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Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
The court can intervene if ________________.

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  1. Any law passed by the government is not followed.

  2. Anyone does not study well

  3. A child tells a lie

  4. Both (a) and (b)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The laws and policies are made with the expectation of the people and to maintain order in society. The courts intervene when the law made by the government is not followed as the main task of the judiciary is to enforce the law which is not being followed.

Independence of judiciary is possible only under ______________.

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  1. Communism

  2. Fascism

  3. Liberalism

  4. Military dictatorship

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Liberalism is a political setup founded on ideas of liberty and equality. They support ideas such as free and fair elections, civil rights, independent judiciary, freedom of the press, religion etc.

Which of the following is the administrative organ of the UNO?

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  1. General Assembly

  2. Security Council

  3. Secretariat

  4. International Court of Justice

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main organs of the UN are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the UN Secretariat. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN’s main judicial organ. UN Secretariat is the administrative organ of the UN. It supports the other UN bodies administratively.

Which of the following judicial powers is vested with the Governor?

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  1. Appointment of judges of High court.

  2. Removal of judges of High court.

  3. Granting pardon to the one accused in case of death sentence.

  4. None of these.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The governor does not have the power to remove a high court judge. The Constitution provides that a judge can be removed only by an order of the President, based on a motion passed by both houses of parliament.

The term of a judge in the International Court of Justice is for ________.

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  1. Nine years

  2. Five years

  3. Four years

  4. Eight years

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Court of Justice has 15 judges. Each judge is elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.

The International Court of Justice consists of _________.

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  1. 10 judges

  2. 15 judges

  3. 12 judges

  4. 9 judges

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The International Court of Justice consists of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office. These judges are elected by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council, who vote simultaneously but separately. In order to be elected, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the votes in both bodies.

In the Constitution of India, judiciary is ______________.

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  1. Independent

  2. Under the control of the Parliament

  3. Under the control of the President

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
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. 

Which of the following institutions decide the disputes arising out between the citizens and the government?

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  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The council of Ministers

  3. The Civil Servants

  4. The Courts

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It can take up any dispute:

Between citizens of the country; 
Between citizens and government; 
Between two or more state governments; 

Between governments at the union and state level. It is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases.

Which of the following is the function of a judiciary ?

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  1. Maintenance of law and order

  2. Appointment of the Judges

  3. Imparting justice according to the laws

  4. Making of the laws

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Under the Constitution of India, the judiciary is a single integrated system of courts for the Union and the States with the Supreme Court at the apex. Our judiciary is independent of the Legislature and Executive. The High Courts, Subordinate Courts and District Courts function under the Supreme Court. The Constitution, various Acts, conventions and precedents of cases are the basis for judicial judgements. The judgement of the Supreme Court is final.

In which of the following cases does the Lieutenant Governor act on his own without seeking the advice of the Executive Councillors in a Union Territory?

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  1. Transport

  2. Electricity

  3. Civil Supplies

  4. Law and order

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Delhi High Court ruling, the Lieutenant Governor has executive powers wider than the discretion which is exercised by a governor of a state.  Delhi High Court has also held that the Lieutenant Governor while exercising such powers and discharging such functions which “any law” requires to be done “in his discretion,” may act on his own judgment without seeking aid and advice of the council of ministers.