Legal Studies Quiz

Which court is the apex court of India?

• District Court

• Subordinate Court

• High Court

• Supreme Court

What is the role of the Supreme Court in enforcing fundamental rights?

• Advisory

• Appellate

• Writ Jurisdiction

• Original

Who appoints the Attorney General of India?

• Governor

• Chief Justice of India

• President

• Prime Minister

What is the main difference between common law and civil law systems?

• Number of judges

• Source of law

• Type of cases

• Court hierarchy

What is the qualification required for appointment as an Advocate General?

• Experience as a lawyer

• Judge of High Court

• Political affiliation

• Law degree

Under which article of the Indian Constitution does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

• Article 32

• Article 136

• Article 131

• Article 143

What is the purpose of the Supreme Court's advisory jurisdiction?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret the Constitution

• To provide legal advice

• To resolve disputes

What is the significance of the independence of the judiciary in India?

• Promotes corruption

• Limits individual rights

• Increases government power

• Ensures fair trials

What is the term used for cases of public importance initiated by the Court on its own motion?

• Judicial activism

• Public Interest Litigation

• Legal aid provisions

• Suo moto actions

In which year was the first ever Public Interest Litigation (PIL) listed?

• 1979

• 1993

• 2005

• 1981