MCQS

UNION

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1. Who holds the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union of India?

a) The Prime Minister

b) The Defence Minister
c) The President
d) The Chief of Defence Staff

Answer: c) The President

2. Under Article 54, the President of India is elected by which of the following?

a) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament

b) Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States
c) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of States
d) All members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of States

Answer: c) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of States

3. How is the election of the President of India conducted?

a) By direct vote of all citizens of India

b) By a simple majority system
c) By proportional representation through a single transferable vote
d) By the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Answer: c) By proportional representation through a single transferable vote

4. According to Article 56, for how long does the President hold office?

a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) Until Parliament decides otherwise

Answer: b) 5 years
5. What is the minimum age required to be eligible for election as the President of India, according
to Article 58?

a) 30 years
b) 35 years
c) 40 years
d) 45 years

Answer: b) 35 years

6. Which of the following conditions disqualifies a person from being elected as President of India?

a) He/she is a member of the House of the People.

b) He/she holds an office of profit under the Government of India.
c) He/she is the Vice-President of India.
d) He/she has reached the age of 70 years.

Answer: b) He/she holds an office of profit under the Government of India.

7. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

a) The Vice-President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Chief Justice of India
d) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Answer: c) The Chief Justice of India

8. Under Article 61, which of the following bodies can prefer a charge for impeachment against the
President of India?

a) The Supreme Court

b) Either House of Parliament
c) The Prime Minister
d) The Council of Ministers

Answer: b) Either House of Parliament

9. Which of the following is NOT a condition for the removal of the President of India through
impeachment?

a) The charge must be for violation of the Constitution.

b) The charge must be preferred by either House of Parliament.
c) The resolution must be passed by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting in both
Houses.
d) The President must be given the opportunity to be represented during the investigation.
Answer: c) The resolution must be passed by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting in
both Houses.
(The resolution must be passed by two-thirds of the total membership of the House.)

10. If a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to resignation, death, or removal, within
how many months must an election to fill the vacancy be held?

a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 12 months

Answer: b) 6 months

11. The Vice-President of India is the ex officio Chairman of which of the following bodies?

a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Legislative Assembly
d) Supreme Court

Answer: b) Rajya Sabha

12. What happens to the Vice-President's role as Chairman of the Council of States when he acts as
the President under Article 65?

a) He continues to perform both roles.

b) He delegates the Chairman role to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
c) He temporarily ceases to perform the duties of Chairman of the Council of States.
d) He resigns from the role of Chairman permanently.

Answer: c) He temporarily ceases to perform the duties of Chairman of the Council of States.

1. Who holds the highest executive authority in India as per the Constitution?
a) Prime Minister
b) Parliament
c) President
d) Supreme Court
Answer: c) President

2. Who elects the President of India?

a) Only members of the Lok Sabha
b) Only members of the Rajya Sabha
c) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of States
d) Both elected and nominated members of Parliament
 Answer: c) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of
States

3. What is the duration of the President's term in office according to the Constitution?
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
Answer: b) 5 years

4. By whom can the President of India be removed from office for violating the Constitution?
a) Prime Minister
b) Parliament
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Vice-President
Answer: b) Parliament

5. What is the minimum age requirement for someone to be eligible for election as President
of India?
a) 25 years
b) 30 years
c) 35 years
d) 40 years
Answer: c) 35 years

6. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

a) Vice-President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: c) Chief Justice of India

7. What happens when the President of India is unable to discharge their duties due to illness
or absence?
a) A new election is held
b) The Chief Justice assumes the role temporarily
c) The Vice-President acts as President
d) The Prime Minister assumes the role temporarily
Answer: c) The Vice-President acts as President

8. Which system is used to elect the President of India?

a) Simple majority
b) First-past-the-post system
c) Proportional representation through single transferable vote
d) Open ballot system
Answer: c) Proportional representation through single transferable vote

9. Which special power is vested in the President of India under Article 72 of the
Constitution?
a) Power to appoint judges
b) Power to dissolve the Parliament
 c) Power to grant pardons and commute sentences
d) Power to veto laws passed by Parliament
Answer: c) Power to grant pardons and commute sentences

