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Judiciary

Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law

Judiciary starts at 9 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Judiciary. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe the process of appointment of judges to the Supreme Court of India.
Describe the process of removal (impeachment) of a Supreme Court judge in India.
Explain the concept of 'judicial review' in the context of the Indian judiciary.
Explain the difference between civil and criminal cases in the context of the Indian judiciary.
Explain the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Explain the meaning of 'Public Interest Litigation' (PIL) in the Indian judiciary.
Explain the role of Lok Adalats in the Indian judicial system.
Explain the significance of the collegium system in the appointment of judges in India.
The High Courts in India are established under which part of the Constitution? (1) Part V (2) Part VI (3) Part VII (4) Part IX
The independence of the judiciary is ensured by which of the following provisions? (1) Security of tenure (2) Fixed service conditions (3) Powers to punish for contempt (4) All of the above
What is the minimum number of judges required to hear a case involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution in the Supreme Court? (1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 5 (4) 7
What is the retirement age of a judge of the Supreme Court of India? (1) 60 years (2) 62 years (3) 65 years (4) 70 years
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the administration of justice at the district level.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the guardian of the Constitution of India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the highest court of appeal in a state.
Fill in the blank: The ________ system refers to the structure where both the Centre and the States have their own laws and courts, but there is a single integrated judiciary.
True or False: The decisions of the Supreme Court are binding on all courts in India.
True or False: The judiciary in India can make laws.
True or False: The judiciary in India is independent from the executive and the legislature.
True or False: The President of India can remove a Supreme Court judge on his own discretion.