CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge The Judiciary System Of India Quiz 7 - MCQExams.com

The expression 'Creamy layer' used in the judgement of the Supreme Court relating to the case regarding reservations refers to:
  • Those sections of the society which pay income tax
  • Those sections of socially and educationally backward classes of the society that are developed
  • Those sections of the society that are considered advanced according to the Karpuri Thakur formula
  • All sections of the upper castes of the society
Which Amendment restored the power of judicial review to the Supreme Court and High Court after it was curtailed by the $$42$$nd Amendment?
  • $$42$$nd
  • $$43$$rd
  • $$44$$th
  • $$56^{th}$$
Who is present Chief Justice of India?
  • P. N. Bhagwati
  • A. S. Anand
  • Ms Fatima Beevi
  • Altamas Kabir
Which of the following features is/are contrary to the norms of a federal polity?
Common All India Service
Single integrated judiciary
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
As per the Anti-Defection Law, the final authority to decide on a member's disqualification from the House is:
  • President
  • Governor
  • Speaker of the House
  • Council of Ministers
The Governor does not appoint
  • Judges of the High Court
  • Chief Minister
  • Chairman of the State Public Service Commission
  • Advocate General of the State
The exclusive forum for adjudicating disputes relating to the election of the President of India is the
  • Lok Sabha
  • Rajya Sabha
  • Supreme Court
  • Delhi High Court
According to Article 300A, no person shall be deprived of his _____ save by authority of law. 
  • property
  • life
  • living
  • citizenship
An additional Judge of a High Court holds office Cora period of
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 1 years
  • 4 years
A person appointed as an Additional or Acting Judge of a High Court shall not hold office after attaining the age of
  • 60
  • 62
  • 63
  • 65
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?
  • Attorney General of India - Judges of the Supreme Court - Members of Parliament - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
  • Judges of the Supreme Court - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Attorney General of India - Members of Parliament
  • Attorney General of India - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Judges of the Supreme Court - Members of Parliament
  • Judges of the Supreme Court - Attorney General of India - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Members of Parliament
Match the following.
Prominent FunctionariesTerm of Office
A. Supreme Court Judge$$1$$. Till $$65$$ years of age
B. High Court Judge$$2$$. Till $$62$$ years of age
C. Comptroller and Auditor General of India$$3$$. $$6$$ years or age of $$65$$ whichever is less
D. Governor$$4$$. $$5$$ years
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$1$$, B-$$3$$, C-$$2$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$2$$, B-$$1$$, C-$$3$$, D-$$4$$
  • A-$$3$$, B-$$2$$, C-$$4$$, D-$$1$$
Judges of High Courts are appointed by
  • the Chief Justices of the respective High Courts
  • Governor
  • the President
  • the Chief Minister
Holding a 'Bandh' was declared illegal for the first time in India by which one of the following High Courts?
  • Rajasthan High Court
  • Gujarat High Court
  • Kerala High Court
  • Maharashtra High Court
The Chief Justice or other Judges of the Supreme Court, after retirement or removal, are not permitted to plead or act in any court
  • other than the Supreme Court
  • or before any authority within the territory of India
  • inside or outside India
  • other than the State High Courts
It is the responsibility of the _______ to decide the disputes arising between two States or between the Centre and a State.
  • Supreme Court
  • President
  • Parliament
  • Prime Minister
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has territorial jurisdiction over the States of Punjab and Haryana and
  • Delhi
  • Union Territory of Chandigarh
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
Which of the following is not true about the Lok Pal Bill ?
  • The Lok Pal is institutionalised set-up to put curbs on erring Ministers
  • Once appointed, the Lok Pal can hold office for a maximum period of five years
  • Complaints to the Lok Pal can be made by any citizen other than a public servant
  • The Lok Pal is appointed by the Chief Justice of Supreme Court
The Supreme Court functions from New Delhi, but it can sit elsewhere
  • if a majority of the Judges of the Court so decide
  • with the approval of the President
  • with the approval of the Parliament
  • at the specific request of a State High Court
The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive, in terms of Article
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
When the Supreme Court was inaugurated in 1950, how many judges were there in the Court (including the Chief Justice)?
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court draws a monthly salary of
  • Rs 100000
  • Rs 90000
  • Rs 120000
  • Rs 150000
There are ____ High Courts in India, out of which Guwahati High Court has territorial jurisdiction over ____ States.
  • 21, 7
  • 18, 7
  • 25, 7
  • 20, 5
According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?
  • Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court
  • Any serving Judge of the High Court
  • Only a retired Chief Justice of India
  • Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
When the office of Chief Justice of a High Court falls vacant, his duties will be performed by one of the other Judges of the Court as may be appointed for the purpose by the
  • Governor
  • Chief Minister
  • President
  • Supreme Court
A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from his position only on grounds of
  • proved misbehaviour or incapacity
  • gross inefficiency
  • senility
  • imbecile conduct
Which one of the following is not one of the qualifications for appointment of the judges of the Supreme Court of India?
  • The person must be a citizen of India
  • The person should have attained the age of 45 years
  • The person must be a distinguished jurist or must have been a High Court Judge for at least five years or an advocate of a High Court for at least 10 years
  • The person should not have attained the age of 65 years
The provision for organising village Panchayats exists in
  • The Preamble to the Constitution
  • Chapter on Fundamental Rights
  • Chapter on Directive Principles of State Policy
  • An Act of Parliament passed in 1950
The High Court of Uttar Pradesh is located in
  • Lucknow
  • Kanpur
  • Allahabad
  • Meerut
A hopeless tribal woman of Assam sends a telegram to the Supreme Court that the police have confined her to unlawful custody. Which of the following writs shall be issuable by the Supreme Court to provide a suitable remedy to her?
  • Certiorari
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Quo Warranto
  • Mandamus
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