Chapter 6 Judiciary

NCERT Class 11 Constitution at Work • NCERT Series

MCQ Page Ref: Page 92
The judiciary is mainly responsible for:
A. Making laws
B. Implementing laws
C. Interpreting laws and delivering justice
D. Conducting elections
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. Interpreting laws and delivering justice
Reference: Found on Page Page 92
MCQ Page Ref: Page 93
Which is the highest court in India?
A. High Court
B. District Court
C. Supreme Court
D. Sessions Court
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. Supreme Court
Reference: Found on Page Page 93
MCQ Page Ref: Page 93
The Supreme Court of India was established in:
A. 1947
B. 1949
C. 1950
D. 1952
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. 1950
Reference: Found on Page Page 93
MCQ Page Ref: Page 96
Judicial review means the power of judiciary to:
A. Conduct elections
B. Review and declare laws unconstitutional
C. Prepare budgets
D. Amend the Constitution
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Review and declare laws unconstitutional
Reference: Found on Page Page 96
MCQ Page Ref: Page 94
The independence of judiciary is essential for:
A. Dictatorship
B. Fair justice and democracy
C. Military rule
D. Colonial administration
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Fair justice and democracy
Reference: Found on Page Page 94
MCQ Page Ref: Page 95
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
A. Prime Minister
B. Parliament
C. President
D. Election Commission
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. President
Reference: Found on Page Page 95
MCQ Page Ref: Page 99
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) allows courts to hear cases related to:
A. Private business only
B. Public welfare and rights
C. Foreign trade only
D. Military disputes only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Public welfare and rights
Reference: Found on Page Page 99
MCQ Page Ref: Page 96
Which court acts as the guardian of the Constitution?
A. High Court
B. District Court
C. Supreme Court
D. Gram Nyayalaya
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. Supreme Court
Reference: Found on Page Page 96
MCQ Page Ref: Page 99
Judicial activism refers to:
A. Judiciary avoiding constitutional issues
B. Active role of judiciary in protecting rights
C. Military control over courts
D. Election reforms only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Active role of judiciary in protecting rights
Reference: Found on Page Page 99
MCQ Page Ref: Page 97
The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in disputes involving:
A. Private property only
B. Centre and states
C. Local government elections only
D. Marriage disputes only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Centre and states
Reference: Found on Page Page 97
MCQ Page Ref: Page 98
Which article provides constitutional remedies?
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 32
D. Article 370
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. Article 32
Reference: Found on Page Page 98
MCQ Page Ref: Page 97
The High Courts operate at the:
A. National level
B. International level
C. State level
D. Village level
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. State level
Reference: Found on Page Page 97
MCQ Page Ref: Page 98
Which writ protects individual liberty against illegal detention?
A. Mandamus
B. Habeas Corpus
C. Certiorari
D. Prohibition
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Habeas Corpus
Reference: Found on Page Page 98
MCQ Page Ref: Page 96
The judiciary acts as a check on:
A. Citizens only
B. Arbitrary exercise of power by legislature and executive
C. Media only
D. Political parties only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Arbitrary exercise of power by legislature and executive
Reference: Found on Page Page 96
MCQ Page Ref: Page 95
The tenure security of judges helps in maintaining:
A. Political control
B. Judicial independence
C. Executive dominance
D. Legislative supremacy only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Judicial independence
Reference: Found on Page Page 95
MCQ Page Ref: Page 97
Which type of jurisdiction allows Supreme Court to hear appeals?
A. Original jurisdiction
B. Advisory jurisdiction
C. Appellate jurisdiction
D. Administrative jurisdiction
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. Appellate jurisdiction
Reference: Found on Page Page 97
MCQ Page Ref: Page 98
Which institution protects Fundamental Rights in India?
A. Legislature
B. Executive
C. Judiciary
D. Election Commission
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C. Judiciary
Reference: Found on Page Page 98
MCQ Page Ref: Page 97
The advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court is exercised when:
A. President seeks legal advice
B. Parliament passes laws
C. Elections are conducted
D. Emergency is declared
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: A. President seeks legal advice
Reference: Found on Page Page 97
MCQ Page Ref: Page 99
Which concept allows easier access to justice for disadvantaged groups?
A. Judicial review
B. PIL
C. Federalism
D. Preventive detention
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. PIL
Reference: Found on Page Page 99
MCQ Page Ref: Page 96
Judicial review strengthens:
A. Arbitrary government
B. Constitutional supremacy
C. Military authority
D. Executive dictatorship
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B. Constitutional supremacy
Reference: Found on Page Page 96