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The judiciary system in india - Test Set 8

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  1. Question 1

    Nyaya Panchayats were recommended by which committee?
    1. Ashok Mehta Committee
    2. GVK Rao Committee
    3. LM Singhvi Committee
    4. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
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  2. Question 2

    The interpretation of the Constitution falls primarily within the domain of:
    1. The Legislature
    2. The Executive
    3. The Judiciary
    4. The Planning Commission (NITI Aayog)
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  3. Question 3

    SSC CGL 2017
    What does 'Writ of Mandamus' mean?
    1. Produce the body of
    2. We command
    3. By what authority
    4. To forbid
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  4. Question 4

    UPSC CAPF 2020
    The National Green Tribunal (NGT) deals with cases relating to:
    1. Criminal offences
    2. Environmental protection and conservation of forests
    3. Service matters of government employees
    4. Tax disputes
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  5. Question 5

    SSC CHSL 2018
    Which writ is issued to quash the order of a lower court or tribunal that has acted without jurisdiction or in contravention of natural justice?
    1. Mandamus
    2. Certiorari
    3. Habeas Corpus
    4. Quo Warranto
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  6. Question 6

    BPSC 2020
    The salaries and allowances of High Court judges are charged upon:
    1. Consolidated Fund of India
    2. Consolidated Fund of the State
    3. Contingency Fund of India
    4. Contingency Fund of the State
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  7. Question 7

    Who administers the oath of office to the Acting Chief Justice of a High Court?
    1. The President
    2. The Chief Justice of India
    3. The Governor of the State
    4. The seniormost judge of that High Court
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  8. Question 8

    SSC CGL 2021
    The 'Collegium System' for judicial appointments primarily involves:
    1. The Prime Minister and the Law Minister
    2. The President, Vice President, and CJI
    3. The Chief Justice of India and a group of senior Supreme Court judges
    4. A special parliamentary committee
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  9. Question 9

    NDA 2018
    The concept of 'Judicial Independence' primarily implies:
    1. Judges are not accountable to anyone.
    2. The judiciary is free from executive and legislative influence.
    3. Judges can make laws independently.
    4. The judiciary is superior to the other organs of government
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  10. Question 10

    SSC MTS 2021
    Which Article deals with the appointment of Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
    1. Article 124
    2. Article 125
    3. Article 126
    4. Article 127
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  11. Question 11

    'Epistolary Jurisdiction' refers to:
    1. The power to issue letters rogatory
    2. The court taking cognizance of a matter based on a letter or telegram
    3. Jurisdiction over postal disputes
    4. Jurisdiction confined to written submissions
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  12. Question 12

    SSC CGL 2019
    Which is the only Union Territory to have its own High Court?
    1. Puducherry
    2. Chandigarh
    3. Delhi
    4. Lakshadweep
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  13. Question 13

    The retirement age for the Chairman of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is:
    1. 62 years
    2. 65 years
    3. 68 years
    4. 70 years
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  14. Question 14

    In which year was the High Court of Allahabad established?
    1. 1862
    2. 1866
    3. 1886
    4. 1916
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  15. Question 15

    What is the maximum duration for which an Ad hoc judge can be appointed in the Supreme Court?
    1. 6 months
    2. 1 year
    3. 2 years
    4. No specific maximum duration mentioned
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  16. Question 16

    What is the current sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India (including the Chief Justice)?
    1. 31
    2. 33
    3. 34
    4. 35
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  17. Question 17

    The concept of Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is largely adopted from the Constitution of which country?
    1. United Kingdom
    2. United States of America
    3. Canada
    4. Ireland
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  18. Question 18

    The State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) is established by:
    1. The Parliament
    2. The State Legislature
    3. The Governor
    4. The President
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  19. Question 19

    JPSC 2020
    Tribunals differ from courts because they:
    1. Lack judicial independence
    2. Are specialized in specific disputes
    3. Can issue constitutional writs
    4. Are under the Governor’s control
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  20. Question 20

    SSC CGL 2019
    The Collegium system for judicial appointments was established by:
    1. First Judges Case (1981)
    2. Second Judges Case (1993)
    3. Third Judges Case (1998)
    4. NJAC Case (2015)
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