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Chapter 8: The Judiciary — Online MCQ Test

Q: What is the highest judicial body in India?

Answer: C. Supreme Court — The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in India. It stands at the top of the judicial hierarchy.

Q: Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court in India?

Answer: B. The President — Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President of India. The appointment is made according to constitutional provisions.

Q: The main purpose of judicial review is to

Answer: B. Check whether laws are constitutional — Judicial review allows courts to examine whether laws and actions follow the Constitution. Unconstitutional laws can be declared invalid.

Q: A citizen challenges a law passed by the state legislature because it violates the Constitution. Which power of the judiciary is being used?

Answer: A. Judicial review — The court is examining whether the law is constitutional. This is an example of judicial review.

Q: Which of the following statements is correct about the Supreme Court's powers?

Answer: B. It is the final court of appeal in India — The Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in India. Its decisions are final in most matters.

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Chapter 8: The Judiciary — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 9th SOCIAL SCIENCE — Chapter 8: The Judiciary, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is the highest judicial body in India?

A. High Court
B. District Court
C. Supreme Court ✓
D. Lok Adalat

Answer: C. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in India. It stands at the top of the judicial hierarchy.

Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court in India?

A. The Prime Minister
B. The President ✓
C. The Chief Justice of a High Court
D. The Parliament

Answer: B. The President
Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President of India. The appointment is made according to constitutional provisions.

The main purpose of judicial review is to

A. Increase the number of judges
B. Check whether laws are constitutional ✓
C. Prepare the annual budget
D. Conduct elections

Answer: B. Check whether laws are constitutional
Judicial review allows courts to examine whether laws and actions follow the Constitution. Unconstitutional laws can be declared invalid.

A citizen challenges a law passed by the state legislature because it violates the Constitution. Which power of the judiciary is being used?

A. Judicial review ✓
B. Judicial election
C. Judicial transfer
D. Judicial levy

Answer: A. Judicial review
The court is examining whether the law is constitutional. This is an example of judicial review.

Which of the following statements is correct about the Supreme Court's powers?

A. It can only deal with criminal cases
B. It is the final court of appeal in India ✓
C. It functions under the High Court
D. It is elected by the citizens

Answer: B. It is the final court of appeal in India
The Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in India. Its decisions are final in most matters.