Public Interest Litigation
Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law
Public Interest Litigation starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Public Interest Litigation.
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.
See sample questions for grade 10
Context: A group of citizens files a PIL in the High Court against illegal mining in their area, claiming it affects the health and environment of the community. What is the likely outcome if the court finds their claim valid?
Describe one way in which PIL has helped Indian society.
Describe the process of filing a PIL in the Supreme Court of India.
Explain the main objective of Public Interest Litigation.
Explain the role of the judiciary in PIL cases.
Explain the term 'judicial activism' in the context of PIL.
Explain why PIL is important for democracy.
Context: A group of citizens files a PIL in the High Court against illegal mining in their area, claiming it affects the health and environment of the community. What is the likely outcome if the court finds their claim valid?
Which Article of the Indian Constitution is most commonly invoked in PIL cases? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 21 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 356
Which court in India first accepted a letter as a PIL? (1) Supreme Court (2) High Court of Delhi (3) High Court of Bombay (4) District Court
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights? (1) Article 32 (2) Article 19 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 356
Which of the following is a benefit of PIL? (1) Delays justice (2) Provides access to justice for all (3) Increases corruption (4) Limits fundamental rights
Fill in the blank: PIL is a tool to promote _______ justice.
Fill in the blank: PILs are generally filed for the protection of _______ rights.
Fill in the blank: PILs can be filed in the _______ and the _______ courts in India.
Fill in the blank: PILs have been used to address issues like _______ labor and environmental pollution.
Can a PIL be filed against private individuals? (Yes/No)
Can a PIL be filed through a simple letter addressed to the court? (Yes/No)
True or False: Only lawyers can file a PIL in India.
True or False: PIL can be filed in the interest of a specific individual only.
