UPSC MCQ's (Polity) for IAS Prelims 2023
1.The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its
(a) advisory jurisdiction
(b) appellate jurisdiction
(c) original jurisdiction
(d) constitutional jurisdiction
2.When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to
(a) the writ jurisdiction of any other judges of the High Court
(b) special control exercised by the Chief Justice of India
(c) discretionary powers of the Governor of the state.
(d) spocial powers provided to the Chief Minister.
3.According to the Constitution of India the term district judge shall not include:
(a) chief presidency magistrate
(b) sessions judges
(c) tribunal judge
(d)chief judge of a small cause court
4.Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Wilful disobedience or non-compliance of Court orders and use of derogatory language about judicial behaviour amount to Contempt of Court.
Reason (R): Judicial activism cannot be practised without arming the judiciary with punitive powers to punish contemptuous behaviour.
In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
5.The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact:
(a) on its own initiative
(b) only if he seeks such advice
(c) only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens
(d) only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country
6.Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India:
1. There are eighteen High Courts in the country.
2 Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one state.
3. No Union Territory has a High Court of its own.
4. Judges of the High Court hold office till the age of 62 Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) 1,2 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 4 only
7.The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged to the:
(a) Consolidated Fund of India
(b) Consolidated Fund of the State
(c) Contingency Fund of India
(d) Contingency Fund of the State
8.The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with:
(a) The President of India
(b) The Chief Justice of India
(c) The Parliament
(d) The Union Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs
9.Which one of the following High Courts has the Territorial Jurisdiction over Andanian and Nicobar Islands?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Kolkata
(c) Chennai
(d) Orissa
10. Consider the following statements:
1. The highest criminal court of the district is the Count of District and Sesston Judge
2 The District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Courts
3 A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate or a pleader of seven yours standing or more, or an officer in judicial service of the Union or the State
4.When the sessions judge awards a death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2.3 and 4
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1.2.3 and 4
11. According to the National Human Rights Commission Act. 1993, whs amongst the following can be its Chairman?
(a) Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court
(b) Any serving Judge of the High Court
(c) Only a retired Chief Justice of India
(d)only a retired Chief Justice of's High Court
12. Which one of the following in the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?
(a) Attorney General of India-Judges of the Supreme Cout Members the of Parliament-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) Judges of the Supreme Court-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabhu-Attorney fieneral of India-Members of the Parliament
(c) Attorney General of India-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha-Judges of the Supreme Court Members of Parliament
(d) Judges of the Supreme Court-Attorney General of India Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament
13. Consider the following statements:
1.There are 25 High Courts in India.
2. Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have a common High Court
3. National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 1,2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 3 only
14. Consider the following statements:
1.The Parliament cannot enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution.
2 The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated fund of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both I and 2
(d) Neither 1 or 2
15 Assertion (A): In India, every State has a High Court in its territory,
Reason (R): The Constitution of India provides a High Court in each State.
(a) Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true and 'R' is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A" and "R" are individually true but' R' is not the correct explanation of A
(c) 'A' is true but 'R' is false,
(d) 'A' is false but 'R' is true.
16. Who was the Chief Justice of Indin when Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian judicial system?
(a) M. Hidayatullah
(b) A.M. Ahmadi
(c) A.S. Anand
(d) PN. Bhagwati
17.Consider the following statements:
1. A person who has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India except of the Supreme Court
2 A person is not qualified for appointment as a Judge of a High Court in India unless he has for at least five years held a judicial office in the territory of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct
(a) 1 only
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
18.Consider the following statements:
1. The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court,
2 After retirement from the office, a permanent judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court.or before my authority in India.
Which of the statements given above isure correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
19.Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc. (Article 15 of the Constitution of India) is a Fundamental Rights classifiable under:
(a) the Right to Freedom of Religion
(b) the Right against Exploitation
(c) the Cultural and Educational Rights
(d) the Right to Equality
20.Consider the following statements
1.No one can be compelled to sing the National Anthem sincer it will be violative of the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
2 it will be violative of the Right to the Freedom of Conscience and practise and propagation of religion
3. there is no legal provision obliging anyone to sing the National Anthem
(a) 1 and 3 are correct
(b) 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 1,2 and 3 are correct
(d) none is correct
21.A British citizen staying in India cannot claim the right to:
(a) Freedom of trade and profession
(1999)
(b) Equality before the Law
(c) Protection of life and personal liberty (d) Freedom of religion
22.In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by five Articles. They are:
(a) Article 16 to Article 20
(b) Article 15 to Article 19
(c) Article 14 to Article 18
(d) Article 13 to Article 17
23 Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. BR. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?
(a) Right to Freedom of Religion
(b) Right to Property
(c) Right to Equality
(d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
24Consider the following statements:
1. Article 301 pertains to the Right to Property
2 Right to Property is a legal right but not a Fundamental Right,
3. Article 300 A was inserted in the Constitutional Amendment.
25Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
26. With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following:
1. The Rights of Development
2 The Right to Expression
3. The Right to Recreation
Which of the above is/are the Rights of the child?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1.2 and 3:
27. Consider the following statements:
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact:
1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).
2 if he seeks such an advice,
3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(c) 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) l and 2
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