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Judiciary – Class 11 Political Science MCQs

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Judiciary MCQs

1. The principal role of the judiciary is?

1. To protect rules of laws
2. To ensure the supremacy of law
3. Both A and B
4. To act head

Answer: C) Both A and B

Explanation:

The principal role of the judiciary is to protect rule of law and to ensure the supremacy of law.

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2. Which one of the following is an independent organ of the state?

1. Legislature
2. Executive
3. Judiciary
4. Lok Sabha

Answer: C) Judiciary

Explanation:

Judiciary is an independent organ of the state.

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3. Who is not involved in the process of appointment of judges?

1. Judiciary
2. Legislature
3. Executive
4. Supreme court

Answer: B) Legislature

Explanation:

The legislature is not involved in the process of appointment of judges.

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4. When did the supreme court come into existence?

1. 28^th January 1950
2. 26^th January 1950
3. 15^th January 1949
4. 28^th January 1949

Answer: A) 28^th January 1950

Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India also came into existence and its first sitting was held on 28^th January 1950.

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5. The judges of the supreme court are appointed by whom?

1. The president
2. Both president and PM
3. PM
4. Ministers

Answer: A) The president

Explanation:

The judges of the supreme court are appointed by the President.

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6. How many high courts were there in India?

1. 4
2. 24
3. 25
4. 26

Answer: C) 25

Explanation:

There are 25 High Courts in India.

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7. How many supreme courts are there in India?

1. 7
2. 18
3. 0
4. 1

Answer: D) 1

Explanation:

There is only 1 Supreme Court in India.

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8. How many judges are there currently in the supreme court?

1. 18
2. 33
3. 34
4. 12

Answer: B) 33

Explanation:

There are currently 33 judges (including the chief justice of India) who comprise the Supreme Court of India.

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9. What age criteria are set for the retirement of judges of the supreme court?

1. 70
2. 55
3. 65
4. 68

Answer: D) 68

Explanation:

Judges of the Supreme Court retire at age of 68.

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10. CJI stands for?

1. Chief Justice of India
2. Chief judiciary of India
3. Called judge of India
4. Complete judge of India

Answer: A) Chief Justice of India

Explanation:

CJI stands for Chief Justice of India.

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11. Who is the current CJI of India?

1. Sharad Arvind Bobde
2. Venkata ramana
3. Nuthulapati
4. M.R jayakar

Answer: A) Sharad Arvind Bobde

Explanation:

The current CJI, Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde is the 47^th Chief Justice of India.

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12. Who is the first CJI of India?

1. M. R Jayakar
2. H. J. Kania
3. Nuthulapati
4. Shankaracharya Govinda

Answer: B) H. J. Kania

Explanation:

H. J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of India.

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