Union & State Judiciary Of INDIA MCQs Set 14 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Who is appointed as an adhoc Judge of the Supreme Court ?

a) A person fully qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court

b) A retired Judge of Supreme Court

c) A sitting Judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge

d) An acting Judge of the Supreme Court

Question : 2

There is a High Court for each of the states except –

1. Manipur
2. Meghalaya
3. Tripura
4. Goa

a) I, II, III and IV

b) I, II and III

c) Only I and II

d) Only II and III

Question : 3

The independence of the Supreme Court is maintained by various safeguards which include: 

1. Judge’s salary is charged on the consolidated fund of India
2. Judges cannot hold constitutional positions under the Government of India or any state post-retirement
3. They generally have the security of tenure
4. Supreme Court recruits its staff on its own

a) only 2 and 3

b) only 1, 2 and 3

c) All are correct

d) only 1, 3 and 4

Question : 4

According to the North-Eastern Areas Aamendment Bill, 2011, a combined cadre for All India Services has been suggested for which among the following states?

a) Sikkim and Mizoram

b) Mizoram and Manipur

c) Tripura and Manipur

d) Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura

Question : 5

The jurisdiction of state high court can be extended by

a) The President of India.

b) The Governor of the state

c) Parliament

d) The Chief Justice of India

Question : 6

Which of the following statements regarding the Supreme Court of India are correct?

1. It has the power to entertain an appeal from any court or tribunal within India.
2. It has the power to deliver an advisory opinion on any question of fact or law referred to it by the President.
3. Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court are subject to vote by the Parliament.
4. Its jurisdiction is binding on all other courts within India.

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 1 and 3

d) 2 and 4