Description : Which is the highest judicial authority in India whose decisions are binding on all courts? (a) Supreme Court (b) Parliament (c) Law Minister (d) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (a) Supreme Court
Description : Which one of the following Articles of Indian Constitution vests in the President of India the power to issue ordinances? (1) Article 74 (2) Article 78 (3) Article 123 (4) Article 124 (2)
Last Answer : (3) Article 123 Explanation: President can issue ordinance when one of the houses of the Parliament is not in session. The Article 123 deals with Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament.
Description : Judicial Review signifies that the Supreme Court – (1) has final authority in overall cases (2) can declare a state law as unconstitutional (3) can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court Explanation: Supreme Court can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court.
Description : A writ issued by the Supreme Court compelling a quasi-judicial/public authority to petiomi its manciatoly dusty is – (1) Quo warrant (2) Mandamus (3) Certiorari (4) Prohibition
Last Answer : (3) Certiorari Explanation: Equality before the law, also known as legal equality, is the principle under which all people are subject to the same laws of justice (due prodess). Article 14 of Indian ... has to face trial in the same law courts, irrespective of his status or position in the society.
Description : Which writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing? (A) Writ of Certiorari (B) Writ of Habeas Corpus (C) Writ of Mandamus (D) Writ of Quo Warranto
Last Answer : (C) Writ of Mandamus
Description : How many Constitutional Amendments to the Constitution of India have been made so far? (1) (1) 122 (2) (2) 121 (3) 120 (4) 119
Last Answer : (1) 122 Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee, in September 2016, gave assent to the Constitution 122nd Amendment Bill, 2014 that is also known as Goods and Services Tax Bill. It will enter into the ... Bill, 2016. So the total number of amendments made in the Indian constitution so far is 101.
Description : How many agro-climatic zones are there in India as far as the official categorization of the Ministry of Agriculture is concerned? (1) 123 (2) 126 (3) 127 (4) 122
Last Answer : (2) 126 Explanation: India has been divided into fifteen different agro-climatic zones by the Planning Commission of India, which are further divided into more homogeneous 72 sub-zones. However, ... established under a specific SAU to carry out applied and adaptive research relevant to the zone.
Description : 121 ? 113 138 89 170 49 a) 125 b) 110 c) 122 d) 120 e) 133
Last Answer : The series is +1^2 , -3^2 , +5^2 , - 7^2 , .... Answer: c)
Description : You have an IP host address of 201.222.5.121 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.248. What is the broadcast address? * 201.222.5.127 * 201.222.5.120 * 201.222.5.121 * 201.222.5.122
Last Answer : Correct answer: A The easiest way to calculate this is to subtract 255.255.255.248 (subnet mask) from 255.255.255.255, this equals 7. Convert the address 201.222.5.121 to binary- ... mask 255.255.255.248 to binary-11111111 11111111 11111111 11111000. AND them together to get: 11001001 1101111
Description : Consider a disk queue with request for input/output to block on cylinders 98, 183, 37, 122, 14, 124, 65, 67 in that order. Assume that disk head is initially positioned at cylinder 53 and moving ... and 252 cylinders (B) 640 and 236 cylinders (C) 235 and 640 cylinders (D) 235 and 252 cylinders
Last Answer : Answer: 236 and 208 cylinders Explanation: SSTF Initial head position =53 The closest queue to initial head position=65 head moves from 53 to 65=12 head moves from 65 to 67=2 head moves from 67 ... 122=24 head moves from 122 to 124=2 head moves from 124 to 183=59 Total head movement=208
Description : According to the Supreme Court of India, the foundation of composite culture', as mentioned in clause (f) of Article 51 A, is : (1) the diverse culture of India (2) the Sanskrit language and literature (3) the secular fabric of India (4) the values evolved during the freedom movement
Last Answer : (2) the Sanskrit language and literature Explanation: According to Supreme Court of India, the Foundation of `Composite Culture', as mentioned in clause (f) of Article 51 A is the Sanskrit Language and literature.
