BNM 19/04/2024

1 Question: What is the primary role of the judiciary in India?

Options:

• A) Enforcing laws

• B) Resolving disputes

• C) Making new laws

• D) Collecting taxes

Answer explanation

Explanation: The judiciary provides a mechanism for resolving disputes between citizens, between citizens and the government, between two state governments, and between the center and state governments.

2 Question: What is the process by which the Supreme Court can strike down laws passed by the Parliament?

Options:

• A) Legislative Review

• B) Executive Review

• C) Judicial Review

• D) Constitutional Review

Answer explanation

Explanation: The Supreme Court has the power to strike down particular laws passed by the Parliament if it believes that these violate the basic structure of the Constitution. This process is called Judicial Review.

3 Question: Which court is the final interpreter of the Indian Constitution?

Options:

 

• A) High Court

• B) District Court

• C) Supreme Court

• D) Magistrate Court

Answer explanation

Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is the final interpreter of the Constitution and has the highest authority in interpreting the Constitution and ensuring justice.

4 Question: Which court has the highest authority in interpreting the Indian Constitution?

Options:

• A) High Court

• B) District Court

• C) Supreme Court

• D) Magistrate Court

Answer explanation

Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is the final interpreter of the Constitution and has the highest authority in interpreting the Constitution and ensuring justice.

Question: What is the primary role of the High Courts in India?

Options:

• A) Enforcing laws

• B) Resolving disputes

• C) Reviewing executive decisions

• D) Conducting trials

Answer explanation

Explanation: High Courts have original jurisdiction, appellate jurisdiction, and supervisory jurisdiction over subordinate courts within their state. They also review executive decisions.

5 Question: Which level of courts in India usually hear many kinds of cases and are located at the district or Tehsil level?

Options:

• A) Supreme Court

• B) High Court

• C) Subordinate or District Courts

• D) Appellate Courts

Answer explanation

Explanation: Subordinate courts are usually at the district or Tehsil level, or in towns, and they hear many kinds of cases.

6 Question: What is the highest court of appellate jurisdiction in each state and union territory of India?

Options:

• A) Supreme Court

• B) High Court

• C) District Court

• D) Magistrate Court

Answer explanation

Explanation: High courts serve as the highest judicial authority within their respective states and union territories. They handle appeals from lower courts and have original jurisdiction in certain matters. Their decisions are binding on subordinate courts.

7 Question: Which three cities had the first High Courts established in India?

Options:

• A) Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai

• B) Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai

• C) Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore

• D) Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad

Answer explanation

Explanation: These three cities were the initial centers of British administration in India, and their High Courts were set up during the colonial era to administer justice.

10 Question: What is the term used to describe the system where decisions made by higher courts are binding on lower courts?

Options:

• A) Precedent system

• B) Integrated judicial system

• C) Federal system

• D) Common law system

Answer explanation

Explanation: In an integrated judicial system, the principle of stare decisis ensures that precedents set by higher courts serve as legal authority for lower courts, promoting consistency and predictability in legal outcomes.

11 Question: Which high court is the oldest in India?

Options:

• A) Bombay High Court

• B) Calcutta High Court

• C) Madras High Court

• D) Delhi High Court

Answer explanation

Explanation: The Calcutta High Court has a rich history and has played a significant role in shaping Indian jurisprudence.