Judiciary: An important organ of the government

This set of MCQs helps students to learn about various important things such as the meaning of independence of the judiciary, the role of the Indian Judiciary in protecting our rights, the role of the Judiciary in interpreting the Constitution, the relationship between the Judiciary and the Parliament of India.

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Who defined the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court?

Law of the land Supreme court Supreme court tribunal Constitution

The number of Judges of the Supreme Court is fixed by:

Parliament Prime Minister President Cabinet

Supreme Court consists of one Chief Justice and:

13 other Judges 25 other Judges 20 other Judges 30 other Judges

What is the maximum number of judges of the Supreme Court of India including the Chief Justice?

20 21 26 34

Under which Article High Courts also have the power to issue writs?

Article 32 Article 13 Article 226 Article 356

By convention who is appointed as the chief justice of India?

Senior-most judge of the High Court Junior-most judge of the Supreme Court Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court Senior Member of Law Commission

Supreme Court sits at:

Chandigarh Delhi Kolkata Shimla

The Judges of the Supreme Court of India retire at the age of:

62 years 65 years 60 years 50 years

In Golaknath vs the State of Punjab case, the Supreme Court was led by Chief Justice

Suba Rao R. S. Pathak J. S. Verma R. C. Lahoti

Who defined the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court?

Law of the land

Supreme court

Supreme court tribunal

Constitution

Which is not the issue of original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?

Dispute of fundamental rights

Dispute between States

Interpretation of the constitution

To give opinion to president

The judges of the Supreme Court of India are appointed by the,

President

Vice President

Prime Minister

Home Minister

The number of Judges is Supreme Court of India is,

26

30

18

25

Where is H.Q. of Supreme Court of India?

New Delhi

Mumbai

Bangalore

Kolkata

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Judiciary: An important organ of the government
Questions: 14
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