The Judiciary Practice Questions

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Topics in The Judiciary

High Courts 349

Structure of Courts 376

Supreme Court 367

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Easy

Which of the following is the highest court in India?

A. High Court

B. District Court

C. Supreme Court

D. Family Court

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Correct Answer: C

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India.

Easy

What is the highest court in India?

A. Supreme Court

B. High Court

C. District Court

D. Family Court

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Correct Answer: A

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India.

Easy

Which court deals with family matters?

A. Civil Court

B. Family Court

C. Criminal Court

D. High Court

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Correct Answer: B

Family Courts are specifically established to resolve issues related to family matters such as divorce and custody.

Medium

What is the primary function of the judiciary in India?

A. To interpret laws

B. To create laws

C. To enforce laws

D. To amend laws

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Correct Answer: A

The judiciary's primary role is to interpret laws and ensure justice is served.

Medium

Which court is the highest in the Indian judicial system?

A. High Court

B. District Court

C. Supreme Court

D. Session Court

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Correct Answer: C

The Supreme Court is the apex court in India and has the highest authority.

Medium

What is the minimum age to become a High Court judge in India?

A. 35 years

B. 40 years

C. 45 years

D. 50 years

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Correct Answer: A

A person must be at least 35 years old to be qualified for appointment as a High Court judge.

Medium

Who has the right to appeal in a higher court?

A. Only the accused

B. Only the plaintiff

C. Any party dissatisfied with the judgment

D. Only legal advisors

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Correct Answer: C

Any party who is dissatisfied with the judgment of a lower court has the right to appeal.

Hard

Which of the following courts is primarily responsible for dealing with the most serious criminal cases in India?

A. District Court

B. High Court

C. Supreme Court

D. Session Court

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Correct Answer: D

Session Courts handle serious criminal cases, such as those punishable by more than seven years of imprisonment.

Hard

What is the maximum number of judges that can sit in the Supreme Court of India as per the Constitution?

A. 25

B. 30

C. 34

D. 31

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Correct Answer: D

The Supreme Court can have a maximum of 31 judges, which includes the Chief Justice of India.

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Hard

Which court acts as the highest appellate court in India?

A. District Court

B. High Court

C. Supreme Court

D. Session Court

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Correct Answer: C

The Supreme Court serves as the highest appellate court, where appeals from High Courts and lower courts can be presented.

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