Polity Practice Quiz 129

Q1.How many Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) men faced criminal prosecution for alleged murder in the Hashimpura case?

A. 19 B. 43 C. 34 D. 775

Q2.In which year did the Delhi High Court convict the accused persons in the Hashimpura case?

A. 2018 B. 2007 C. 2002 D. 1987

Q3.As of 19 December 2022, what was the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India?

A. 34 B. 1,108 C. 25,042 D. 775

Q4.As of 19 December 2022, how many vacancies existed in the High Courts of India?

A. 333 B. 775 C. 5,850 D. 1,108

Q5.As of 19 December 2022, what was the working strength of judges in District and Subordinate Courts?

A. 19,192 B. 25,042 C. 5,850 D. 775

Q6.Why is an independent judiciary necessary?

A. To uphold the law and enforce Fundamental Rights B. To make new laws for the country C. To appoint government officials D. To conduct elections

Q7.Which Fundamental Right connects to the idea of judicial review?

A. Right to Constitutional Remedies B. Right to Equality C. Right to Freedom D. Right against Exploitation

Q8.In the Sudha Goel case, which court's decision did the accused appeal to the High Court?

A. Trial Court B. Supreme Court C. High Court itself D. Lower Court

Q9.When was Public Interest Litigation (PIL) introduced?

A. 1980s B. 1970s C. 1990s D. 2000s

Q10.In the Olga Tellis vs Bombay Municipal Corporation case, what did the judges say about the Right to Livelihood?

A. It is part of the Right to Life B. It is a separate Fundamental Right C. It is not a legal right D. It is part of the Right to Equality