The Role of the Judiciary

Q. empowers the citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly.

1. Article 30
2. Article 31
3. Article 32
4. Article 33

Q.

Which body acts as the guardian of fundamental rights?

Q.

Judiciary in India Resolves the Disputes Between

Q. The Supreme Court of India is presided over by the ____.

1. Chief Justice of India
2. Chief Minister
3. President
4. Prime Minister

Q. Which of the following disputes does the Indian Judiciary resolve?

1. Between citizens
2. Between states
3. Between state governments and the Central government.
4. All of the above.

Q.

Which one of the following is not correctly matched

1. Freedom of speech and expression - Include freedom of press

2. Right to Equality - Include principles of natural justice

3. Freedom of conscience - Include right to wear and carry kirpans by Sikhs (

4. Right to Personal liberty - Include right to carry on any trade or business

Q. ____ means that courts can strike down a particular law passed by the Parliament.

1. Suo Motu
2. Judicial overreach
3. Judicial review
4. Law making

Q. _____ play the most significant role in protecting the Fundamental Rights of citizens.

1. Courts
2. The Members of Parliament
3. Members of Legislative Assemblies
4. Election Commissioners

Q.

Why do you think the introduction of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the 1980s is a significant step in ensuring access to justice for all?

Q. Olga Tellis vs Bombay Municipal Corporation case established the ____ with ____.

1. Right to food with right to opportunities
2. Right to education with right to equality
3. Right to livelihood with right to life
4. Right to freedom of religion with right to life

Q. ____ is the process of depriving someone of their land or home.

1. Acquittal
2. Eviction
3. Conviction
4. Trial

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Re-read excerpts from the judgment on the Olga Tellis vs Bombay Municipal Corporation case. Now write in your own words what the judges meant when they said that the Right to Livelihood was part of the Right to Life.

Q. Which of the following are the key roles of the Judiciary?

1. Dispute Resolution
2. Judicial review
3. Upholding the law
4. Enforcing fundamental rights

Q. ____ can approach the courts in case of Fundamental Rights violations.

1. All citizens
2. No citizens
3. Citizens prescribed by the court only
4. Only senior citizens

Q. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution ensures which of the following Rights?

1. Right to Equality
2. Right to Opportunities
3. Right to Life
4. Right to freedom of religion

Q. The right to life __________.

1. includes right to health
2. does not include right to health
3. includes right to health for the poor
4. includes right to health for labourers only

Q. Which of the following are responsibilities of the judiciary?

1. Dispute resolution
2. Dispute creation
3. Enforcing the constitution
4. Creating laws

Q. In March 2019, the Delhi High Court ruled that forced and unannounced slum evictions were illegal if _________.

1. the dwellers were rich and influential
2. there was no need to be evacuated
3. there was no plan for rehabilitation
4. the dwellers were employed in the government sector

Q. Write about the judiciary's role.

Q. Right to livelihood is a part of the Right to Life.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which option best describes the Judiciary's power to examine decisions of the government and to act upon them?

1. Dispute resolution
2. Upholding the law
3. Enforcing fundamental rights
4. Judicial Review

Q. _____ are laws that deal with offensive acts and misconduct.

1. Civil laws
2. Criminal laws
3. Corporate laws
4. Property laws

Q. _____ play the most significant role in protecting the Fundamental Rights of citizens.

1. Courts
2. The Members of Parliament
3. Members of Legislative Assemblies
4. Election Commissioners

Q. It is possible for citizens to directly approach the Supreme Court.

1. True
2. False

Q. The right to life __________.

1. does not include right to health
2. includes right to health
3. includes right to health for the poor
4. includes right to health for labourers only

Q. Which option best describes the Judiciary's power to examine decisions of the government and to act upon them?

1. Dispute resolution
2. Upholding the law
3. Enforcing fundamental rights
4. Judicial Review

Q. Choose the rights provided to Indian citizens by the Constitution of India.

1. Right to life
2. Right to education
3. Right to personal liberty
4. Right to information

Q. Dr. Ambedkar was chairman of constitutional ________.

Q. ____ can approach the courts in case of Fundamental Rights violations.

1. All citizens
2. No citizens
3. Citizens prescribed by the court only
4. Only senior citizens

Q. ____ is the process of depriving someone of their land or home.

1. Acquittal
2. Eviction
3. Trial
4. Conviction