UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Cabinet approves four more judges for Supreme Court

Question 1

In the context of the recent expansion of the Supreme Court, what does Section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 specifically provide for?

Accepted Answer

The maximum number of judges (other than the Chief Justice) of the Supreme Court

Answer

The qualifications and oath for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court

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The procedure for removal of a judge of the Supreme Court on grounds of misbehaviour

Answer

The salaries, allowances and pension payable to judges of the Supreme Court

Question 2

Which one of the following is the nodal department of the Government of India for processing the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court, including operationalising the recent increase in its sanctioned strength?

Accepted Answer

Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice

Answer

Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice

Answer

Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice

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Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Question 3

Which one of the following provisions of the Constitution of India is the primary anchor that empowers Parliament to prescribe, by law, the number of judges of the Supreme Court — the provision under which the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 was enacted and is being amended in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Article 124(1)

Answer

Article 124(2)

Answer

Article 125

Answer

Article 145(1)

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Cabinet approves four more judges for Supreme Court

Q1. In the context of the recent expansion of the Supreme Court, what does Section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 specifically provide for?

Q2. Which one of the following is the nodal department of the Government of India for processing the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court, including operationalising the recent increase in its sanctioned strength?

Q3. Which one of the following provisions of the Constitution of India is the primary anchor that empowers Parliament to prescribe, by law, the number of judges of the Supreme Court — the provision under which the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 was enacted and is being amended in 2026?