SSC CGL Polity – Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, Writs & Subordinate Courts – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL Polity – Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, Writs & Subordinate Courts – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
The concept of a 'curative petition' in the Supreme Court was recognised in:

Correct Answer: C [Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra (2002)]

Explanation:

Rupa Ashok Hurra (2002) – a remedy after the dismissal of a review petition under Art.

2.  
Special leave to appeal under Art. 136 cannot be granted against a judgment of:

Correct Answer: B [A court or tribunal constituted under a law relating to the Armed Forces]

Explanation:

Art. 136(2) excludes Armed Forces courts and tribunals.

3.  
Article 139A, which lets the Supreme Court transfer cases between High Courts, was inserted by the:

Correct Answer: A [42nd Amendment, 1976]

Explanation:

139A, 323A, 323B and 39A came with the 42nd Amendment.

4.  
NumericalA House with a total membership of 240 has 180 members present and voting on an address for removing a High Court judge. The minimum 'yes' votes required are:

Correct Answer: D [121]

Explanation:

Majority of total = 121; 2/3 of 180 = 120 → both satisfied only at 121.

5.  
Which statement about the Third Judges case (1998) is correct?

Correct Answer: C [It arose from a Presidential reference under Art. 143]

Explanation:

Answer: It arose from a Presidential reference under Art. 143. In re Special Reference No.

6.  
Match the followingMatch the provisions:
P. Art. 224 Q. Art. 224A R. Art. 222
1. Transfer of HC judges 2. Additional and acting judges 3. Retired judges at sittings of HCs

Correct Answer: C [P-2, Q-3, R-1]

Explanation:

224 additional/acting · 224A retired judges · 222 transfer.

7.  
Under Art. 143(1), the Supreme Court:

Correct Answer: A [may report its opinion to the President]

Explanation:

The word used is “may”; the opinion is advisory.

8.  
True/false countHow many statements are true?
1. HC judges are appointed by the President.
2. SC judges retire at 62.
3. Art. 231 allows a common High Court.
4. The CJI is the Patron-in-Chief of NALSA.

Correct Answer: B [Three]

Explanation:

1, 3 and 4 are true; SC judges retire at 65, not 62.

9.  
Which Directive Principle asks the State to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State?

Correct Answer: D [Art. 50]

Explanation:

Art. 50 – separation of judiciary from executive.

10.  
Assertion–Reason
A: An award of a Lok Adalat cannot be challenged in appeal.
R: The award is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and is final.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987: the award is a deemed decree, final and binding; no appeal lies.

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