Practice Quiz set 3 - indian polity mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   The current sanctioned strength of Judges of Supreme Court of India is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-2)   How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories included)?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-3)   Which one of the following states does not have its High Court?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Goa comes under the jurisdiction of Bombay High Court.


Q-4)   With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalaya can hear only civil cases and no criminal cases.
  2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-5)   Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct?
  1. The President in consultation with the High Court appoints the district judges.
  2. High Court can issue the writ of Habeas corpus only against the state.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The Governor in consultation with High Court appoints the District Judges. High court can issue the Habeas corpus writ against authorities of state or individuals or organisations.


Q-6)   Upto what age, can the judges of Supreme Court serve?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The Judge of Supreme Court can serve up to 65 years of age.


Q-7)   Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below:
List - I (Article of Constitution)   List - II (Provision)
A. 215 1. Transfer of one Judge from one High Court to another
B. 222 2. Powers of superintendence over all courts by the High Court 
C. 226  3. Power of High Court to issue certain writs. 
D. 227  4. High Court to be the court of Record 
 Codes: A B C D

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-8)   Consider the following statements: The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact
  1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).
  2. if he seeks such an advice.
  3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Article 143 of the constitution of India describes the power of the president to consult the supreme court if he seeks such a piece of advice.


Q-9)   Match the following: 
List I  List II
A. Insertion of part XIV B in the constitution 1. 116th Amendment  
B. Reservation in Promotions for SCs/STs 2. 117th Amendment  
C. Introduction of the Goods and Service Tax  3. 115th Amendment 
D. Increasing age limit of High Court judges to 65  4. 114th Amendment 
Codes: A B C D

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

  1. Insertion of part XIV(B) in the constitution — 116th Amendment
  2. Reservation in Promotions for SCs/STs — 117th Amendment
  3. Introduction of the Goods and Services Tax — 115th Amendment
  4. Increasing age limit of High Court judges to 65 — 114th Amendment


Q-10)   When can the salaries of High Court judges be reduced?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)