10. Who advises the President of India in exercising their executive functions?
a) The Prime Minister only
b) The Supreme Court
c) The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister
d) The Chief Justice of India
Answer: c) The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister

11. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the election of the Vice-President?
a) Article 52
b) Article 66
c) Article 72
d) Article 74
Answer: b) Article 66

12. The Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of which of the
following?
a) Members of both Houses of Parliament
b) Elected members of Parliament and State Legislatures
c) Only elected members of the Lok Sabha
d) Only nominated members of Parliament
Answer: a) Members of both Houses of Parliament

13. Which system is used to elect the Vice-President of India?

a) First-past-the-post
b) Simple majority
c) Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote
d) Direct election by the people
Answer: c) Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote

14. What is the term of office of the Vice-President of India?

a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) Until the President resigns
Answer: b) 5 years

15. Which of the following disqualifies a person from being elected as the Vice-President of
India?
a) Not being a member of the Parliament
b) Holding an office of profit under the Government of India or a State
c) Being over 35 years old
d) Holding a position in a political party
Answer: b) Holding an office of profit under the Government of India or a State
16. Who administers the oath of office to the Vice-President of India?
a) President of India
b) Chief Justice of India
c) Prime Minister of India
d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: a) President of India

17. Who can remove the Vice-President of India from office?

a) The President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Parliament through a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok
Sabha
d) The Supreme Court
Answer: c) The Parliament through a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by
the Lok Sabha

18. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Vice-President, within what time frame must a
new Vice-President be elected?
a) Within 3 months
b) Within 6 months
c) As soon as possible
d) No specific time frame is mentioned
Answer: c) As soon as possible

19. Which article empowers the President of India to grant pardons, reprieves, or commute
sentences?
a) Article 64
b) Article 68
c) Article 72
d) Article 76
Answer: c) Article 72

20. To which of the following can the President of India grant a pardon?
a) Punishments given by any court in India
b) Punishments by Court Martial or military courts, and sentences of death
c) All criminal offenses in the country
d) Only sentences handed down by the Supreme Court
Answer: b) Punishments by Court Martial or military courts, and sentences of death

21. Who has the authority to appoint the Prime Minister of India?
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) President of India
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: c) President of India

22. What is the maximum percentage of ministers, including the Prime Minister, allowed in the
Council of Ministers under the Indian Constitution?
a) 10% of the total members of Parliament
b) 12% of the total members of the Rajya Sabha
c) 15% of the total members of the Lok Sabha
d) 20% of the total members of the Legislative Assembly
Answer: c) 15% of the total members of the Lok Sabha
 JUDICIARY
Section - 124
1. Who appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court of India?

 A) Prime Minister

 B) Chief Justice of India

 C) President

 D) Parliament

Answer: C) President

2. Until Parliament by law prescribes a larger number, how many Judges, including the Chief Justice
of India, shall constitute the Supreme Court of India?

 A) 5

 B) 7

 C) 9

 D) 8

Answer: D) 8

3. What is the age limit for a Judge of the Supreme Court of India to hold office?

 A) 60 years

 B) 65 years

 C) 70 years

 D) 75 years

Answer: B) 65 years

4. Which of the following is NOT a qualification for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court?

 A) Being a citizen of India

 B) Having been a Judge of a High Court for at least five years

 C) Having been an advocate of a High Court for at least ten years

  D) Holding a Master's degree in Law

Answer: D) Holding a Master's degree in Law

5. What is the procedure for the removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court?

 A) Resignation accepted by the Chief Justice of India

 B) Removal by the President upon a parliamentary address supported by a majority of the

total membership of both Houses and two-thirds of the members present and voting

 C) Decision by the Prime Minister

 D) Vote by the members of the Judiciary

Answer: B) Removal by the President upon a parliamentary address supported by a majority of the
total membership of both Houses and two-thirds of the members present and voting

