Union & State Judiciary Of INDIA MCQs Set 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in:

a) Canada

b) the United Kingdom

c) Australia

d) the United States

Question : 2

Consider the following statements :

1. The maximum number of Judges in a High Court is8 specified in the Constitution of India.
2. Every High Court has a power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals (except military tribunals) provided they are subject to the appellate jurisdiction of the High Court.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Only 1

d) Only 2

Question : 3

The only Union Territory which has a High Court of its own:

a) Daman and Diu

b) Delhi

c) Lakshadweep

d) Chandigarh

Question : 4

Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct about Advisory Powers of the Supreme Court of India

1. The President can refer to the court either a question of law or a question of fact related to the matter of Public importance.
2. The views given by the Supreme Court are binding on the President.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) None

d) 1 and 2

Question : 5

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

1. A High Court has a wider area for issuing writs than the Supreme Court of India
2. According to Article 240, the jurisdiction of a High Court may be extended to or excluded from a union territory

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 2 only

c) None

d) 1 only

Question : 6

Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court?

a) Protection from the violation of the Constitution

b) Disputes between Centre and States

c) Protection of the Fundamental Rights

d) Mutual disputes among the states