Chapter Quiz

Supreme Court of India — Comprehensive Quiz

Each question tests a specific dimension of the Supreme Court's organisation, jurisdiction, or independence. Read carefully and eliminate strategically.

The Final Arbiter: Composition, Jurisdiction, and Landmark Powers of India's Supreme Court•hard•20 questions•~20 min

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Question 01

medium

Which of the following best explains why the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India is wider than that of the Federal Court of India?

Question 02

hard

With reference to the appointment of Supreme Court judges, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Consultation with the Chief Justice of India is mandatory when appointing judges other than the CJI. 2. The President appoints the Chief Justice after consulting only the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court. 3. The collegium for appointing SC judges must consist of the CJI and four senior-most judges.

Question 03

medium

The Second Judges Case (1993) is significant for which of the following reasons?

Question 04

easy

Which of the following qualifications is NOT required for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of India?

Question 05

hard

Consider the following about the removal of Supreme Court judges: 1. The removal motion can be initiated only in the Lok Sabha. 2. The inquiry committee must include a distinguished jurist as one of its members. 3. An impeachment motion does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Question 06

medium

Why was Justice V. Ramaswami of the Supreme Court not removed despite the inquiry committee finding him guilty?

Question 07

easy

Under which circumstance can the salaries of Supreme Court judges be varied to their disadvantage?

Question 08

medium

Which of the following disputes fall within the EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Question 09

medium

How does the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court differ from that of the High Courts?

Question 10

easy

Under Article 136 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court's power to grant special leave to appeal does NOT extend to which of the following?

Question 11

hard

Regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 143, which of the following statements is correct?

Question 12

medium

The 30th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1972 is associated with which aspect of the Supreme Court's jurisdiction?

Question 13

hard

Which among the following is NOT a safeguard for the independence of the Supreme Court under the Constitution?

Question 14

medium

An ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court can be appointed by the Chief Justice of India under which condition, and with what mandatory precondition?

Question 15

hard

Which of the following correctly distinguishes the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in federal disputes from its jurisdiction in fundamental rights matters?

Question 16

medium

Consider the following statements about the Fourth Judges Case (2015): 1. It struck down the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act as unconstitutional. 2. It held that the NJAC would compromise the independence of the judiciary. 3. It restored the collegium system established by the Third Judges Case.

Question 17

easy

Which category of advocates before the Supreme Court is exclusively entitled to FILE documents and pleadings before the Court?

Question 18

medium

Which of the following correctly identifies a key difference between the Indian Supreme Court and the American Supreme Court?

Question 19

medium

Which of the following acts constitutes CRIMINAL contempt of court in India?

Question 20

medium

The seat of the Supreme Court is constitutionally designated as Delhi. Which of the following statements about this provision is accurate?

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