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09th April 2023 Static Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the impeachment process of a Supreme Court Judge, consider the following
statements:
1. According to the Constitution, the impeachment of a Supreme Court Judge can only be on two
grounds-incapacity and/or proved misbehavior.
2. Only a Minister can initiate the Motion of impeachment in the Parliament.
3. The President has to pass the order of impeachment in the same session in which the motion has
been passed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
• Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect. According to Article 124, The Constitution
lays down a rigorous procedure for removal of a judge of the Supreme Court or high court and can be
initiated only on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Statement 1 is correct.
• Article 124(4) says, “A Judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office except by an
order of the President passed after an address by each House of Parliament supported by a majority of
the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of
that House present and voting
• Statement 2 is incorrect. For initiating the impeachment process, a motion has to be moved by either
100 Lok Sabha members or 50 Rajya Sabha MPs. If the motion is admitted, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
or Chairman of the Rajya Sabha will constitute an inquiry committee.
• If the inquiry committee finds that the judge is not guilty, then there is no further action. If it finds him
guilty, then the House of Parliament which initiated the motion may consider continuing with the
motion.
• Statement 3 is correct. Article 124(4) states the Motion passed after an address by each House of
Parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less
than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting is presented to the President in the
same session for such removal on the ground of proved misbehavior or incapacity, then only the Judge
stands impeached.Incorrect
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
• Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect. According to Article 124, The Constitution
lays down a rigorous procedure for removal of a judge of the Supreme Court or high court and can be
initiated only on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Statement 1 is correct.
• Article 124(4) says, “A Judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office except by an
order of the President passed after an address by each House of Parliament supported by a majority of
the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of
that House present and voting
• Statement 2 is incorrect. For initiating the impeachment process, a motion has to be moved by either
100 Lok Sabha members or 50 Rajya Sabha MPs. If the motion is admitted, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
or Chairman of the Rajya Sabha will constitute an inquiry committee.
• If the inquiry committee finds that the judge is not guilty, then there is no further action. If it finds him
guilty, then the House of Parliament which initiated the motion may consider continuing with the
motion.
• Statement 3 is correct. Article 124(4) states the Motion passed after an address by each House of
Parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less
than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting is presented to the President in the
same session for such removal on the ground of proved misbehavior or incapacity, then only the Judge
stands impeached. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. Article 32 defines the ‘Judicial Review’ and guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for the
enforcement of the Fundamental Rights.
2. Under Article 143, the opinion expressed by the Supreme Court is binding on the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
• Both the statements are incorrect. The phrase ‘Judicial Review’ has nowhere been used in the
Constitution. However, the provisions of several Articles explicitly confer the power of judicial review on
the Supreme Court and the High Courts. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The Constitution (Article 143) authorises the President to seek the opinion of
the Supreme Court. The opinion expressed by the Supreme Court is only advisory and not a judicial
pronouncement. Hence, it is not binding on the President; he may follow or may not follow the opinion.Incorrect
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
• Both the statements are incorrect. The phrase ‘Judicial Review’ has nowhere been used in the
Constitution. However, the provisions of several Articles explicitly confer the power of judicial review on
the Supreme Court and the High Courts. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The Constitution (Article 143) authorises the President to seek the opinion of
the Supreme Court. The opinion expressed by the Supreme Court is only advisory and not a judicial
pronouncement. Hence, it is not binding on the President; he may follow or may not follow the opinion. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsFor the first time, which one of the following committees recommended the establishment of a
three tier Panchayati Raj system?
a) Thungon Committee
b) Ashok Mehta Committee
c) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
d) L M Singhvi CommitteeCorrect
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Option B is correct. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was the first committee appointed to examine
the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service
(1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
• This committee recommendated the establishment of a three-tier panchayati raj system-gram
panchayat at the village level, panchayat samiti at the block level and zila parishad at the district level.
These tiers should be organically linked through a device of indirect elections.Incorrect
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Option B is correct. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was the first committee appointed to examine
the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service
(1953) and to suggest measures for their better working.
• This committee recommendated the establishment of a three-tier panchayati raj system-gram
panchayat at the village level, panchayat samiti at the block level and zila parishad at the district level.
These tiers should be organically linked through a device of indirect elections. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The Chief Justice of India can appoint an Ad Hoc Judge for the Supreme Court when there is a lack of
Quorum, only after the consent of the President.
2. The Chief Justice of India can appoint a retired Judge of the Supreme Court to act as a judge of the
court at any time, only after the consent of the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Both the statements are correct. When there is a lack of quorum of permanent judges to hold or
continue any session of the Supreme Court, the CJI can appoint a Judge of the High Court as an ad Hoc
Judge for a temporary period. But he can do so only after consultation with the Chief Justice of the high
court and with consent of the President. The Judge should otherwise be qualified for the appointment of
SC judge. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Chief Justice of India, at any time could appoint a retired judge of the
Supreme Court or of a High Court to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. This
can be done only after consent of the President.Incorrect
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
• Both the statements are correct. When there is a lack of quorum of permanent judges to hold or
continue any session of the Supreme Court, the CJI can appoint a Judge of the High Court as an ad Hoc
Judge for a temporary period. But he can do so only after consultation with the Chief Justice of the high
court and with consent of the President. The Judge should otherwise be qualified for the appointment of
SC judge. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Statement 2 is correct. The Chief Justice of India, at any time could appoint a retired judge of the
Supreme Court or of a High Court to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. This
can be done only after consent of the President. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The Parliament cannot discuss the Conduct of the judges even during the impeachment motion is
under consideration.
2. The expenses of the Supreme Court including the administrative expenses are charged on the
Consolidated Fund of India.
3. The Parliament can curtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court only if the Chief Justice
of India has requested to do so.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
• Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. Statement 2 is correct. Except during the impeachment motion
under consideration, conduct of judges cannot be discussed in parliament. Otherwise SC will be without
checks and balances.
• Statement 2 is correct. The expenses like salaries, allowances and pensions of judges and staff as well
as all the administrative expenses of Supreme Court are charged on Consolidated fund of India. In case
of high courts, the expenses excluding the pensions are charged on Consolidated fund of States.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Parliament is not authorized to curtail the jurisdiction and powers of SC.
However, parliament can extend the constitutionally guaranteed provisions with respect SC’ jurisdiction.Incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
• Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. Statement 2 is correct. Except during the impeachment motion
under consideration, conduct of judges cannot be discussed in parliament. Otherwise SC will be without
checks and balances.
• Statement 2 is correct. The expenses like salaries, allowances and pensions of judges and staff as well
as all the administrative expenses of Supreme Court are charged on Consolidated fund of India. In case
of high courts, the expenses excluding the pensions are charged on Consolidated fund of States.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Parliament is not authorized to curtail the jurisdiction and powers of SC.
However, parliament can extend the constitutionally guaranteed provisions with respect SC’ jurisdiction.
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