Previous year MCQs

Indian Polity UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any questions of law?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Prime Minister

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Prime Minister”.
Only the President of India has the right to seek an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court of India on any questions of law under Article 143 of the Constitution of India.

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