Prelims Test Morning Batch 10 Sept 2026

Q1. With reference to the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:

1. The President appoints the Chief Justice of India after consultation with such judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts as he deems necessary.

2. In practice, the Chief Justice of India is appointed by convention based on seniority.

3. The Constitution expressly provides for a collegium system for appointment of Supreme Court judges.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2. Consider the following regarding the qualifications of a person for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court:

1. He must be a citizen of India. He must have been a judge of a High Court for at least five years.

2. He must have been an advocate of a High Court for at least ten years.

3.The Constitution permits appointment of a person who is, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.

Which of the above conditions are constitutionally recognised?

Q3. With reference to the removal of a Supreme Court Judge, consider the following statements:

1. A Supreme Court Judge can be removed only on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

2. The removal order is issued by the President.

3. A simple majority of members present and voting in each House of Parliament is sufficient for removal.

4. The address for removal must be supported by a majority of the total membership of each House and by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4. Which one of the following correctly describes the procedure for removal of a Supreme Court Judge?

Q5. With reference to the independence of the Supreme Court, consider the following statements:

1.  The salaries and allowances of Supreme Court judges are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.

2.The conditions of service of a Supreme Court Judge can be varied to his disadvantage after appointment.

3. The conduct of a Supreme Court Judge cannot be discussed in Parliament except upon a motion for removal.

3.A Supreme Court Judge cannot be removed from office by the executive alone.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the tenure of a Supreme Court Judge:

1.A Supreme Court Judge holds office until attaining the age of 65 years.

2. Supreme Court Judge may resign by writing to the President.

3. A Supreme Court Judge can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India.

4. The Constitution does not provide for a fixed tenure in terms of years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q7. With reference to the appointment of Supreme Court judges, consider the following statements:

1.  The collegium system has evolved through judgments of the Supreme Court.

2. The Second Judges Case and Third Judges Case are important judgments concerning the collegium system.

3. The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was upheld by the Supreme Court as constitutionally valid. The 99th Constitutional Amendment was struck down by the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q8. Which of the following is NOT a constitutional safeguard intended to protect the independence of Supreme Court judges ?

Q9. Consider the following statements:

1. A person who has held office as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority within the territory of India.

2. A retired Supreme Court Judge may be requested by the Chief Justice of India, with the previous consent of the President, to sit and act as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

3. Such a retired judge, while sitting, is entitled to such allowances as the President may determine.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Q10. Which of the following factors contribute to the institutional independence of the Supreme Court?

1. Security of tenure of judges

2. Fixed retirement age of 65 years

3. Power to punish for contempt of court

4. Separation of the judiciary from the executive

5. Parliament’s power to alter judges’ salaries to their disadvantage at any time.

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