Polity Practice Quiz 125

Q1.Which court is also known as the Trial Court or Court of the District Judge?

A. Supreme Court B. High Court C. Subordinate Court D. Family Court

Q2.In the case described, which court initially convicted Laxman, his mother, and his brother-in-law and sentenced them to death?

A. High Court B. Supreme Court C. Trial Court D. District Court

Q3.What was the High Court's decision in the case of Laxman and his family?

A. They were sentenced to death B. They were acquitted C. They were given life imprisonment D. The case was sent back to Trial Court

Q4.Which organization filed a separate appeal in the Supreme Court against the High Court's decision?

A. National Commission for Women B. Indian Federation of Women Lawyers C. Supreme Court Bar Association D. Women's Rights Forum

Q5.In which year did the Supreme Court hear the appeal against the acquittal of Laxman and his family?

A. 1983 B. 1984 C. 1985 D. 1986

Q6.What was the Supreme Court's final verdict regarding Laxman and his mother?

A. They were acquitted B. They were sentenced to death C. They were found guilty and sent to prison for life D. The case was dismissed

Q7.Why did the Supreme Court acquit Subash Chandra (the brother-in-law)?

A. He was not present at the scene B. He had a good lawyer C. There was not enough evidence against him D. He was a minor

Q8.Which of the following is NOT a name for a subordinate court?

A. Trial Court B. Court of the District Judge C. Additional Sessions Judge D. Supreme Court

Q9.What was the cause of Sudha's death according to the High Court?

A. Murder by kerosene B. Accidental fire from a kerosene stove C. Suicide D. Natural causes

Q10.Which of the following is an example of a crime against society under criminal law?

A. Dispute over sale of land B. Harassing a woman to bring more dowry C. Rent dispute between landlord and tenant D. Divorce case