Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:

Read the following passage and answer the questions.

"The Constitution of India lays out the frameworks of Indian judicial system. India has adopted a federal system of government which distributes the law enacting power between the Centre and State. Yet the Constitution establishes a single integrated system of judiciary comprising courts to administer both Central and State laws. The Supreme Court located in New Delhi is the apex court of India. It is followed by various High Courts at State level, which are followed by district and sub-ordinate courts."

When the Supreme Court of India was first established, the Constitution envisaged it to consists of:

Options:

Chief Justice and 3 Judges

Chief Justice and 5 Judges

Chief Justice and 7 Judges

Chief Justice and 10 Judges

Correct Answer:

Chief Justice and 7 Judges

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Chief Justice and 7 Judges