Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the concept of the 'Rule of Law' in the Indian context: 1. The Rule of Law implies that laws apply equally to all persons without discrimination. 2. The Rule of Law allows the government to change legal procedures arbitrarily for different individuals. 3. The judiciary acts as an independent body to enforce the rule of law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The judiciary in India performs which of the following broad functions? 1. The judiciary is prohibited from resolving disputes between citizens. 2. The judiciary has the power of Judicial Review. 3. The judiciary is responsible for upholding the law and enforcing Fundamental Rights. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to 'Dispute Resolution' by the judiciary, the system provides a mechanism for resolving disputes between: 1. Disputes between citizens. 2. Disputes between citizens and the government. 3. Disputes between two or more state governments. 4. Disputes between the Centre and state governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding 'Judicial Review': 1. Judicial Review empowers the judiciary to strike down particular laws passed by the Parliament. 2. This power can be exercised only if the law is related to criminal justice. 3. It makes the Parliament the final interpreter of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Assertion (A): The judiciary in India plays a crucial role in the protection of Fundamental Rights. Reason (R): The Constitution empowers the Supreme Court and High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of these rights.
Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court of India: 1. The Supreme Court of India was established on 26 January 1950. 2. It was established to replace the High Courts of the Presidencies. 3. It was initially located in the Chamber of Princes in the Parliament House. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The concept of "Separation of Powers" is crucial for the independence of the judiciary because:
Consider the following statements regarding the appointment and removal of judges in India: 1. Judges in the High Court and Supreme Court are appointed by the Parliament. 2. Once appointed, it is very difficult to remove a judge from office. 3. The executive branch cannot dismiss a judge arbitrarily. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Why is the independence of the judiciary considered essential for democracy? 1. The independence of the judiciary prevents the misuse of power by the legislature and the executive. 2. The judiciary has no role in protecting the Fundamental Rights of citizens. 3. It ensures that courts act on behalf of the ruling government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements best describes the structure of the judicial system in India?
Consider the following statements regarding the levels of courts in India: 1. There are several courts at the lower level but only one at the apex level. 2. Subordinate courts are located only in the state capitals. 3. Each state is divided into districts that are presided over by a District Judge. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
As part of judicial reforms during British rule, the first High Courts in India were set up in 1862 at which of the following centres?
Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India: 1. The High Court of Delhi was established in 1947. 2. The Constitution allows for a common High Court for two or more states. 3. Punjab and Haryana share a common High Court at Chandigarh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following North Eastern states share a common High Court at Guwahati? 1. Assam 2. Nagaland 3. Mizoram 4. Arunachal Pradesh
With reference to the structure of the judiciary under the Constitution of India, what does the term “integrated judicial system” imply?
In the Indian judicial system, the provision of 'appellate jurisdiction' implies that:
Which of the following names are used to refer to subordinate courts in India? 1. Trial Court 2. Court of the District Judge 3. Chief Judicial Magistrate 4. Metropolitan Magistrate
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Criminal Law' as distinguished from 'Civil Law'?
Consider the following scenarios: 1. Rent matters between landlord and tenant. 2. Disputes relating to the purchase of goods. 3. Theft. 4. Harassing a woman to bring more dowry. Which of the above fall under the branch of 'Civil Law'?
In the context of legal procedures, which of the following statements is correct regarding Civil Law?
The mechanism of 'Public Interest Litigation' (PIL) was devised by the Supreme Court in the:
The 'Mid-day Meal' scheme in government schools is a result of a PIL filed by which organization?
The Supreme Court’s decision in Olga Tellis vs Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985) expanded the scope of the Right to Life under Article 21 by holding that:
The judiciary has interpreted which Article of the Constitution of India to encompass the Right to Food as part of fundamental rights?
If a state government passes a law that violates the Constitution, the judiciary can strike it down. This power is known as:
Consider the following statements about the 'Appellate System': 1. The appellate system indicates that the Indian judiciary is a divided and non-integrated system. 2. It allows a case to move from a lower court to a higher court. 3. It allows the Supreme Court to review and change the decisions made by the High Courts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a correct pair regarding the establishment of High Courts?
The expansion of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India during the 1980s is significant primarily because it led to which of the following changes in judicial practice?
Which of the following is NOT a correct distinction between Criminal and Civil Law?
Consider the following statements about the number of High Courts: 1. There are currently 25 High Courts in India. 2. The High Court of Telangana was established in the year 2014. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
As part of the judicial framework preceding the establishment of the Supreme Court of India, the Federal Court of India operated during which period?
Assertion (A): The Supreme Court of India is the final interpreter of the Constitution. Reason (R): The High Courts have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Which of the following statements about the "Right to Livelihood" is correct based on the Olga Tellis judgment?