Union & State Judiciary Of INDIA MCQs Set 12 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which is the highest law of the land?

a) Indian Penal Code

b) Civil Procedure Code

c) Criminal Procedure Code

d) Indian Constitution

Question : 2

Which of the following writs is issued by the court in case of illegal detention of a person?

a) Quo Warranto

b) Habeas Corpus

c) Mandamus

d) Certiorari

Question : 3

The advisory powers of the Supreme Court of India imply that it may

a) Advise to all the above persons

b) Advise to the government of India on all Constitution matters

c) Advise to the Prime Minister on legal matters

d) Advise to the President on the issues of law or fact which are of public importance

Question : 4

Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India.

1. There are eighteen High Courts in the country.
2. Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one state.
3. No Union Territory has High Court of its own.
4. Judges of the High Court hold office till the age of 62.

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1 and 4

c) Only 4

d) 2 and 3

Question : 5

The main sources of law in India are:

1. The Constitution
2. Statutes
3. Customary law
4. Judicial decisions of superior courts

a) I, II, III and IV

b) I and II

c) I, II and IV

d) II and IV

Question : 6

Who was the Chief Justice of India when public interest litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian Judicial System? 

a) P.N. Bhagwati

b) M. Hidayatullah

c) A.M. Ahmadi

d) A.S. Anand