Q1. Which of the following is NOT part of the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction?
- Dispute between the Centre and one or more states
- Dispute over the election of the President
- Dispute arising from a pre-Constitution treaty
- Dispute over the recovery of damages by a state against the Centre
Correct Option: 3. Dispute arising from a pre-Constitution treaty
Explanation: Disputes arising from pre-Constitution treaties or agreements are excluded from the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction. Such matters fall outside the scope of its jurisdiction, as per the Constitution.
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a power of the Supreme Court under its supervisory jurisdiction?
- Reviewing the conduct of Union Public Service Commission members
- Overseeing the procedures of High Courts and lower courts
- Issuing writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights
- Reviewing the election process of the President
Correct Option: 4. Reviewing the election process of the President
Explanation: While the Supreme Court has supervisory jurisdiction over lower courts and tribunals, reviewing the election process of the President falls under a its original jurisdiction and not under its supervisory jurisdiction.
Q3. Which of the following is NOT part of the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
- Appeals against administrative decisions by the President
- Civil appeals
- Criminal appeals
- Appeals in constitutional matters
Correct Option: 1. Appeals against administrative decisions by the President
Explanation: The Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction covers civil and criminal appeals, as well as constitutional matters. However, appeals against administrative decisions by the President do not fall under this jurisdiction.
Q4. Which of the following categories of advocates is entitled to file documents before the Supreme Court of India?
- Senior Advocates
- Advocates-on-Record
- Other Advocates
- All of the above
Correct Option: 2. Advocates-on-Record
Explanation: Only Advocates-on-Record are entitled to file documents before the Supreme Court of India. Senior Advocates are not allowed to file documents on their own but can appear with an Advocate-on-Record. Other Advocates, though they can appear and argue cases, cannot file any documents or matters before the Court.
Q5. Which of the following is correct regarding Senior Advocates in the Supreme Court of India?
- Senior Advocates can appear without an Advocate-on-Record.
- Senior Advocates can draft pleadings and affidavits.
- Senior Advocates can settle pleadings in consultation with a junior.
- Senior Advocates can represent clients without any restrictions.
Correct Option: 3. Senior Advocates can settle pleadings in consultation with a junior.
Explanation: Senior Advocates are not allowed to engage in drafting pleadings, affidavits, or other similar tasks, but they can settle these matters in consultation with a junior advocate. They must appear in the Supreme Court with an Advocate-on-Record, and they cannot represent clients independently.