Description : How can the number of judges in the Supreme Court in India be increased? (1) Representation from the Supreme Court (2) By amendment of the Constitution (3) By a Parliamentary Act (4) By Presidential notification
Last Answer : (2) By amendment of the Constitution Explanation: By amendment of constitution number of judges in the Supreme Court in India be increased.
Description : The Supreme Court of India was set up: (1) By the Constitution (2) By a law of Parliament (3) By a Presidential Order (4) By the Act of 1947
Last Answer : (1) By the Constitution Explanation: As originally enacted, the Constitution of India provided for a Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and seven lowerranking Judges - leaving it to Indian ... more (referred to as Constitutional Bench) only when required to settle fundamental questions of law.
Description : Who held the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 124 of the Constitution provides that the Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and not more than seven judges. The Parliament is empowered to increase the number of judges by law.
Description : Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections are settled by - (1) Election Commission of India (2) Joint Committee of Parliament (3) Supreme Court of India (4) Central Election Tribunal
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court of India Explanation: According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Description : Salaries of the judges of the Supreme Court are determined by: (1) Pay Commission appointed by the President (2) Law Commission (3) Parliament (4) Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 125 of the Indian Constitution leaves it to the Indian Parliament to determine the salary, other allowances, leave of absence, pension, etc. of the Supreme Court judges.
Description : Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court can be removed by – (1) The President (2) Parliament (3) Union Council of Ministers (4) Chief Justice of the Supreme court
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by the President from his position only on the ground of proved misbehavior or incapacity if a resolution in this regard is ... may remove a judge of a High Court on the ground of "proved misbehavior" or incapacity."
Description : Which one the following statements is not correct? (1) The Constitutional Amendment Bill has to be passed by both houses of Parliament separately with special majority (2) Constitutional cases in Supreme ... Freedom of speech and expression. (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India
Last Answer : (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India Explanation: Dr. Zakir Hussain served as sccond Vice President of India. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India.
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 : Who is authorised to transfer the Judge of one High Court to another High Court? (1) The President (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) A Collegium of Judges of the Supreme Court (4) The Law Minister
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: Article 222 empowers the President to transfer judges from one High. Court to another. Clause (2) of this article goes on to provide that when a judge is so ... there is no real justification for granting such an allowance and it is accordingly proposed to omit clause.
Description : Who is authorized to transfer the judges of one High Court to another High Court? (1) The President (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) A collegium of judges of the Supreme Court. (4) The Law Minister
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: The President may, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, transfer a judge from one high court to any other high court. When a judge has been or is ... commencement of the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 1963, as a Judge of the other High Court.
Description : Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and VicePresidential Elections are settled by: (A) Election Commission of India (B) Joint Committee of Parliament (C) Supreme Court of India (D) Central Election Tribunal
Last Answer : Answer: C According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and ... Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, an election pe tition can be filed before the Supreme Court.
Description : Members of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the- (1) Parliament after a resolution adopted with 2/3rds majority (2) President on a unani-mous recommendation from ... an inquiry and report by the Supreme Court (4) President on recommendation from Central Administrative Tribunal
Last Answer : (3) President on the basis of an inquiry and report by the Supreme Court Explanation: Every member holds office for a term of six years or until he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever ... in the opinion of the President unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body.
Description : Who can legislate on those residual matters which are not mentioned in Central/ State/Concurrent lists? (1) State legislatures exclusively (2) Parliament alone (3) Parliament after State legislatures concur (4) Parliament or State legislatures as adjudicated by the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (4) Parliament or State legislatures as adjudicated by the Supreme Court Explanation: The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated ... to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.
Description : The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be: (1) One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court (2) Seven (3) Three (4) One-third of the total strength of the court
Last Answer : (1) One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court Explanation: Court's advisory jurisdiction may be sought by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution. This procedure is termed as " ... on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
Description : The minimum number of Judges of the Supreme Court required for hearing any case involving interpretation of the Constitution is (1) ten (2) nine (3) seven (4) five
Last Answer : (4) five Explanation: Minimum five Judges of the Supreme Court are required for hearing any case involving interpretation of the Constitution or for the purpose of hearing any reference to it.
Description : What is the number of Judges (including Chief Justice) in the Supreme Court of India as provided in the Constitution of India? (1) 20 (2) 24 (3) 34 (4) 28
Last Answer : (3) 34 Explanation: There are currently 33 judges (including the Chief Justice of India) and maximum possible strength is 34. As per the Constitution of India, judges of the Supreme Court retire at age of 65.
Description : The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union list of legislative powers rests with: (1) The President of India (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Parliament (4) The Union Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) The Parliament Explanation: The parliament can regulate the organization and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It can expand the jurisdiction but can't curtail the same.
