Practice Quiz set 6 - indian polity mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) The Supreme Court’s Collegium comprises the Chief Justice of India and a few Senior Judges for recommending appointee to the Supreme Court. The number of such Senior Judges, who are part of this body, is
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Q-2) To become a Judge of Supreme Court, a person must be an advocate in High Court for atleast how many years?
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Q-3) How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court?
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There are 5 types of writs that can be issued by the Supreme Court.
They are
- Habeas Corpus,
- Mandamus,
- Prohibition,
- Certiorari, &
- Quo Warranto.
Q-4) How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one state (Union territories not included)?
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Bombay High Court has jurisdiction over two states Mumbai and Goa; Guwahati High Court has jurisdiction over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram, and Nagaland; Punjab and Haryana High Court has jurisdiction over Punjab and Haryana.
Q-5) In which year was the High Court in Madras established?
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Q-6) In which year was the High Court in Madras established?
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Madras High Court established in 1862. It consists of 74 Judges and a chief justice. Sanjay Kishan Kaul is present Chief justice of Madras court.
Q-7) When can the salaries of the judges of the Supreme Court be reduced during their term of office?
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Q-8) Which one of the following High Courts has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
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Calcutta High court has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on 1 July 1862 under the High Courts Act, 1861.
Q-9) The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in:
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Q-10) Match the following: regarding with Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
A. Original Jurisdiction
1. Advice on any question of law as may be referred to the Supreme Court for consideration by the President
B. Appellate Jurisdiction
2. Case involving interpretation of the Constitution
C. Advisory Jurisdiction Cases Covered
3. Appointment of officers and servants of the Supreme Court
4. Dispute between the Government of India and a State
Codes: A B C
| A. Original Jurisdiction | 1. Advice on any question of law as may be referred to the Supreme Court for consideration by the President |
| B. Appellate Jurisdiction | 2. Case involving interpretation of the Constitution |
| C. Advisory Jurisdiction Cases Covered | 3. Appointment of officers and servants of the Supreme Court |
| 4. Dispute between the Government of India and a State |
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