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46 questions in Indian Polity.

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2026 · Q87Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct ? 1. A Zero FIR can be lodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/non-cognizable offence is outside the territorial jurisdiction of that police station. 2. The Officer-in-Charge of the police station where a Zero FIR has been lodged may, with the permission of the competent authority, initiate a preliminary enquiry. 3. Under Zero FIR, it is obligatory for the informant to furnish information electronically. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1, 2 and 3
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 only
  4. (d)2 only
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Official answer(d) 2 only

2024 · Q83Indian PolityJudiciaryeasy

A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :

  1. (a)a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
  2. (b)the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
  3. (c)the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
  4. (d)the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
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Official answer(c) the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.

2022 · Q11Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. 2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves. 3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt. 4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)1, 2 and 4
  3. (c)3 and 4 only
  4. (d)3 only
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Official answer(b) 1, 2 and 4

2022 · Q12Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates. 2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(b) 2 only

2022 · Q18Indian PolityJudiciarydifficult

With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements : 1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty. 2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company. 3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(d) 1, 2 and 3

2021 · Q82Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail. 2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(b) 2 only

2021 · Q88Indian PolityJudiciarydifficult

With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements : 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the President of India. 2. A High Court in India has the power to review its own judgement as the Supreme Court does. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(a) 1 only

2019 · Q46Indian PolityJudiciarydifficult

Consider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. 2. The Constitution of India defines and gives details of what constitutes ‘incapacity and proved misbehaviour’ of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India. 3. The details of the process of impeachment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. 4. If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that House and by not less than two-thirds of total members of that House present and voting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)3 only
  3. (c)3 and 4 only
  4. (d)1, 3 and 4
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Official answer(c) 3 and 4 only

2019 · Q52Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?

  1. (a)The decisions taken by the Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.
  2. (b)The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.
  3. (c)In the event of grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.
  4. (d)State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature.
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Official answer(b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.

2017 · Q92Indian PolityJudiciaryeasy

In India, Judicial Review implies

  1. (a)the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
  2. (b)the power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures.
  3. (c)the power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President.
  4. (d)the power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases.
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Official answer(a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.

2013 · Q71Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements: 1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity. 2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(c) Both 1 and 2

2012 · Q10Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? 1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States 2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State 3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory 4. A dispute between two or more States Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)2 and 3
  3. (c)1 and 4
  4. (d)3 and 4
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Official answer(c) 1 and 4

2012 · Q60Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India. 2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only. 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. 4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 3 only
  2. (b)3 and 4 only
  3. (c)4 only
  4. (d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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Official answer(a) 1 and 3 only

2010 · Q12Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct ?

  1. (a)Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative stage and not those matters pending before any court
  2. (b)Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature
  3. (c)Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other person
  4. (d)None of the statements given above is correct
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Official answer(d) None of the statements given above is correct

2009 · Q82Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State. 2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2