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UNION AND STATE JUDICIARY OF INDIA MCQs
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Answer: Option D. -> Sedition
Answer: (d)
Sedition in India is defined by section 124 A of the Indian Penal Code. Section 124A was introduced by the British colonial government in 1870 when it felt the need for a specific section to deal with radical Wahhabi movement of the 19th century. Sedition can be punished with imprisonment for life.
Answer: (d)
Sedition in India is defined by section 124 A of the Indian Penal Code. Section 124A was introduced by the British colonial government in 1870 when it felt the need for a specific section to deal with radical Wahhabi movement of the 19th century. Sedition can be punished with imprisonment for life.
Answer: Option D. -> Pune
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
Answer: Option A. -> By the President on the recommendation of the Parliament
Answer: (a)
Answer: (a)
Answer: Option D. -> High Court of the State
Answer: (d)The High Court has the original jurisdiction to hear petition and give decision challenging election of the Lok Sabha/ Vidhan Sabha
Answer: (d)The High Court has the original jurisdiction to hear petition and give decision challenging election of the Lok Sabha/ Vidhan Sabha
Answer: Option A. -> Supreme Court
Answer: (a)
Answer: (a)
Answer: Option D. -> Golaknath Case
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
Answer: Option B. -> 5
Answer: (b)There are 5 types of writs which can be issued by the Supreme Court. They are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, & Quo Warranto.
Answer: (b)There are 5 types of writs which can be issued by the Supreme Court. They are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, & Quo Warranto.
Question 28. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes :
- Assertion (A): The rule-making power of the Supreme Court is not subject to any law made by the Parliament of India.
- Reason (R): Only an impartial and independent judiciary can protect the rights of the individual without fear or favour.
Codes :
Answer: Option A. -> A is false but R is true
Answer: (a)
Answer: (a)
Question 29. Which of the following is not correct regarding writ?
Correct code:
- The Supreme Court of India and High Court are empowered to issue writs under Article 32 and 226 of the constitution but parliament of India confers this power on any other court in addition to the Supreme Court and High Court.
- The Supreme Court has wider jurisdiction to issue writs than the High Courts.
- The Supreme Court may refuse to exercise its writ jurisdiction while a high court may not refuse to exercise its writ jurisdiction
Correct code:
Answer: Option C. -> 1 only
Answer: (c)
The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights whereas a high court can issue writs not only for the enforcement of fundamental rights but also for any other purpose.
Answer: (c)
The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights whereas a high court can issue writs not only for the enforcement of fundamental rights but also for any other purpose.
Answer: Option D. -> till they have attained 62 years of age
Answer: (d)
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution.
Clause (1) of Article 217 says that “every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointment of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years”
Answer: (d)
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution.
Clause (1) of Article 217 says that “every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointment of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years”