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The role of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is filled with immense responsibility and prestige within the Indian judiciary. As the leader of the Supreme Court, the CJI is tasked not only with interpreting the Constitution but also with ensuring that justice is administered fairly and impartially. This position has a significant influence on the country’s legal landscape, shaping laws and setting precedents that affect the lives of millions of people.

For those of you who wish to deepen your understanding of the Chief Justices who have served our nation, we invite you to take an engaging journey through our specially designed quiz. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and spark your curiosity about the distinguished people who have held this vital position. You will find a variety of questions that challenge your familiarity with his contributions, landmark judgments and key moments in India’s legal history.

By taking this quiz, you will not only improve your knowledge but also learn about the judicial principles that have guided India over the years.

1. Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

a) Harilal J. Kania

b) M. Patanjali Sastri

c) BP Sinha

d) Mehr Chand Mahajan

Answer: a) Harilal J. Kania

2. Which Chief Justice of India served the longest term?

a) SM Sikri

b) M. Hidayatullah

c) AM Ahmadi

d) YV Chandrachud

Answer: d) YV Chandrachud

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

a) Fathima Beevi

b) Indu Malhotra

c) Gyan Sudha Misra

d) R. Banumathi

Answer: a) Fathima Beevi

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

a) SR Das

b) A Ray

c) SM Sikri

d) PN Bhagwati

Answer: c) SM Sikri

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

a) Ranjan Gogoi

b) Sharad Arvind Bobde

c) Deepak Misra

d) Jagdish Singh Khehar

Answer: b) Sharad Arvind Bobde

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

a) A Ray

b) M. Hidayatullah

c) YV Chandrachud

d) SP Bharucha

Answer: a) A Ray

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

a) RS Pathak

b) MN Venkatachaliah

c) AM Ahmadi

d) PN Bhagwati

Answer: d) PN Bhagwati

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

a) Ranjan Gogoi

b) Deepak Misra

c) Sharad Arvind Bobde

d) UU Lalit

Answer: b) Dipak Misra

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

a) Ranjan Gogoi

b) Deepak Misra

c) UU Lalit

d) Sharad Arvind Bobde

Answer: a) Ranjan Gogoi

10. Who was the Chief Justice of India during the historic Sabarimala verdict, which allowed women of all ages to enter the temple?

a) Ranjan Gogoi

b) TS Thakur

c) SA Bobde

d) Deepak Misra

Answer: d) Dipak Misra

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