GK Quiz on Supreme Court of India

 

GK Quiz on Supreme Court of India: Test your knowledge here

The Supreme Court of India is the apex of the Indian Judiciary system. Nine new judges have taken the oath today in the court. Take a look at the 10 questions listed below to test your knowledge from UPSC, SSC, Bank PO exam point of view.

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No:1. The Supreme Court of India is the apex of the Indian Judiciary system.  Nine new judges have taken the oath today in the court.

No:2. The Supreme Court of India is the apex court of India. Today nine judges have taken the oath and the court this time has paved a way for a female Chief Justice of India through its selection of judges.

No:3. The Supreme Court was founded on 26 January 1950 and is mentioned in Part V of Chapter V of the Constitution of India. It is the uppermost court of appeal.

Que.1). Where did India get its concept of Single order of court?

a).Government of India Act, 1935

b).Government of India Act, 1919

c).Pitts India Act, 1773

d).None of the above

Ans. a

Que.2).Which of the following statements is not true about India's Supreme Court?

a).Article 124 to 147 and Part V of the Indian Constitution informs about the composition and powers of the Supreme Court?

b).The Supreme Court was inaugurated on January 28, 1950

c).The first female CJI was from Karnataka

d).Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India

Ans. c

Que.3).Which of the following is not included in the qualification for being a judge in the Supreme Court?

a).He/she should be a citizen of India.

b).He should be a respected jurist in the eyes of Parliament

c).He/She must be a judge in the High Court for at least 5 years

d).He/ She should be a lawyer in the High Court for at least 10 years

Ans. b

Que.4).Which statement is NOT correct regarding the tenure of judges of the Supreme Court ?

a).A Judge of the Supreme Court can remain in office till the age of 65 years.

b).Judge of the Supreme Court gives his resignation letter to the Chief Justice

c).On the recommendation of Parliament, he can be removed by the President.

d).A Supreme Court judge can be removed only in the condition of misconduct.

Ans. b

Que.5).Who can remove the Judge of the Supreme Court?

a).Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

b).Only the President

c).Only the Parliament

d).Both Parliament and President

Ans. d

Que.6).What is the current salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

a).1.10 lakh P/M

b).1 lakh P/M

c).2.8 lakh P/M

d).1.25 lakh P/M

Ans. c

Que.7).The President can declare a judge an executive chief justice of the Supreme Court of India when ...

a).The post of Chief Justice of India is vacant

b).Chief Justice of India is temporarily absent

c).Chief Justice of India is unable to discharge his obligations

d).All of the above

Ans. d

Que.8).Who among the following has the right to establish the bench of the Supreme Court elsewhere in the country?

a).The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

b).The President of India

c).The Parliament

d).The Prime Minister

Ans. a

Que.9).Which of the following articles states about the establishment of the Supreme Court?

a).Article 176

b).Article 153

c).Article 124

d).Article 324

Ans.c

Que.10).Which of the following is not matched correctly?

a).Article 145: salary of judges

b).Article 143: Power of President to consult with the Supreme Court

c).Article 141: orders of the Supreme Court is applicable to all courts of India

d).Article 139: Power of Supreme Court to issue writ petition

Ans. a

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