CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge The Judiciary System Of India Quiz 3 - MCQExams.com

Which of the following procedures are necessary for appointing Chief Justice of the High Court ?
1) Consent of the Chief Justice of India .
2) Consultation with Governor of the State.
3) Consent of the Chief Justice of the High Court.
4) Consultation with the President.
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 4
  • 3 and 4
Every High Court shall have superintendence over all courts and tribunals except:
  • any tribunal constituted by armed forces
  • any tribunal constituted for elections
  • administrative tribunals
  • None of the above
How can a first class Judicial Magistrate be recruited ?
  • By the Governor after consultation with state Public Service Commission
  • By the Government after consultation with the High Court
  • By the Governor after consultation with the Public Service Commission and the High Court
  • By the Governor alone
A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the High Court unless he is a citizen of India and ________.
  • has for at least 10 years been an advocate of the High Court
  • has for at least 5 years been an advocate of the High Court
  • has for at least 10 years been an advocate of the Supreme Court
  • None of the above
The seat of the Supreme Court shall be in 
  • such other places as the parliament may decide
  • such other places as Chief Justice of India may with the approval of the Parliament may appoint
  • Such other places as Chief Justice of India may with the approval of the President may appoint
  • New Delhi only
An application for the writ Habeas Corpus can be maintained by:
  • detainee himself
  • any person other than the detainee
  • detainee as well as any other person
  • None of the above
Which of the following is/are correct?
1) A Supreme Court is the court of record and has power to punish for its own contempt.
2) A judge of Supreme Court can practice in any court or in any authority throughout India only after his retirement.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
The election disputes regarding the election of President and Vice-President can be heared by ________.
  • Parliament
  • Central Election Commission
  • Supreme Court
  • Attorney-General of India
Consider the following statements 
1) The Chief Justices  of India holds office for six years or until he attains the age of sixty -five years.
2) The Judge of the Supreme Court can resign office by writing to the Chief Justice of India.
3) He can be removed from his office by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament.
Which of the above statements is / are correct ?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Only 3
  • All of these
The Supreme Court may entertain appeal from the High Court in civil, criminal or other proceedings from any:
  • judgement of High Court
  • decree or order of High Court
  • decree or final order of High Court
  • Both 'a' and 'c'
When the office of the Chief Justice of India is vacant, the duties of his office shall be performed by:
  • such other Judge of the Supreme Court as the Parliament may appoint
  • such other Judge of the Supreme Court as the President may appoint
  • such other Judge of the Supreme Court as the Chief Justice may appoint
  • All of the above
Under which law it is prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English language ?
  • The Supreme Court Rules, 1966
  • A Legislation made by the Parliamet
  • Article 145 of the Constitution of India
  • Article 348 of the Constitution of India
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 legislature of a state.
3) A dispute between the Government of India and Union Territory.
4) A dispute between two or more states.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 4
  • 3 and 4
Which of the following statements related to ' anticipatory bail" is not correct ? 
  • It can be granted by a judge of the rank of additional sessions judge and above
  • The provision of anticipators bail is not available in Uttar Pradesh
  • It can be granted in case of ballable offences only
  • It can be greanted by the court either conditionally or unconditionally
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes:
President may consult the Supreme Court if it appears to him that 
1) a question of law and fact has arisen or is likely to arise.
2) the said question is of such a nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion of Supreme Court.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes
1) The President is under the Constitutional obligation to review the strength of High Court.
2) No Mandamus can lie to compel the President to increase the strength of High Court.
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
What is the provision of safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
1) While appointing the SC Judges, the President of India has to consult the CJI.
2) The SC Judges can be removed by the CJI 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 SC of India are made by the government only after consulting the CJI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 and 3
  • 3 and 4
  • Only 4
  • 1 , 2 , 3 and 4
The minimum number of Judges of the Supreme Court required for hearing any case involving interpretation of the constitution is: 
  • 10
  • 9
  • 7
  • 5
Which among the following writs literally means 'you may have the body'?
  • Certiorari
  • Habeas corpus
  • Mandamus
  • Quo warranto
Which of the following statements is/are not correct?
1) Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court to examine the Constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders of the Central Government only.
2) The power of the Supreme Court to decide the disputes regarding the election of the President and the Vice-President is concurrent with the High Court.
3) The advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 143 is binding on the President.
  • 2 and 3
  • Only 3
  • 1 and 3
  • All of the above
Consider the following statements:
1) In Britain, no judicial review of legislation is permitted.
2) Judiciary in India is not as supreme as in the USA which recognizes no limit on the scope of judicial review. 
  • Statement 1 is correct , 2 is false.
  • Statement 1 is false , 2 is correct.
  • Both the statements are false.
  • Both the statements are correct.
Which of the following statements with respect to the judiciary in India is/are correct?
1) Unlike in the USA, India has not provided for a double system of courts.
2) Under the Constitution of India, there is a single integrated system of courts for the union as well as the states.
3) The organisation of the subordinate judiciary varies slightly from state to state.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 , 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3
The Power of Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its 
  • advisory jurisdiction
  • appellate jurisdiction
  • original jurisdiction
  • writ jurisdiction
Which of the following statements about Indian Judiciary is not correct?
  • the constitution of India has not provided for double system of courts as in the US.
  • The organisation of the subordinate judiciary in India varies slightly from state to state.
  • Every state in India has seperate High Court.
  • The Supreme Court has issued direction to constitute an All India judicial service to bring about uniformity in designation of officers in criminal and civil side.
In which one of the following cases the Supreme Court of India gave verdicts which have a direct hearing on the centre-state relations?
  • Keshavananda Bharti Case
  • Vishaka Case
  • SR Bommai case
  • Indira Sawhney case
The President  of the USA appoints Supreme Court judges.
  • With senate's consent
  • at his discretion
  • with consent of the Houses of Representatives
  • None of the above
President can appoint a judge of High Court as an acting Chief Justice of High Court in the following cases except
  • When office of Chief Justice is vacant.
  • When Chief Justice of High Court is temporarily absent.
  • When Chief Justice of High Court is unable to perform the duties of his office.
  • When there is extra burden and number of pending cases before High Court is very high.
Who is authorized to transfer the judges of one High Court to another High Court?
  • The President
  • The Chief Justice of India
  • A Collegium of Judges of the Supreme Court
  • The Law Minister
The Judges of the High Court hold office
  • during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
  • till they have attained 62 years of age
  • till they have attained 65 years of age
  • as long as they desire
The Judges of High Court can be removed from their office during their tenure.
  • by the Governor , if the State Legislature passes a resolution to this effect by two-third majority
  • by the Chief Justice on the recommendation of the Parliament
  • by the President on the basis of a resolution passed by the Parliament by two-third majority
  • by the Chief Justice on the advice of the President
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