Polity Quiz for SSC CGL 2016

Q1. The Supreme Courts of India enjoys-

(a) Original jurisdiction

(b) Original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction

(c) Advisory jurisdiction

(d) Appellate and advisory jurisdiction

Q2. Under the provisions of the Constitution of India, who is entitled to be consulted by the President of India in the matter of the appointments of the Judges of the High Court?

(a) The Union Minister of Law and Justice

(b) The Advocate General of the State

(c) The Attorney-General of India

(d) The Governor

Q3. Who has the authority to appoint a judge of a High Court?

(a) The Chief Justice of India

(b) The president of India

(c) The governor of the concerned state

(d) The Legislative Assembly

Q4. To be eligible to be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court of India, how long a person should have practiced in a High Court?

(a) 10 Years

(b) 15 Years

(c) 12 Years

(d) 5 Years

Q5. The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that “respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising”. Which writ is that?

(a) Habeas Corpus

(b) Quo Warranto

(c) Prohibition

(d) Certiorari

Q6. Judicial Review signifies that the Supreme Court-

(a) has final authority in overall cases

(b) can declare a state law as unconstitutional

(c) can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court

(d) None of the above

Q7. Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is based on which of the following?

(a) Rule of law

(b) Due process of Law

(c) Procedure established by law

(d) Conventions

Q8. Reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) can be imposed on the ground of-

(a) Defection

(b) Contempt of court

(c) Death of the PM

(d) Signing of a trade treaty with a country

Q9. Which writ is issued by the High court to the lower courts to stop legal action?

(a) Habeas Corpus

(b) Prohibition

(c) Quo Warranto

(d) Certiorari

Q10. Which article of Indian Constitution provides an advisory jurisdiction to the Supreme Court?

(a) Article 129

(b) Article 132

(c) Article 143

(d) Article 32

Answers:

1. b
2. d
3. b
4. a
5. b
   
6. b
7. c
8. b
9. b
10. c