Union & State Judiciary of INDIA MCQs set 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The oath to a High Court Judge is administered by the:

a) President

b) Chief Justice of India

c) Chief Justice of that High Court

d) Governor

Question : 2

Consider the following regarding the death penalty

1. Indian law permits execution only in the cases of ‘rarest of rare’ crimes.
2. In India pardoning power of the president with respect to death sentence is decided by the president as per recommendations of the Union Home Ministry.
3. Recently, China, Pakistan, voted against a UN resolution on calling for a ban on capital punishment while India supported the resolution.

a) 1, 2 nor 3

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) 1 and 2 only

Question : 3

Consider the following statements in regard to ‘equality before law’ introduced by the British in India.

1. There were similar courts for Indians and Europeans.
2. Justice now became costlier than before.
3. The government officials often favored the rich.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1and 2 only

d) 2 and 3 only

Question : 4

Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law?

a) All of the above

b) President

c) Any High Court

d) Prime Minister

Question : 5

A common High Court for two or more States and/or Union Territory may be established by :

a) Chief Justice of India

b) President

c) Parliament by Law

d) Governor of the State

Question : 6

Special leave petition power of the Supreme Court does not extend to the following judgements, decrees etc. 

1. Interim order
2. Any court or tribunal constituted by or under any law relating to the Armed forces
3. Criminal cases.

a) 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 2 and 3 only