6. Which of the following is NOT included in the National Judicial Appointments Commission
(NJAC)?

 A) Chief Justice of India

 B) Union Minister in charge of Law and Justice

 C) Three senior-most Judges of the Supreme Court

 D) Two eminent persons nominated by a committee

Answer: C) Three senior-most Judges of the Supreme Court

7. How long is the term for the eminent persons nominated to the National Judicial Appointments
Commission?

 A) 2 years

 B) 3 years

 C) 5 years

 D) 6 years

Answer: B) 3 years

8. Who nominates the two eminent persons in the National Judicial Appointments Commission?

 A) The Chief Justice of India

 B) The President

 C) A committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India, and the Leader of
Opposition in the House of the People
  D) The Union Minister in charge of Law and Justice

Answer: C) A committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India, and the Leader of
Opposition in the House of the People

9. The age of a Judge of the Supreme Court shall be determined by:

 A) The President

 B) Parliament

 C) Chief Justice of India

 D) The Ministry of Law and Justice

Answer: B) Parliament

10. Which of the following is one of the powers granted to the National Judicial Appointments
Commission (NJAC)?

 A) The appointment of District Judges

 B) The transfer of Chief Justices and Judges of High Courts

 C) Setting the salary of Supreme Court Judges

 D) Amending the Constitution

Answer: B) The transfer of Chief Justices and Judges of High Courts

11. Who is responsible for making and subscribing to an oath or affirmation before assuming the
office of a Supreme Court Judge?

 A) Chief Justice of India

 B) President

 C) Parliament

 D) Vice-President

Answer: B) President

12. Which of the following individuals can NOT be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court?

 A) A High Court Judge for five years

 B) A distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President

 C) An advocate of a High Court for at least ten years

 D) A person holding a judicial office for five years

Answer: D) A person holding a judicial office for five years (the clause relates to being an advocate or
Judge for a certain period, not just holding a judicial office)

13. What is prohibited for a person who has held office as a Judge of the Supreme Court?

 A) Pleading or acting in any court or before any authority within the territory of India

 B) Holding any other public office

 C) Teaching law

 D) Writing books on legal topics

Answer: A) Pleading or acting in any court or before any authority within the territory of India

14. The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was introduced by which article?

 A) Article 124

 B) Article 124A

 C) Article 125

 D) Article 126

Answer: B) Article 124A

15. What is the duty of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)?

 A) Investigate the behavior of judges

 B) Recommend persons for the appointment of Supreme Court and High Court Judges

 C) Handle the financial affairs of the Judiciary

 D) Manage the administrative functions of the Supreme Court

Answer: B) Recommend persons for the appointment of Supreme Court and High Court Judges

16. What happens if there is a vacancy or defect in the National Judicial Appointments
Commission?

 A) It becomes invalid

 B) No act or proceeding of the Commission shall be questioned or invalidated

 C) A new Commission must be formed

 D) The President has the authority to fill the vacancy

Answer: B) No act or proceeding of the Commission shall be questioned or invalidated

17. Which of the following conditions is required for a Judge of the Supreme Court to resign?

 A) Writing under his hand addressed to the Chief Justice of India

 B) Writing under his hand addressed to the President

 C) Oral resignation in front of Parliament

 D) None of the above

Answer: B) Writing under his hand addressed to the President

Section – 126
1. Who is responsible for appointing a Judge to perform the duties of the Chief Justice of India
when the office is vacant or the Chief Justice is unable to perform his duties?

 A) Chief Justice of India

 B) Prime Minister

 C) President

 D) Parliament

Answer: C) President

2. When the office of the Chief Justice of India is vacant, or the Chief Justice is unable to perform
his duties, who performs the duties of the office?

 A) A Judge of the Supreme Court appointed by the President

 B) The next senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court

 C) The Law Minister

 D) The Vice President of India

Answer: A) A Judge of the Supreme Court appointed by the President

3. What are the reasons that can lead to the Chief Justice of India being unable to perform his
duties?

 A) Only if he resigns

 B) Only in case of absence

 C) Absence or any other reason, as determined

 D) On grounds of incapacity or impeachment

Answer: C) Absence or any other reason, as determined

4. If the Chief Justice of India is unable to perform his duties due to absence, who has the authority
to decide which Judge will take over the duties temporarily?

