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UPSC 1996 · Q26 · Indian Polity › Judiciary · Save
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
(a) advisory jurisdiction
(b) appellate jurisdiction
(c) original jurisdiction
(d) constitutional jurisdiction
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Answer: (c) original jurisdiction
UPSC 1996 · Q50 · Indian Polity › Judiciary · Save
When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to
(a) the writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court
(b) special control exercised by the Chief Justice of India
(c) discretionary powers of the Governor of the state
(d) special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard
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Answer: (b) special control exercised by the Chief Justice of India
UPSC 1996 · Q55 · Indian Polity › Judiciary · Save
According to the Constitution of India, the term ‘district judge’ shall not include
(a) chief presidency magistrate
(b) sessions judge
(c) tribunal judge
(d) chief judge of a small cause court
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Answer: (c) tribunal judge