Prelims Test Morning Batch 27 July 2026

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

1. It extends to disputes between the Government of India and one or more States.

2.It extends to disputes between two or more States.

3.It extends to disputes arising out of any pre-Constitution treaty or agreement.

4.It extends to disputes involving enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s Advisory Jurisdiction: 

1.The President is bound to accept the opinion of the Supreme Court.

2.The Supreme Court is bound to give its opinion on every reference made by the President.

3.The advisory jurisdiction is provided under Article 143.

4. The Supreme Court has declined to answer Presidential references in certain cases.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Which of the following matters can be heard directly by the Supreme Court under Article 32?

1. Enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

2.Enforcement of Legal Rights.

3. Public Interest Litigation involving violation of Fundamental Rights.

4.Habeas Corpus petitions.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Q4. With reference to the Review and Curative Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, consider the following statements:

1.The power of review is expressly provided in the Constitution.

2. Curative petitions are provided under Article 137.

3.A curative petition is entertained only after the dismissal of a review petition.

4. Curative jurisdiction evolved through judicial pronouncements.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Supreme Court judges:

1.Judges are appointed by the President of India.

2.The Constitution explicitly provides for the Collegium System.

3.Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President.

4.Consultation with the Chief Justice of India is constitutionally mandated for appointment of judges other than the CJI.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q6. With reference to the Court of Record, consider the following statements:

1. Judgments of the Supreme Court are admissible as evidence.

2.The Supreme Court has the power to punish for its contempt.

3.Parliament can abolish the Supreme Court’s status as a Court of Record by ordinary law.

4.The status of Court of Record is provided under Article 129.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q7. Which of the following writs issued by the Supreme Court can be directed against a private individual?

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the Removal of a Supreme Court Judge:

1. Removal is by the President after an address by both Houses of Parliament.

2.The motion must be passed by a special majority in each House.

3. Proven misbehaviour and incapacity are the only constitutional grounds for removal.

4.The Constitution prescribes the detailed procedure for investigation of charges.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q9. With reference to the judges of the Supreme Court, consider the following statements:

1. A retired judge of the Supreme Court may be requested to sit and act as a judge of the Supreme Court with his or her consent.

2.An ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court can be appointed only if there is no quorum of permanent judges available to hold or continue a session of the Court.

3.A distinguished jurist can be directly appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.

4.The Constitution prescribes a minimum age for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q10. With reference to the judicial powers of the Supreme Court, consider the following statements:

1. It can transfer cases from one High Court to another.

2. It can transfer civil as well as criminal cases from one State to another.

3. It can review its own judgments. It can punish for contempt of subordinate courts.

Which of the statements given above are correct?