Static GK for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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