 A) The Parliament

 B) The Chief Justice of India

 C) The President

 D) The Supreme Court Collegium

Answer: C) The President

5. What happens if the Chief Justice of India is temporarily unable to perform his duties due to
absence or other reasons?

 A) The next senior-most Judge automatically takes over

 B) The President appoints another Judge to perform the duties

 C) The duties are temporarily suspended

 D) The Law Minister takes over the responsibilities

Answer: B) The President appoints another Judge to perform the duties

6. Under what circumstances can the President appoint another Judge to perform the duties of the
Chief Justice of India?

 A) When the Chief Justice retires

 B) When the Chief Justice is absent or otherwise unable to perform his duties

 C) When the Chief Justice submits a request to delegate his duties

 D) When a new Chief Justice is appointed

Answer: B) When the Chief Justice is absent or otherwise unable to perform his duties

7. When the Chief Justice of India is unable to perform his duties due to absence, which of the
following does NOT happen?

 A) The President appoints another Judge to take over the duties

 B) The duties of the Chief Justice of India are transferred to the next senior-most Judge

 C) The Chief Justice continues his duties remotely

 D) The office of the Chief Justice remains temporarily vacant

Answer: C) The Chief Justice continues his duties remotely

8. What is the duration for which a Judge appointed by the President performs the duties of the
Chief Justice of India?

 A) Until the Chief Justice returns or a new Chief Justice is appointed

 B) Permanently

 C) For a period of six months

 D) Until Parliament decides otherwise

Answer: A) Until the Chief Justice returns or a new Chief Justice is appointed

9. Which of the following best describes the scenario when a Judge of the Supreme Court performs
the duties of the Chief Justice of India?

 A) The Judge is permanently appointed as the new Chief Justice

 B) The Judge temporarily performs the duties until the Chief Justice returns or a new Chief
Justice is appointed

 C) The Judge must take a special oath to perform the duties

 D) The Supreme Court remains without a Chief Justice until the position is permanently filled

Answer: B) The Judge temporarily performs the duties until the Chief Justice returns or a new Chief
Justice is appointed

10. Who holds the authority to appoint a Judge to perform the duties of the Chief Justice of India
in case of absence or vacancy?

 A) Supreme Court Collegium

 B) Parliament

 C) Chief Justice of India

 D) President of India

Answer: D) President of India

Section 126
1. When can ad hoc Judges be appointed to the Supreme Court of India?

 A) When the Chief Justice of India is unavailable

 B) When the President demands it

 C) When there is no quorum of Judges of the Supreme Court available to hold or continue a
session

 D) When a High Court Judge requests it

Answer: C) When there is no quorum of Judges of the Supreme Court available to hold or continue a
session

2. Who can make the reference to appoint an ad hoc Judge to the Supreme Court?

 A) Prime Minister

 B) Parliament

 C) Chief Justice of India

 D) National Judicial Appointments Commission

Answer: C) Chief Justice of India

3. Whose consent is required before appointing an ad hoc Judge to the Supreme Court?

 A) The Prime Minister

 B) The President

 C) The Vice President

 D) The Attorney General

Answer: B) The President

4. Before requesting the attendance of an ad hoc Judge, who must the Chief Justice of India
consult?

 A) The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court

 B) The Prime Minister

 C) The Union Minister of Law and Justice

 D) The Attorney General

Answer: A) The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court

5. What is the primary qualification for a High Court Judge to be appointed as an ad hoc Judge of
the Supreme Court?

 A) He/she must be an advocate for at least ten years

 B) He/she must be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court

 C) He/she must have served as the Chief Justice of a High Court

 D) He/she must have served in the judiciary for at least twenty years

Answer: B) He/she must be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court
6. What is the duty of the Judge who is designated as an ad hoc Judge of the Supreme Court?

