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Supreme Court: BPSC Prelims PYQs

18 previous-year questions on Supreme Court, asked 1992–2024. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

   The Supreme Court is a:

   1. AFederal court
   2. BProtector of human rights
   3. CFinal interpreter of the Constitution
   4. DCivil court
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

   Supreme Court in India was established-

   1. ABy an Act of Parliament in 1950
   2. BUnder Indian Independence Act, 1947
   3. CUnder Indian Government Act, 1953
   4. DBy the Indian Constitution
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 53rd–55th BPSC Prelims 2011

   Which one of the following statements is not correct?

   1. AThe Supreme Court was established in 1950
   2. BThe Supreme Court is the highest court in the country where appeals are made
   3. CThe Supreme Court can hear any High Court/Courts except Court-Martial
   4. DThe Supreme Court can hear any High Court/Courts along with Court-Martial
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

   The sanctioned strength of Supreme Court of India is–

   1. A24
   2. B20
   3. C18
   4. D9
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

   Currently, the number of Supreme Court judges is-

   1. A15
   2. B25
   3. C31
   4. D20
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

   Who appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court of India?

   1. AThe Prime Minister
   2. BThe President
   3. CThe Chief Justice of India
   4. DThe Ombudsman
   5. ENone of the above / more than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 64th BPSC Prelims 2018

   A Judge of the Supreme Court may resign his office by writing to?

   1. AThe President
   2. BThe Prime Minister
   3. CThe Law Minister
   4. DThe Attorney General of India
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

   What is the retirement age of the Judges of the Supreme Court?

   1. A60 years
   2. B62 years
   3. C65 years
   4. D70 years
   5. ENone of the above / more than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

   The power to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in –

   1. AThe President of India
   2. BThe Parliament
   3. CThe Chief Justice of India
   4. DThe Law Commission
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

    Consider the following statements about the collegium system :

    • 1. The Supreme Court collegium is a five-member body, which is headed by the incumbent Chief Justice of India (CJI) and comprises four other seniormost Judges of the Court at that time.
    • 2. The Parliament by law has evolved the collegium system.
    • 3. The Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed only through the collegium system.
    • 4. The collegium system was introduced in the year 1993 by Justice P. N. Bhagwati in the landmark First Judges Case.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    1. AOnly 1
    2. B1 and 2
    3. C3 and 4
    4. D1 and 3
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. 68th BPSC Prelims 2023

    Which of the following is concerned with the Supreme Court of India?

    1. ACollegium system
    2. BAppellate jurisdiction
    3. COriginal jurisdiction
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. 39th BPSC Prelims 1994

    Judicial review means that the Supreme Court -

    1. Ahas final authority over all cases
    2. Bcan impeach the President
    3. Ccan review cases decided by the High Courts
    4. Dcan declare any state law invalid
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. 67th BPSC Prelims 2022

    Judicial process in India is based on -

    1. AThe Constitution
    2. BThe due process of routine law
    3. CConventions
    4. DThe procedure established by law
    5. ENone of the above/more than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. 67th BPSC Prelims 2022

    What position did A.S. Anand hold in the late 1990s?

    1. AComptroller and Auditor General
    2. BChief Justice of India
    3. CChief Vigilance Commissioner
    4. DAttorney General
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

    Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

    1. AArticle 129
    2. BArticle 130
    3. CArticle 131
    4. DArticle 132
    Answer and explanation →

16. 16. 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2024

    The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its :

    1. AAppellate jurisdiction
    2. BOriginal jurisdiction
    3. CAdvisory jurisdiction
    4. DConstitutional jurisdiction
    Answer and explanation →

17. 17. 65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

    The basis of judicial review in India is -

    1. ADue process of law
    2. BProcedure Established by law
    3. CRule of law
    4. DProcedure Established by Parliament
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

18. 18. 68th BPSC Prelims 2023

    Which of the following is related to the Supreme Court of India?

    1. ACollegium system
    2. BAppellate jurisdiction
    3. COriginal Jurisdiction
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →