Central Government(General Knowledge > Polity ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

General Knowledge > Polity

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT MCQs

Total Questions : 211 | Page 21 of 22 pages

Question 201. The
advice of the Supreme Court is

Binding on the President
Not binding on the President
Binding on the President if it is tendered unanimously
Binding in certain cases and not binding in other cases

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Not binding on the President
:
B

Question 202. The
Supreme Court tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact

On its own
Only if he seeks such advice
Only if the matter relates to fundamental rights of citizens
Only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country
:
D

Question 203. The
judges of the Supreme Court, after retirement, are not permitted to carry on
practice before

The Supreme Court
The High Courts
The district and session courts
Any of the above

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Any of the above
:
D

Question 204. Which
article of the constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own
judgment or order?

Article 130
Article 137
Article 138
Article 139

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Article 137
:
B

Question 205. Which
of the following defects of judicial activism has been wrongly listed?

It has added to the arrears of the courts because the courts have tended to entertain public interest litigations even on trivial matters
The courts have tended to assume a positive policy-making role which has actually been assigned by the constitution to the representatives of the people
It has greatly undermined the position of the judiciary
None of the above

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> It has greatly undermined the position of the judiciary
:
C

Question 206. Which of the following conditions does not contribute to the independence of the judiciary in India?

No change in salary and service condition of judges can be made which operates against their interest after their appointment
Once appointed, the judges cannot be removed from their office before the date of retirement
The salary and allowances of the judges are charged to the consolidated fund of India and are not subject to Parliamentary vote
Retired judges are not permitted to carry on practice before any court or tribunal in India

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Once appointed, the judges cannot be removed from their office before the date of retirement
:
B

Question 207. Assertion
: the Supreme Court of India enjoys the power of judicial review
Reason (r): the Supreme Court of
India is obliged to enforce the laws enacted by the Parliament without going
into their constitutionality

Both a and r are true and r is the correct explanation of a
Both a and r are true but r is not a correct explanation of a
A is true but r is false
A is false but r is true

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> A is true but r is false
:
C

Question 208. Judicial
activism has enhanced the powers and prestige of

The Supreme Court
The political parties
The President
The Parliament

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> The Supreme Court
:
A

Question 209. Which
of the following statements regarding the Supreme Court of India is not
correct?

It acts as the guardian of the liberties of the people of India
It acts as the guardian of the constitution
It acts as the protector of the directive principles of state policy
It has final power to investigate disputes regarding election of the President and the vice-President

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> It acts as the protector of the directive principles of state policy
:
C

Question 210. Judicial
activism has led to increase in the powers of