HorthooZ – Kerala GK, PSC Questions & Onam Quiz

Q1 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article of the Constitution states that the Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places as the Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, appoint?

A Article 130 B Article 143 C Article 131 D Article 124

Q2 Multiple Choice Question

Under Article 233, consultation with which judicial body is mandatory for the Governor of a State when appointing, posting, or promoting district judges?

A The State Public Service Commission exclusively B The Supreme Court Collegium directly C The Union Law Ministry D The State High Court

Q3 Multiple Choice Question

How is the Governor of a State appointed under Article 155 of the Indian Constitution?

A Elected by members of the State Legislative Assembly B Elected directly by the registered voters of the state C Appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal D Appointed by the Chief Minister of the state

Q4 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article of the Constitution declares that the Supreme Court shall be a 'Court of Record' and have the power to punish for contempt of itself?

A Article 142 B Article 129 C Article 131 D Article 215

Q5 Multiple Choice Question

At what age do judges of the Supreme Court of India retire from office?

A 60 years of age B 70 years of age C 62 years of age D 65 years of age

Q6 Multiple Choice Question

According to Article 154, the executive power of the State is vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with:

A The Constitution (exercised on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister) B The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly C The Supreme Court collegium exclusively D The Governor's own absolute personal discretion in all matters

Q7 Multiple Choice Question

What is the crucial difference between the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32 and High Courts under Article 226 regarding fundamental rights?

A Supreme Court's writ jurisdiction is restricted strictly to Fundamental Rights, whereas High Court's writ jurisdiction covers both Fundamental Rights and ordinary legal rights. B Supreme Court can issue writs for ordinary property disputes only C There is zero difference in scope between them D High Courts cannot issue writs under any circumstances

Q8 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article vests the control over district courts and subordinate courts (including posting, promotion, and control of judges) in the High Court?

A Article 235 B Article 227 C Article 234 D Article 233

Q9 Multiple Choice Question

How does Article 167 describe the constitutional relationship between the Chief Minister and the Governor regarding communication?

A Chief Minister has no direct constitutional contact with the Governor B Chief Minister serves as the administrative head of the Supreme Court C Chief Minister acts as the principal channel of communication between the State Council of Ministers and the Governor D Governor reports directly to the Lok Sabha Speaker bypassing the Chief Minister

Q10 Multiple Choice Question

Under Article 167(b), who has the constitutional right to submit information relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation whenever the Governor calls for it?

A The Advocate General of the State B The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly C The Director General of Police D The Chief Minister of the State

Q11 Multiple Choice Question

Unlike the President of India, who can exercise a 'Pocket Veto' by taking no action on a bill indefinitely, the constitutional position of a Governor regarding time limits under Article 200 is that:

A Unacted bills automatically become law after exactly 30 days B The Constitution prescribes no time limit for the Governor to grant, withhold, or reserve assent to a bill, leading to prolonged legislative standoffs in some states C The Governor must sign all bills within 24 hours of assembly adjournment D The Constitution strictly mandates presidential approval within 7 days

Q12 Multiple Choice Question

According to Article 164, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of:

A The Chief Justice of the High Court B The Chief Minister C The President of India D The Speaker of the State Assembly

Q13 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article grants the Governor of a State the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment in respect of laws relating to matters to which the executive power of the state extends?

A Article 213 B Article 163 C Article 72 D Article 161

Q14 Multiple Choice Question

What are the constitutional qualifications prescribed under Article 124(3) for a person to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court?

A Must be a citizen of India, a High Court judge for 5 years, an advocate for 10 years, or a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President B Must have served as a cabinet minister for 3 years C Must be nominated directly by the Lok Sabha Speaker D Must be at least 45 years old and hold a master's degree in law

Q15 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article provides for the appointment of 'Ad hoc judges' in the Supreme Court when there is a lack of quorum of permanent judges to hold or continue any session?

A Article 124 B Article 128 C Article 127 D Article 126

Q16 Multiple Choice Question

In Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) while ruling that:

A Anti-defection laws violate the basic structure by restricting free speech B The Speaker's decision is completely final and immune from judicial scrutiny anywhere C The Speaker's decision under the Tenth Schedule is subject to judicial review on limited grounds (such as mala fides, perversity, or violation of natural justice) D Only the Supreme Court Chief Justice can decide party defection petitions

Q17 Multiple Choice Question

What is the minimum age requirement prescribed under Article 157 for a person to be eligible for appointment as Governor?

A 40 years of age B 25 years of age C 35 years of age D 30 years of age

Q18 Multiple Choice Question

At what age do judges of the High Courts in India retire from office?

