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 42nd Amendment?
  • 42nd
  • 43rd
  • 44th
  • 56th
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 Judge1. Till 65 years of age
B. High Court Judge2. Till 62 years of age
C. Comptroller and Auditor General of India3. 6 years or age of 65 whichever is less
D. Governor4. 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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