Polity Practice Quiz 130

Q1.Which of the following statements about the Sudha Goel case is true?

A. The accused took the case to the High Court because they were unhappy with the decision of the Trial Court B. They went to the High Court after the Supreme Court had given its decision C. If they do not like the Supreme Court verdict, the accused can go back again to the Trial Court D. The accused appealed directly to the Supreme Court

Q2.What does the term 'acquit' refer to in the context of the judiciary?

A. The court declaring that a person is not guilty of the crime they were tried for B. The court ordering compensation for an injury C. The removal of persons from land or homes D. A petition filed before a higher court to hear a case already decided by a lower court

Q3.What does 'to appeal' mean in the context of the judiciary?

A. A petition filed before a higher court to hear a case already decided by a lower court B. The court declaring a person not guilty C. Money given to make amends for an injury or loss D. The removal of persons from land or homes

Q4.In the context of the judiciary, what does 'compensation' refer to?

A. Money given to make amends for an injury or a loss B. The removal of persons from land or homes C. The act of breaking a law D. A petition filed before a higher court

Q5.What does 'eviction' mean in the context of the judiciary?

A. The removal of persons from land or homes that they are currently living in B. The court declaring a person not guilty C. Money given to make amends for an injury or loss D. The breach or infringement of Fundamental Rights

Q6.What does 'violation' refer to in the context of the judiciary?

A. Both the act of breaking a law and the breach or infringement of Fundamental Rights B. Only the act of breaking a law C. Only the breach or infringement of Fundamental Rights D. The removal of persons from land or homes

Q7.What is the role of Fundamental Rights in relation to equality and dignity in Indian democracy?

A. They highlight why equality and dignity are crucial to democracy B. They are not related to equality C. They only apply to marginalized groups D. They are less important than directive principles

Q8.How does the government address marginalisation?

A. Through law-making and policies/schemes targeting specific communities B. Through constitutional amendments only C. Through judicial interventions D. Through international treaties

Q9.What does the case study on Dalits lead to a discussion on?

A. The importance of the SC/ST Act and its reflection of Fundamental Rights B. The history of caste discrimination C. The role of education in Dalit empowerment D. The economic status of Dalits

Q10.Why does the Indian Constitution provide safeguards to religious and linguistic minorities?

A. To protect them from cultural domination by the majority B. To give them special voting rights C. To ensure they have higher representation in government D. To provide them with financial assistance

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Polity Practice Quiz 130