Prelims Test Evening Batch 09 Sept 2026

Q1. With reference to the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India, consider the following disputes:

1.Dispute between the Government of India and one or more States

2.Dispute between two or more States

3.Dispute between a State and a private citizen

4.Dispute between the Government of India and a foreign country

Which of the above fall within the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court:

1. It can hear appeals in constitutional, civil and criminal matters.

2. A certificate from the High Court may be required for certain appeals.

3. Every decision of a High Court can automatically be appealed before the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. Which one of the following best describes the Writ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32?

Q4. With reference to Article 143 of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. The President can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact of public importance.

2. The Supreme Court is constitutionally bound to give its opinion whenever the President makes a reference.

3.The advisory opinion of the Supreme Court is binding on the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5. The Supreme Court’s power to review its own judgments is primarily derived from:

Q6. Which of the following are included in the extraordinary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

1. Special Leave Petition under Article 136

2. Advisory jurisdiction under Article 143

3. Review jurisdiction under Article 137

4. Original jurisdiction under Article 131

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Special Leave to Appeal under Article 136:

1.The Supreme Court may grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, determination, sentence or order.

2. This power extends to decisions of courts and tribunals, subject to constitutional limitations.

3. This power is available as a matter of right to every litigant.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q8. Which one of the following statements correctly distinguishes the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court from its Appellate Jurisdiction?

Q9. With reference to the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 131, which of the following is correct?

Q10. Consider the following pairs:

Jurisdiction                                                      Constitutional Provision 

1. Original Jurisdiction                                    Article 131

2. Writ Jurisdiction                                          Article 32

3. Special Leave Petition                                  Article 136

4. Review Jurisdiction                                      Article 137

5. Advisory Jurisdiction                                   Article 143

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?