Union & State Judiciary Of INDIA MCQs Set 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements and state which one of them is correct?

a) It has Original, Appellate as well as Advisory Jurisdiction

b) It has only Original and Appellate Jurisdiction

c) It has only Advisory and Appellate Jurisdiction

d) Supreme Court of India has only Original Jurisdiction

Question : 2

Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the –

a) A collegium

b) Union Public Service Commission

c) Chief Justice of India

d) President of India

Question : 3

Who is the first law officer of the country?

a) Chief Justice of India

b) Law Minister

c) Solicitor General

d) Attorney General

Question : 4

Consider the following statements:

1. The Parliament cannot enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution.
2. The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) Both 1 and 2

Question : 5

The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the:

a) Chief Minister of the concerned State

b) President

c) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d) Governor of the concerned state

Question : 6

The minimum number of judges who are to sit for the purpose of deciding any case involving any substantial question of law for the purpose of hearing any reference under Art 143 shall be

a) Eleven

b) Nine

c) Five

d) Seven