 A) To resign from their High Court position

 B) To prioritize attendance at the sittings of the Supreme Court over other duties

 C) To continue their duties at the High Court while attending the Supreme Court sessions

 D) To consult with the President on matters of the Supreme Court

Answer: B) To prioritize attendance at the sittings of the Supreme Court over other duties

7. While attending the Supreme Court as an ad hoc Judge, what powers does the High Court Judge
have?

 A) Only advisory powers

 B) Full powers of a Supreme Court Judge

 C) Limited judicial powers

 D) Only the powers of a High Court Judge

Answer: B) Full powers of a Supreme Court Judge

8. For how long can a High Court Judge serve as an ad hoc Judge of the Supreme Court?

 A) Indefinitely

 B) Until the next Chief Justice of India is appointed

 C) For the period specified by the Chief Justice of India

 D) Until the quorum of the Supreme Court is restored

Answer: C) For the period specified by the Chief Justice of India

9. Which authority, along with the Chief Justice of India, is involved in the process of appointing ad
hoc Judges to the Supreme Court?

 A) The Supreme Court Collegium

 B) The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)

 C) The Law Commission of India

 D) The Parliament

Answer: B) The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)

10. What privileges does an ad hoc Judge enjoy while attending the sittings of the Supreme Court?
  A) Limited privileges of a High Court Judge

 B) All the jurisdiction, powers, and privileges of a Judge of the Supreme Court

 C) Advisory privileges only

 D) No additional privileges

Answer: B) All the jurisdiction, powers, and privileges of a Judge of the Supreme Court

Section 127 – 132

1. Who can request the attendance of a retired Judge to sit and act as a Judge of the Supreme
Court?

 A) The Parliament

 B) The Chief Justice of India

 C) The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)

 D) The President

Answer: C) The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)

2. Whose consent is required before a retired Judge can be requested to sit and act as a Judge of
the Supreme Court?

 A) The Prime Minister

 B) The Chief Justice of India

 C) The President

 D) The Attorney General

Answer: C) The President

3. Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a person to be requested to sit as a Judge of the
Supreme Court?

 A) A person who has held the office of a Judge of the Supreme Court

 B) A person who has held the office of a Judge of the Federal Court

 C) A person who has held the office of a Judge of a High Court and is qualified to be a
Supreme Court Judge

 D) A person who has held the office of a District Court Judge for at least 10 years

Answer: D) A person who has held the office of a District Court Judge for at least 10 years
4. What privileges does a retired Judge have while sitting and acting as a Judge of the Supreme
Court?

 A) Advisory powers only

 B) All the jurisdiction, powers, and privileges of a Supreme Court Judge

 C) No additional powers

 D) Limited judicial powers

Answer: B) All the jurisdiction, powers, and privileges of a Supreme Court Judge

5. Is a retired Judge required to accept the request to sit as a Judge of the Supreme Court?

 A) Yes, they are required by law

 B) No, they must consent to do so

 C) Only in special circumstances

 D) Only if the President mandates it

Answer: B) No, they must consent to do so

Article 129: Supreme Court as a Court of Record

6. What powers does the Supreme Court have as a court of record?

 A) The power to pass any law

 B) The power to maintain and preserve records and punish for contempt

 C) The power to impeach government officials

 D) The power to appoint Judges

Answer: B) The power to maintain and preserve records and punish for contempt

7. Which of the following is a power of the Supreme Court as a court of record?

 A) The power to issue constitutional amendments

 B) The power to punish for contempt of itself

 C) The power to impeach the President

 D) The power to amend treaties

Answer: B) The power to punish for contempt of itself

Article 130: Seat of the Supreme Court

8. Where does the Supreme Court of India normally sit?

 A) Mumbai

 B) Kolkata

 C) Delhi

 D) Chennai

Answer: C) Delhi

9. Who has the authority to approve other locations for the sittings of the Supreme Court besides
Delhi?

 A) The Prime Minister

 B) The Chief Justice of India with the approval of the President

 C) The Parliament

 D) The President alone

Answer: B) The Chief Justice of India with the approval of the President

Article 131: Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

10. In which type of disputes does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

 A) Disputes between individuals and the government

 B) Disputes between the Government of India and one or more States

 C) Disputes between citizens and foreign countries

 D) Disputes related to criminal cases

Answer: B) Disputes between the Government of India and one or more States

11. Which of the following disputes does NOT fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court?

 A) Disputes between two or more States

 B) Disputes between the Government of India and one or more States

 C) Disputes between private companies

 D) Disputes between the Government of India and multiple States on both sides
Answer: C) Disputes between private companies

12. What type of question must a dispute involve for it to fall under the original jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court?

