The Judiciary

Q. In which of the following ways does the Constitution ensure the independence and impartiality of the Judiciary?

1. Minimal interference of the Political Executive in the appointment of Judges.
2. Security of tenure for all Judges.
3. Presence of High Courts and Subordinate Courts.
4. Punishment for Contempt of Court.

Q. What do you mean by judicial review?

1. The process through which the executive can review and make judgments on the actions of legislative.
2. The process through which the judiciary can review and make judgments on the actions of legislative and the executive.
3. The process through which the legislative can review and make judgments on the actions of judiciary and the executive.
4. The process through which the legislative can review and make judgments on the actions of executive.

Q. Judges' salaries cannot be reduced except in case of a .

1. General Emergency
2. Constitutional Emergency
3. general recession
4. Financial Emergency

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What meant by independance of judiciary explain

Q. The Constitution of India has ensured independence of judiciary by:
(i) protecting salaries and service conditions of judges.
(ii) prohibiting the judges from carrying on practice in courts of law after retirement.
(iii) providing Single judiciary.
(iv) ensuring security of tenure of judges.

1. ii, iii, iv
2. i, ii, iv
3. i, ii, iii, iv
4. i, iii

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Which court is the highest court at the state level ?

Q. Sort these courts in the decreasing order of their power and jurisdiction.

1. High Courts
2. Local Courts
3. Supreme Court
4. District Courts

Q. In the Constitution of India, judiciary is ______________.

1. Independent
2. Under the control of the Parliament
3. Under the control of the President
4. None of the above

Q. The Constitution makes provisions to ensure the independence of judges. Which one of the provisions given below is wrong in this context?

1. Their salaries are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India (or the State)
2. Though appointed by the President their removal is a difficult process
3. The conduct of a judge cannot be discussed in Parliament, except upon a motion regarding his removal
4. A retired judge can be appointed to any office under the Government

Q. The independence of the Judiciary is necessary in a federal democratic set-up. In this context, describe the part played by the following:
(a) Security of Tenure of Office.
(b) Security of Salary and Allowances of the Judges.
(c) Power to punish for Contempt of itself.

Q. Explain the following statement.
The Supreme Court is the protector and guardian of the Constitution and Citizens.

Q. Every citizen of India can approach the courts if they believe that their fundamental Rights have been __________________.

1. increased
2. decreased
3. violated
4. none of these

Q. Which of the following explains the idea of 'Basic Structure'?

1. Basic human rights applicable across the globe.
2. Core values of Indian democracy.
3. Directive principles of governance.
4. Fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution

Q. Which of the following formally appoints the Judge?

1. The Prime Minister
2. The Union Minister
3. The Chief Justice
4. The President