Union & State Judiciary Of INDIA Practice Questions Answers Test With Solutions

Question : 1 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2015]

Which of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court?

a) Disputes between the states inter se

b) Protection of Fundamental Rights

c) Disputes between Centre and the States

d) Protection against the violation of the Constitution

Question : 2 [UPPCS (Mains) 2007]

When the Supreme Court issues a writ to a person or to an institution to perform its duty, it is called

a) Certiorari

b) Quo-Warranto

c) Habeas Corpus

d) Mandamus

Question : 3

Consider the following statements :

1. Parliament can extend, but cannot curtail the jurisdiction and power of the Supreme Court.
2. No discussion can take place in parliament with respect to the conduct of any judge of the Supreme Court in the discharge of his duties.
3. A retired judge of the Supreme Court cannot appear or plead in any court or before any authority within the territory of India.
4. The salaries and allowances of the judges of the Supreme Court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

a) 2 and 4

b) 1 and 3

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 1 and 2

Question : 4

The Supreme Court was set up under:

a) Indian Councils Act, 1892

b) Pitt's India Act

c) Regulating Act

d) Indian Councils Act, 1861

Question : 5

Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court is mentioned in which of the following articles of Indian Constitution?

a) Article 148

b) Article 143

c) Article 131

d) Article 132