Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#621] Which one of the following is related to Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court-
Correct Answer

(D) President of the India seeks opinion onlaw or facts

Explanation

Solution: Article-143 provides for Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court. According to it President of India can send a matter of fact or law which is of public importance to Supreme Court for advice. Supreme Court is not duty bound to advice. But if the reference is related to an international agreement which was entered into before commencement of constitution, then Supreme Court is duty bound to advice.

[#622] To become a Judge of the High Court one must be a practicing advocate of the High Court for at least-
Correct Answer

(C) 10 years

Explanation

Solution: Article-217(2) mentions the required qualification to become a Judge of High Court. According to this Article, any person who is citizen of India and has for at least ten years held a judical office in territory of India or has for at least ten years been an advocate of a High Court or two or more such Courts in succession.

[#623] The Judges of High Court are administered oath of office by-
Correct Answer

(D) Governor of the State

Explanation

Solution: Article-219 provides for oath of Judges of High Court. According to this article, every person appointed to be judge of High Court has to subscribe to an oath administered by Governor of the said state or any other person apointed in that capacity to do by him.

[#624] The term "Gram Sabha" denotes-
Correct Answer

(C) Electoral college for Panchayat

Explanation

Solution: 73rd Amendment of constitution also provides for Gram Sabha at village level as foundation stone of the whole system of governance. It is a village assembly consisting of all registered voters in the area of Panchayat which constitute electoral college for Panchayat.

[#625] Three Tier Panchayati Raj System includes-
Correct Answer

(C) Village Level Panchayat, Block Level Panchayat and District Level Panchayat

Explanation

Solution: 73rd Constitutional Amendment provided for three tier Panchayati Raj system. That is Panchayats at village, intermediate(Block) and district level. This act brings about uniformity in structure of Panchayats throughout the country. However, condition to constitute panchayats at intermediate level is exempted for states with population less than 20 lakhs.