21. The judiciary in India is
A. Under the Prime Minister
B. Under the President
C. under the Parliament
D. Independent
[toggle] Answer – D[/toggle]
22. Which of the following Articles contain provisions regarding Supreme Court?
A. Article 124-141
B. Article 156-147
C. Article 124-147
D. Article 114-178
[toggle] Answer – C[/toggle]
23. Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
A. Prime Minister
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Lok Sabha
D. President
[toggle] Answer – D[/toggle]
24. Who is appointed as the Chief Justice of India?
A. The President appoints the Chief Justice of India on his sole discretion
B. The senior-most judge of the Supreme Court is appointed as the Chief Justice of India
C. The panel of judges of Supreme Court elect a Chief Justice of India from amongst themselves
D. The Chief Justice of India is elected by the voting of Lok Sabha members
[toggle] Answer – B
Explanation: It was decided by the Supreme Court that only the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed as a Chief Justice of India. [/toggle]
25. The Judges of the Supreme Court retire at the age of:
A. 58 years
B. 60 years
C. 62 years
D. 65 years
[toggle] Answer – D[/toggle]
26. On whom does the Constitution confer special responsibility for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
A. Parliament
B. Supreme Court
C. President
D. State legislature
[toggle] Answer – B [/toggle]
27. A writ issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court to protect the fundamental rights of the citizens is known as
A. Certiorari
B. Mandamus
C. Habeas Corpus
D. Quo warranto
[toggle] Answer – C
Explanation:
Read full detail about what are the Writs, click on the given link billow:
http://www.leadthecompetition.in/GKT/gktopics.html [/toggle]
28. Ad hock Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the
A. Vice-President
B. President
C. Prime Minister
D. Home Minister
[toggle] Answer – B [/toggle]
29. The salary of Judge of Supreme Court is
A. 70,000
B. 90,000
C. 80,000
D. 75,000
[toggle] Answer – B [/toggle]
30. The salary of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is
A. 1,10,000
B. 1,20,000
C. 1.30.000
D. 1,00,000
[toggle] Answer – A [/toggle]