Description : Under which law it is prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English language? (1) The Supreme Court Rules, 1966 (2) A Legislation made by the Parliament (3) Article 145 of the Constitution of India (4) Article 348 of the Constitution of India
Last Answer : (4) Article 348 of the Constitution of India Explanation: Article 348 of Indian Constitution mentions the language to be used in Supreme Court and the High Courts. According to the article 348, the language of all proceedings in the Supreme court and in every high court shall be English.
Description : Which one of the following is related to Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? (1) Speaker of the Parliament seeking opinion from the Supreme Court (2) Election Commission seeking opinion from the ... seeking opinion from the Supereme Court (4) President of on India seeks opinion law or facts
Last Answer : (4) President of on India seeks opinion law or facts Explanation: The Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the President of India under ... , nor is it "law declared by the Supreme Court", hence not binding on subordinate courts.
Description : No Government Expenditure can be incurred in India except with the sanction of (1) the Parliament (2) the Prime Minister (3) the President (4) the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) the Parliament Explanation: Legislative prerogative over taxation, legislative control over expenditure and executive initiative in financial matters are some of the fundamental principles of the system of ... year, cause to be laid before Parliament, Annual Financial Statement (article 112).
Description : Which of the following can be done under conditions of financial emergency? 1. State Legislative Assemblies can be abolished. 2. Central Government can acquire control over the budget and expenditure of States. 3. Salaries of the Judges of ... 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1 and 2 (D) 2 and 3
Last Answer : (D) 2 and 3
Description : Pensions of High Court judges are charged on the following - (1) Consolidated fund of India (2) Consolidated fund of State (3) Subject to the decision of Supreme Court (4) None of these
Last Answer : (1) Consolidated fund of India Explanation: Pensions of High Court judges are charged on the consolidated Fund of the India.
Description : Rajya Sabha has no role in – (1) the election of the Vice-President (2) the election of the Speaker (3) the impeachment of the President (4) removal of the judges of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (2) the election of the Speaker Explanation: The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha.
Description : The salaries and emoluments of the judges of the Supreme Court are charged on (1) The Reserve Bank of India (2) The Contingency Fund of India (3) The Consolidated Fund of India (4) The Finance Commission
Last Answer : (3) The Consolidated Fund of India Explanation: Article 101 deals with remuneration of Judges of the Supreme Court. It states that the salaries payable to the Judges of the Supreme Court under this ... and pension payable to or in respect of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India; etc.
Description : Which of the following is not a charged expenditure on the Consolidated Fund of India? (1) Expenditure on Five year plans (2) Expenditure on the chairman and Members of the UPSC (3) Expenditure on the Judges of the Supreme Court (4) None
Last Answer : (1) Expenditure on Five year plans Explanation: A plan is financed from Balance from Current Revenues (BCR); borrowings including net MCR; Net Flow from Abroad; Gross Budgetary Support for the Plan; Central ... i.e. the extent to which a state is able to keep its non-plan expenditure under control.
Description : Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India? (1) Governors of States (2) Chief Justice and Judges of High Court (3) Vice-President (4) Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Last Answer : (3) Vice-President Explanation: The Vice President of India is the second-highest office in India, after the President. The Vice President is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting ... , resignation, impeachment, or other situations leading to the vacancy in the Office of President.
Description : The Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of Adhoc judges in: (1) Supreme Court (2) High Court (3) District and Session Court (4) All of these
Last Answer : (1) Supreme Court Explanation: The Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of Ad hoc judge in supreme court. A Judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court to be designated by the Chief Justice of India.
Description : Upto what age, can the judges of Supreme Court serve? (1) (1) 62 years (2) (2) 68 years (3) 65 years (4) 70 years
Last Answer : (3) 65 years Explanation: The Judge of Supreme Court can serve up to 65 years of age.
Description : Retirement age of the judges of Supreme Court of India is – (1) 58 years (2) 60 years (3) 62 years (4) 65 years
Last Answer : (4) 65 years Explanation: The Supreme Court. Judges retire at the age of 65.
Description : How many judges are there in Supreme Court? (1) 25 (2) 26 (3) 30 (4) 31
Last Answer : (4) 31 Explanation: As originally enacted, the Constitution of India provided for a Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and 7 judges. As the work of the Court has increased, the present sanctioned strength has swelled to 31.
Description : Judges of the Supreme Court retire at the age of – (1) 60 years (2) 62 years (3) 64 years (4) 65 years
Last Answer : (4) 65 years Explanation: Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of constitution of India on ground of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office addressed to the president of India.
Description : The Judges of the Supreme court retire at the age of : (1) 60 years (2) 65 years (3) 62 years (4) 58 years
Last Answer : (2) 65 years Explanation: Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of Supreme Court can be removed from office only through the process of impeachment.
Description : Who appoints the judges of the Indian Supreme Court? (1) President (2) Chief Justice (3) prime Minister (4) Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: Subsequent to the rulings in the Three Judges Cases (1982, 1993, 1998), the President has to appoint judges who have been chosen by the Supreme Court's collegium - a ... administer oath to CJI. Recently, Justice JS Khehar sworn in as the 44th Chief Justice of India.
