Ans. (b)

12. Previous year UPSC GS Mains Questions

1. Explain the scope of the Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India. (150 words) (92/II/4b/20)

2. What is the position of the Supreme Court under the Constitution of India? Discuss its role as a guardian of the Constitution. (About 250 words) (95/II/1b/40)

3. What is the position of the Supreme Court under the Constitution of India? How far does it play its role as the guardian of the Constitution? (250 words) (02/I/7a/30)

4. How can a judge of the Supreme Court be removed? (20 words) (04/I/9d/2)

5. How will you define 'judicial review'. (82/II/8c(A)/3)

6. The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Discuss critically.

7. Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.

8. What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?

9. Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.