1. How many levels of courts are there in the Indian judiciary?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: c) Three
Explanation: The Indian judiciary consists of three levels of courts:
- Supreme Court (highest level)
- High Courts (state level)
- District and Subordinate Courts (lower courts handling local cases).
2. Which is the highest court in India?
a) High Court
b) District Court
c) Supreme Court
d) Lok Adalat
Answer: c) Supreme Court
Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial authority in the country and has final jurisdiction over all legal matters.
3. How many High Courts are there in India?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 25
d) 30
Answer: c) 25
Explanation: As of now, India has 25 High Courts, which handle state-level cases and appeals from lower courts.
4. Who is the head of the Supreme Court?
a) The Prime Minister
b) The Chief Justice of India
c) The President of India
d) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: b) The Chief Justice of India
Explanation: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the head of the Supreme Court and the highest-ranking judicial officer in the country.
5. What type of cases does the Supreme Court handle?
a) Only criminal cases
b) Only civil cases
c) Appeals from lower courts, constitutional matters, and disputes between states
d) Local disputes
Answer: c) Appeals from lower courts, constitutional matters, and disputes between states
Explanation: The Supreme Court hears appeals, resolves constitutional issues, and settles disputes between states or between the center and states.
6. What is the role of the High Court?
a) To handle international cases
b) To oversee state-level cases and hear appeals from lower courts
c) To create laws for the country
d) To conduct elections
Answer: b) To oversee state-level cases and hear appeals from lower courts
Explanation: High Courts function at the state level, handling appeals and important cases from lower courts.
7. What is the function of District Courts?
a) To make laws
b) To enforce laws
c) To handle local civil and criminal cases
d) To review the Constitution
Answer: c) To handle local civil and criminal cases
Explanation: District Courts are the lowest level of judiciary and handle civil and criminal cases at the district level.
8. Which type of jurisdiction allows the Supreme Court to hear a case for the first time?
a) Appellate Jurisdiction
b) Special Jurisdiction
c) Original Jurisdiction
d) Review Jurisdiction
Answer: c) Original Jurisdiction
Explanation: Original jurisdiction means the Supreme Court can directly hear certain cases, such as disputes between states or between the central and state governments.
9. Which courts come under the Subordinate Courts category?
a) Only the High Court
b) District Courts, Sessions Courts, and Magistrate Courts
c) Supreme Court and High Court
d) Only the Election Commission
Answer: b) District Courts, Sessions Courts, and Magistrate Courts
Explanation: Subordinate Courts include District Courts, Sessions Courts (criminal cases), and Magistrate Courts (minor cases).
10. Which court is known as the Guardian of the Constitution?
a) High Court
b) Supreme Court
c) District Court
d) Family Court Answer: b) Supreme Court
Explanation: The Supreme Court is called the Guardian of the Constitution because it ensures that laws and government actions follow the Constitution.
