Judiciary and fundamental rights - One Line Questions

1. The Supreme Court of India has how many judges (including the Chief Justice)? — 34
2. The Supreme Court of India is composed of how many judges as per the current strength? — 34
3. The minimum age for retirement of a Supreme Court judge is: — There is no minimum age limit, only a maximum age limit
4. How many Fundamental Rights were originally provided in the Indian Constitution? — 7
5. The term of office of a Supreme Court judge is: — 65 years of age
6. A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office by an order of the President based on a resolution passed by: — A special majority in both Houses of Parliament
7. The power of the Supreme Court to decide disputes between the Centre and States falls under its: — Original jurisdiction
8. The concept of 'due process of law' is followed in India for: — Personal liberty and life
9. The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review over: — All of the above
10. The right to equality before the law and equal protection of the laws is guaranteed by which Article? — Article 14
11. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability? — Article 17
12. Which Article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth? — Article 15
13. Which fundamental right ensures equality of opportunity in matters of public employment? — Article 16
14. The President can refer any question of law or fact of public importance to the Supreme Court for its opinion under which Article? — Article 143
15. Which Article provides for the abolition of titles, except military and academic? — Article 18
16. Which fundamental right guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression? — Article 19
17. Which Article deals with the protection of life and personal liberty? — Article 21
18. Which fundamental right protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination? — Article 20
19. Which Article protects against arrest and detention in certain cases? — Article 22
20. Which Article states that no person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once (Double Jeopardy)? — Article 20
21. The right to move freely throughout the territory of India is guaranteed under which Article? — Article 19(1)(d)
22. Which Article guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion? — Article 25
23. Which Article guarantees freedom to profess, practice, and propagate any religion? — Article 25
24. Which Article provides for the protection of cultural and educational rights of minorities? — Article 29
25. Which Article deals with the protection of interests of minorities? — Article 29
26. Which Article guarantees the right to establish and administer educational institutions by minorities? — Article 30
27. Which Article of the Constitution grants the right to constitutional remedies? — Article 32
28. Which Article guarantees freedom of religion? — Articles 25-28
29. Which writ is issued by a court to an inferior court or official to do a legal duty? — Mandamus
30. The Supreme Court acts as the guardian of which of the following? — Fundamental Rights
31. The concept of 'Basic Structure Doctrine' was laid down by the Supreme Court in which case? — Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
32. Which of the following is NOT a writ issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts? — Injunction
33. The Supreme Court of India was established under which Act? — Government of India Act, 1935
34. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in disputes relating to: — All of the above
35. The power to issue writs is vested in which of the following courts? — Supreme Court and High Courts
36. Which part of the Indian Constitution enshrines the Fundamental Rights? — Part III
37. The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' are mentioned in which part of the Constitution? — Part IV
38. The 'Writ of Quo Warranto' is issued to: — Prevent an illegal usurpation of a public office
39. The 'Writ of Prohibition' is issued by a higher court to: — Prevent an inferior court from exceeding its jurisdiction
40. The writ of 'Certiorari' is issued by a superior court to: — Quash an order passed by an inferior court without jurisdiction
41. The Supreme Court of India was established under which Act of the British Parliament? — Regulating Act, 1773
42. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right? — Right to Property
43. The concept of 'Poverty line' is related to which fundamental right? — Right to Life and Personal Liberty
44. The 'Right to Information' is considered a part of which fundamental right? — Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
45. Which fundamental right was deleted from the Constitution by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978? — Right to Property
46. Which Fundamental Right cannot be suspended during a National Emergency? — Right to Personal Liberty and Life
47. The power of Parliament to amend the Constitution is limited by the Basic Structure Doctrine, as held in: — Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
48. The power of judicial review in India is exercised by: — The Supreme Court and High Courts
49. The Chief Justice of India is appointed by: — The President of India
50. The writ of 'Habeas Corpus' means: — To have the body of
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