Union & State Judiciary Of INDIA MCQs Set 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

Answer: (b)

Part XI of the Indian constitution defines the power distribution between the federal government (the Centre) and the States in India.

This part is divided between legislative and administrative powers. The legislative section is divided into three lists:

1. Union list,
2. States list, and
3. Concurrent list.

The concurrent list consists of 52 items (previously 47 items). Uniformity is desirable but not essential on items in this list: Marriage and divorce, transfer of property other than agricultural land, education, contracts, bankruptcy and insolvency, trustees and trusts, civil procedure, contempt of court, adulteration of foodstuffs, drugs and poisons, economic and social planning, trade unions, labor welfare, electricity, newspapers, books and printing press, stamp duties.

Answer: (d)

The seven current union territories are:

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
2. Chandigarh.
3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
4. Daman and Diu.
5. Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi)
6. Lakshadweep.
7. Puducherry (Pondicherry)

Answer: (d)

Answer: (a)

The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines/principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies.

These provisions, contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered fundamental in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws to establish a just society in the country.

Answer: (a)

Judges in High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. High Courts are headed by a Chief Justice.