Union & State Judiciary Of INDIA MCQs Set 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding writ of ‘prohibition’?

1. It is an order issued by the Higher Court commanding Lower Court to cease from proceeding in some matters not within its jurisdiction.
2. This writ is available against a public officer even if he is not vested with judicial powers.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Question : 2

Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India ?

a) Sunanda Bhandare

b) Leila Seth

c) Anna Chandy

d) Fathima Beevi

Question : 3

What does the “Judicial Review” function of the Supreme Court mean ?

a) Review its own judge-ment

b) Examine the constitu-tional validity of the laws

c) Undertake periodic review of the Consti-tution

d) Review the functioning of judiciary in the country

Question : 4

To whome can a case of dispute in the election of the President of India be referred to ?

a) Election Commission

b) Supreme Court of India

c) Cabinet

d) Parliament

Question : 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) 2 only

b) 1 and 2 both

c) None

d) 1 only

Question : 6

When was the Supreme Court inaugurated in India?

a) 30 January, 1950

b) 28 January, 1950

c) 29 January, 1950

d) 27 January, 1950