Chapter 6: Judiciary
Politics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Constitution at work
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Judiciary
Politics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Constitution at work
Related PYQs (42)
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92
In India, Judicial Review implies
Polity
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46
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.
Polity
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52
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?
Polity
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.81
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements :
1
No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.
2
An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India.
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5
In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9
In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens?
Social Justice
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13
Consider the following statements:
1
The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
2
The Constitution of India provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the citizens' liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.77
We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model?
1
As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the Parliament to legislate is limited.
2
In India, matters related to the constitutionality of the Amendment of an Act of the Parliament are referred to the Constitution Bench by the Supreme Court.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.88
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.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.90
Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11
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.
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12
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.
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.18
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.
Polity
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:
Indian Polity and Governance
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51
With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements :
I. An Ordinance can amend any Central Act.
II. An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right.
III. An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Polity
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54
Consider the following statements :
I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion.
II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Polity
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.93
Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'?
I. The President of India
II. The Prime Minister of India
III. The Chief Justice of India
IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Polity
2016•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?
Polity
2016•Mains•GS-II•Q.8
What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.
Polity
2017•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Critically examine the Supreme Court's judgement on 'National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014' with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.
Polity
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India.
Polity and Governance
2019•Mains•GS-II•Q.1
Do you think that Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of 'checks and balance'? Explain.
Polity
2019•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
The Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority. Explain.
Polity
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.4
The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.
GS-II
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities.
Polity
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.15
Which steps are required for constitutionalization of a Commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the National Commission for Women would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons.
Polity
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
GS-II
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.4
Discuss the role of the Vice-President of India as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Polity
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.1
Constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy. Comment.
GS-II
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.15
Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism?
Constitution
2024•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases?
GS-II
2024•Mains•GS-II•Q.14
Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world's most powerful judiciary?
Polity
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.2
Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021.
GS-II
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.13
Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.
Polity
2026•Mains•GS-II•Q.12
What is meant by judicial legislation? In this context, discuss the verdicts of the apex court allowing "passive euthanasia" and a "living will".
Polity
2026•Mains•GS-II•Q.14
Examine how the separation of powers is practised in India compared to the rigid presidential model of the United States of America. In this context, compare the actual authority of the Indian Prime Minister with that of the President of the USA.
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.71
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.
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.71
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.75
The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.71
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.75
The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.61
Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?
Polity
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