Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

1

Who was the first woman Chif Justice of a High Court of a state if India?

A) Sunanda Bhandare B) Fathima Beevi C) Leila Seth D) Anna Chandy

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Leila Seth was first woman to become Chief Justice of High Court in India. She became Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court in 1991.

2

The High Court which has the distinction of having the first woman Chief Justice is-

A) Guwahati High Court B) Allahabad High Court C) Delhi High Court D) Himanchal Pradesh High Court

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Leila Seth was first woman to become Chief Justice of High Court in India. She became Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court in 1991.

3

All of the following are the aims of Lok Adalat, except-

A) Secure justice to the weaker sections B) Mass disposal of the cases C) Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man- D) Minimize cost and delay

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Lok Adalats are important as an alternative mode of dispute settlement, where disputes pending in Court of law are settled. It is organised by state or district authorities under Legal Services Authorities Act of 1987. A case goes to Lok Adalat if two parties make a joint statement to compromise. Its major aims include securing justice to weaker sections and mass disposal of cases to reduce cost and delay. It does not give power to rule to common man.

4

Which of the following Chief Justice of India had the opportunity to act as President of India?

A) Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan B) Justice P.B..Gajendra Gadkar C) Justice M.Hidayatulla D) Justice P.N.Bhagawati

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

M.Hidayatullah was 11th chief Justice of India (1968-76) and 6th Vice President of India (1979-84). He also served as acting President of India in 1969.

5

Where the High Courts in India first set up?

A) Delhi and Calcutta B) Bombay Madras Calcutta C) Bombay Delhi Calcutta D) Madras and Bombay

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Madras High Court in Chennai, Bombay High Court in Mumbai, Calcutta High Court in Kolkata and Allahabad High Court in Allahabad are the oldest four High Courts in India. Among these Calcutta High Court is oldest which was established on 2nd July 1862 through Indian High Courts Act,1861.

6

_____ means cases that can be directly considered by the Supreme Cour't without going to the lower courts before that.

A) Original Jurisdiction B) Writ Jurisdiction C) Appellate Jurisdiction D) Advisory Jurisdiction

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Orginal jurisdiction or Supreme Court means the concerned parties can directly move to the Supreme Court without approaching the lower courts. Supreme Court original jurisdiction extends to any dispute between the Government of India and any state or states on one side and one or more states on other or between two or more states.

7

The power of mitigation of dispute between centre and state falls in ______ of the supreme court of India-

A) Original Jurisdiction B) Constitutional Jurisdiction C) Consulting Jurisdiction D) Appellate Jurisdiction

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Power to settle the dispute between Centre and states or dispute between two or more states falls under Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court. Article-131 provides for Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court. Original Jurisdiction of a court is power to hear the case for the first time and no other lower court can consider such cases.

8

The Supreme Court of India acts as a Federel Court when it deals with-

A) Civil cases B) Interstate disputes C) Appeals from lower courts D) Election petitions

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Supreme Court has exclusive Original Jurisdiction over any dispute between Centre and States, or between two or more states i.e. inter-state disputes. In this capacity, it acts a Federal Court.

9

The interpreter of Indian constitution is-

A) Central Cabinet B) President C) High Court D) Supreme Court

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Supreme Court is custodian and final interpreter of constitution. It has the authority to interpret and elucidate the meaning and spirit of provisions under constitution in case of any ambiguity. This authority of Supreme Court can be derived from Article-132 and 133.

10

The Supreme Court of India has-

A) Original Jurisdiction B) Consultative Jurisdiction C) Appellate and Consultative Jurisdiction D) Original, Appellate and Consultative Jurisdiction

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Supreme Court of India has all the three i.e. Original, Appellate and Consultative or Advisory Jurisdiction. Dispute between Centre and States and between two or more States fall under Original Jurisdiction whereas under Appellate Jurisdiction Supreme Court enjoys final appeal in all cases including Court Marshall cases. Consultative Jurisdiction authorizes it to adce on any matter referred to it by President.