Union & State Judiciary of INDIA Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 11 [IAS 2010]

Consider the following statements: The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact

1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).
2. if he seeks such an advice.
3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) 3 only

Question : 12 [UDC1993]

Which is not an eligibility criterion for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court?

a) must be in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist

b) must have been a High Court Judge for at least 5 years

c) must have attained the age of 55 years

d) must have been an advocate of a High Court for not less than 10 years

Question : 13

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

Question : 14

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 : 15 [IAS (Pre) 2001]

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