The Supreme Court MCQs with answers and explanations for preparation of UPSC, BPSC, UPPSC and other State PSC Examinations
1. Who was the first woman judge of the International Court of Justice?
- A) Rosalyn Higgins
- B) Gabrielle Kirk McDonald
- C) Joan Donoghue
- D) Julia Sebutinde
A) Rosalyn Higgins
Explanation: Rosalyn Higgins became the first female judge of the International Court of Justice in 1995, serving until 2009. She made significant contributions to international law.
2. Balaji Raghwan v. Union of India AIR 1996 SC 770 is related to which article of the Constitution?
- A) Article 14
- B) Article 16
- C) Article 18
- D) Article 19
C) Article 18
Explanation: The case dealt with the constitutional prohibition of titles, specifically relating to military and academic distinctions under Article 18 of the Indian Constitution.
3. Medha Kotwal Lele v. UOI 2012 SC case is related to which issue?
- A) Environmental Protection
- B) Sexual Harassment at Workplace
- C) Right to Education
- D) Reservation in Promotions
B) Sexual Harassment at Workplace
Explanation: This case emphasized the need for strict implementation of the guidelines against sexual harassment at the workplace, laid out in the Vishaka case.
4. Right to Privacy is part of which fundamental right?
- A) Right to Equality
- B) Right to Freedom
- C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty
- D) Right against Exploitation
C) Right to Life and Personal Liberty
Explanation: The Supreme Court of India recognized the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21, which ensures the right to life and personal liberty.
5. Which judgment of the Supreme Court in 1992 upheld OBC reservations while separating the creamy layer?
- A) Indra Sawhney v. Union of India
- B) Minerva Mills v. Union of India
- C) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
- D) M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
A) Indra Sawhney v. Union of India
Explanation: The 1992 Indra Sawhney judgment upheld the reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) but introduced the concept of excluding the ‘creamy layer’ from these benefits.
6. Who was the first Attorney General of India?
- A) C.K. Daphtary
- B) M.C. Setalvad
- C) Niren De
- D) Soli Sorabjee
B) M.C. Setalvad
Explanation: M.C. Setalvad was the first Attorney General of India, serving from 1950 to 1963. He played a pivotal role in shaping the legal framework of the country post-independence.
7. Who is the current president of the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission?
- A) Justice R.K. Agrawal
- B) Justice D.K. Jain
- C) Justice Ajit Prakash Shah
- D) Justice G.S. Singhvi
A) Justice R.K. Agrawal
Explanation: As of the latest update, Justice R.K. Agrawal is the president of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).
8. How many Fundamental Duties are listed in Article 51-A of the Constitution of India?
- A) 9
- B) 10
- C) 11
- D) 12
C) 11
Explanation: Article 51-A lists 11 Fundamental Duties for the citizens of India, added by the 42nd and 86th Amendments to the Constitution.
9. Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
- A) H.J. Kania
- B) M. Patanjali Sastri
- C) Mehr Chand Mahajan
- D) B.K. Mukherjea
A) H.J. Kania
Explanation: Harilal Jekisundas Kania was the first Chief Justice of India, serving from 1950 until his death in 1951.
10. In ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shulka which judge gave the dissenting judgment that cost him the CJI position?
- A) Justice P.N. Bhagwati
- B) Justice Y.V. Chandrachud
- C) Justice H.R. Khanna
- D) Justice M.H. Beg
C) Justice H.R. Khanna
Explanation: Justice H.R. Khanna gave a famous dissenting opinion in the ADM Jabalpur case, defending the right to life and personal liberty even during the Emergency, which allegedly cost him the position of Chief Justice of India.
