Question 1 Expert Level 64
Why are limits necessary when judiciary protects rights while touching policy-making? A So rights protection and institutional boundaries remain balanced B So judiciary protects no rights C So Parliament always remains inactive D So executive becomes court
Correct answer: A Judiciary protects rights but institutional limits in policy area are also important. This balance is important in expert questions.
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If both High Courts and Supreme Court can protect rights why are both needed? A For regional relief and national final guidance B Because both are the same court C Because High Court is above Supreme Court D Because Supreme Court hears only sports cases
Correct answer: A High Courts provide regional access to justice and Supreme Court gives apex guidance. Both roles are complementary.
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What risk may arise if balance between judicial independence and democratic accountability is disturbed? A Risk of pressured justice or unchecked judicial arbitrariness B There will always be better justice only C Elections will stop D Constitution will automatically change
Correct answer: A Both independence and accountability are necessary. Lack of either can harm legitimacy of justice.
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What can be the most difficult task of judiciary in constitutional democracy? A Protecting constitutional limits while respecting democratic majority B Choosing candidates in elections C Writing tax rates in budget D Distributing Parliament seats
Correct answer: A Judiciary must balance majority and Constitution. This is the challenge of constitutional democracy.
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Which combination most strengthens credibility of courts? A Independence fair procedure reasoned judgments and compliance with orders B Pressure rumour secret decision and bias C Money power campaign and private orders D Arbitrariness delay and punishment without hearing
Correct answer: A Credible judiciary is built through independent and fair procedure. Reasoned judgments and compliance increase trust.
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In what sense is calling judiciary the final protector in democracy correct and limited? A It protects Constitution and rights but does not itself make every policy B It makes every policy itself and Parliament is useless C It is only a government department D It is unrelated to rights
Correct answer: A Judiciary protects rights but also has institutional limits. Understand both power and limit for exams.
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What is the combined expert conclusion about Supreme Court High Courts and judicial independence? A They create multi-level protection of Constitution rights and rule of law B They create multi-level system of campaign and budget C They are only administrative departments D They are private advisers of Parliament
Correct answer: A Supreme Court and High Courts protect rights and independence makes them impartial. This is the core importance of judiciary.
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If a High Court cancels an order of a state government, which power is being used? A Judicial review and legal control B Election campaign power C Budget-making power D Lok Sabha dissolution power
Correct answer: A A High Court can examine legality of government orders. Exam tip: remember High Court review power.
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Why is securing judges' salary important for judicial independence? A So judicial decisions are not influenced by financial pressure B So judges can contest elections C So courts spend the Budget D So Parliament becomes unnecessary
Correct answer: A Financial security helps judges decide independently. Exam tip: connect salary security with judicial independence.
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If a citizen raises pollution issue through Public Interest Litigation, what is it an example of? A Access to justice for wider public interest B Private business profit C Declaring election result D Introducing Money Bill in Parliament
Correct answer: A PIL can bring public problems before courts. Exam tip: remember PIL as a social justice tool.
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If the judiciary gives decisions under executive pressure, what effect will it have on rule of law? A Fairness of rule of law will weaken B Rule of law will become stronger C Citizens will automatically get two votes D Parliament will not make budget
Correct answer: A Executive pressure harms judicial impartiality. Remember independent judiciary and rule of law together.
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What is the importance of treating the Supreme Court as the final interpreter of the Constitution? A It gives final clarity on constitutional disputes B Election Commission ends C Parliament stops making laws D Council of Ministers becomes court
Correct answer: A The Supreme Court clarifies limits of governance through constitutional interpretation. Remember constitutional interpretation.
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Why is judicial review central to the system of checks and balances? A It can stop unconstitutional acts of legislature and executive B It makes courts election campaigners C It makes Parliament a private institution D It ends citizens' rights
Correct answer: A Judicial review keeps constitutional control over misuse of power. Remember checks and balances.
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If a law made by Parliament conflicts with Fundamental Rights, what will be the judiciary's role? A To examine its validity on the basis of Constitution B To accept the law without review C To dissolve Parliament D To distribute election symbols
Correct answer: A Judiciary can review law to protect Fundamental Rights. Link rights and judicial review.
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Why is independence of High Courts important in a federal system? A They can protect Constitution and rights within states too B They conduct Lok Sabha elections C They form state governments D They present budget
Correct answer: A High Courts provide judicial protection at state level. Understand the link between High Courts and federalism.
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What is the relation between judicial independence and the process of appointing judges? A A secure appointment process protects judges from political pressure B Appointment process makes judiciary Election Commission C It makes judges ministers D It makes courts private bodies
Correct answer: A Security in appointment is an institutional basis of judicial independence. Remember institutional safeguards.
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How does not removing judges easily strengthen the judiciary? A They can decide free from pressure B They start making laws C They contest elections D They prepare budget
Correct answer: A Security of tenure helps judges decide independently. Link difficult removal process with independence.
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How did Public Interest Litigation change the traditional understanding of access to justice? A By opening court doors directly for public interest issues B By making courts political parties C By stopping citizens from voting D By stopping Parliament from making laws
Correct answer: A PIL made it easier to bring issues of common and weaker people to court. Link PIL with access to justice.
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Why must the judiciary remain separate from majority pressure? A So rights of minorities and weaker sections also remain protected B So majority never votes C So law ends D So Parliament becomes private
Correct answer: A Judiciary protects Constitution and rights, not only popular will. Remember equal justice.
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If a court decides on public emotion instead of evidence, which principle weakens? A Fair and law-based justice B Electoral competition C Financial control D Collective responsibility of Council
Correct answer: A A court must base its decision on the applicable law, facts, and evidence presented before it. If it decides according to public emotion, the principle of impartial, law-based justice is weakened; therefore, option A is correct. Electoral competition, financial control, and collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers are primarily related to the legislature or executive. Exam tip: In questions on the judiciary, connect evidence, law, and impartiality.
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