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Under Article 356, President's Rule can be imposed in a State if the President is satisfied, on receipt of report from the ______ or otherwise, that the State government cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution.

  1. Chief Minister
  2. Governor
  3. Chief Justice
  4. Speaker
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National Emergency under Article 352 has been proclaimed three times in India's history: 1962 (China war), 1971 (Indo-Pak war), and 1975 (internal disturbance).

  1. True
  2. False
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During a National Emergency, which Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended even by Presidential order under Article 359?

  1. Articles 14 and 19
  2. Articles 19 and 21
  3. Articles 20 and 21
  4. Articles 21 and 32
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During a National Emergency under Article 352, Parliament can legislate on subjects in the State List under Article ______, and such laws cease to operate 6 months after the Emergency ends.

  1. 249
  2. 250
  3. 252
  4. 253
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A Proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352 must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month of its issue by special majority (majority of total membership and 2/3 of members present and voting).

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 352, the President can proclaim a National Emergency on grounds of war, external aggression, or:

  1. Internal disturbance
  2. Armed rebellion
  3. Economic crisis
  4. Political instability
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In which landmark case did the Supreme Court hold that 'judicial review' is part of the basic structure of the Constitution and cannot be abrogated even by constitutional amendment?

  1. Golaknath case (1967)
  2. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
  3. Minerva Mills case (1980)
  4. Waman Rao case (1981)
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Under Article 136, the Supreme Court may grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, determination, sentence or order in any cause or matter passed or made by any court or tribunal in India, except ______.

  1. High Courts
  2. Subordinate courts
  3. Courts-martial
  4. Administrative tribunals
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Public Interest Litigation (PIL), which expanded access to justice, was developed by Supreme Court through judicial innovation, not by constitutional amendment.

  1. True
  2. False
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Under Article 227, every High Court has superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout its territorial jurisdiction, EXCEPT:

  1. Subordinate civil courts
  2. Subordinate criminal courts
  3. Courts-martial
  4. Administrative tribunals
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Under Article 141, the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of ______.

  1. the State
  2. India
  3. the Union
  4. the High Court jurisdiction
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India has an integrated judicial system with Supreme Court at apex, followed by High Courts, and subordinate courts, unlike USA which has dual system.

  1. True
  2. False
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The Supreme Court's power to punish for contempt of itself is derived from which Article?

  1. Article 129
  2. Article 130
  3. Article 131
  4. Article 142
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Under Article 137, the Supreme Court has power to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it, subject to provisions of law and rules made under Article ______.

  1. 142
  2. 145
  3. 146
  4. 147
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The conduct of Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts cannot be discussed in Parliament or State Legislature except on a motion for removal.

  1. True
  2. False
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Salaries and allowances of Supreme Court Judges are charged on which fund?

  1. Consolidated Fund of India
  2. Contingency Fund of India
  3. Public Account of India
  4. State Consolidated Fund
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The President can transfer a Judge of High Court from one HC to another after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

  1. True
  2. False
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Which writ jurisdiction is wider: Supreme Court under Article 32 or High Court under Article 226?

  1. Supreme Court
  2. High Court
  3. Both are equal
  4. Depends on the case
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Judges of High Court are appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and the ______ of the High Court.

  1. Senior-most Judge
  2. Chief Justice
  3. Administrative Judge
  4. Registrar