Judiciary MCQ — 100 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court may, in its discretion, grant special leave to appeal from judgments, decrees, determinations, sentences or orders in causes or matters passed by courts or tribunals in India. 2. The special-leave power under Article 136 applies to judgments of tribunals constituted under laws relating to the Armed Forces. 3. The Supreme Court has power to review judgments or orders made by it, subject to law and rules. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. 1. There shall be a High Court for each State. 2. Every High Court consists only of a Chief Justice and has no other Judges. 3. Every High Court is a court of record and has power to punish for contempt of itself. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements about advisory jurisdiction and procedure of the Supreme Court: 1. The President may refer to the Supreme Court a question of law or fact of public importance that has arisen or is likely to arise. 2. In every reference made under Article 143(1), the Supreme Court is constitutionally bound to report its opinion to the President. 3. Supreme Court rules are made with the approval of the President, subject to any law made by Parliament. 4. A case involving a substantial question of law as to interpretation of the Constitution must be heard by a Bench of at least five judges. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Article 226 permits High Courts to issue writs only for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 2. The writs named in Article 226 include habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari. 3. A High Court may exercise writ power where the cause of action arises wholly or in part within its territorial jurisdiction. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. 1. Every Judge of a High Court is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. 2. A permanent Judge of a High Court holds office until attaining 65 years of age. 3. A High Court Judge may resign by writing addressed to the Governor of the State. Which of the statements given above are correct?