Chapter 6 Judiciary | Class 11th | NCERT Important MCQs for Political Science

MCQ Questions for Class 11 Political Science: Ch 6 Judiciary

1. Under which Article High Courts also have the power to issue writs?
   (a) Article 32
   (b) Article 13
   (c) Article 226
   (d) Article 356
   ► (c) Article 226
2. Who defined the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court?
   (a) Law of the land
   (b) Supreme court
   (c) Supreme court tribunal
   (d) Constitution
   ► (d) Constitution
3. Supreme Court consists of one Chief Justice and:
   (a) 13 other Judges
   (b) 25 other Judges
   (c) 20 other Judges
   (d) 30 other Judges
   ► (d) 30 other Judges
4. The judges of the Supreme Court of India are appointed by the
   (a) President
   (b) Vice President
   (c) Prime Minister
   (d) Home Minister
   ► (a) President
5. By convention who is appointed as the chief justice of India?
   (a) Senior-most judge of the High Court
   (b) Junior-most judge of the Supreme Court
   (c) Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court
   (d) Senior Member of Law Commission
   ► (c) Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court
6. Supreme Court sits at:
   (a) Chandigarh
   (b) Delhi
   (c) Kolkata
   (d) Shimla
   ► (b) Delhi
7. The salaries and allowances of the judges’ are determined by
   (a) Parliament
   (b) Executive
   (c) Judiciary
   (d) President
   ► (a) Parliament
8. What is the maximum number of judges of the Supreme Court of India including the Chief Justice?
   (a) 20
   (b) 21
   (c) 26
   (d) 34
   ► (d) 34
9. In Golaknath vs the State of Punjab case, the Supreme Court was led by Chief Justice
   (a) Suba Rao
   (b) R. S. Pathak
   (c) J. S. Verma
   (d) R. C. Lahoti
   ► (a) Suba Rao
10. A judge of a High Court can be transferred to another
    (a) High Court by the Prime Minister
    (b) Supreme Court by the Chief Justice of India
    (c) High Court on the recommendation of the Chief Minister of a State
    (d) High Court by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India
    ► (d) High Court by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India
11. The process of judicial appointments is influenced by:
    (a) Council of Ministers, Governors and Chief Ministers and Chief Justice of India
    (b) President
    (c) Election Commissioner of India
    (d) Comptroller and Auditor General
    ► (a) Council of Ministers, Governors and Chief Ministers and Chief Justice of India
12. The executive plays a crucial role; the legislature has the powers of removal. This has ensured…
    (a) Balance of Power
    (b) Judicial Interpretation
    (c) Separation of Power
    (d) Both balance of power and independence of the judiciary
    ► (d) Both balance of power and independence of the judiciary
13. Number of Judges of the Supreme Court is fixed by:
    (a) Parliament
    (b) Prime Minister
    (c) President
    (d) Cabinet.
    ► (a) Parliament
14. The Judges of the Supreme Court of India retire at the age of:
    (a) 62 years
    (b) 65 years
    (c) 60 years
    (d) 50 years.
    ► (b) 65 years