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

Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 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 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

a) 1 and 2

b) 3 only

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Question : 4

What is the objective advocated for appointment of the National Judicial Commission?

a) To examine the working period of the judges.

b) Bringing about transparency and impartiality in the appointment of judges of the highest level.

c) Training of the judges

d) Reforms in legal system

Question : 5

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 : 6

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