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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 28]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The term Federal Court is mentioned in the Constitution of India.
- The Supreme Court has discretion to grant special leave to appeal from a judgment made by a tribunal constituted under any law relating to Armed Forces.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (b)
Article 135 mentions the term Federal Court.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Article 136(1): The Supreme Court may, in its discretion, grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, determination, sentence or order in any cause or matter passed or made by any court or tribunal in the territory of India.
Nothing in clause (1) shall apply to any judgment, determination, sentence or order passed or made by any court or tribunal constituted by or under any law relating to the Armed Forces.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
Article 135 mentions the term Federal Court.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Article 136(1): The Supreme Court may, in its discretion, grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, determination, sentence or order in any cause or matter passed or made by any court or tribunal in the territory of India.
Nothing in clause (1) shall apply to any judgment, determination, sentence or order passed or made by any court or tribunal constituted by or under any law relating to the Armed Forces.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Supreme Court can transfer a case pending before any High Court to any other High Court only with prior consent of both the High Courts.
- The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
The Supreme Court may, if it deems it expedient so to do for the ends of justice, transfer any case, appeal or other proceedings pending before any High Court to any other High Court.
Prior consent of High Court is not required.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Article 141: The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
The Supreme Court may, if it deems it expedient so to do for the ends of justice, transfer any case, appeal or other proceedings pending before any High Court to any other High Court.
Prior consent of High Court is not required.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Article 141: The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- According to Article 143, the opinion reported by Supreme Court to the President of India is binding on him.
- The Supreme Court can make rules for regulating generally the practice and procedure of the Court only with the approval of the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Under Article 143, the opinion expressed by the Supreme Court is only advisory and not a judicial pronouncement. Hence, it is not binding on the President.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament, the Supreme Court may from time to time, with the approval of the President, make rules for regulating generally the practice and procedure of the Court.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
Under Article 143, the opinion expressed by the Supreme Court is only advisory and not a judicial pronouncement. Hence, it is not binding on the President.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament, the Supreme Court may from time to time, with the approval of the President, make rules for regulating generally the practice and procedure of the Court.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The minimum number of Judges who are to sit for the purpose of hearing any reference under article 143 shall be three.
- The conditions of service of officers and servants of the Supreme Court shall be such as may be prescribed by rules made by the Chief Justice of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
The minimum number of Judges who are to sit for the purpose of deciding any case involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of this Constitution or for the purpose of hearing any reference under article 143 shall be five.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament, the conditions of service of officers and servants of the Supreme Court shall be such as may be prescribed by rules made by the Chief Justice of India or by some other Judge or officer of the Court authorised by the Chief Justice of India to make rules for the purpose.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (a)
The minimum number of Judges who are to sit for the purpose of deciding any case involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of this Constitution or for the purpose of hearing any reference under article 143 shall be five.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament, the conditions of service of officers and servants of the Supreme Court shall be such as may be prescribed by rules made by the Chief Justice of India or by some other Judge or officer of the Court authorised by the Chief Justice of India to make rules for the purpose.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- High Court has the power to punish for contempt of itself.
- If any question arises as to the age of a Judge of a High Court, the question shall be decided by the Chief Justice of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Every High Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
If any question arises as to the age of a Judge of a High Court, the question shall be decided by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
Every High Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
If any question arises as to the age of a Judge of a High Court, the question shall be decided by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements:
- No person who has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court shall plead or act in any court in India.
- When Chief Justice of a High Court was unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by one of the other Judges of the Court as the Governor may appoint for the purpose.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
No person who, after the commencement of this Constitution, has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court shall plead or act in any court or before any authority in India except the Supreme Court and the other High Courts.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
When the office of Chief Justice of a High Court is vacant or when any such Chief Justice is, by reason of absence or otherwise, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such one of the other Judges of the Court as the President may appoint for the purpose.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
No person who, after the commencement of this Constitution, has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court shall plead or act in any court or before any authority in India except the Supreme Court and the other High Courts.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
When the office of Chief Justice of a High Court is vacant or when any such Chief Justice is, by reason of absence or otherwise, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such one of the other Judges of the Court as the President may appoint for the purpose.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
According to Article 360 of the Constitution, President can declare a Financial Emergency. Consider the following statements:
- The President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, excluding judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
- Union can direct that the Money bills passed by the Legislature of the State, are reserved for the final approval of the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (a)
In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Union can direct that the Money bills passed by the Legislature of the State, are reserved for the final approval of the President.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Union can direct that the Money bills passed by the Legislature of the State, are reserved for the final approval of the President.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
With reference to the National Emergency, Consider the following statements:
- While National Emergency is in operation, the President can issue ordinances on the state subjects also, if the Parliament is not in session.
- The president can either reduce or cancel the transfer of finances from Centre to the states and such order of the President has to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (d)
While a proclamation of national emergency is in operation, the President can issue ordinances on the state subjects also, if the Parliament is not in session.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
While a proclamation of national emergency is in operation, the President can either reduce or cancel the transfer of finances from Centre to the states. Every such order of the President has to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
While a proclamation of national emergency is in operation, the President can issue ordinances on the state subjects also, if the Parliament is not in session.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
While a proclamation of national emergency is in operation, the President can either reduce or cancel the transfer of finances from Centre to the states. Every such order of the President has to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements:
- If there is temporary increase in the business of a High Court, the President can appoint additional Judges for a maximum period of one year.
- No person appointed as an additional or acting Judge of a High Court shall hold office after attaining the age of 65 years
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (c)
If by reason of any temporary increase in the business of a High Court or by reason of arrears of work therein, it appears to the President that the number of the Judges of that Court should be for the time being increased, duly qualified persons to be additional Judges of the Court for such period not exceeding two years as he may specify.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
No person appointed as an additional or acting Judge of a High Court shall hold office after attaining the age of sixty-two years
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
If by reason of any temporary increase in the business of a High Court or by reason of arrears of work therein, it appears to the President that the number of the Judges of that Court should be for the time being increased, duly qualified persons to be additional Judges of the Court for such period not exceeding two years as he may specify.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
No person appointed as an additional or acting Judge of a High Court shall hold office after attaining the age of sixty-two years
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in disputes relating to election of members of Parliament and State Legislature whereas High Court has original jurisdiction in matters related to marriage, divorce.
- The Supreme Court is primarily a court of appeal and hears appeals against the judgements of the lower courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Supreme Court has original jurisdiction In Federal matters, whereas High Court has original jurisdiction in matters related to marriage, divorce, will, disputes relating to election of members of Parliament and State Legislature etc.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Supreme Court is primarily a court of appeal and hears appeals against the judgements of the lower courts.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Supreme Court has original jurisdiction In Federal matters, whereas High Court has original jurisdiction in matters related to marriage, divorce, will, disputes relating to election of members of Parliament and State Legislature etc.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Supreme Court is primarily a court of appeal and hears appeals against the judgements of the lower courts.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
