Powers of the High Court

Q. Which of the following amendments curtailed the power of Judicial review of the Supreme Court and the High Courts?

1. 42th
2. 44th
3. 24th
4. 26th

Q. 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?

1. 1 only
2. 3 only
3. 2 only
4. 1 and 2

Q. Which of the following is issued by a higher court if it feels that a lower court is going beyond its jurisdiction?

1. Habeas Corpus
2. Mandamus
3. Prohibition
4. Quo Warranto

Q. The' Preamble of the' Constitution was amended by the _____________.

1. 1st amendment
2. 26th amendment
3. 42nd amendment
4. 44th amendment

Q. 'The Constitution of India was drawn up under very difficult circumstances'. Explain.

Q. According to the Constitution, which one of the following rights cannot be taken away during an emergency?

1. Right to Equality
2. Right to Freedom of Movement
3. Right to Personal Liberty
4. Right to Organise Meeting

Q.

The 42nd amendment to the Constitution put restrictions on the review powers of the ________.

1. a) Judiciary

2. b) Election Commission

3. c) Chief Information Commission

4. d) None of the above

Q. The power of courts to issue writs is mentioned under of the Constitution of India.

1. Article 32
2. Article 35
3. Article 370

Q. What is the next judicial step after a sentence of death by a Lower Sessions court?

1. It must be confirmed by the President.
2. It is operational if no appeal is made to higher courts.
3. It must be confirmed by the High Court.
4. It must be confirmed by the Supreme Court.

Q. How many times was the term of the Lok Sabha extended upto 6 years?

1. Once
2. Twice
3. Thrice
4. Never

Q. The advisory opinion tendered by the Supreme Court is ______________.

1. not made public at all
2. binding on the President only if it is unanimously made
3. binding on the President
4. not binding on the President

Q. 20. What are constitutional