Supreme Court and Constitutional Bodies PYQs
Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations
This lesson converts recurring previous-paper concepts into an exam-ready revision set. Question wording is independently rewritten for clarity; explanations are original; and official APPSC, UPSC, SSC and RRB repositories are linked for verification.
Topic Focus
Judiciary, CAG, Election Commission, Finance Commission, UPSC and basic structure.
Rapid Answer Map
| No. | Question focus | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Supreme Court of India is established under: | Article 124 |
| 2 | Disputes between the Union and States fall under the Supreme Court’s: | Original jurisdiction |
| 3 | The Supreme Court can issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights under: | Article 32 |
| 4 | The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is provided under: | Article 148 |
| 5 | The Election Commission of India derives constitutional status from: | Article 324 |
| 6 | The Finance Commission is constituted under: | Article 280 |
| 7 | Union and State Public Service Commissions are provided under: | Article 315 |
| 8 | The Attorney General for India is provided under: | Article 76 |
| 9 | The basic-structure doctrine is principally associated with: | Kesavananda Bharati case |
| 10 | A judge of the Supreme Court is removed by the President after: | An address by each House with the constitutionally required special majority |
10 Clickable MCQs
The Supreme Court of India is established under:
Article 124 provides for establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court.
Disputes between the Union and States fall under the Supreme Court’s:
Article 131 provides original jurisdiction in specified federal disputes.
The Supreme Court can issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights under:
Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue constitutional writs.
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is provided under:
Article 148 provides for the CAG.
The Election Commission of India derives constitutional status from:
Article 324 vests superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission.
The Finance Commission is constituted under:
Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission, normally every five years.
Union and State Public Service Commissions are provided under:
Article 315 provides for UPSC and State PSCs.
The Attorney General for India is provided under:
Article 76 establishes the Attorney General, the highest law officer of the Union.
The basic-structure doctrine is principally associated with:
Kesavananda Bharati (1973) held that Parliament cannot damage the Constitution’s basic structure.
A judge of the Supreme Court is removed by the President after:
Removal requires a parliamentary address supported by the prescribed special majority on proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
Common Exam Traps
Quick Revision Checklist
- 1. Article 124 — The Court began functioning in January 1950.
- 2. Original jurisdiction — Private disputes do not fall under Article 131.
- 3. Article 32 — High Courts exercise broader writ jurisdiction under Article 226.
- 4. Article 148 — The CAG audits Union and State accounts as authorised by law.
- 5. Article 324 — It covers elections to Parliament, State legislatures and offices of President and Vice-President.
- 6. Article 280 — It recommends distribution of tax proceeds and grants.
- 7. Article 315 — Their functions are described further in Article 320.
- 8. Article 76 — Article 165 deals with the Advocate General of a State.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these questions copied from coaching websites?
No. Questions are independently rewritten from recurring concepts in official paper repositories and standard sources.
Why is an exact exam year not shown beside every question?
An exam and year are shown only when the source can be checked reliably. This prevents incorrect PYQ attribution.
How should I use this page?
Attempt all questions once, study explanations, revise the answer map, and reattempt after two days.
Official Paper Sources
- APPSC – Question papers and final keys
- APPSC – Question papers of various notifications
- UPSC – Previous question papers
- SSC – Official portal and previous papers
- RRB – Official question/response notices
Source policy: Official repositories establish the tested concepts. Explanations and practice presentation here are original.
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