ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Question 25 of 32

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Question 25

In August 2002, President Dr. Abdul Kalam sought the help of the Supreme Court in connection with the controversy between the Election Commission and the Government on elections in Gujarat.

The Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court applicable in the above-mentioned situation is ...............

  1. Revisory
  2. Appellate
  3. Advisory
  4. Original
Answer

Advisory

Reason — The President is empowered to seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court if he or she feels that the question is of public importance. Such opinion of the Supreme Court is advisory and not binding on the Government nor is it executable as a judgment of the Supreme Court.