Supreme Court — Set 1
Indian Polity · सर्वोच्च न्यायालय · Questions 1–10 of 70
On which date was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated?
Correct Answer: D. January 28, 1950
The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated on January 28, 1950. It succeeded the Federal Court of India which was established under the Government of India Act, 1935. The inaugural proceedings took place in the Chamber of Princes in the Parliament building.
Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Judiciary (Supreme Court)?
Correct Answer: D. Part V
Part V of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Judiciary. Specifically, Chapter IV of Part V covers the Supreme Court. It includes Articles 124 to 147.
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: A. Article 124
Article 124 of the Constitution provides for the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court. It states that there shall be a Supreme Court of India consisting of a Chief Justice and other judges. It also lays down the appointment procedure.
As of 2024, what is the maximum sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice?
Correct Answer: B. 34
The maximum sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court is 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. This strength was increased from 31 by the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2019. The Parliament has the power to increase the number of judges.
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: D. President
The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. The President makes these appointments under his hand and seal. This is done after consultation with the judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts as deemed necessary.
The 'Collegium System' for the appointment of judges evolved through which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Supreme Court Judgments
The Collegium System evolved through Supreme Court judgments, specifically the Three Judges Cases. It is not mentioned in the original Constitution or any parliamentary act. It gives the judiciary primacy in the appointment of judges.
Which of the following is a qualification to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: D. Citizen of India
To be appointed as a Supreme Court judge, a person must be a citizen of India. There is no minimum age prescribed in the Constitution for this post. The person must also meet specific judicial experience criteria.
To be eligible for appointment as a Supreme Court judge, a person must have been a judge of a High Court for at least?
Correct Answer: B. 5 years
A person must have been a judge of a High Court (or High Courts in succession) for at least 5 years. Alternatively, they could be an advocate of a High Court for 10 years. They could also be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President.
The provision to appoint a 'Distinguished Jurist' as a judge applies to?
Correct Answer: B. Supreme Court only
The provision to appoint a 'Distinguished Jurist' applies only to the Supreme Court. There is no such provision for the appointment of judges to the High Courts. This allows eminent legal scholars to become judges of the apex court.
Who administers the oath of office to a judge of the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: A. President
The President of India administers the oath of office to a judge of the Supreme Court. In the President's absence, some person appointed by him for this purpose can administer the oath. The oath form is given in the Third Schedule.