Description : In which year was the Collegium System for the appointment of Judges adopted by the Supreme Court of India? (1) 1993 (2) 1996 (3) 2000 (4) 2004
Last Answer : (1) 1993 Explanation: The collegium system for the appointment of Judges adopted by the Supreme Court of India in 1993.
Description : The Judges of Supreme Court hold office till they reach the age of – (1) 58 years (2) 62 years (3) 65 years (4) 60 years
Last Answer : (3) 65 years Explanation: The Judges of Supreme Court hold office till they reach the age of 65 years [Article 124].
Description : Who advises the Government of India on legal matters? (1) Attorney General (2) Chief justice of Supreme Court (3) Chairman, Law Commission (4) None of these
Last Answer : (1) Attorney General Explanation: Attorney general of India, appointed by President, advises the government of India on legal matters. Presently Venugopal is an Attorney General of India.
Description : The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India does not extend to which of the following matters? (1) between the Government of India and one or more States (2) between the ... (4) dispute arising out of any treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sand or other similar instrument
Last Answer : (4) dispute arising out of any treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sand or other similar instrument Explanation: Any dispute between the Union and one or more states comes under the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
Description : Who is the Chief Law Officer of the Government of India? (1) The Chief Justice of India (2) The Registrar of the Supreme Court (3) The Law Minister of India (4) The Attorney General of India
Last Answer : (4) The Attorney General of India Explanation: The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the ... the President. He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Description : What is ordinary Law? (1) Laws made by the High Court (2) Laws made by the Supreme Court (3) Laws made and enforced by the Government (4) Laws made by the common people.
Last Answer : (3) Laws made and enforced by the Government Explanation: An ordinary law is a normal law, generally distinguished from a constitutional law. It is made and enforced by the competent authorities of ... to the State and to one another. An ordinary law requires only simple majority in Parliament.
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 : Who decides disputes regarding disqualification of members of Parliament? (1) The Supreme Court (2) The Election Commission (3) The Prime Minister in Consultation with the Election Commission (4) The President in. Consultation with the Election Commission
Last Answer : (4) The President in. Consultation with the Election Commission Explanation: Disqualification in matters relating to defection is decided by the Speaker or the Chairman of the House depending upon ... Election Commission, passes the final orders even if the dispute is adjudicated by the Courts.
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 : Who decides the office of profit? (1) President and Governor (2) Union Parliament (3) Supreme Court (4) Union Public Service Commission
Last Answer : (1) President and Governor Explanation: Under article 102 mentioned the decision of the president shall be final. President and Governor decides the office of profit.
Description : The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the President. He can be removed - (1) by the President (2) on an address from both Houses of Parliament (3) on the recommendation of the President by the Supreme Court (4) by CJI
Last Answer : (2) on an address from both Houses of Parliament Explanation: The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed on an address from both Houses of Parliament. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority, established by the' Constitution of India under Chapter V.
Description : Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? (1) President (2) Supreme Court (3) Supreme Court and High Courts (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Both the Supreme Court (Article 139) and the High Courts (Article 226) are empowered to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, ... enforcement of the Fundamental Rights, the high courts can issue writs for other purposes as well.
Description : With reference to India polity, which one of the following statements is correct? (1) Planning commission is accountable to parliament. (2) President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses ... (4) NDC is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the states.
Last Answer : (2) President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses of parliament is not in session. Explanation: President can promulgate ordinances when the parliament is not in session. ... take immediate action, he may promulgate such Ordinance as the circumstances appear to him to require.
Description : A member of UPSC may be removed on the ground of misbehaviour by - (1) Both the Houses of Parliament by way of impeachment (2) The President on the basis of enquiry by the Supreme Court. (3) A ... /3 majority of members present and voting. (4) The PM on the basis of the recommendation of the cabinet
Last Answer : (2) The President on the basis of enquiry by the Supreme Court. Explanation: According to Article 317 of the constitution of India, the chairman or any other member of a PSC shall be removed from his ... Chairman or such other member, as the case may be, ought on any such ground to be removed.
Description : A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after - (1) It is passed by both the Houses. (2) The president has given his assent (3) The Prime Minister has signed it (4) The Supreme Court has declared it to be within the competence of the Union Parliament
Last Answer : (2) The president has given his assent Explanation: Under article 53 power of president mentioned. Any bill presented in parliament becomes an act after president's assent.
Description : A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by - (1) President of India (2) The Prime minister (3) The President after an address by the Parliament (4) The speaker
Last Answer : (3) The President after an address by the Parliament Explanation: By the President after a resolution of Parliament passed by a majority of its members and two third majority of the members present and voting in each house.
Description : Impeachment Proceedings against the President for violation of the Constitution can be intiated in : (1) Either House of Parliament (2) The Lok Sabha (3) The Rajya Sabha (4) The Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) Either House of Parliament Explanation ; According to Article 61 of Indian Constitution, when a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either ... passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House.