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

Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 3

An appeal to the High Court lies in case the Session Court has awarded the punishment of

a) one year or more

b) three years or more

c) four years or more

d) two years or more

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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