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 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 : 1. The Imperial Bank of India, after nationalisation was given the name of which bank? 2. Who is responsible for the sex determination of a child? 3. How many High Courts in India have ... country in Africa has luxurious tropical rain forests? 20. Which was not a kingdom in ancient India?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. State Bank of India 2. Father 3. 3 4. Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea 5. Swami Dayanand Saraswati 6. Frequency modulation 7. 14th November 8. Timbernrus 9. Regur soil 10. Sanskrit 11. Oparin ... 15. Panini 16. Canning 17. January 25 18. Banana, potato and rice 19. Ivory coast 20. Hampi
Description : Which among the following features of a federal system is not found in the Indian Political System? (1) Dual citizenship (2) Distribution of powers between the Federal and the State Governments (3) Supremacy of the Constitution (4) Authority of the Courts to interpret the Constitution
Last Answer : (1) Dual citizenship Explanation: Dual Citizenship is not found in the Indian political system. The Indian Constitution does not allow dual citizenship. Automatic loss of Indian citizenship covered in Section 9 ... other Indians but you are not allowed to vote and take up jobs in Government sector.
Description : Mention any one power of the Supreme Court, which is not enjoyed by other courts. -SST 10th
Last Answer : One power of the Supreme Court, which is not enjoyed by other Courts, is that only Supreme Court has the right to revise its earlier decisions.
Description : What is the relationship of all the High Courts with the Supreme Court? -SST 10th
Last Answer : All the High Courts are directly under the Supreme Court, since all of them are a part of a single Judiciary.
Description : which of the following was true of the supreme court’s rulings concerning progressive legislation? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The court often sided with business by declaring laws unconstitutional was true of the Supreme Court rulings concerning Progressive legislation.
Description : the supreme court's ability to interpret the constitution is called -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The Supreme Court's ability to interpret the Constitution is called Judicial Review.
Description : Which amendment curtailed the power of Judicial review of the Supreme Court and the High Courts? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : How did the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson differ from its later decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
Last Answer : While the Plessy decisions established the doctrine of "separate but equal" the Brown decision stated that separate was always unequal
Description : Which statement would most likely be made by an opponent of the Supreme Court’s decision in Engel V Vitale?
Last Answer : People should not have restrict their free exercise of religion just because they happen to be in a school. (just took the quiz)
Description : Which statement would most likely be made by a supporter of the Supreme court's decision in engel v. Vitale?
Last Answer : religious activity in public schools in a dangerous violation ofthe separation of church and state
Description : how did the supreme courts decision in shenck v. united states affect free speech?
Last Answer : it limited it by saying that opposition to the draft was a danger to the country during wartime.
Description : How did the Supreme Court's interpretation of the equal protection clause differ in the Plessy Ferguson and Brown v Board of Education rulings?
Last Answer : in plessy, the supreme court ruled that the clause allowedracial segregation; in the brown, it ruled that clause did notallow segregation
Description : What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott v. Sandford?
Last Answer : That Scott had no right to argue in court
Description : Which part of a supreme court decisions presents the argument in favor of the courts ruling?
Last Answer : majority opinion. -apex
Description : In Indian Constitution the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas corpus' is vested only in- (1) The Supreme Court (2) The High Court (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court (4) Lower Courts
Last Answer : (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court Explanation: In Indian constitution, the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is vested only in the Supreme Court and the High Court. A writ ... or into court. The principle of habeas corpus ensures that a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention.
Description : The Supreme Courts of India enjoys - (1) Original jurisdiction (2) Original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction (3) Advisory jurisdiction (4) Appellate and advisory jurisdiction
Last Answer : (2) Original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction Explanation: The supreme court of India enjoys original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction.
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 : Under the Constitution, the power to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus is vested in – (1) High Courts alone (2) Supreme Court alone (3) Both Supreme Court and High Courts (4) All Courts down to the District Courts
Last Answer : (3) Both Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Indian Constitution has adopted 5 Prerogative writs. Article 13 clearly states that Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights ... to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights against any authority of the State.
