UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — SC raps comedian, 4 others for failing to comply with its order

Q1. Under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, what is the maximum term of simple imprisonment that may be imposed as punishment for contempt of court?

  • A. One month
  • B. Three months
  • C. Six months
  • D. One year

Q2. With reference to contempt jurisdiction in India, consider the following statements: 1. Wilful disobedience to a court's order is classified as civil contempt. 2. Publication that prejudices a pending judicial proceeding constitutes criminal contempt. 3. The Supreme Court and High Courts derive their power to punish for contempt solely from the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, and not from the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Wilful disobedience to a court's order is classified as civil contempt.
  2. Publication that prejudices a pending judicial proceeding constitutes criminal contempt.
  3. The Supreme Court and High Courts derive their power to punish for contempt solely from the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, and not from the Constitution.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. With reference to the Supreme Court's July 2026 order in the case arising from the 'India's Got Latent' controversy, consider the following statements: 1. The Court imposed costs of ₹3 lakh each on Samay Raina and four others. 2. The plea against Samay Raina was filed by the Cure SMA India Foundation. 3. The costs are liable to be enhanced up to ₹3 crore on continued non-compliance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Court imposed costs of ₹3 lakh each on Samay Raina and four others.
  2. The plea against Samay Raina was filed by the Cure SMA India Foundation.
  3. The costs are liable to be enhanced up to ₹3 crore on continued non-compliance.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. In the Supreme Court's July 2026 order arising from the 'India's Got Latent' controversy, costs of ₹3 lakh each were imposed on five individuals. Which one of the following persons was NOT among those on whom these costs were imposed? 1. Sonali Thakkar 2. Vipul Goyal 3. Ranveer Allahbadia 4. Nishant Jagdish Tanwar Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Sonali Thakkar
  2. Vipul Goyal
  3. Ranveer Allahbadia
  4. Nishant Jagdish Tanwar
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1 and 3
  • D. 3 only

Q5. Which one of the following is the nodal agency for implementing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?

  • A. Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • B. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  • C. Department of Social Welfare, Ministry of Women and Child Development
  • D. Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development

Q6. Reservation of not less than four per cent in government establishments for persons with benchmark disabilities is provided under which section of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?

  • A. Section 20
  • B. Section 32
  • C. Section 34
  • D. Section 37

Q7. Under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the Level-II self-regulatory body of publishers is to be headed by whom?

  • A. A serving judge of the Supreme Court
  • B. A retired judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court, or an independent eminent person
  • C. An officer of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
  • D. The Chairperson of the Press Council of India

Q8. The grievance redressal mechanism for digital media and OTT platforms under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 consists of how many levels?

  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Five

Q9. With reference to Justice Surya Kant, consider the following statements: 1. He took oath as the Chief Justice of India in November 2025. 2. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in 2018. 3. He was elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court of India in 2021. 4. He is the 52nd Chief Justice of India. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. He took oath as the Chief Justice of India in November 2025.
  2. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in 2018.
  3. He was elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court of India in 2021.
  4. He is the 52nd Chief Justice of India.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 2 and 4
  • D. 1, 3 and 4

Q10. Consider the following pairs of constitutional articles and their subject matter: 1. Article 124 — establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court 2. Article 129 — Supreme Court as a court of record with power to punish for its contempt 3. Article 215 — appointment of the Chief Justice of India 4. Article 32 — right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights Which of the above are correctly identified?

  1. Article 124 — establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court
  2. Article 129 — Supreme Court as a court of record with power to punish for its contempt
  3. Article 215 — appointment of the Chief Justice of India
  4. Article 32 — right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights
  • A. 1 and 3 only
  • B. 2 and 4 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q11. With reference to the writ jurisdiction of the higher judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights. 2. Article 226 empowers the High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights as well as for any other purpose. 3. The right to move the Supreme Court under Article 32 is itself a fundamental right, whereas the writ jurisdiction of High Courts under Article 226 is not a fundamental right. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
  2. Article 226 empowers the High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights as well as for any other purpose.
  3. The right to move the Supreme Court under Article 32 is itself a fundamental right, whereas the writ jurisdiction of High Courts under Article 226 is not a fundamental right.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q12. Under Article 32, for the enforcement of fundamental rights the Supreme Court is empowered to issue exactly how many types of writs?

  • A. Three
  • B. Four
  • C. Five
  • D. Six