This is the Day-10 questions of the CAF Revision plan for prelims. The questions are based on the syllabus as provided in the schedule. Aspirants are requested to go through the detailed CAF strategy to understand the need of the UPSC prelims and to prepare well for the same. Attempt the questions honestly. The key answers and explanations of this test will be live at 9.00pm. The maximum time to attempt the 19 questions is 25 minutes.
Q.1) Consider the following statements.
- At present, there are 25 high courts in the country.
- Delhi is the only union territory that has a high court of its own.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.2) Which of the following are consulted while appointing the judges of the high court?
- Chief Minister
- Governor
- Chief justice of the high court
- Chief justice of India
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.3) Consider the following statements.
- A person appointed as a judge of a high court, before entering upon his office, has to make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the governor of the state.
- Judge of a High Court can resign his office by writing to the president
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.4) The grounds for removal of a judge of a high court
- Proved misbehaviour
- Incapacity
- Violation of constitution
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.5) The Speaker/Chairman is to constitute a three-member committee to investigate into the charges for the removal of judges. The committee should consist of
- the chief justice or a judge of the Supreme Court
- a chief justice of a high court
- a distinguished jurist
- attorney general
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.6) Which one of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Courts and the Supreme Court?
(a) Disputes between the Centre and the States
(b) Disputes between the States interse
(c) Protection of the Fundamental Rights
(d) Protection against the violation of the Constitution
Q.7) Consider the following statements about district judge.
- He possesses original and appellate jurisdiction in both civil as well as criminal matters.
- The district judge exercises both judicial and administrative powers and he does not possess supervisory powers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.8) National Legal Services Authority aims to fulfil the objective of which of the following articles?
- Article 39A
- Article 14
- Article 22
- Article 23
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.9) Consider the following statements about Lok Adalat.
- This system is based on Gandhian principles.
- It is one of the components of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) system.
- This is a recent strategy for delivering informal, cheap and expeditious justice to the common man
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.10) Consider the following statements about Lok Adalat.
- An award of a Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a decree of a Civil Court or an order of any other court.
- Every award made by a Lok Adalat shall be final and binding on all the parties to the dispute.
- No appeal shall lie to any court against the award of the Lok Adalat.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.11) Consider the following statements about Permanent Lok Adalat.
- The Permanent Lok Adalat shall consist of a Chairman and two members.
- The Permanent Lok Adalat shall exercise jurisdiction in respect of one or more public utility services.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.12) To change the name, area or boundary of Jammu and Kashmir the Union government should get the consent of
(a) Parliament
(b) Jammu and Kashmir legislature.
(c) President
(d) Ministry or Parliamentary affairs
Q.13) In case State of J&K residuary powers belongs to
(a) Parliament
(b) Jammu and Kashmir legislature.
(c) President
(d) Union executive
Q.14) Which of the following does not applicable to the state of Jammu and Kashmir?
- The Fundamental Right to Property
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
- Sixth Schedule
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.15) Articles 371 to 371-J in Part XXI of the constitution contain special provisions for twelve states. The intention behind them is to meet
- aspirations of the people of backward regions of the states
- to protect the cultural and economic interests of the tribal people of the states
- to deal with the disturbed law and order condition in some parts of the states
- to protect the interests of the local people of the states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.16) The source of origin of neutrinos is/are
- originating from supernovae (exploding stars) and the sun.
- from the cosmic rays that come from beyond the solar system.
- from the Big Bang from which our Universe originated.
- They are produced in radioactive decays and in nuclear reactors.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.17) Medipix is often in news is a
- family of photon counting, and particle tracking pixel detectors developed by an international collaboration, hosted by CERN.
- A medicinal tool to cure Cancer cells developed by NASA.
- A 3-D printing machine for printing human organs.
- Both (a) and (c)
Q.18) Which of the following are the uses of formalin?
- to increase the shelf-life of fish.
- used as fungicide, germicide, and disinfectant.
- preservative for bodies and organs
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All the above
Q.19) Special provision with respect to the State of Assam comes under article
a) 371 B
b) 371 D
c) 371 G
d) 371 E