51. The maximum strength of Judges in the Supreme Court of India is :
(a) 33
(b) 34
(c) 35
(d) 36
Answer:
(b) 34
Explanation:
Following the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2019, the maximum strength of the Supreme Court was increased to 34 (including the Chief Justice).
52. The meaning of legal phrase “amicus curiae” is :
(a) We command
(b) By what authority
(c) Friend of the Court
(d) At one’s own risk
Answer:
(c) Friend of the Court
Explanation:
“Amicus curiae” translates directly to “friend of the court,” denoting someone who is not a party to a case but assists a court by offering information or insight.
53. The term “obiter dicta” means :
(a) Passing remarks of a Judge not relevant to the case
(b) Concluding part of a judgment
(c) Dissenting opinion of a Judge
(d) A concurring opinion
Answer:
(a) Passing remarks of a Judge not relevant to the case
Explanation:
Obiter dicta are incidental remarks or observations made by a judge that are not strictly necessary to the decision and thus not legally binding.
54. The famous Kesavananda Bharati (1973) case is associated with :
(a) Appointment of Judges
(b) Directive Principle of State Policy
(c) Police Reforms
(d) The concept of ‘basic structure’
Answer:
(d) The concept of ‘basic structure’
Explanation:
This historic judgment outlined the “Basic Structure Doctrine,” declaring that the Parliament cannot alter the fundamental features of the Constitution.
55. Legal Education in India is regulated by :
(a) The Supreme Court
(b) The High Court of the respective States
(c) The Bar Council of India
(d) The Confederation of Indian Bar
Answer:
(c) The Bar Council of India
Explanation:
Under the Advocates Act of 1961, the Bar Council of India is tasked with promoting and regulating legal education.
