Practice Quiz set 5 - indian polity mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court may issue a/an:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-2)   Which one of the following High Courts has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Island?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The Calcutta High Court has the territorial jurisdiction over West Bengal, it is having circuit bench at Port Blair


Q-3)   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 initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).
  2. If he seeks such advice.
  3. Only if the matters is related to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-4)   Which of the following statement(s) regarding judges is/are correct?
  1. Every judge of the Supreme Court holds office until the age of 60 years.
  2. There is no provision in our constitution for the impeachment of a judge

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The Supreme Court judge holds office until the age of 65 years. In the Constitution, the impeachment process is only provided for the President.

However, a judge could be removed by a resolution of Parliament with a two-thirds majority.


Q-5)   Consider the following:
  1. Supreme Court's power to issue writs is narrower than that of High Courts.
  2. a citizen is free to approach High Court or Supreme Court as he chooses, whenever his Fundamental Rights are violated.
  3. The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts throughout India.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-6)   Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
List-I (Union Territories) List-II (Judiciary)
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands  1. Under Bombay High Court 
B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli 2. Under Madras High Court
C. Lakshadweep  3. Under Punjab High Court  
D. Puducherry  4. Under Calcutta High Court 
  5. Under Kerala High Court.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The seven current union territories are:

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  2. Chandigarh.
  3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
  4. Daman and Diu.
  5. Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi)
  6. Lakshadweep.
  7. Puducherry (Pondicherry)


Q-7)   Judges of the Supreme Court retire at the age of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65. A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by the procedure prescribed in Article 124(4) of the constitution of India on grounds of proved misconduct or incapacity or judge resigning from his office addressed to the president of India.


Q-8)   The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that “respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising”. Which writ is that?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The given provision came under a writ Quo Warranto issued by the Supreme Court of India. Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for “by what warrant?”) is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or “franchise”) they claim to hold.


Q-9)   The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that “respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising”. Which writ is that?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-10)   Which Article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its judgement or order?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)