Insights Static Quiz -402, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following do not come under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
- Inter-state water disputes
- Matters related to the finance commission
- A suit by a private citizen against the Centre or a state.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not extend to the following:
(a) A dispute arising out of any pre-Constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad or other similar instrument.
(b) A dispute arising out of any treaty, agreement, etc., which specifically provides that the said jurisdiction does not extend to such a dispute.
(c) Inter-state water disputes.
(d) Matters referred to the Finance Commission.
(e) Adjustment of certain expenses and pensions between the Centre and the states.
(f) Ordinary dispute of Commercial nature between the Centre and the states.
(g) Recovery of damages by a state against the Centre.
The questions of political nature are excluded from it. Any suit brought before the Supreme Court by a private citizen against the Centre or a state cannot be entertained under Original jurisdiction.
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Solution: d)
Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not extend to the following:
(a) A dispute arising out of any pre-Constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad or other similar instrument.
(b) A dispute arising out of any treaty, agreement, etc., which specifically provides that the said jurisdiction does not extend to such a dispute.
(c) Inter-state water disputes.
(d) Matters referred to the Finance Commission.
(e) Adjustment of certain expenses and pensions between the Centre and the states.
(f) Ordinary dispute of Commercial nature between the Centre and the states.
(g) Recovery of damages by a state against the Centre.
The questions of political nature are excluded from it. Any suit brought before the Supreme Court by a private citizen against the Centre or a state cannot be entertained under Original jurisdiction.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The Constitution of India ensures independence of Judiciary through which of these provisions.
- Security of tenure of the judges
- All the expenses of the Supreme Court charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
- Power to punish for its contempt.
- Separation of the judiciary from the executive
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
The Supreme Court is a federal court, the highest court of appeal, the guarantor of the fundamental rights of the citizens and the guardian of the Constitution. Hence, the Constitution has made various provisions to ensure its independence—security of tenure of the judges, fixed service conditions for the judges, all the expenses of the Supreme Court charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, prohibition on discussion on the conduct of judges in the legislatures, ban on practice after retirement, power to punish for its contempt vested in the Supreme Court, separation of the judiciary from the executive, and so on.
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Solution: d)
The Supreme Court is a federal court, the highest court of appeal, the guarantor of the fundamental rights of the citizens and the guardian of the Constitution. Hence, the Constitution has made various provisions to ensure its independence—security of tenure of the judges, fixed service conditions for the judges, all the expenses of the Supreme Court charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, prohibition on discussion on the conduct of judges in the legislatures, ban on practice after retirement, power to punish for its contempt vested in the Supreme Court, separation of the judiciary from the executive, and so on.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Special Leave to appeal by the Supreme Court, consider the following statements:
- The Supreme Court is authorized to grant in its discretion special leave to appeal from any judgment in any matter passed by any court or tribunal in the country including military tribunal and court martial.
- It can be granted in any judgment whether final or interlocutory.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The Supreme Court is authorised to grant in its discretion special leave to appeal from any judgement in any matter passed by any court or tribunal in the country (except military tribunal and court martial). This provision contains the four aspects as under:
- It is a discretionary power and hence, cannot be claimed as a matter of right.
- It can be granted in any judgement whether final or interlocutory.
- It may be related to any matter—constitutional, civil, criminal, income tax, labour, revenue, advocates, etc.
- It can be granted against any court or tribunal and not necessarily against a high court (except a military court).
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Solution: b)
The Supreme Court is authorised to grant in its discretion special leave to appeal from any judgement in any matter passed by any court or tribunal in the country (except military tribunal and court martial). This provision contains the four aspects as under:
- It is a discretionary power and hence, cannot be claimed as a matter of right.
- It can be granted in any judgement whether final or interlocutory.
- It may be related to any matter—constitutional, civil, criminal, income tax, labour, revenue, advocates, etc.
- It can be granted against any court or tribunal and not necessarily against a high court (except a military court).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements.
- A No-Confidence Motion should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
- If Censure motion is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers need not resign from the office.
- Adjournment Motion is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance and needs the support of 100 members to be admitted.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Adjournment Motion is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance and needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
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Solution: d)
Adjournment Motion is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance and needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following with reference to Parliamentary control over the Budget.
- Departmental Standing committees have the responsibility to draft and create the annual budget.
- Estimates Committee can impose cuts on the budget if the government cannot justify expenditure on a particular head.
- No money from the Consolidated Fund of India can be withdrawn without the consent of the Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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Solution: a)
Statement 1: It is done by Department of Economic Affairs.
Statement 2: Estimates Committee only examines the economic efficiency and rationale behind government expenditures that too after the budget has been enacted. It has no right to suggest cuts.
Statement 3: A bill needs to be passed by the government for any such withdrawal.
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Solution: a)
Statement 1: It is done by Department of Economic Affairs.
Statement 2: Estimates Committee only examines the economic efficiency and rationale behind government expenditures that too after the budget has been enacted. It has no right to suggest cuts.
Statement 3: A bill needs to be passed by the government for any such withdrawal.
