1. What is the Supreme Court of India's role as per the Constitution?
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A) Legislative authority
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B) Highest judicial authority
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C) Executive oversight
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D) Constitutional amendment
Answer: B) Highest judicial authority
2. How many judges, including the Chief Justice, can be appointed to the Supreme Court?
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A) 20
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B) 25
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C) 30
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D) Maximum of 33
Answer: D) Maximum of 33
3. What types of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?
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A) Only appellate
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B) Only original
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C) Both original and appellate
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D) Administrative
Answer: C) Both original and appellate
4. In what capacity does the Supreme Court act to ensure compliance with the Constitution?
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A) Legislative watchdog
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B) Executive oversight
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C) Guardian of the Constitution
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D) Constitutional amendment body
Answer: C) Guardian of the Constitution
5. How has the Supreme Court impacted Indian society?
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A) Economic policies
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B) Cultural preservation
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C) Landmark judgments on various issues
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D) Foreign relations
Answer: C) Landmark judgments on various issues
6. What is the significance of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India's legal system?
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A) Private dispute resolution
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B) Restricting access to justice
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C) Promoting access to justice
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D) Exclusively for criminal cases
Answer: C) Promoting access to justice
7. How is India's judicial system structured in terms of hierarchy?
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A) Single-tiered
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B) Two-tiered
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C) Three-tiered
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D) Four-tiered
Answer: C) Three-tiered
8. What ensures the independence of the judiciary in India?
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A) Executive interference
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B) Legislative oversight
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C) Independence of judiciary
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D) Administrative control
Answer: C) Independence of judiciary
9. How do Indian courts, including the Supreme Court, contribute to social issues and policy matters?
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A) Legislative lobbying
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B) Executive directives
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C) Judicial activism
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D) Administrative decisions
Answer: C) Judicial activism
10. What is the purpose of establishing fast-track courts in India?
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A) Speed up legislative processes
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B) Expedite resolution of specific cases
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C) Enhance executive powers
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D) Deal with international disputes
Answer: B) Expedite resolution of specific cases
11. How has technology integration impacted the judiciary's efficiency?
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A) Hindered case management
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B) Improved case management
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C) Reduced accessibility
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D) Limited e-filing
Answer: B) Improved case management
12. What is the role of the Supreme Court in protecting fundamental rights?
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A) Limited involvement
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B) Ensuring protection
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C) Exclusive focus on corporate matters
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D) Ignoring social justice issues
Answer: B) Ensuring protection
13. What recent social justice issues have been addressed by the judiciary, leading to transformative impacts?
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A) Agriculture reforms
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B) LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, and affirmative action
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C) Infrastructure development
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D) Foreign policy
Answer: B) LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, and affirmative action
14. How has the judiciary contributed to environmental protection?
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A) Ignoring environmental issues
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B) Actively issuing directives for conservation
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C) Promoting pollution
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D) Endorsing resource depletion
Answer: B) Actively issuing directives for conservation
15. In what areas does the judiciary address issues related to corporate governance?
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A) Environmental conservation
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B) Criminal justice reforms
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C) Ensuring accountability and transparency
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D) Social welfare programs
Answer: C) Ensuring accountability and transparency
16. What is the focus of recent initiatives and judgments related to criminal justice reforms?
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A) Encouraging custodial violence
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B) Delaying justice further
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C) Ignoring reforms
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D) Addressing issues like custodial violence and delayed justice
Answer: D) Addressing issues like custodial violence and delayed justice
17. How has technology contributed to e-governance in the judiciary?
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A) Increased complexity
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B) Hindered court processes
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C) Streamlined court processes
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D) Limited accessibility
Answer: C) Streamlined court processes
18. What does Article 124 of the Indian Constitution empower the President to do?
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A) Appoint Chief Justice only
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B) Appoint Judges to the Supreme Court
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C) Fix the salaries of Judges
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D) Control the functioning of the Supreme Court
Answer: B) Appoint Judges to the Supreme Court
19. Which article deals with the salaries and allowances of the Judges of the Supreme Court?
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A) Article 126
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B) Article 125
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C) Article 127
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D) Article 128
Answer: B) Article 125
20. When can the President appoint an Acting Chief Justice according to Article 126?
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A) Anytime at the President's discretion
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B) In the absence of the Chief Justice of India
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C) If the Chief Justice is on vacation
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D) Only during a state of Financial emergency
Answer: B) In the absence of the Chief Justice of India
21. In what situation can the President appoint ad hoc Judges for the Supreme Court as per Article 127?
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A) To replace retired Judges
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B) During a regular session of the court
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C) Lack of quorum due to the recusal or absence of Judges
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D) If there is a backlog of cases
Answer: C) Lack of quorum due to the recusal or absence of Judges
22. According to Article 128, under what conditions can retired Judges of the Supreme Court act as Judges of the Supreme Court?
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A) Only during emergencies
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B) Without any restrictions
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C) Subject to the provisions of any rule,law and regulation made by Parliament
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D) Only in the presence of the Chief Justice
Answer: C) Subject to the provisions of any rule, law and regulation made by Parliament
23. What powers does Article 129 confer upon the Supreme Court?
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A) Limited powers
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B) Powers to appoint Judges
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C) Powers of a court of record, including the authority to punish for contempt
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D) Powers to legislate on legal matters
Answer: C) Powers of a court of record, including the authority to punish for contempt
24. According to Article 130, where is the Supreme Court of India supposed to sit?
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A) Anywhere in India
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B) In state capitals
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C) In Delhi or as appointed by the Chief Justice with the President's approval
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D) In the Parliament building
Answer: C) In Delhi or in such other place or places as the Chief Justice may, with the approval of the President, appoint
25. What disputes fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court as per Article 131?
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A) Civil disputes between citizens
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B) Disputes between the President and the Prime Minister
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C) Disputes between the Government of India and one or more States Goverment
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D) Criminal cases against public officials
Answer: C) Disputes between the Government of India and one or more States Goverment
26. What is the purpose of Article 124A of the Indian Constitution?
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A) Establishing the Supreme Court
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B) Empowering Parliament to establish additional courts
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C) Defining the seat of the Supreme Court
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D) Specifying the Chief Justice's powers
Answer: B) Empowering Parliament to establish additional courts
27. According to Article 130, where does the Chief Justice of India sit?
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A) In the Parliament building
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B) In the court of the President of India
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C) In the Supreme Court building
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D) Anywhere in Delhi
Answer: B) In the court of the President of India
28. What does Article 132 deal with?
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A) Non Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
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B) Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in certain cases
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C) Review of judgments by the Supreme Court
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D) Appellate jurisdiction of the High Courts
Answer: B) Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in certain cases
29. Which aspect of jurisdiction does Article 133 address?
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A) Criminal matters
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B) Civil matters
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C) Constitutional matters
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D) Administrative matters
Answer: B) Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to civil matters
30. What does Article 134 deal with?
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A) Simple jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
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B) Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in certain cases
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C) Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in criminal matters
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D) Review of judgments by the Supreme Court
Answer: C) Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in criminal matters
31. What power does Article 137 grant to the Supreme Court?
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A) Establishing additional courts
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B) Appointing judges
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C) Reviewing its judgments or orders
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D) Expanding its original jurisdiction
Answer: C) Reviewing its judgments or orders
32. According to Article 138, who has the power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
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A) Chief Justice of India
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B) President of India
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C) Parliament
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D) High Courts
Answer: C) Parliament