Judiciary Questions with Solutions
This topic covers the Indian judiciary: the Supreme Court, High Courts and subordinate courts, the appointment and removal of judges, the collegium system, original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction, judicial review, public interest litigation, and bodies such as Lok Adalats and tribunals. Exams test the article that establishes the Supreme Court (Article 124), its advisory jurisdiction (Article 143), the power of High Courts to issue writs (Article 226), and the process for removing judges. Landmark judgments and the first holders of key judicial posts are also common, especially in law entrance exams such as CLAT and MAH LAW CET. Practise the judiciary questions below, written in the style of the general awareness sections of exams such as SSC, banking, railways, CUET GAT, MAH CET and CLAT. Each question comes with a detailed explanation that adds related facts, so every question helps you revise more than one point.
- Q1.
The power of the High Courts to issue certain writs is mentioned in:
A. Article 226B. Article 32C. Article 214D. Article 227easyAsked in SSC +1View solution › - Q2.
Which writ is issued by a court to protect a person against unlawful arrest or detention?
A. CertiorariB. Quo warrantoC. MandamusD. Habeas corpuseasyAsked in SSCView solution › - Q3.
Which is the oldest High Court in India?
A. Bombay High CourtB. Calcutta High CourtC. Madras High CourtD. Allahabad High CourteasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 1 April Shift 2 2026View solution › - Q4.
What is the age of retirement of Supreme Court Judges in India?
A. 62 yearsB. 65 yearsC. 60 yearsD. 45 yearseasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2 April Shift-2 2026View solution ›