults

the Chief Minister of the state
the Chief Justice of India
the Vice President of India
all of the above

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 9

The framers of the Constitution adopted the doctrine of judicial review

to ensure proper working of the parliamentary system of government
to ensure proper working of the federal system of government
to overcome the limitations of a rigid Constitution
on account of all these factors

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 10

The framers of the Constitution borrowed the idea of judicial review form the Constitution of

France
the USA
the UK
all of these

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 11

The Central Government can issue directions to the state with regard to subjects in

the Union list
the State list
the Concurrent list
all these lists

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 12

In India the powers of judicial review are restricted because

the Executive is supreme
the Legislature is supreme
the Constitution is supreme
the judges are transferable

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 13

If the governor wishes to relinquish office before the expiry of his term he has to address his resignation to

the Chief Minister of the state
the speaker of the State Legislative Assembly
the President
the Prime Minister

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 14

Which of the following cases was connected with the Supreme Court's judgement in 1980 that the amendments made to Article 31 (C) and Article 368 are invalid?

Golak Nath case
Sajjan Singh case
Keshavananda Bharati case
Minerva Mills case

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 15

The Parliament can legislate on any subject in the State list

for the implementation of international treaties or agreements
if two or more states make a request to Parliament to do so
in all these cases
none of these

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 16

The Governor holds office

during the pleasure of the President
as long as he enjoys the confidence of the Chief Minister
as long as he enjoys the confidence of the State Council of Ministers
during the pleasure of the Union Council of Ministers

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 17

The Sarkaria Commission was set up to look into

centre-state relations
inter-state relations
splitting of LIC
agricultural taxes

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 18

On which list does the Union Government enjoys exclusive powers?

Union list
Concurrent list
State list
Both (1) and (3)

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 19

The Constitution of India has created

a very weak centre
a very strong centre
a centre which is weak in normal times but very strong during emergencies
none of these

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 20

The Constitution has tried to ensure the independence of judges of the Supreme Court by

ensuring that their salaries and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India
by making the removal of judges quite difficult
by debarring judges from carrying on practice before any court in India after retirement
all these provisions

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 21

The State list contains

66 items
67 items
47 items
97 items

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 22

A law passed by a state on a concurrent subject gets precedence over the law of the centre

if it was passed earlier than the central law
if it was passed by the State Legislature and approved by the President before enactment of the central law
if the Supreme Court so decides
if the majority of State Legislatures so decide

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 23

The Constitution of India vests the residuary powers in

the States
the Union Government
the States and Union Government
None of these

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 24

The Supreme Court holds its meetings at New Delhi, but it can meet elsewhere

if a majority of judges of the Supreme Court so decide.
with the approval of the Parliament.
with the approval of the President.
on the request of the state legislatures.

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 25

The Supreme Court tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact

on its own
only if he seeks such advice
only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens
only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country

Answer

Correct Option: B

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