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Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

What is the meaning of the term Appellate jurisdiction?

  1. related to additional jurisdictions

  2. Appellate jurisdiction means hearing appeals against the judgments of lower courts

  3. Appellate jurisdiction means the power to issue writs as specified by the Article 226 of the Constitution

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Appellate jurisdiction means hearing appeals against the judgments of lower courts.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

Which one of the following is a District Magistrate Court?

  1. Munsiff Court

  2. Court of Subordinate Judge

  3. District Court

  4. Sessions Court
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The subordinate courts in India are classified into categories like Civil courts, Sessions courts, Revenue courts depending on the nature of the cases that are handled by these courts. The Session court is established in every division to deal with cases which are criminal in nature. The District level Session courts are also known by the term ‘District Magistrate Court’.  

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

The highest criminal court at the district level is __________.

  1. Sessions Court

  2. Chief Magistrate Court

  3. First Grade Magistrate Court

  4. Munsiff Court
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A Correct answer
Explanation

District court is referred to as sessions court when it exercises its jurisdiction on criminal matters under Code of Criminal procedure. In Indian cities, the Sessions Court is responsible for adjudicating matters related to criminal cases.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

What does the writ of prohibition mean?

  1. the arrested person must be brought before the court, that holds the right to set the person free if the grounds of arrest are found to be faulty.

  2. it is issued when an office holder is found to misuse his duties

  3. it is issued by higher courts when they find that lower courts have made judgments beyond their powers of jurisdiction

  4. it is issued when the court finds that the office holder is illegally holding that position
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C Correct answer
Explanation

It is issued by higher courts when they find that lower courts have made judgments beyond their powers of jurisdiction

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

What does the term judicial review mean?

  1. A review of the judicial structure of the system

  2. it is the authority vested in the hands of Supreme Court to examine whether some legislative enactments or executive orders of both Central and State governments is following the Constitution of India or not

  3. Judicial review means the power vested in High Courts to challenge Supreme Court of India

  4. none of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

It is the authority vested in the hands of Supreme Court to examine whether some legislative enactments or executive orders of both Central and State governments is following the Constitution of India or not

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

What does writ of Mandamus mean?

  1. the arrested person must be brought before the court, that holds the right to set the person free if the grounds of arrest are found to be faulty.

  2. it is issued when an office holder is found to misuse his duties

  3. it is issued by higher courts when they find that lower courts have made judgments beyond their powers of jurisdiction

  4. it is issued when the court finds that the office holder is illegally holding that position
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B Correct answer
Explanation

It is issued when an office holder is found to misuse his duties.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

What does the writ of Quo Warrant mean?

  1. it is issued when an office holder is found to misuse his duties

  2. it is issued when a court wants to order a lower court or similar authority to transfer some matter pending before it to other courts or other authorities

  3. it is issued by higher courts when they find that lower courts have made judgments beyond their powers of jurisdiction

  4. it is issued when the court finds that the office holder is illegally holding that position
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D Correct answer
Explanation

It is issued when the court finds that the office holder is illegally holding that position.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

What kind of disputes are adjudicated by the Revenue Courts?

  1. Marriage and divorce

  2. Murder and dacoity

  3. Land records and land tax

  4. Property and money
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Explanation

Revenue courts handle the revenue matters of state. Every state is the owner of all the land within the boundary of that state. Therefore, the state is entitled to charge a rent or tax on the use of that, irrespective of whether it is freehold in the name of the owner or leased. Land Rent or Land Revenue is fixed by the State depending on the nature of the land, irrigated or non-irrigated, etc. Revenue court deal with matters such as non-payment of land revenue, land ceilings, tenancy laws, agriculturists and peasants disputes, etc.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

The head of the Land Tax Board is ___________.

  1. Land Tax Secretary

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Chief Minister

  4. Governor
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Explanation

There are two types of taxes in India, direct tax, and indirect tax. Direct taxes are directly paid to the Government of India. Indirect taxes are levied on goods and services and not on citizens. Land tax is a direct tax and any dispute regarding it are taken up by Land Tax Board. Land Tax Secretary heads the Land Tax Board.