Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#806] "Judicial Review" in Indian constitution is based on-
Correct Answer

(C) On the procedure established by law

Explanation

Solution: Judicial Review in Indian Constitution is based on several foundations. According to Indian constitution it was primarly based on Article-13 which says that Judiciary has exclusive right to stuck down unconstitutional law and executive order based on Procedure Established by Law. But with successive judgements Due Process of Law also taken into consideration.

[#807] The Indian'Judiciary headed' by-
Correct Answer

(C) The Supreme Court

Explanation

Solution: Judicial system in India is unified and integrated. This unified system of courts was legacy of British rule introduced by Government of India Act, 1935. In this set up Supreme Court heads the Indian Judiciary as it is highest court of appeal in all cases and final interpreter of constitution.

[#808] Who was the first Woman Judge of the supreme court?
Correct Answer

(C) M.S.Fathima Beevi

Explanation

Solution: Justice Fathima Beevi was first female judge to be appointed to Supreme Court of India in 1989. She was also the first Muslim woman to be appointed to any higher judiciary.

[#809] Of the following who held the offices of Judge of the Supreme Court and be Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer

(B) K.S. Hegde

Explanation

Solution: K.S. Hegde held the office of judge of Supreme Court(1967-73) as well as Speaker of Lok Sabha (1977-80).

[#810] Which of the following High Court declared 1st that "Shutdown" is Unconstitutional-
Correct Answer

(C) Kerala

Explanation

Solution: Kerala High Court for the first time in Bharat Kumar vs. State of Kerala Case, 1997 declared "Bandhs or shut down" as unconstitutional because of misuse of it. Court declared that apart from being a huge blow to economy, it throw normal life out of gear.