Description : Which of the following is not the essential qualification for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India? (1) Should be a citizen of India (2) Should be at least 35 years of age (3) Should ... for at least 10 years as an advocate in one or more High Courts (4) Should be an eminent jurist
Last Answer : (2) Should be at least 35 years of age Explanation: The Constitution of India mentions certain conditions for a person to be eligible for being a judge of the Supreme Court of India. In order to be ... for at least 10 years or he must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
Description : The Supreme Court of India acts as a Federal Court when it deals with – (1) Civil cases (2) Inter-State disputes (3) Appeals from lower courts (4) Election petitions
Last Answer : (2) Inter-State disputes Explanation: The Supreme Court. has exclusive original jurisdiction over any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States or between the Government of India and any ... of a legal right depend. In this capacity, it serves as the federal court of India.
Description : Which of the following courts in India is/are known as the courts of Records? (1) The High Court only (2) The Supreme Court only (3) The High Court and Supreme Court (4) The District Court
Last Answer : (3) The High Court and Supreme Court Explanation: A court of record is a court whose acts and proceedings are enrolled for perpetual memory and testimony. These records are used with a high authority and ... court of record". Article 215 empowers the High Courts of the states to be courts of record.
Description : The power to decide an Election Petition for the State is vested in the – (1) Parliament (2) Supreme Court (3) High Courts (4) Election Commission
Last Answer : (3) High Courts Explanation: Section 80-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides that the High Court shall be the authority for presentment of election petitions under Article 329(2) of the Constitution. This was incorporated by an amendment in the year 1966 (Act 47 of 1966).
Description : Subordinate courts are supervised by _______. (1) Supreme Court (2) District Court (3) High Court (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) High Court Explanation: The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of ... being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
Description : Writs are issued by – (1) Supreme Court. (2) High Courts (3) The President (4) Supreme Court and High Courts
Last Answer : (4) Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Five writs - Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto and Certiorari - are issued by the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Description : Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Any of the high courts (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: President has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme court of India.
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 : How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one state (Union territories not included)? (1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (4) 5
Last Answer : (2) 3 Explanation: Bombay High Court has jurisdiction over two states-Mumbai and Goa; Guwahti High Court has jurisdiction over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland; Punjab and Haryana High Court has jurisdiction over Punjab and Haryana.
Description : How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories not included)?
Last Answer : 3
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 : What political system has a central supreme government and holds supreme authority over its local government units?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What is supreme authority?
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme. Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : (2) An assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on behalf of the people. Explanation: In all democracies an assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on ... consists of elected representative of the people, it exercises authority over the government.
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.
Description : Which of the following writs/orders of the High Court/Supreme Court is sought to get an order of an authority quashed? (1) Mandamus (2) Certiorari (3) Quo Warranto (4) Habeas Corpus
Last Answer : (2) Certiorari Explanation: Literally, Certiorari means to be certified. The writ of certiorari can be issued by the Supreme Court or any High Court for quashing the order already passed by ... decision complained of or whether the tribunal exceeded its powers in issuing the decision complained of.
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? (1) Writ of Certiorari (2) Writ of Habeas Corpus (3) Writ of Mandamus (4) Writ of Quo Warranto
Last Answer : (3) Writ of Mandamus Explanation: A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin) is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by ... of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.
Description : Who is the final authority to interpret the Constitution? (1) The President (2) The Parliament (3) The Lok Sabha (4) The Supreme Court
Last Answer : (4) The Supreme Court Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is regarded as the guardian of the Constitution. It is the Supreme or final interpreter of the Constitution. The interpretation of the Constitution given by the Supreme Court is to be respected.
Description : Mark the correct option relating to competent authority means:- a) The president or the governor in case of constituted by or under the constitution b) Speaker in case of house of people c) The chief justice ... of a high court d) Chief justice of India in case of supreme court e) All the above
Last Answer : e) All the above
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 : Which Article mentioned that the Supreme Court of india is the highest Judicial authority of the Nation a) Art-121 b) Art-122 c) Art-123 d) Art-124
Last Answer : d) Art-124
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme.' Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : 2) An assembly of elected representatives excercises political authority on behalf of the people
Description : . A Local Authority is preparing cash Budget for its refuse disposal department. Which of the following items would not be included in the cash budget? (a) Capital cost of a new collection vehicle (b) Depreciation of the machinery (c) Operatives wages (d) Fuel for the collection
Last Answer : (b) Depreciation of the machinery
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.