Description : Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court is mentioned in which of the following articles of Indian Constitution? (1) Article 131 (2) Article 132 (3) Article 143 (4) Article 148
Last Answer : (3) Article 143 Explanation: Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court is mentioned in Article 131 of the Indian Constitution. The Supreme Court shall, to the exclusion of any other court, have ... 132 deals for appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Court in certain cases.
Last Answer : (1) Article 131 Explanation: Article 131 of the Constitution of India deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
Description : Which of the following is correct IPv4 address? a. 124.201.3.1.52 b. 01.200.128.123 c. 300.142.210.64 d. 128.64.0.0
Last Answer : d. 128.64.0.0
Description : √6889+√3721+√1024-√2401=? a) 129 b) 128 c) 127 d) 124 e) 123
Last Answer : √6889 + √3721 +√1024 - √2401 = ? Or,?= √(83)2 + √(61)2 + √(32)2 - √(49)2 =83+61+32 – 49 =127 Answer: c)
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (1) Indian Parliament is supreme. (2) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (3) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (4) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (1) Indian Parliament is supreme Explanation: Though the Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India, the legislation passed by parliament may be challenged in Supreme Court. The ... houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Description : If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by President Incumbent before the date of such decision of court remain - (1) Valid (2) Invalid (3) Valid Subject to the judicial review (4) Valid Subject to the approval of the parliament
Last Answer : (1) Valid Explanation: If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by President Incumbent before the date of such decision of court remain valid.
Description : The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by (A) The Supreme Court of India (B) The High Court (C) The High Court and the Supreme Court both (D) The President of India
Last Answer : (A) The Supreme Court of India
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (A) Indian Parliament is supreme. (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (C) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (D) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review.
Description : How does the NHRC ACT. a. Under the Supreme Court of India b. Under the High Court of state in India c. Like as Chief Justice of India d. Under the President of India
Last Answer : c. Like as Chief Justice of India
Description : The Supreme Court of India recognizes Fundamental Right as a. Natural right b. Political right. c. Social right. d. All of these.
Last Answer : b. Political right.
Description : Which institution is regarded as the guadia of fundamental Rights in India/ a) Supreme Court b) High Court c) Supreme Court and High Court d) None of the above
Last Answer : c) Supreme Court and High Court
Description : In which case did the Supreme Court of India determine that the Parliament has power to make amendment in fundamental rights, but it cannot make any change in the basic structure of the Constitution? (A) Golak Nath case B) Keshavanand Bharati case (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : B) Keshavanand Bharati case
Description : Who among the following is/are not appointed by the President of India? (A) Governors of the States (B) Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts (C) Vice-President (D) Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (C) Vice-President
Description : The retirement age of the judges of the Supreme Court in India is- a.60yrs b.68yrs c.70yrs d.65yrs
Last Answer : d.65yrs
Description : How many judges are there in the Supreme Court? (a) 26 judges including the Chief Justice of India (b) 30 judges including the Chief Justice of India (c) 31 judges including the Chief Justice of India (d) 49 judges including the Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (c) 31 judges including the Chief Justice of India
Description : In which case did the Supreme Court of India determine that the Parliament has power to make amendment in fundamental rights, but it cannot make any change in the basic structure of the Constitution? (A) Golak Nath case (B) Keshavanand Bharati case (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (B) Keshavanand Bharati case
Description : The President in consultation with Chief Justice of India and Governor of the State is appoints by a) Chief Justice of Supreme Court b) Chief Justice of High Court c) Justice of High Court d) Justice of Supreme Court
Last Answer : b) Chief Justice of High Court
Description : Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court a) The President b) The Vice-President c) Chief Justice of India d) UPSC Officer
Last Answer : a) The President
Description : The writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court - (1) to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice (2) to an ... the office (4) to an authority to produce an illegally detained person before the court for trial.
Last Answer : (1) to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice Explanation: The writ of Prohibition is an order from a superior ... because the lower court does not have proper jurisdiction to hear or determine the matters before it.
Description : Which amendment curtailed the power of Judicial review of the Supreme Court and the High Courts? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Who had the ability to appoint the supreme court to the judicial branch of government under the New Jersey Plan?
