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

Question : 16 [UPPCS (Mains) 2012]

The minimum number of Supreme Court Judges who can hear a case involving a substantial question of law as to the Interpretation of the Constitution is

a) Thirteen

b) Seven

c) Eleven

d) Five

Question : 17 [CDS 2009]

Which one of the following jurisdictions of the Indian Judiciary covers Public Interest Litigation?

a) Advisory Jurisdiction

b) Original Jurisdiction

c) Appellate Jurisdiction

d) Epistolary Jurisdiction

Question : 18

The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its ________

a) original Jurisdiction

b) Constitutional Jurisdiction

c) Advisory Jurisdiction

d) Appellate Jurisdiction

Question : 19

Which of the following is incorrect?

1. The Supreme Court cannot interfere with the delimitation of the constituencies.
2. The Supreme Court cannot question the detention or arrest of a person or an act if it has been made in accordance with the procedure established by law.
3. Supreme Court cannot declare unconstitutional a law passed by the parliament.
4. The Supreme Court cannot question the decision of the speaker as to whether a Bill is a money bill or not.

a) 1 only

b) 3 only

c) 4 only

d) 2 only

Question : 20

The Judges of the Supreme Court take an oath or affirmation before entering upon office, conducted by:

a) None of the above

b) Chief Justice of India

c) President or Vice-President

d) President or some person appointed, by him