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

Question : 1

The oath to a High Court Judge is administered by the:

a) President

b) Chief Justice of India

c) Chief Justice of that High Court

d) Governor

Question : 2

Consider the following regarding the death penalty

1. Indian law permits execution only in the cases of ‘rarest of rare’ crimes.
2. In India pardoning power of the president with respect to death sentence is decided by the president as per recommendations of the Union Home Ministry.
3. Recently, China, Pakistan, voted against a UN resolution on calling for a ban on capital punishment while India supported the resolution.

a) 1, 2 nor 3

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) 1 and 2 only

Question : 3

Consider the following statements in regard to ‘equality before law’ introduced by the British in India.

1. There were similar courts for Indians and Europeans.
2. Justice now became costlier than before.
3. The government officials often favored the rich.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1and 2 only

d) 2 and 3 only

Question : 4

To be eligible to be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court of India, how long a person should have practised in a High Court?

a) 5 Years

b) 12 Years

c) 10 Years

d) 15 Years

Question : 5

The minimum number of judges who are to sit for the purpose of deciding any case involving any substantial question of law for the purpose of hearing any reference under Art 143 shall be

a) Eleven

b) Nine

c) Five

d) Seven