Last Answer : Executive Branch
Description : What does the "Judicial Review" function of the Supreme Court mean? (1) Review its own judgement (2) Review the functioning of judiciary in the country (3) Examine the constitutional validity of the laws (4) Undertake periodic review of the Constitution
Last Answer : (3) Examine the constitutional validity of the laws Explanation: The Supreme Court has been given the power to decide whether a law passed by the Parliament or the State legislatures and the executive ... such a law or executive decision is found unconstitutional, then it can declare it as invalid.
Description : Which one of the following criteria is not required to be qualified for appointment as Judge of the Supreme Court? (1) At least five years as a Judge of a High Court (2) At least ten ... the opinion of the President, a distinguished Jurist (4) At least twenty years as a Sub Judicial Magistrate
Last Answer : (4) At least twenty years as a SubJudicial Magistrate Explanation: Eligibility of a judge of the Supreme Court a judge of one high court or more (continuously), for at least five years, or. an ... opinion of the president, power conferred by clause (2) of article 124 of the Constitution of India.
Description : What is the meaning of “Judicial Review” of Supreme Court
Last Answer : Review of constitutional validity of laws
Description : The District forum, the State commission or the National commission as the case may be, shall have power of a a) Supreme court judge b) High court judge c) Judicial magistrate of the first classd) All the above
Last Answer : c) Judicial magistrate of the first class
Description : Who amongst the following can be the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)? (a) A serving judge of Supreme Court (b) A serving judge of High Court (c) A retired Chief Justice of Supreme Court (d) A retired Chief Justice of High Court
Last Answer : (c) A retired Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Description : Who administers the oath to the judges of the Supreme Court? (i) The President (ii) The Speaker (iii) The Prime Minister (iv) None of the above
Last Answer : (i) The President
Description : The first woman judge to be appointed to Supreme Court was— (A) Rani Jethmalani (B) Anna George Malhotra (C) M. Fathima Beevi (D) Leila Seth
Last Answer : (C) M. Fathima Beevi
Description : The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office— (A) By the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (B) By the President (C) On the basis of a resolution of the Cabinet (D) On the basis of proved misbehaviour by 2/3rd majority of both Houses of Parliament
Last Answer : (C) On the basis of a resolution of the Cabinet
Description : Which Article is related to Equality before law? (a) Art. 13 (b) Art. 14 (c) Art. 15 (d) Art. 16
Last Answer : (b) Art. 14
Description : Which article of the constitution prohibits the employment of children bellow 14 years of age in any factory ,mine or other hazardous job- a) Art-14 b) Art-19 c) Art-24 d) Art-29
Last Answer : c) Art-24
Description : Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers a High Court to issue writs? a.Art342 b.Art366 c.Art226 d.Art358
Last Answer : c.Art226
Description : Judicial review in India is governed by the principle a) Due process of Law b) Procedure established by Law c) By Law d) None of the above
Last Answer : b) Procedure established by Law
Description : 122 ____________ is a campaign started by Bill Gates to encourage wealthy people to contribute a majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes A. Rotary International B. The Giving Pledge C. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation D. United Nation Organization
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : Which one of the following statements about Electoral Government in India is not correct? (1) The superintendence, direction and control of elections are vested in the Election Commission of India ... has the authority to scrutinize the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies.
Last Answer : (4) The Supreme Court of India has the authority to scrutinize the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies. Explanation: Under Article 82 of the constitution, ... the delimitation commission demarcates the boundary of parliamentary constituency on the basis of Delimitation Act.
Description : Which Institution has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India? (1) Parliament (2) Supreme Court of India (3) President (4) Attorney General of India
Last Answer : (2) Supreme Court of India Explanation: The Supreme Court is the highest court in India and has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Constitution and decide questions of national ... the final authority whether amendment violates or infringes upon the basic structure of the constitution.
Description : The source of authority of the Indian Constitution is: (1) The Supreme Court (2) The Government (3) The People of India (4) The President
Last Answer : (3) The People of India Explanation: The preamble of the Indian Constitution mentions that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India. The words in the preamble-"We, the ... the ultimate sovereignty of the people of India and that the constitution rests on their authority.