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

Question : 11

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

Question : 12

The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the:

a) Chief Minister of the concerned State

b) President

c) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d) Governor of the concerned state

Question : 13 [IAS 2005]

Consider the following statements:

1. The Parliament cannot enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution.
2. The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) Both 1 and 2

Question : 14 [UPPCS (Mains) 2016]

Which among the following is not correct about a High Court in India?

a) The second appeal to the High Court is within its appellate jurisdiction

b) Governor of the State appoints the Judges of a High Court

c) High Courts may accept a petition related to ‘Public interest litigation’

d) Every judge of a High Court is appointed by the President

Question : 15 [UPPCS (Mains) 2010, 13]

Consider the following statements and state which one of them is correct?

a) It has Original, Appellate as well as Advisory Jurisdiction

b) It has only Original and Appellate Jurisdiction

c) It has only Advisory and Appellate Jurisdiction

d) Supreme Court of India has only Original Jurisdiction