CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge The Judiciary System Of India Quiz 2 - MCQExams.com

Who has the right to seek an advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law?
  • Prime Minister
  • President
  • Any Judge of the High Court
  • All of the above
How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court?
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 6
Consider the following statements about the jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India. Which of the following is correctly matched?
  • Original jurisdiction settles disputes between union and states and among states
  • Appellate jurisdiction tries appeals from lower courts in civil criminal and constitutional cases
  • Advisory jurisdictions advises  the President on matters of public importance and law
  • All are correctly matched
When there is a vacancy in the office of the President and the Vice-President at the same time, the office is held temporarily by:
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Chief Justice of India
  • The Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • None of the above
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) may be linked with:
  • Judicial law
  • Judicial activism
  • Judicial intervention
  • Judicial santity
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide the disputes between the Centre and  the States falls under its:
  • Advisory Jurisdiction
  • Appellate Juridiction
  • Constitutional Juridiction
  • Original Juridiction
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
  • the President of India
  • the Chief Justice of India
  • the Parliament
  • the Union Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs
The 'Basic Structure Doctrine' was enunciated by the Supreme Court during the:
  • Golak Nath case
  • Maneka Gandhi Case
  • Kesavananda Bharti case
  • SR Bommai case
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 statement(s) given above is / are correct ?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which one of the following is correct about the Supreme Court regarding its judgment?
  • It can change the judgement
  • It can not change the judgement
  • Only the Chief Justice of India can change the judgement
  • Only the Ministry of Law can change the judgement
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact:
  • on it own initiative
  • only if he seeks such advice
  • only of the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens
  • only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country
Consider the following statements and chose the correct answer from the codes given below 
1) The Supreme Court is a court of record.
2) It has the power of punish for the contempt of itself and of other courts 
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following Chief Justices of India acted as the President of India also?
  • Justice M Hidayatullah
  • Justice PN Bhagwati
  • Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan
  • Justice BK Mukherjee
Which of the following courts in India is / are known as Court(s) of Records?
  • The High Courts only
  • The Supreme Court only
  • The High Courts and Supreme Courts
  • The District Courts
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 own initiative (on any matter or larger public interest).
2) if he seeks an advice.
3) only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Only 3
  • 1 and 2
Who was the Chief Justice of India when Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian Judicial System?
  • M Hidayatullah
  • AM Ahmadi
  • PN Bhagwati
  • AS Anand
Which of the following statement is correct ?
If the Chief Justice of India is to make a request for attendance at the sitting of the Supreme Court as an ad-hoc judge, of a judge of a High Court then , 
  • only previous consent of the President is required
  • previous consent of the President and consultation with the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court are required
  • only consultation with the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court is required
  • only consultation with the senior most judges of the Supreme Court is required after approval of the President
In which one of the following cases , constitutional validity of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights of Divorce) Act 1986 , was upheld by the Supreme Court of India ? 
  • Muhammed Ahmed Khan Vs Shah Bano Begum.
  • Danial Latifi Vs Union of India.
  • Mary Roy Vs State of Kerala.
  • Shankari Prasad Vs Union of India.
Who among the following extends the Jurisdiction of a High Court to include or exclude from its any state or Union Territory ?
  • Parliament by law
  • President
  • Chief Justice of India
  • Legislature of the State concerned
The system of Public Interest Litigation has been introduced in India ______.
  • through Constitutional Amendment
  • by judicial initiative
  • by political initiative
  • by Parliamentary Act
On a combined reading of clauses (1) and (2) of Article 226, one can say that it can be issued against the Government person or authority if 
  • its seats is within the High Courts jurisdiction
  • the cause of action has arisen wholly or in part within the High Courts jurisdiction
  • both 'a' and 'b'
  • None of the above
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
Public Interest Litigation intends to:
1) redress public injury.
2) enforce public duty.
3) protect diffused rights.
4) reprimand the law enforcing agency.
  • 1  and 2
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
The remedy of writ is 
  • extraordinary
  • discretionary
  • dependent on there being a cause of action
  • All of the above
In which of the following judgements of the constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of India , the ' rarest of rare ' principle in the award of death penalty was first laid down 
  • Bachan Singh Vs State of Punjab (1980)
  • Gopalanachari Vs State of Kerala (1980)
  • Dr. Upendra Baxi Vs State of UP (1983)
  • Tukaram Vs State of Maharashtra (1979)
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes
1) Lok Adalats function on the principle of mutual consent and voluntary acceptance of the solution.
2) Lok Adalats  are like para-judicial institutions.
3) Lok Adalats in a state are constituted by the High Court of the state.
  • 1 , 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
Who among the following can establish a common High Court for two or more states ? 
  • The President
  • The President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India
  • The Parliament by law
  • None of the above
Which one of the following is the subject of Concurrent List?
  • Police
  • Criminal matters
  • Radio and television
  • Foreign affairs
Who discharges the duties of the office of a Governor if it falls vacant due to death or resignation of the Governor?
  • The Chief Justice of India
  • The President immediately appoints an acting Governor
  • The senior most judge of the Supreme Court
  • The Chief Justice of the High Court
Under Article 136, any person can move to the Supreme Court for Special Leave __________.
  • As a matter of right
  • It is Supreme Court's discretion to grant such leave
  • Both 'A' and 'B'
  • None of the above
Who can appoint a District Judge ?
  • Governor in consultation with the High Court
  • Governor alone
  • Governor in consultation with the High Court and the Public Service Commission
  • Governor in consultation with the Public Service Commission alone
0:0:1


Answered Not Answered Not Visited Correct : 0 Incorrect : 0

Practice Class 8 General Knowledge Quiz Questions and Answers