A 60 years of age B 70 years of age C 62 years of age D 65 years of age

Q19 Multiple Choice Question

Which Article grants the Supreme Court extraordinary discretionary jurisdiction to grant 'Special Leave to Appeal' (SLP) from any judgment or order passed by any court or tribunal in India?

A Article 136 B Article 132 C Article 134 D Article 133

Q20 Multiple Choice Question

Which constitutional situations allow a State Governor to act in their own 'discretion' (without ministerial aid and advice)?

A Dissolving the Parliament of India at will B Appointing Supreme Court judges independently C Reservation of a bill for the President, recommendation for President's Rule (Art 356), and choosing a Chief Minister when no party has a clear majority D Passing ordinary budget appropriations without assembly vote

Judiciary & State Executive

Which Article of the Constitution states that the Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places as the Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, appoint?

Under Article 233, consultation with which judicial body is mandatory for the Governor of a State when appointing, posting, or promoting district judges?

How is the Governor of a State appointed under Article 155 of the Indian Constitution?

Which Article of the Constitution declares that the Supreme Court shall be a 'Court of Record' and have the power to punish for contempt of itself?

At what age do judges of the Supreme Court of India retire from office?

According to Article 154, the executive power of the State is vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with:

What is the crucial difference between the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32 and High Courts under Article 226 regarding fundamental rights?

Which Article vests the control over district courts and subordinate courts (including posting, promotion, and control of judges) in the High Court?

How does Article 167 describe the constitutional relationship between the Chief Minister and the Governor regarding communication?

Under Article 167(b), who has the constitutional right to submit information relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation whenever the Governor calls for it?

Unlike the President of India, who can exercise a 'Pocket Veto' by taking no action on a bill indefinitely, the constitutional position of a Governor regarding time limits under Article 200 is that:

According to Article 164, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of:

Which Article grants the Governor of a State the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment in respect of laws relating to matters to which the executive power of the state extends?

What are the constitutional qualifications prescribed under Article 124(3) for a person to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court?

Which Article provides for the appointment of 'Ad hoc judges' in the Supreme Court when there is a lack of quorum of permanent judges to hold or continue any session?

In Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) while ruling that:

What is the minimum age requirement prescribed under Article 157 for a person to be eligible for appointment as Governor?

At what age do judges of the High Courts in India retire from office?

Which Article grants the Supreme Court extraordinary discretionary jurisdiction to grant 'Special Leave to Appeal' (SLP) from any judgment or order passed by any court or tribunal in India?

Which constitutional situations allow a State Governor to act in their own 'discretion' (without ministerial aid and advice)?

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Judiciary & State Executive

Which Article of the Constitution states that the Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places as the Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, appoint?

Under Article 233, consultation with which judicial body is mandatory for the Governor of a State when appointing, posting, or promoting district judges?

How is the Governor of a State appointed under Article 155 of the Indian Constitution?

Which Article of the Constitution declares that the Supreme Court shall be a 'Court of Record' and have the power to punish for contempt of itself?

At what age do judges of the Supreme Court of India retire from office?

According to Article 154, the executive power of the State is vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with:

What is the crucial difference between the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32 and High Courts under Article 226 regarding fundamental rights?

Which Article vests the control over district courts and subordinate courts (including posting, promotion, and control of judges) in the High Court?

How does Article 167 describe the constitutional relationship between the Chief Minister and the Governor regarding communication?

Under Article 167(b), who has the constitutional right to submit information relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation whenever the Governor calls for it?

Unlike the President of India, who can exercise a 'Pocket Veto' by taking no action on a bill indefinitely, the constitutional position of a Governor regarding time limits under Article 200 is that:

According to Article 164, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of:

Which Article grants the Governor of a State the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment in respect of laws relating to matters to which the executive power of the state extends?

What are the constitutional qualifications prescribed under Article 124(3) for a person to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court?

Which Article provides for the appointment of 'Ad hoc judges' in the Supreme Court when there is a lack of quorum of permanent judges to hold or continue any session?

In *Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992)*, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) while ruling that:

What is the minimum age requirement prescribed under Article 157 for a person to be eligible for appointment as Governor?

At what age do judges of the High Courts in India retire from office?

Which Article grants the Supreme Court extraordinary discretionary jurisdiction to grant 'Special Leave to Appeal' (SLP) from any judgment or order passed by any court or tribunal in India?

Which constitutional situations allow a State Governor to act in their own 'discretion' (without ministerial aid and advice)?

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In Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) while ruling that: