Legal Studies Quiz

What is the main difference between the adversarial and inquisitorial systems of justice?

• The adversarial system is more efficient, while the inquisitorial system is cost-effective.

• The adversarial system has judges who evaluate evidence, while the inquisitorial system has passive judges.

• The adversarial system relies on parties developing their own theories, while the inquisitorial system involves active judges.

• The adversarial system involves active judges, while the inquisitorial system relies on parties developing their own theories.

Which system is generally adopted in common law countries like the UK, U.S, Australia, and India?

• Mixed system

• Adversarial system

• Inquisitorial system

• Hybrid system

What is the main advantage of an adversarial system?

• The system offers procedural efficiency.

• The judge evaluates evidence presented before him/her.

• Parties may be more willing to accept the results.

• The judge takes a central role in dispensing justice.

What is a disadvantage of an inquisitorial system?

• The judge steps into the shoes of an investigator and may lack neutrality.

• The system offers procedural efficiency.

• Parties have effective control over the process.

• The judge evaluates evidence presented before him/her.

What does ADR stand for?

• Adversarial Dispute Resolution

• Active Dispute Resolution

• Advanced Dispute Resolution

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

What is the main goal of Alternative Dispute Resolution?

• To provide an alternative to conventional court methods.

• To prolong trials and increase delays.

• To increase the cost of resolving disputes.

• To limit access to justice for all parties.

Which age in India saw the flourishing of specialised tribunals for resolving disputes?

• Vedic age

• Medieval age

• Colonial age

• Modern age

What was the role of the neutral third party in the specialised tribunals of ancient India?

• To identify the underlying needs and concerns of the parties in dispute.

• To take sides and support one party over the other.

• To prolong the trials and increase delays.

• To act as a judge and make final decisions.

What is the purpose of Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?

• To eliminate the need for ADR mechanisms

• To complicate the process of dispute resolution

• To increase the number of courts and judges in the justice delivery system

• To enable the Courts to legally refer the matters to ADR to dispose of the cases expediently and to reduce the backlog

What is the main benefit of ADR techniques compared to conventional judicial procedures?

• Less flexible

• More costly

• More formal

• Less time consuming