Question

Which of the following statements about the reasons for conducting elections are false?

• A. Elections enable people to judge the performance of the government
• B. People select the representative of their choice in an election.
• C. Elections enable people to evaluate the performance of the judiciary.
• D. People can indicate which policies they prefer.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Elections enable people to evaluate the performance of the judiciary.

Answer: The correct answer is option (C).

• In consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and on advice of the Prime Minister, the judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the President of India.
• Neither the Legislature nor the Executive can control the Judiciary in India.
• The ruling party or government cannot direct the judges of courts.
• If the courts find that any of the laws of central government or state governments are unconstitutional, then the courts can declare those laws as invalid.
• The core principles or the basic principles of the Indian constitution cannot be changed, as per the ruling of the Supreme Court of India.
• Indian Judiciary consists of the courts at local level, District Courts, High Courts for the states, Supreme Court for the entire nation. Judiciary is nothing but all the courts in India functioning at different levels in India.
• The decision taken by the Supreme Court of India is binding on all other courts of India.
• The Constitution of India can be interpreted by the Supreme Court and High Courts.