Polity Practice Quiz 122

Q1.In which year did the Supreme Court of India move to its present building on Mathura Road?

A. 1950 B. 1958 C. 1937 D. 1949

Q2.Which of the following is NOT a function of the judiciary?

A. Dispute Resolution B. Judicial Review C. Upholding the Law and Enforcing Fundamental Rights D. Making new laws

Q3.What is the power of the judiciary to strike down laws passed by Parliament if they violate the basic structure of the Constitution called?

A. Judicial Review B. Dispute Resolution C. Judicial Activism D. Fundamental Rights Enforcement

Q4.Which courts can a citizen approach if their Fundamental Rights are violated?

A. Supreme Court or High Court B. Supreme Court only C. High Court only D. District Court or High Court

Q5.What was the name of the predecessor of the Supreme Court of India?

A. Federal Court of India B. High Court of India C. Privy Council D. Supreme Court of British India

Q6.What does the Indian Constitution provide to protect against a situation where a powerful politician influences the judicial process?

A. Independence of the judiciary B. Direct election of judges C. Parliamentary sovereignty D. Federal structure

Q7.Which key feature of the Constitution is mentioned as one aspect of judicial independence?

A. Separation of powers B. Fundamental rights C. Directive principles D. Federalism

Q8.According to the source, which branches of government cannot interfere in the work of the judiciary?

A. Legislature and executive B. Executive and judiciary C. Legislature and judiciary D. Executive and legislature

Q9.What is stated about the relationship between courts and the government?

A. Courts are under the government B. Courts act on behalf of the government C. Courts are not under the government and do not act on their behalf D. Courts are independent but act on government orders

Q10.For the separation of powers to work well, what is crucial regarding judges in the High Court and Supreme Court?

A. They are appointed with very little interference from other branches B. They are elected by the people C. They are appointed by the President alone D. They are appointed by the Prime Minister

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Polity Practice Quiz 122