QUESTION 1 OF 50

According to the concept of law presented by H.L.A. Hart, law in its simplest terms is primarily defined as:

QUESTION 2 OF 50

Statutes in India are enacted by the Parliament and State Legislatures in accordance with their respective domains mentioned in the:

QUESTION 3 OF 50

Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the law declared by the Supreme Court explicitly made binding on all courts within the territory of India?

QUESTION 4 OF 50

Personal laws, such as the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, are primarily guided by:

QUESTION 5 OF 50

Consider the following items:
1. Ordinance
2. Bye-law
3. Custom or usage having the force of law
According to Article 13.3 (a) of the Constitution of India, which of the above are included in the definition of law?

QUESTION 6 OF 50

During the ancient period of law and governance, one of the salient features of ancient Indian law was its foundation on righteousness and duty. This guiding principle was commonly known as:

QUESTION 7 OF 50

In the hierarchy of ancient Indian courts, the bodies that functioned specifically as Trade or Professional Councils were categorized as:

QUESTION 8 OF 50

During the Mughal period, the central administration of justice included a chief judicial functionary appointed by the emperor to hear appeals and supervise provincial courts. This official was known as:

QUESTION 9 OF 50

The establishment of a new judicial system in India by the East India Company, which empowered them with limited legislative rights, was initiated by:

QUESTION 10 OF 50

Which specific legislation passed during the British Administrative Period was responsible for the establishment of High Courts in India?

QUESTION 11 OF 50

The Indian post-independence legal history began with the official cessation of the Privy Council's power to entertain new appeals and petitions. This was achieved through the:

QUESTION 12 OF 50

The Supreme Court of India was formally established on 26th January 1950. Under which specific Article of the Constitution of India was it established?

QUESTION 13 OF 50

According to Article 79 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament for the Union shall consist of the President and two Houses known as:

QUESTION 14 OF 50

Both the Parliament and the Legislature of any State possess the power to make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in which specific list of the Seventh Schedule?

QUESTION 15 OF 50

In the legislative process, if a Bill is introduced in either House of Parliament by a member who is NOT a Minister, it is known as a:

QUESTION 16 OF 50

According to Article 254 of the Constitution of India, if any provision of a law made by the State Legislature is repugnant to a provision of a law made by Parliament regarding a matter in the Concurrent List, which law generally prevails?

QUESTION 17 OF 50

Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the President empowered to promulgate Ordinances when both Houses of Parliament are not in session and immediate action is required?

QUESTION 18 OF 50

State which of the following statements is true regarding the promulgation of Ordinances by a Governor:

QUESTION 19 OF 50

To incorporate local rural governance and ensure adequate support for it, the power sharing was taken a step down further through which specific Article of the Constitution of India?

QUESTION 20 OF 50

The Parliament may, in the exercise of its constituent power, amend by way of addition, variation, or repeal any provision of the Constitution. This procedure is laid down in:

QUESTION 21 OF 50

The Constitution of India provides for a single integrated judicial system with a pyramidal structure. Which court sits at the apex of this hierarchy?

QUESTION 22 OF 50

Under which Article does the Supreme Court of India possess original jurisdiction to decide disputes between the Government of India and one or more states?

QUESTION 23 OF 50

The President of India can refer any question of law or fact of public importance to the Supreme Court for its opinion. This power falls under the Supreme Court's:

QUESTION 24 OF 50

A High Court has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose. This writ jurisdiction is conferred under which Article?

QUESTION 25 OF 50

Which Article of the Constitution empowers every High Court to exercise the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction?

QUESTION 26 OF 50

In the criminal court structure of India, which court has the power to try any criminal matter and pass any punishment authorized by law, subject to the condition that a death penalty must be confirmed by the High Court?

QUESTION 27 OF 50

The Court of Metropolitan Magistrate is a special court established by the State Government in consultation with the High Court. It is specifically established in metropolitan areas having a population of more than:

QUESTION 28 OF 50

According to Article 233 of the Constitution, the appointment of district judges in the highest civil court of a district is done by the:

QUESTION 29 OF 50

Select the correct statement regarding the evolution and structure of the tribunal system in India:

QUESTION 30 OF 50

A key feature that distinguishes the composition of tribunals from traditional courts is the presence of:

QUESTION 31 OF 50

The process by which disputes between the parties are settled or brought to a result without the intervention of a Judicial Institution and without any trial is commonly known as:

QUESTION 32 OF 50

In which mode of Alternate Dispute Resolution is the dispute submitted to a tribunal that makes a decision called an "award", which is mostly binding on the parties?

QUESTION 33 OF 50

During the mediation process, the impartial third party (the mediator) functions primarily by:

QUESTION 34 OF 50

Select the false statement regarding the Lok Adalat (People's Court):

QUESTION 35 OF 50

Which specific Act mandates mediation and conciliation when disputes arise under its Section 18?

QUESTION 36 OF 50

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a statutory body established under the SEBI Act of 1992. Its primary objective is to:

QUESTION 37 OF 50

SEBI performs various functions. Imparting training to various intermediaries, conducting research, and promoting self-regulation of organizations are categorized under its:

QUESTION 38 OF 50

Consider the following powers:
1. To print, issue, and circulate currency.
2. To conduct hearings and give judgments on cases of malpractices in the markets.
3. To approve the listing and force delisting of companies from any exchanges.
Which of the above are the powers of SEBI?

QUESTION 39 OF 50

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established to conduct monetary policy and supervise the financial sector in the year:

QUESTION 40 OF 50

Select the odd one out regarding the primary functions of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI):

QUESTION 41 OF 50

Which autonomous, statutory body was created in 1999 primarily to ensure fair treatment and protect the interests of policyholders?

QUESTION 42 OF 50

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) initially covered only employees in the government sector. Later, its services were extended to:

QUESTION 43 OF 50

Registered Asset Management Companies (AMCs) in India are required to follow the code of ethics set by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). This code of ethics strictly includes:

QUESTION 44 OF 50

Under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), which specific body has the authority to register companies and ensure their functioning as per the provisions of the law?

QUESTION 45 OF 50

The National Housing Bank (NHB) operates as the principal agency to promote housing finance institutions in India. It functions under the jurisdiction of the:

QUESTION 46 OF 50

Primary legislation is best defined as the law that derives its source directly from the:

QUESTION 48 OF 50

Which Article of the Constitution of India explicitly illustrates power delegation by allowing Parliament to create one or more All India Services if the Council of States passes a supportive resolution?

QUESTION 47 OF 50

Secondary or subordinate legislation proceeds from an authority other than the sovereign power. Which of the following is typically a form of subordinate legislation?

QUESTION 49 OF 50

A piece of subordinate legislation can be struck down as 'ultra vires' and declared invalid primarily if it: Options:

QUESTION 50 OF 50

To ensure effective local governance and the rapid revision of regulations in localized territories, the Constitution of India explicitly provides for the decentralization of governance through Panchayats and Municipalities under: Options: