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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 composition of the Supreme Court of India.
Describe the process of appointment of judges to the Supreme Court of India.
Describe the role of Lok Adalats in the Indian judicial system.
Explain the concept of 'judicial independence' in the context of the Indian judiciary.
Explain the difference between civil and criminal cases with respect to the judiciary.
Explain the difference between 'original jurisdiction' and 'appellate jurisdiction' of the Supreme Court.
Explain the process of impeachment of a Supreme Court judge in India.
Explain the significance of Article 32 in the Indian Constitution.
The power of the Supreme Court to review its own judgments is provided under which article? (1) Article 137 (2) Article 124 (3) Article 226 (4) Article 32)
What is the minimum age required for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of India? (1) 35 years (2) 40 years (3) 45 years (4) No minimum age specified)
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)
Which article of the Constitution empowers the High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights? (1) Article 32 (2) Article 226 (3) Article 124 (4) Article 368)
Fill in the blank: The ______ can transfer cases from one High Court to another.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for the administration of justice at the district level in India.
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 India.
True or False: The High Courts in India can issue writs for purposes other than the enforcement of fundamental rights.
True or False: The High Courts in India have both original and appellate jurisdiction.
True or False: The judiciary in India is subordinate to the Parliament.
True or False: The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India.