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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 High Court judges in India.
Explain the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
Explain the difference between civil and criminal cases.
Explain the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction.
Explain the term 'judicial review'.
Explain the term 'Public Interest Litigation' (PIL).
Explain the term 'subordinate courts'.
Name the three levels of courts in India, starting from the lowest.
What is the minimum age required to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India? (1) 35 years (2) 40 years (3) 45 years (4) No minimum age specified
Which article of the Constitution gives the High Courts the power to issue writs? (1) Article 32 (2) Article 226 (3) Article 124 (4) Article 368
Which article of the Indian Constitution establishes the Supreme Court? (1) Article 124 (2) Article 226 (3) Article 32 (4) Article 368
Which is the highest court of India? (1) High Court (2) Supreme Court (3) District Court (4) Lok Adalat
Fill in the blank: The ________ Court can transfer cases from one High Court to another.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Court has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights under Article 32.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Court is also known as the 'court of record' in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Court is the highest court at the state level in India.
True or False: High Courts in India can hear both original and appellate cases.
True or False: The decisions of the Supreme Court are binding on all courts in India.
True or False: The High Court is the highest court of appeal in a state.
True or False: The judiciary in India can punish for contempt of court.