The Supreme Court Quiz Set 2

Question 1: Judicial review in the Indian Constitution is based on ___________.

(A) Due Process of Law

(B) Procedure established by Law

(C) Rule of Law

(D) Precedents and conventions

Question 2: The source of the ‘Basic Structure Theory of the Constitution’ in India is  ___________.

(A) The Constitution

(B) Judicial Interpretation

(C) Opinion of the Jurists

(D) Parliamentary Statute

Question 3: Who has the last authority to explain the Constitution?

(A) President

(B) Attorney General of India

(C) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(D) Supreme Court

Question 4: The Supreme Court of India is a ‘Court of Record’. It implies that __________.

(A) It has to keep a record of its decisions

(B) All its decisions have evidentiary value and cannot be questioned in any court

(C) It has the power to punish for its contempt

(D) No appeal can be made against its decisions

Question 5: Who is the custodian of Indian Constitution?

(A) President

(B) Parliament

(C) Council of Ministers

(D) Supreme Court

Question 6: Which of the following Courts in India is/are known as the Court(s) of Record?

(A) The High Courts only

(B) The Supreme Court only

(C) The High Courts and the Supreme Court

(D) The District Courts

Question 7: Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India? 

(A) The President of India

(B) The Prime Minister of India

(C) The Lok Sabha Secretariat

(D) The Supreme Court of India

Question 8: Which one of the following is correct about the Supreme Court regarding its Judgment?

(A) It can change the Judgment

(B) It can not change the Judgment

(C) Only the Chief Justice of India can change the Judgment

(D) Only the Ministry of Law can change the Judgment

Question 9: Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law?

(A) Prime Minister

(B) President

(C) Any High Court

(D) All of the above

Question 10: The Supreme Court holds its meetings in New Delhi, but it can meet elsewhere _________.

(A) With the approval of President

(B) If the majority of Judges of the Supreme Court so decide

(C) With the approval of Parliament

(D) On the request of State Legislature

Question 11: Under which Article, the President of India refer to the Supreme Court regarding the process of appointment and transfer of Judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts?

(A) Article 127 sub-clause (1)

(B) Article 143 sub-clause (1)

(C) Article 143 sub-clause (11)

(D) Article 144 sub clause (a)

Question 12: In which of the following cases the Supreme Court observe that Central Bureau of Investigation is a ‘Caged Parrot’?

(A) Rail Board Bribery Case

(B) Vineet Narayani Vs. Union of India

(C) 2G Spectrum Scam Case

(D) Coal Gate Scam Case

Question 13: The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with __________.

(A) The President of India

(B) The Chief Justice of India

(C) The Parliament

(D) The Union Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs

Question 14: TDSAT judgments can be challenged in the __________.

(A) TRAI, High Court, Supreme Court

(B) TRAI and Supreme Court

(C) High Court and Supreme Court

(D) Supreme Court only

Question 15: By whom the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India can be enlarged?

(A) President of India

(B) Parliament by passing a resolution

(C) Parliament by making a law

(D) President in consultation with Chief Justice of India

Question 16: Public Interest Litigations was introduced by __________.

(A) A Parliamentary Act

(B) A Constitutional Amendment

(C) Judicial initiative

(D) None of the above

Question 17: The advisory powers of the Supreme Court of India imply that it may _________.

(A) Advise to the President on the issues of law or fact which are of public importance

(B) Advise to the government of India on all Constitution matters

(C) Advise to the Prime Minister on legal matters

(D) Advise to all the above persons

Question 18: PIL is  _________.

(A) Public Interest Litigation

(B) Public Inquiry Litigation

(C) Public Investment Litigation

(D) Private Investment Litigation

Question 19: The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact __________.

(A) On its initiative

(B) Only if he seeks such advice

(C) Only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens

(D) Only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country

Question 20: Where can the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) be filed?

(A) Only in the Supreme Court of India

(B) Only in High Courts of States

(C) In Central Administrative Tribunals

(D) Both in High Courts and Supreme Court

Question 21: Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the question of law?

(A) President

(B) Any High Court

(C) Prime Minister

(D) All of the above

Question 22: The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in ___________.

(A) Australia

(B) India

(C) The United States

(D) The United Kingdom

Question 23: Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President make a reference to the Supreme Court to seek the Court’s opinion on the Constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s decision on deferring the Gujarat Assembly Elections (in the year 2002)?

(A) Article 142

(B) Article 143

(C) Article 144

(D) Article 145

Question 24: ‘Judicial Activism’ in India is related to ___________.

(A) Committed Judiciary

(B) Public Interest Petition

(C) Judicial Review

(D) Judicial Independence

Question 25: Under which Article of the Constitution of India Supreme Court safeguards the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens?

(A) 74

(B) 56

(C) 16

(D) 32

Question 26: What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?

1. While appointing the Judges of the Supreme Court, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India.
2. The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.
3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the Legislature does not have to vote.
4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1 and 3

(B) Only 3 and 4

(C) Only 4

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 27: To become a Judge of the Supreme Court, a person must be an advocate in the High Court for at least how many years?

(A) 20

(B) 10

(C) 8

(D) 25

Question 28: Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States.
   
2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of the Legislature of a state.
3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory.
4. A dispute between two or more States.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 and 3

(C) 1 and 4

(D) 3 and 4

Question 29: Under which law is it prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English Language?

(A) The Supreme Court rules, 1966

(B) Article 145 of the Constitution of India

(C) A Legislation made by Parliament

(D) Article 348 of the Constitution of India

Question 30: Which of the following statements regarding the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is correct?

1. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President.
2. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of Advisory Jurisdiction.
3. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under Advisory Jurisdiction is not binding on the Government.
   
4. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of Advisory Jurisdiction.

Select the answer from the codes given below.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 2 and 4

Question 31: “I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India________ uphold the Sovereignty and Integrity of India ________ Perform the duties of my office … uphold the Constitution and Law.” it is the form of Oath taken by _____.

(A) The President of India

(B) The Chief Justice of India

(C) The Member of Parliament

(D) The Governor

Question 32: 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 initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).
   
2. If he seeks such advice.
   
3. Only if the matters is related to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Only 3

(D) 1 and 2

Question 33: Which of the following cases comes under the Jurisdiction of the High Court and Supreme Court?

(A) Dispute between the Centre and States

(B) Dispute between States

(C) Enforcement of Fundamental Rights

(D) Protection from violation of the Constitution

Question 34: Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India have been declared by the Supreme Court as the ‘Inviolable basic structure’ of the Constitution?

1. Article 32       
2. Article 226
   
3. Article 227     
4. Article 245

Select the correct answer from the code given below.

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 4

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 35: Who has the right to transfer any case anywhere in India?

(A) President

(B) Supreme Court

(C) High Court

(D) None of the above

Question 36: 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.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 37: Under which article, the Supreme Court recently declared the Migrants (Determination by Tribunal) Act, 1983 as unconstitutional for violation of the sacred duty of center?

(A) Article 355

(B) Article 356

(C) Article 256

(D) Article 257

Question 38: Consider the following statements.

1. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer was the Chief Justice of India.
2. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer is considered as one of the progenitors of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Indian
   Judicial System.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2