Role of the Judiciary

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What is one of the roles of the judiciary mentioned in the text?

  • Running the day-to-day administration of the country
  • Collecting taxes from citizens
  • Creating laws for the country
  • Providing a platform for resolving disputes (correct)

Which branch of the government is responsible for judicial review?

  • Judicial branch (correct)
  • Legislative branch
  • Executive branch
  • Administrative branch

Where can a citizen go if they believe their Fundamental Rights have been violated?

  • Supreme Court or High Court (correct)
  • Municipal office
  • Public library
  • Local police station

What power does the judiciary have in relation to laws passed by the Parliament?

<p>They can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court in India can be approached if someone wants to challenge a law as unconstitutional?

<p>Supreme Court or High Court (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of disputes can the judicial system help resolve?

<p>Disputes between citizens and government, citizens, and other entities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Supreme Court of India established?

<p>1950 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Supreme Court of India located before moving to its present building on Mathura Road?

<p>'The Chamber of Princes' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does judicial review allow the judiciary to do?

<p>Strike down laws deemed unconstitutional (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of the judiciary mentioned in the text?

<p>Resolving disputes between citizens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of disputes can the judicial system help resolve?

<p>Disputes between citizens and the government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does judicial review allow the judiciary to do?

<p>Strike down laws violating the Constitution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can approach the Supreme Court or High Court if their Fundamental Rights have been violated?

<p>Every citizen of India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Supreme Court of India established?

<p>1950 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Supreme Court of India located before moving to its present building on Mathura Road?

<p>Chamber of Princes in Parliament House (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Dispute Resolution refer to in the text?

<p>Providing a mechanism for resolving disagreements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the government is responsible for upholding the law according to the text?

<p>Judiciary branch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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