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The judiciary system in india - Test Set 9

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  1. Question 1

    BPSC 2020
    The High Court’s power to issue writs is broader than the Supreme Court’s because:
    1. It includes non-fundamental rights
    2. It covers criminal cases only
    3. It is limited to fundamental rights
    4. It involves advisory jurisdiction
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  2. Question 2

    SSC CGL 2021
    The Supreme Court’s contempt power is derived from:
    1. Article 129
    2. Article 131
    3. Article 136
    4. Article 143
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  3. Question 3

    JPSC 2021
    The High Court is a court of record under:
    1. Article 214
    2. Article 215
    3. Article 216
    4. Article 217
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  4. Question 4

    The American judiciary’s power to strike down laws is known as:
    1. Judicial review
    2. Judicial activism
    3. Judicial restraint
    4. Advisory jurisdiction
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  5. Question 5

    The High Court’s jurisdiction over Dadra and Nagar Haveli is held by:
    1. Bombay High Court
    2. Gujarat High Court
    3. Delhi High Court
    4. Madras High Court
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  6. Question 6

    The district judge is appointed by:
    1. The President
    2. The Governor
    3. The High Court
    4. The Chief Minister
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  7. Question 7

    NALSA’s primary objective is to:
    1. Adjudicate criminal cases
    2. Provide free legal aid
    3. Regulate tribunals
    4. Appoint judges
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  8. Question 8

    Gram Nyayalayas are established at the level of:
    1. District
    2. Taluka
    3. Village
    4. State
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  9. Question 9

    Tribunals are NOT empowered to:
    1. Adjudicate specialized disputes
    2. Issue writs
    3. Review administrative actions
    4. Settle service matters
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  10. Question 10

    The first woman judge of the Supreme Court was:
    1. Indira Jaising
    2. Fathima Beevi
    3. Sujata Manohar
    4. Ruma Pal
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  11. Question 11

    The Supreme Court’s advisory opinion is:
    1. Binding on the government
    2. Non-binding
    3. Enforceable as law
    4. Subject to parliamentary approval
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  12. Question 12

    The High Court’s jurisdiction over Chandigarh is held by:
    1. Delhi High Court
    2. Punjab and Haryana High Court
    3. Himachal Pradesh High Court
    4. Rajasthan High Court
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  13. Question 13

    The Supreme Court’s power to issue writs is limited to:
    1. Fundamental rights
    2. All legal rights
    3. Criminal cases
    4. Civil disputes
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  14. Question 14

    UPSC CDS 2018
    How can a judge of the Supreme Court be removed?
    1. By the Chief Justice of India
    2. By the President on the recommendation of the Parliament
    3. By the President alone
    4. By the Prime Minister on the recommendation of the Law Minister
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  15. Question 15

    UPSC CSE 2014/ BPSC 2019
    The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its:
    1. Advisory Jurisdiction
    2. Appellate Jurisdiction
    3. Original Jurisdiction
    4. Writ Jurisdiction
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  16. Question 16

    SSC CHSL 2020
    Who appoints the ad hoc Judges of the Supreme Court?
    1. The President
    2. The Vice President
    3. The Chief Justice of India with the previous consent of the President
    4. The Prime Minister
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  17. Question 17

    UPSC CAPF 2017
    The power of Judicial Review in India is exercised by:
    1. The Supreme Court only
    2. All courts in India
    3. The Supreme Court and High Courts
    4. The Parliament
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  18. Question 18

    BPSC 2020
    What is the minimum number of Judges of the Supreme Court required for hearing any case involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution?
    1. Three
    2. Five
    3. Seven
    4. Nine
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  19. Question 19

    SSC CHSL 2022
    Parliament can establish a common High Court for two or more States under which Article?
    1. Article 214
    2. Article 226
    3. Article 231
    4. Article 230
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  20. Question 20

    MPSC 2018
    Who appoints the District Judges in a state?
    1. The Chief Justice of the High Court
    2. The Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court
    3. The President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India
    4. The State Public Service Commission
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