Morning Star solutions for Total History and Civics [English] Class 10 chapter 4 - The Supreme Court [Latest edition]

What is the maximum number of Judges that can be appointed in the Supreme Court, excluding the Chief Justice of India? 

What is the minimum period for which a citizen has to be the judge of a High Court or of two or more such courts in succession in order to be appointed as a judge of Supreme court?

What is the term of office of a judge of the Supreme Court?

The appellate jurisdiction extends to ______.

The minimum number of judges to hear and decide a case involving interpretation of the Constitution shall be ______.

As a "Court of Record" the Supreme count has the power to ______.

What is the full form of "PIL"? 

A detained person has not been produced before the magistrate within 24 hours of arrest. Which legal remedy is available to him/her?

If the Supreme Court declares a law made by the Central Government as null and void, which power is used by it?

Who determines the strength of the Supreme Court?

By whom are the Judges of the Supreme Court appointed and how?

With reference to the judiciary, what is meant by the term 'impeachment'?

On what grounds can a Supreme Court Judge be removed from office?

Who decides the salaries and other emoluments of the Judges of the Supreme Court?

Under what circumstances can the salaries and allowances of the Judges of the Supreme Court be reduced?

Name the types of jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

In case of violation of the Fundamental Rights of individuals, which type of jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is applicable? 

Mention any one power of the Supreme Court, which is not enjoyed by other courts.

What happens if either the Parliament or a State Legislature passes any law that is against the Constitution?

What is meant by the term ‘Writ'?

Name any two writs issued by the Supreme Court.

Who is the protector and final interpreter of the Constitution? 

Mention two types under which an appeal in a criminal case lies to the Supreme Court.

State the difference between the Original jurisdiction and the Appellate jurisdiction.

The Supreme Court is the apex court in the entire judicial set up in India. In this context answer the following questions: 

1. What is meant by the term Single Integrated Judicial System?
2. Mention three kinds of cases which come under appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
3. Mention the types of cases that come under Original jurisdiction.

The independence of the judiciary is necessary in a federal democratic set-up. In this context, describe the part played by the following:

1. Security of Tenure of Office.
2. Security of Salary and Allowances of the Judges.
3. Power to punish for Contempt of itself.

The Supreme Court has extensive jurisdiction. In this context answer the following:

1. What is meant by 'Appellate Jurisdiction'? Name two types of cases in which an appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court.
2. What do you understand by advisory functions of the Supreme Court? State the types of cases where the Supreme Court may be required to express its opinion.
3. What is meant by Revisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Discuss how the Constitution has ensured that the Supreme Court acts as: 

1. Custodian of the Constitution.
2. Guardian of the Fundamental Rights.
3. A Court of Records and its implication.

Supreme Court has many functions to protect the interests of all citizens. In this context, answer the following questions: 

1. What is meant by Judicial Review?
2. What is the significance of the power of Judicial Review?
3. Mention three ways in which the Constitution ensures the independence of the Judges of the Supreme Court.

Study the figure and answer the following questions:

1. Identify the building in the picture. Where is it located? What is the position of this court in the entire judicial set up in India?
2. State three qualifications required to be the judge of this court.
3. How does this court maintain the sanctity of the Constitution of India?