NCERT Class 11 Political Science — Chapter 7: Judiciary

Which of the following imposes the primary legal limitation on the powers and functioning of the Supreme Court of India?

The Supreme Court may grant Special Leave to Appeal against the judgment of:

Which statement reflects the difficulty of the process for removing a judge?

The "Basic Structure" doctrine empowers the Judiciary to review:

Consider the following statements regarding the Writ Jurisdiction of the courts in India: 1. Only the Supreme Court has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 2. An individual whose rights are violated must first approach the High Court before moving to the Supreme Court. 3. Writs allow the Court to give orders to the executive to act or not to act in a particular way. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of judges in India: 1. The legislature is actively involved in the process of appointment to ensure democratic accountability. 2. Party politics is intended to be excluded from the process of judicial appointments. 3. A person must have experience as a lawyer or be well-versed in law to be appointed as a judge. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the "principle of collegiality" in judicial appointments, consider the following statements: 1. It was established by an amendment to the Constitution passed by the Parliament. 2. It requires the Chief Justice to recommend names in consultation with four senior-most judges of the Court. 3. It ensures that the decision of the group of senior judges carries greater weight than that of the executive. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Within the judicial hierarchy, the power to transfer cases from any court is vested in:

Disputes between the Union and States are resolved by the Supreme Court under its:

Which feature illustrates the unified nature of the Indian judiciary?

With reference to the power of judicial review in India, what is the significance of Article 13 of the Constitution?

In the pyramidal structure of the Indian judiciary, which courts are located at the base?

Consider the following areas of conflict between the Parliament and the Judiciary in India: 1. Scope of Right to Private Property. 2. Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution. 3. Appointment of the Prime Minister. Which of the above have been actual points of contention?

As part of its inherent judicial authority, the Supreme Court is constitutionally empowered under Article 137 to:

The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional if it violates: 1. Fundamental Rights. 2. The federal distribution of powers. 3. The political manifesto of the ruling party. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which provision ensures the financial independence of the judiciary?

Consider the following statements regarding the principle of 'Rule of Law': 1. It implies that all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status, are subjected to the same law. 2. Its primary objective is to ensure that the judiciary remains superior to the constitution. 3. It ensures that democracy does not transition into individual or group dictatorship. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following correctly describes the parliamentary majority needed to pass a motion for removal of a Supreme Court judge?

With reference to the protection of judges from criticism, consider the following statements: 1. Judges are immune from all forms of public and private criticism for their actions. 2. Parliament is prohibited from discussing the conduct of judges except during impeachment proceedings. 3. The judiciary has the power to penalize individuals for contempt of court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which term best describes the structural organization of the Indian judiciary?

With regard to the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, consider the following statements: 1. The President of India is bound to accept the advice given by the Supreme Court. 2. The Supreme Court is bound to give advice on every matter referred to it by the President. 3. It allows the government to seek legal opinion on matters of public importance before taking action. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which type of dispute falls exclusively under the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Which case is cited as a pioneering example of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India?

Which country's constitution explicitly incorporates Public Interest Litigation in its Bill of Rights?

Which statement is true regarding the explicit mention of the term "Judicial Review" in the Constitution?

The Supreme Court case of Sunil Batra vs. Delhi Administration (1980) dealt with:

What is the primary utility of the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

In the Kesavananda Bharati judgment, what was the Supreme Court's stance on the Right to Property?

The power of the Supreme Court to issue writs such as Habeas Corpus and Mandamus serves which core constitutional objective?

Which of the following was NOT a rationale for making the removal of judges a difficult process?

Consider the following statements about the removal of judges: 1. No judge of the Supreme Court has ever been removed from office so far. 2. The motion to remove Justice V. Ramaswami was passed by the Parliament but vetoed by the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which statement correctly describes the tenure of Supreme Court judges?

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the Chief Justice of India (CJI): 1. The Constitution explicitly mandates that the senior-most judge must be appointed as CJI. 2. The convention of seniority was strictly followed without exception until 2014. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following best captures the constitutional importance of the Bandhua Mukti Morcha case (1984)?

Which of the following correctly represents the scope of authority exercised by High Courts in India?

If a law is found to be inconsistent with the Constitution under Judicial Review, the Supreme Court can:

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts?

Which of the following should NOT influence the decisions of the judiciary?

The power of the Supreme Court to punish for contempt is primarily intended to:

The Supreme Court’s ruling declaring bandhs and hartals illegal best illustrates which aspect of judicial functioning?

How did the Kesavananda Bharati ruling alter the relationship between the Parliament and the Judiciary?

Under the Appellate Jurisdiction, the Supreme Court can reconsider a case if: 1. The High Court certifies that the case involves a serious matter of interpretation of law or Constitution. 2. A lower court has sentenced a person to death in a criminal case. 3. The Supreme Court grants special leave to appeal even if the High Court does not allow it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In which cases did the Judiciary direct the CBI to investigate corruption charges against politicians?

The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) is historically significant for establishing:

Which Article mandates that all civil and judicial authorities shall act in aid of the Supreme Court?

In which years was the convention of appointing the senior-most judge as the Chief Justice of India set aside?

Between 1982 and 1998, the Supreme Court interpreted the role of the Chief Justice in judicial appointments as:

Consider the following statements regarding the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court: 1. It is the highest court of appeal in India. 2. It can only hear appeals in criminal cases, not civil cases. 3. It can reconsider the legal issues involved in a case decided by the High Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?