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

Question : 1

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

• Assertion (A): The rule-making power of the Supreme Court is not subject to any law made by the Parliament of India.
• Reason (R): Only an impartial and independent judiciary can protect the rights of the individual without fear or favour.

a) A is false but R is true

b) A is true but R is false

c) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

d) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Question : 2

Which of the following is not correct regarding writ?

1. The Supreme Court of India and High Court are empowered to issue writs under Article 32 and 226 of the constitution but parliament of India confers this power on any other court in addition to the Supreme Court and High Court.
2. The Supreme Court has wider jurisdiction to issue writs than the High Courts.
3. The Supreme Court may refuse to exercise its writ jurisdiction while a high court may not refuse to exercise its writ jurisdiction

a) 1,2 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Question : 3

The Judges of the High Court hold office

a) during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India

b) till they have attained 65 years of age

c) as long as they desire

d) till they have attained 62 years of age

Question : 4

Consider the following statements about the attorney general of India:

1. He is appointed by the President of India
2. He must have the same qualifications as required for a judge of the Supreme Court
3. He must be a member of either House of Parliament
4. He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament

a) 3 and 4

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Question : 5

The Indian Judiciary is headed by :

a) The president

b) The supreme court

c) The parliament

d) The prime minister

Question : 6

The number of judges can be modified in the Supreme Court by

a) Central Government by notification

b) Parliament by Law

c) Presidential Order

d) Supreme Court by Notification