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Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Law is ______________________.

  1. The body of principles recognised and applied by the state

  2. The expression of social necessity

  3. The body of rules which controls the external behaviour of men

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The law is a system of rules that a society or government develops in order to deal with crime, business agreements, and social relationships. It is binding on the entire land and its people to which it belongs.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Which of the following is correct regarding the relationship between the law and the liberty ?

  1. All the laws restrict liberty

  2. All the laws help in creating liberty

  3. Only bad laws create liberty

  4. Only good laws help in creating liberty
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Liberty exists only in an ordered state. The state frames law and the sovereign state operate through these laws.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Where is the permanent head quarters of International Court of Justice?

  1. London

  2. Moscow

  3. Washington

  4. The Hague
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Explanation

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the chief judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was founded in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and initiated work in April 1946. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands).

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

In which of the following situations can the aggreived party approach the Supreme Court for the redress of the grievances ?

  1. Death sentence to a person by the High Court who had earlier been acquitted by the Session Court

  2. Conviction of a person by a Sessions judges for ten years for committing an offence

  3. Refusal of admission test

  4. Rejection of a person in an interview at the UPSC
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Death sentence to a person by the High Court who had earlier been acquitted by the Session Court can approach the Supreme Court for the redress of the grievances. Right to Appeal under Article 134 of the Constitution of India states that an appeal shall lie with the Supreme Court Article 134 (1) (a) and (b), of the Constitution.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

We have judicial system to _____________.

  1. To provide freedom

  2. To provide food

  3. To enforce the rule of law

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The judiciary is the system of  ofcourts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The judiciary also provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Laws apply equally to all ________.

  1. Animals

  2. Ministers

  3. M.L.A.s

  4. Persons
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Law is a definite rule of behaviour which is backed by the sovereign power of the State. It is a general rule of human conduct in the society which is made and enforced by the government. It also means a uniform rule of conduct which is applicable equally to all people of the State. 

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Judiciary plays a crucial role because it is _____________.

  1. Independent

  2. Dependent

  3. Both (a) & (b)

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Independence of the judiciary means that it is not under the control of the legislature or the executive. The judges do not act on the direction of the government or according to the wishes of the party in power. That is why all modern democracies have courts that are independent of the legislature and the executive. India has achieved this.