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1. When was the Supreme Court inaugurated in India?
A. 27 January 1950
B. 28 January 1950
C. 29 January 1950
D. 30 January 1950
ANSWER: B.28 January 1950
SOLUTION :On 28 January 1950, two days after India became a Sovereign Democratic Republic, the Supreme Court was inaugurated. The inauguration took place in the Chamber of Princes in the old Parliament building where the Federal Court of India sat for 12 years from 1937 to 1950.
2. Who among the following is considered as the guardian of fundamental rights ?
A. Judiciary
B. Executive
C. Parliament
D. None of above
ANSWER: A.Judiciary
SOLUTION:The guardian of Fundamental Rights is the Supreme Court of India which is a major part of the judiciary system.
3. Which of the following are the powers of the Supreme Court ?
A. Original and Appellate Jurisdiction
B. Appointment of ad-hoc judges
C. Judicial review
D. All the above
ANSWER : D.All the above
SOLUTION:It settles disputes between various government authorities, between state governments, and between the centre and any state government. It also hears matters which the President refers to it, in its advisory role. The SC can also take up cases suo moto (on its own).
4. Who among the following appoints the Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court?
A. Prime minister
B. Vice-president
C. President
D. Home minister
ANSWER: C.President
SOLUTION:The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.
5. Which among the following parts of the Indian constitution deals with the powers and jurisdiction of supreme courts ?
A. Part V
B. Part VI
C. Part VII
D. Part IV
ANSWER: A.Part V
SOLUTION:Part V of the Indian Constitution deals with the federal judiciary. The Supreme Court is a federal court and the highest court of justice and its jurisdiction and composition are mentioned in articles 124 to 147 of Part V of the Indian Constitution.
6. “The independence of Judiciary” in the Indian constitution is taken from.
A. Britain
B. South Africa
C. USA
D. Australia
ANSWER: C.USA
SOLUTION: The idea of independence of Judiciary in the Indian constitution has been borrowed from the USA. However, unlike the USA, where there is a double system of courts(one for the Federal and the other for the states), India has a single integrated judiciary with the Supreme Court at the top.
7. What is the minimum age to become a judge of the supreme court ?
A. 25 years
B. 35 years
C. 30 years
D. None of the above
ANSWER: D.None of the above
SOLUTION: There is no prescribed minimum age limit for a judge’s appointment. A judge of the Supreme Court serves until they reach the age of 65 years.
8. The disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India can only be decided by the ?
A. Parliament
B. Election Commission
C. Supreme Court
D. High Court
ANSWER: C.Supreme Court
SOLUTION: All doubts and disputes arising in connection with the election of the Vice-President are enquired into and decided by the Supreme Court of India whose decision is final. 2. A petition challenging the election of the Vice-President is heard by a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India.
9. The tenure of a judge of the Supreme Court is ?
A. 5 years
B. 7 years
C. 6 years
D. None of the above
ANSWER:D.None of the above
SOLUTION:The Constitution has not any fixed tenure of a judge of the Supreme Court. However, it makes the following provisions in this regard: – He holds the office until he attains the age of 65 years.
10. Which article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgement or order?
A. Article 137
B. Article 130
C. Article 139
D. Article 138
ANSWER: A.Article 137
SOLUTION:Article 137 of the Constitution of India grants the Supreme Court the power to review any of its judgments or orders. This power is however subject to to the Rules made by the Supreme Court under Article 145, as well as the provisions of any law enacted by parliament.