 A) A question of fact only

 B) A question of law or fact regarding the existence or extent of a legal right

 C) A political question

 D) A criminal matter

Answer: B) A question of law or fact regarding the existence or extent of a legal right

Article 132: Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in Certain Cases

13. Under what circumstances can an appeal be made to the Supreme Court from a judgment of a
High Court?

 A) Only in criminal cases

 B) Only if the case involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the
Constitution

 C) Only in civil cases

 D) In any case involving financial matters

Answer: B) Only if the case involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the
Constitution

14. What must a High Court provide for a case to be appealed to the Supreme Court?

 A) A recommendation letter

 B) A certificate under Article 134A

 C) A formal request by the Chief Justice

 D) A court order

Answer: B) A certificate under Article 134A

15. What does the term "final order" in Article 132 include?

 A) Only the final judgment of the court

 B) Any order that decides an issue which, if decided in favor of the appellant, would be
sufficient for the final disposal of the case
  C) Only orders in criminal cases

 D) Only civil case orders

Answer: B) Any order that decides an issue which, if decided in favor of the appellant, would be
sufficient for the final disposal of the case

Section 133 – 139

1. Under Article 133 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following conditions must be satisfied
for an appeal to lie to the Supreme Court from a High Court in civil matters?

a) The case involves a question of general importance.

b) The case involves a substantial question of law of general importance.
c) The High Court certifies that the question needs to be decided by the Supreme Court.
d) Both (b) and (c).

Answer: d) Both (b) and (c).

2. Under Article 134, an appeal lies to the Supreme Court in criminal matters from the judgment of
a High Court if:

a) The High Court has reversed an order of acquittal and sentenced the accused to death.
b) The High Court has convicted the accused and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
c) The High Court has withdrawn a case for trial and sentenced the accused to death.
d) Both (a) and (c).

Answer: d) Both (a) and (c).

3. Which article provides that the Supreme Court may grant special leave to appeal from any
judgment, decree, or order passed by any court or tribunal in India?

a) Article 133
b) Article 136
c) Article 139
d) Article 132

Answer: b) Article 136.

4. Which of the following is NOT a condition under which an appeal can be made to the Supreme
Court in criminal matters as per Article 134?
a) The High Court has reversed an acquittal and sentenced the accused to death.
b) The High Court has withdrawn a case from a subordinate court and sentenced the accused to
death.
c) The High Court has convicted the accused and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
d) The High Court certifies that the case is fit for appeal to the Supreme Court.

Answer: c) The High Court has convicted the accused and sentenced him to life imprisonment.

5. Which of the following articles allows the Supreme Court to review its judgments or orders?

a) Article 133
b) Article 135
c) Article 137
d) Article 139

Answer: c) Article 137.

6. Under Article 139A, the Supreme Court can withdraw cases from High Courts if:

a) The questions of law are of general importance.

b) The Supreme Court is satisfied on its own motion or on an application made by the Attorney-
General or a party.
c) The cases involve the same or substantially the same questions of law.
d) All of the above.

Answer: d) All of the above.

7. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court in civil matters?

a) Article 133
b) Article 132
c) Article 135
d) Article 136

Answer: a) Article 133.

8. Article 134A deals with which of the following?

a) Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

b) Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court.
c) Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court.
d) Transfer of certain cases.

Answer: c) Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court.

9. Under Article 138, which body has the power to confer additional jurisdiction on the Supreme
Court?

a) The President of India

b) Parliament
c) The High Court
d) The Attorney-General

Answer: b) Parliament.

10. Under which article can the Supreme Court issue directions, orders, or writs for purposes other
than those mentioned in Article 32?

a) Article 139
b) Article 136
c) Article 133
d) Article 137

Answer: a) Article 139.

1. What is the purpose of Article 140 of the Indian Constitution?

A) To define the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
B) To enforce the decrees of the Supreme Court
C) To provide ancillary powers to the Supreme Court
D) To establish the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

Answer: C) To provide ancillary powers to the Supreme Court .

