With reference to the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court of India which of the following s...........

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With reference to the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court of India, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1.The jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court can be extended and curtailed by the Parliament.

2.The Supreme Court enquires into the conduct of the Chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission on a reference made by the

Parliament.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

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Explanation:

The jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court can only be extended by the Parliament. It cannot curtail them. This, provision ensures independence of the Supreme Court of India.
The Supreme Court enquires into the conduct of the Chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on a reference made by the President and not the Parliament.