Exercise : Polity - General Questions
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General Questions
51.
Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India.
In making these appointments, the President acts on the recommendation of the 'Collegium System'.
The Collegium consists of the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
In making these appointments, the President acts on the recommendation of the 'Collegium System'.
The Collegium consists of the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
52.
The retirement age of a Supreme Court judge is:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
A judge of the Supreme Court holds office until he attains the age of 65 years.
In contrast, the retirement age for a judge of a High Court is 62 years.
A judge can resign earlier by writing to the President or can be removed through impeachment.
In contrast, the retirement age for a judge of a High Court is 62 years.
A judge can resign earlier by writing to the President or can be removed through impeachment.
53.
Which Article deals with the establishment of the Supreme Court?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 124 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court of India.
It specifies that there shall be a Supreme Court of India consisting of a Chief Justice and other judges.
It also details the qualifications, appointment, and removal procedures for judges.
It specifies that there shall be a Supreme Court of India consisting of a Chief Justice and other judges.
It also details the qualifications, appointment, and removal procedures for judges.
54.
'Judicial Review' in India is based on:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Judicial Review is the power of the courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders.
In India, this power is limited by the phrase 'Procedure established by law' (borrowed from Japan/Britain).
This is slightly different from the American concept of 'Due process of law', although the Supreme Court has expanded its interpretation over time.
In India, this power is limited by the phrase 'Procedure established by law' (borrowed from Japan/Britain).
This is slightly different from the American concept of 'Due process of law', although the Supreme Court has expanded its interpretation over time.
55.
The power of the Supreme Court to advise the President is called:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Under Article 143, the President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance.
This is known as the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
The opinion given by the court is not binding on the President.
This is known as the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
The opinion given by the court is not binding on the President.
56.
Which High Court has jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands do not have their own High Court.
They fall under the territorial jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court.
A circuit bench of the Calcutta High Court sits at Port Blair.
They fall under the territorial jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court.
A circuit bench of the Calcutta High Court sits at Port Blair.
57.
Who can remove a judge of the Supreme Court?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office by an order of the President.
However, the President can only issue such an order after an address by Parliament has been presented to him in the same session.
The removal must be supported by a special majority in both Houses on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
However, the President can only issue such an order after an address by Parliament has been presented to him in the same session.
The removal must be supported by a special majority in both Houses on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
58.
Which is the oldest High Court in India?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India.
It was established on July 1, 1862, under the High Courts Act, 1861.
It was followed by the Bombay and Madras High Courts later in the same year.
It was established on July 1, 1862, under the High Courts Act, 1861.
It was followed by the Bombay and Madras High Courts later in the same year.
59.
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced in India by:
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Justice P.N. Bhagwati is widely regarded as the 'Father of PIL' in India.
PIL is a legal action initiated in a court of law for the enforcement of public interest or general interest in which the public or a class of the community have pecuniary interest or some interest by which their legal rights or liabilities are affected.
It relaxed the traditional rule of 'Locus Standi'.
PIL is a legal action initiated in a court of law for the enforcement of public interest or general interest in which the public or a class of the community have pecuniary interest or some interest by which their legal rights or liabilities are affected.
It relaxed the traditional rule of 'Locus Standi'.
60.
The Supreme Court is a 'Court of Record' under:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Article 129 of the Constitution declares the Supreme Court to be a 'Court of Record'.
This means its acts and proceedings are recorded for perpetual memory and testimony.
It also means the court has the power to punish for contempt of itself.
This means its acts and proceedings are recorded for perpetual memory and testimony.
It also means the court has the power to punish for contempt of itself.