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  1. The Supreme Court of India has-

  2. A.

     Original Jurisdiction

    B.

     Consultative Jurisdiction

    C.

     Appellate and Consultative Jurisdiction

    D.

     Original, Appellate and Consultative Jurisdiction


  3. The Supreme Court of India was set up-

  4. A.

     By the Constitution

    B.

     By the law of parliament

    C.

     By a Presidential Order

    D.

     By the Act of 1947


  5. The Supreme Court is empowered to settle election disputes of President and Vice-President. This is its-

  6. A.

     Original Jurisdiction

    B.

     Appellate Jurisdiction

    C.

     Advisory Jurisdiction

    D.

     Miscellaneous Jurisdiction


  7. The Judge of the High Court hold office-

  8. A.

     During the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India

    B.

     Till they have attained 62 years of age

    C.

     Till they have attained 65 years of age

    D.

     As long as they desire


  9. Which amendment act raised the age of retirement for judges of High Court to 62 from 60?

  10. A.

     12th

    B.

     15th

    C.

     10th

    D.

     252th


  11. The law framed by Judiciary is called-

  12. A.

     Ordinary law

    B.

     Case law

    C.

     Rule of law

    D.

     Administrative law


  13. What is the main function of judiciary-

  14. A.

     To make law

    B.

     Execution of law

    C.

     Adjudication of law

    D.

     To apply law


  15. The Superme Court at Calcutta was established by-

  16. A.

     Regulating Act of 1773

    B.

     Pitts India Act of 1784

    C.

     Charter Act of 1793

    D.

     Charter Act of 1813


  17. The retired judges of Supreme court are restricted to practice advocacy in-

  18. A.

     Any court except Supreme Court

    B.

     Any court of India

    C.

     Any court below High Court

    D.

     Any civil Court


  19. What is the meaning of "Public Interest Litigation"?

  20. A.

     Anything of public interest

    B.

     A case brought by victim to court, involving public interest

    C.

     A case brought by anyone to court involving public interest

    D.

     A directive issued by Supreme Court involving public interest