2. Which article states that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within
the territory of India?
A) Article 140
B) Article 141
C) Article 145
D) Article 148

Answer: B) Article 141 .

3. Which article gives the Supreme Court the power to enforce its decrees and orders across the
territory of India?
A) Article 140
B) Article 141
C) Article 142
D) Article 146

Answer: C) Article 142 .

4. According to Article 143, who has the authority to consult the Supreme Court on any question of
law or fact?
A) The Parliament
B) The Prime Minister
C) The President
D) The Chief Justice of India

Answer: C) The President .

5. Which article allows civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court?
A) Article 143
B) Article 144
C) Article 146
D) Article 150

Answer: B) Article 144 .

6. Which article outlines the rules regarding the appointment of officers and servants of the
Supreme Court?
A) Article 140
B) Article 145
C) Article 146
D) Article 150

Answer: C) Article 146 .

7. What is the subject of Article 148 of the Indian Constitution?

A) The power to issue writs
B) The appointment of the Chief Justice
C) The duties of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
D) The enforcement of Supreme Court decrees

Answer: C) The duties of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India .

8. Which article specifies the form of accounts for the Union and States in India?
A) Article 148
B) Article 149
C) Article 150
D) Article 151

Answer: C) Article 150 .

9. According to Article 151, where are the audit reports of the Union and States required to be
submitted?
A) To the Supreme Court
B) To the President
C) To the Parliament
D) To the Comptroller and Auditor-General

Answer: C) To the Parliament .

10. Under which article can the Supreme Court review its own judgments or orders?
A) Article 140
B) Article 141
C) Article 137
D) Article 149

Answer: C) Article 137 .

11. Article 141 of the Indian Constitution mandates that:

A) All laws in India must be interpreted by the Parliament
B) The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts
C) All State laws must be consistent with the Union laws
D) The President can seek advice from the Supreme Court

Answer: B) The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts .

12. Under which article does the Supreme Court have the power to transfer cases from one court
to another in India?
A) Article 136
B) Article 139
C) Article 139A
D) Article 145

Answer: C) Article 139A .

13. The power to issue certain writs by the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights
is conferred under which article?
A) Article 32
B) Article 139
C) Article 140
D) Article 150

Answer: B) Article 139 .

14. Which article grants the President the power to consult the Supreme Court for its opinion on
any legal question?
A) Article 143
B) Article 142
C) Article 140
D) Article 145

Answer: A) Article 143 .

15. Which article refers to the ancillary powers that the Supreme Court may exercise?
A) Article 140
B) Article 137
C) Article 150
D) Article 146

Answer: A) Article 140 .

16. What does Article 142 allow the Supreme Court to do?
A) Review its judgments
B) Enforce its decrees and pass orders necessary to provide complete justice
C) Formulate rules for its own procedure
D) Appoint the Attorney General of India

Answer: B) Enforce its decrees and pass orders necessary to provide complete justice .

17. Which article empowers the Parliament to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
A) Article 140
B) Article 137
C) Article 138
D) Article 149

Answer: C) Article 138 .

18. Article 145 gives the Supreme Court power to:

A) Issue writs
B) Review its orders
C) Make rules for regulating its practice and procedures
D) Appoint judges to High Courts

Answer: C) Make rules for regulating its practice and procedures .

19. Under Article 146, who has the authority to appoint officers and servants of the Supreme
Court?
A) The President
B) The Chief Justice of India
C) The Prime Minister
D) The Attorney General

Answer: B) The Chief Justice of India .

20. What does Article 149 of the Indian Constitution primarily deal with?
A) The powers of the Supreme Court
B) The duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
C) The procedure for judicial appointments
D) The review of legislation by the President

Answer: B) The duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India .

21. Which article outlines the form in which the accounts of the Union and States must be kept?
A) Article 146
B) Article 148
C) Article 150
D) Article 151

Answer: C) Article 150 .

22. Article 151 requires that the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General relating to the
accounts of the Union be submitted to:
A) The President
B) The Prime Minister
C) The Chief Justice of India
D) The Parliament

Answer: D) The Parliament .