SC, HC, President, Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Supreme Court of India inaugirated?
A
28 Jan, 1950
2
Q
Who appoints the Judges of Supreme Court?
A
President
3
Q
What is the age of retirement for a Supreme Court Judge?
A
65
4
Q
What are the qualifications to be eligible for Supreme Court Judge position?
A
- Citizen of India
- High Court Judge for at least 5 years
or - High Court Advocate for at least 10 years
5
Q
Which is the oldest High Court in India?
A
Calcutta High Court, 1862
Bombay and Madras followed same year
6
Q
How many high courts in India?
A
25
7
Q
Who is the Executive Head of the State as per the Constitution?
A
President
8
Q
What are the 10 Constitutional Bodies?
A
- Advocate general of the State
- Attorney general of India
- CAG India
- Election Commission
- Finance Commission
- National Commission for SCs
- National Commission for STs
- Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
- State PSC
- UPSC
9
Q
What are the 10 Non-Constitutional Bodies?
A
- Planning Commission
- National Development Council
- National Human Rights Commission
- State Human Rights Commission
- Central Information Commission
- State Information Commission
- Central Vigilance Commission
- Central Bureau of Investigation
- Lokpals
- Lokayuktas
