GK Quiz on Chief Justice of India: Think You Know Your Chief Justices? Take This GK Quiz!

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) carries immense responsibility and prestige in the Indian judiciary. As the leader of the Supreme Court, the Supreme Judicial Yuan is not only responsible for interpreting the Constitution but also for ensuring that justice is fair and impartial. This position has a significant impact on the country’s legal landscape, shaping laws and setting precedents that impact the lives of millions of people.

For those eager to deepen their understanding of the Chief Justices who have served our country, we invite you to embark on a fascinating journey with our carefully crafted quizzes. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and spark your curiosity about the remarkable individuals who hold this important position. You will encounter a variety of questions that challenge your familiarity with their contributions, landmark judgments and key moments in Indian legal history.

By taking this quiz, you will not only enhance your knowledge but also gain an in-depth understanding of the judicial principles that have guided India over the years.

1. Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

a) Harilal J. Kaniya

b) M.Patanjali Sastri

c) BP Sinha

d) Meir Chand Mahajan

Answer: a) Harilal J. Kania

2. Which Chief Justice of India served the longest?

a) SM Sikri

b) M.Hidayatullah

c) Ahmadi

d)YV Chandrachud

Answer: d) YV Chandrachud

3. Who was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court but never became the Chief Justice of India?

a) Fatima Bevi

b) Indu Malhotra

c) Gyan Souda Misra

d) R. Banumathi

Answer: a) Fatima Bevi

4. Which Chief Justice of India oversaw the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case?

a) SR Das

b) An Lei

c) SM Sikri

d) PN Bhagwati

Answer: c) SM Sikri

5. Who was the Chief Justice of India before NV Ramana?

a) Ranjan Gogoi

b) Sharad Arvind Bobde

c) Deepak Misra

d) Jagdish Singh Kehar

Answer: b) Sharad Arvind Bobde

6. Who was the Chief Justice of India when the controversial Emergency was declared in 1975?

a) An Lei

b) M.Hidayatullah

c) YV Chandrachud

d) SP Bharucha

Answer: a) Ray

7. Which of the following Chief Justice of India played an important role in popularizing the concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?

a) RS Pathak

b) MN Venkatachaliah

c) Ahmadi

d) PN Bhagwati

Answer: d) PN Bhagwati

8. Which Chief Justice of India led the landmark judgment decriminalizing Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?

a) Ranjan Gogoi

b) Deepak Mishra

c) Sharad Arvind Bobde

d) UU Lalit

Answer: b) Deepak Misra

9. Who was the Chief Justice of India during the 2019 Ayodhya judgment?

a) Ranjan Gogoi

b) Deepak Mishra

c) UU Lalit

d) Sharad Arvind Bobde

Answer: a) Ranjan Gogoi

10. Who was the Chief Justice of India in the landmark Sabarimala judgment that allowed women of all ages to enter temples?

a) Ranjan Gogoi

b) TS Thakur

c) SA Bode

d) Deepak Mishra

Answer: d) Deepak Mishra

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