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

Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 3

Which of the following statement(s) regarding the High Courts in India is/ are incorrect.

1. There are twenty-one High Courts in the country.
2. No Union Territory has a High Court of its own.

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 2 only

c) None

d) 1 only

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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