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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider 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?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Under which of the following ground(s) the constitutional validity of a legislative enactment can be
challenged in the Supreme Court and High Courts?
1. It is repugnant to the constitutional provisions.
2. It is inconsistent with international laws.
3. It is outside the competence of the authority which has framed it.
4. It infringes the Fundamental Rights.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
• Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect. The constitutional validity of a legislative
enactment or an executive order can be challenged in the Supreme Court or in the High Courts on the
following three grounds:
(a) it infringes the Fundamental Rights (Part III),
(b) it is outside the competence of the authority which has framed it, and
(c) it is repugnant to the constitutional provisions.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
• Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect. The constitutional validity of a legislative
enactment or an executive order can be challenged in the Supreme Court or in the High Courts on the
following three grounds:
(a) it infringes the Fundamental Rights (Part III),
(b) it is outside the competence of the authority which has framed it, and
(c) it is repugnant to the constitutional provisions.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
For the first time, which one of the following committees recommended the establishment of a
three tier Panchayati Raj system?
Correct
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 points
With reference to the constitutional provisions related to the administration of the ‘scheduled
areas’, consider the following statements:
1. The governor is empowered to declare an area to be a scheduled area and has a special responsibility
regarding such areas.
2. All the members of the Tribes Advisory Council are to be the representatives of the scheduled tribes
in the state legislative assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
• Both the statements are incorrect. The scheduled areas are treated differently from the other areas in
the country. The whole of the normal administrative machinery operating in a state is not extended to
the scheduled areas and the Central government has somewhat greater responsibility for these areas.
The president is empowered to declare an area to be a scheduled area. He can also increase or decrease
its area, alter its boundary lines, rescind such designation or make fresh orders for such redesignation on
an area in consultation with the governor of the state concerned. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• According to the provisions of Paragraph 4, under Article 244(1) of Fifth Schedule of the Constitution
of India, the Tribes Advisory Councils (TAC) shall be established in each State having Scheduled Areas
therein and, if the President so directs, also in any State having Scheduled Tribes but not Scheduled
Areas therein.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Each state having scheduled areas has to establish a tribes advisory council to
advise on welfare and advancement of the scheduled tribes. It is to consist of 20 members, threefourths of whom are to be the representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly.
A similar council can also be established in a state having scheduled tribes but not scheduled areas
therein, if the president so directs.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
• Both the statements are incorrect. The scheduled areas are treated differently from the other areas in
the country. The whole of the normal administrative machinery operating in a state is not extended to
the scheduled areas and the Central government has somewhat greater responsibility for these areas.
The president is empowered to declare an area to be a scheduled area. He can also increase or decrease
its area, alter its boundary lines, rescind such designation or make fresh orders for such redesignation on
an area in consultation with the governor of the state concerned. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• According to the provisions of Paragraph 4, under Article 244(1) of Fifth Schedule of the Constitution
of India, the Tribes Advisory Councils (TAC) shall be established in each State having Scheduled Areas
therein and, if the President so directs, also in any State having Scheduled Tribes but not Scheduled
Areas therein.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Each state having scheduled areas has to establish a tribes advisory council to
advise on welfare and advancement of the scheduled tribes. It is to consist of 20 members, threefourths of whom are to be the representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly.
A similar council can also be established in a state having scheduled tribes but not scheduled areas
therein, if the president so directs.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider 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
CCorrect 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
CCorrect 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.
