Supreme Court and Constitutional Bodies PYQs

Previous Questions SeriesIndian PolityUpdated July 2026

Supreme Court and Constitutional Bodies PYQs

Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations

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How this page is prepared

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.

Accuracy rule: An exact exam name or year is not attached unless it can be verified from a primary paper or official key. Questions marked “PYQ-based concept” reflect recurring tested ideas, not a claim of verbatim reproduction.

Rapid Answer Map

No.Question focusCorrect answer
1The Supreme Court of India is established under:Article 124
2Disputes between the Union and States fall under the Supreme Court’s:Original jurisdiction
3The Supreme Court can issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights under:Article 32
4The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is provided under:Article 148
5The Election Commission of India derives constitutional status from:Article 324
6The Finance Commission is constituted under:Article 280
7Union and State Public Service Commissions are provided under:Article 315
8The Attorney General for India is provided under:Article 76
9The basic-structure doctrine is principally associated with:Kesavananda Bharati case
10A judge of the Supreme Court is removed by the President after:An address by each House with the constitutionally required special majority
Revision method: Answer first without opening the explanation. Then read the related fact and write one additional fact in your notebook. Repeat the test after 48 hours.

10 Clickable MCQs

PYQ-based concept

The Supreme Court of India is established under:

Answer: A) Article 124
Article 124 provides for establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court.
Related fact: The Court began functioning in January 1950.
PYQ-based concept

Disputes between the Union and States fall under the Supreme Court’s:

Answer: B) Original jurisdiction
Article 131 provides original jurisdiction in specified federal disputes.
Related fact: Private disputes do not fall under Article 131.
PYQ-based concept

The Supreme Court can issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights under:

Answer: A) Article 32
Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue constitutional writs.
Related fact: High Courts exercise broader writ jurisdiction under Article 226.
PYQ-based concept

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is provided under:

Answer: A) Article 148
Article 148 provides for the CAG.
Related fact: The CAG audits Union and State accounts as authorised by law.
PYQ-based concept

The Election Commission of India derives constitutional status from:

Answer: C) Article 324
Article 324 vests superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission.
Related fact: It covers elections to Parliament, State legislatures and offices of President and Vice-President.
PYQ-based concept

The Finance Commission is constituted under:

Answer: B) Article 280
Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission, normally every five years.
Related fact: It recommends distribution of tax proceeds and grants.
PYQ-based concept

Union and State Public Service Commissions are provided under:

Answer: A) Article 315
Article 315 provides for UPSC and State PSCs.
Related fact: Their functions are described further in Article 320.
PYQ-based concept

The Attorney General for India is provided under:

Answer: A) Article 76
Article 76 establishes the Attorney General, the highest law officer of the Union.
Related fact: Article 165 deals with the Advocate General of a State.
PYQ-based concept

The basic-structure doctrine is principally associated with:

Answer: B) Kesavananda Bharati case
Kesavananda Bharati (1973) held that Parliament cannot damage the Constitution’s basic structure.
Related fact: The doctrine limits the amending power under Article 368.
PYQ-based concept

A judge of the Supreme Court is removed by the President after:

Answer: B) An address by each House with the constitutionally required special majority
Removal requires a parliamentary address supported by the prescribed special majority on proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
Related fact: The process is often described as removal, not impeachment in constitutional text.

Common Exam Traps

Trap 1: Read the Article, date, unit or institution carefully; nearby facts are common distractors.
Trap 2: Distinguish a legal provision from a policy objective or historical background.
Trap 3: Do not assume familiar wording is the exact constitutional or scientific wording.
Trap 4: Use elimination only after checking the core concept and time context.

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.

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Fact-checked: 21 July 2026.

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