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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following doesn't come under a provision for 'Independence of Judiciary'?
the other organs of the government like the executive and legislature must not restrain the functioning of the judiciary in such a way that it is unable to do justice.
the other organs of the government should not interfere with the decision of the judiciary.
The chief instrument through which judicial activism has flourished in India is Public Interest Litigation (PIL) or Social Action Litigation (SAL). W
judges must be able to perform their functions without fear or favour.
- 2. Multiple Choice
"The Constitution prescribes a very difficult procedure for removal of judges."Why?
The Constitution makers believed that a difficult procedure of removal would provide security of office to the members of judiciary
There had been many cases in which people crossed their given powers.
This is because of the federal division of power.
None of these
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is not a writ?
Habeas Corpus
Mandamus
Quo Certoronto
Quo Warranto
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does 'Advisory' mean?
Advises the President on matters of public importance and law
Tries appeals from lower courts
Settles disputes between Union and the State.
Considers civil and criminal cases.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which is not a function of only the Supreme Court?
Its decisions are binding on all courts
Can transfer Judges of High Courts
Considers cases of criminal and civil nature
Can move any cases from High Court to itself.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Article ____ says that the SC can declare the concerned law as unconstitutional and therefore non operational
12
13
14
15
- 7. Multiple Choice
The chief instrument through which judicial activism has flourished in india is _______ or _______
SAIL
SAL
PIL
SIL
- 8. Multiple Choice
Right to property is not a part of basic structure and can be suitably abridged. True or false.
True
False
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is Judicial Review?
The power of the Supreme Court to declare any law unconstitutional.
The power of the SC to decide the Federal Division of Power.
Both a and b
None of these
- 10. Multiple Choice
Where do judges get their salary from?
Consolidated Fund of India
The Tax payers money
Command Fund of India
The Government's India Special Fund
- 11. Multiple Choice
What does CAD stand for?
Command aided design
Constituent Assembly Debates
Computer-aided design
Constitutional Assembly Debate
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does Article 137 read?
the Supreme Court shall have power to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it.
All authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court.
All authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the High Court.
the High Court shall have power to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which is not true?
Through the PIL, the court has expanded the idea of rights.
Through PIL and judicial activism of the post-1980 period, the judiciary has also shown readiness to take into consideration rights of those sections who cannot easily approach the courts.
Through the PIL, the court has not expanded the idea of rights.
Through PIL and judicial activism of the post-1990 period, the judiciary has also shown readiness to take into consideration rights of those sections who cannot easily approach the courts.
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