Static GK for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1

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1. What are the privileges enjoyed by the office of Governor?

[A] He is immune from any criminal proceedings
[B] He cannot be arrested or imprisoned
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them

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Answer 3
Explanation: A governor enjoys personal immunity from legal liability for his official acts. This means he is immune from any criminal proceedings, including his personal acts. Moreover, he cannot be arrested or imprisoned. Nonetheless, civil proceedings can be instituted against him during his term of office with regard to his personal acts after giving two months’ notice. ©navclasses

2. Which of the following reports are laid by the Governor in front of the state legislature?

[A] State Public Service Commission
[B] State Finance Commission
[C] Comptroller and Auditor-General
[D] All of the above

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Answer 4
Explanation: The Governor is responsible for presenting the reports of the State Public Service Commission, the State Finance Commission, and the Comptroller and Auditor-General before the state legislature. ©navclasses

3.Which constitutional amendment added the provision that a member of either House of state legislature belonging to any political party who is disqualified on the ground of defection shall also be disqualified to be appointed as a minister?

[A] 90th
[B] 91st
[C] 92nd
[D] 93rd

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Answer 2
Explanation: The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 added the provision that a member of either House of state legislature belonging to any political party who is disqualified on the ground of defection shall also be disqualified to be appointed as a minister. ©navclasses

4. In which year the Supreme Court ruled that the decision of Chairman/Speaker of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is subject to judicial review?

[A] 1973
[B] 1989
[C] 1992
[D] 1995

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Answer 3
Explanation: In the year 1992, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the decision of Chairman of Rajya Sabha or the Speaker of Lok Sabha of disqualification under tenth schedule is subject to judicial review. ©navclasses

5. In which of the following cases the President can appoint duly qualified persons as additional judges of a high court for a temporary period?
1. When there is a temporary increase in the business of the high court.
2. When there are arrears of work in the high court.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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Answer 3
Explanation: The President of India can appoint duly qualified persons as additional judges of a high court of a state for a temporary period not exceeding 2 years when: (1) there is a temporary increase in the business of the high court; or (2) there are arrears of work in the high court. ©navclasses

6. Writ jurisdiction of the high court is not exclusive but concurrent with the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under which article?

[A] Article 32
[B] Article 56
[C] Article 64
[D] Article 84

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Answer 1
Explanation: The writ jurisdiction of the high court under Article 226 is not exclusive but concurrent with the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution. ©navclasses

7. Andaman & Nicobar Islands come under the jurisdiction of which High Court?

[A] Calcutta
[B] Orisaa
[C] Madras
[D] Andhra Pradesh

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Answer 1
Explanation: Andaman & Nicobar Islands of India come under the territorial jurisdiction of Calcutta High Court. Chandigarh Comes under the jurisdiction of Punjab & Haryana High Court. Delhi has its own High Court. ©navclasses

8. Which of the following articles contain provisions to regulate the organization of subordinate courts?

[A] Articles 233 to 237
[B] Articles 211 to 222
[C] Articles 200 to 210
[D] Articles 181 to 200

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Answer 1
Explanation: The Articles 233 to 237 in Part VI of the Constitution of India contains provisions to regulate the organization of subordinate courts and to ensure their independence from the executive. ©navclasses

9. Which of the following is/are the qualifications to be appointed as a district judge?
1. He should not already be in the service of the Central or the state government.
2. He should have been an advocate or a pleader for seven years.
3. He should be recommended by the high court for appointment.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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Answer 4
Explanation: The following are the qualifications for a person to be appointed as a district judge: (1) He should not already be in the service of the Central or the state government, (2) He should have been an advocate or a pleader for seven years and (3) He should be recommended by the high court for appointment. ©navclasses

10. Who lays down the organisational structure, jurisdiction and nomenclature of the subordinate judiciary?

[A] Centre
[B] State
[C] Supreme Court
[D] President

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Answer 2
Explanation: The states themselves lay down the organisational structure, jurisdiction and nomenclature of the subordinate judiciary. Therefore the structure differs slightly from state to state. ©navclasses

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