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The judiciary system in india - Test Set 2

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  1. Question 1

    UPSC CAPF 2017
    Lok Adalats are organized under the:
    1. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
    2. Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
    3. Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
    4. Article 39A
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  2. Question 2

    WBCS 2021
    Permanent Lok Adalats are established for disputes related to:
    1. Public utility services
    2. Criminal cases
    3. Constitutional matters
    4. Inter-state disputes
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  3. Question 3

    MPSC 2020
    The maximum pecuniary jurisdiction of Permanent Lok Adalats is:
    1. ₹10 lakh
    2. ₹1 crore
    3. ₹2 crore
    4. ₹5 crore
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  4. Question 4

    SSC CHSL 2021
    The jurisdiction of Gram Nyayalayas includes:
    1. Constitutional matters
    2. Civil and criminal cases at the village level
    3. Inter-state disputes
    4. High-value commercial disputes
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  5. Question 5

    JPSC 2021
    The presiding officer of a Gram Nyayalaya is known as:
    1. Nyayadhikari
    2. Munsif
    3. District Judge
    4. Magistrate
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  6. Question 6

    CAPF ACs 2021
    Which of the following is NOT a function of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?
    1. Providing free legal aid
    2. Spreading legal literacy
    3. Appointing judges
    4. Organizing Lok Adalats
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  7. Question 7

    JPSC 2022
    Which court has power to punish for contempt of subordinate courts?
    1. Supreme Court only
    2. High Court only
    3. Both SC and HC
    4. District Court
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  8. Question 8

    UPSC NDA 2022
    Which one of the following is a feature of the tribunal system in India?
    1. Follows strict judicial procedure
    2. Functions independently of executive
    3. Not bound by strict rules of procedure
    4. Can try criminal cases
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  9. Question 9

    WBCS 2021
    The Gram Nyayalayas Act came into force in which year?
    1. 2005
    2. 2008
    3. 2010
    4. 2012
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  10. Question 10

    UPSC CDS 2021
    Which High Court has jurisdiction over more than one State?
    1. Bombay High Court
    2. Allahabad High Court
    3. Gauhati High Court
    4. Madras High Court
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  11. Question 11

    SSC CGL 2022
    How many types of writs can be issued by High Courts?
    1. 3
    2. 4
    3. 5
    4. 6
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  12. Question 12

    BPSC 2022
    What is the composition of a Lok Adalat bench?
    1. 1 judge and 2 laypersons
    2. 2 judges
    3. A judicial officer and a social worker
    4. District judge only
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  13. Question 13

    UPSC CAPF 2020
    Which of the following is true about Permanent Lok Adalats?
    1. They settle disputes related to public utility services
    2. Their decisions are non-binding
    3. Only civil cases are heard
    4. Appeal lies to High Court
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  14. Question 14

    UPSC CSE 2018
    Under which Article can the Supreme Court grant special leave to appeal?
    1. Article 131
    2. Article 134
    3. Article 136
    4. Article 142
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  15. Question 15

    SSC MTS 2021
    Which is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases?
    1. District Court
    2. High Court
    3. Supreme Court
    4. Sessions Court
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  16. Question 16

    UPSC CSE 2016
    In which case did the SC strike down the 99th Constitutional Amendment and NJAC Act?
    1. Golaknath Case
    2. Indira Sawhney Case
    3. Shreya Singhal Case
    4. Fourth Judges Case (2015)
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  17. Question 17

    CDS 2022
    What does Judicial Activism imply?
    1. Judges strictly following precedent
    2. Passive role of judiciary
    3. Judiciary stepping in to protect rights
    4. Legislature’s active participation in justice
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  18. Question 18

    SSC CGL 2020
    Which of the following statements regarding tribunals is correct?
    1. Tribunals are not constitutional bodies
    2. Tribunals can try criminal offences
    3. Tribunals cannot be reviewed by SC
    4. Tribunals are part of legislative wing
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  19. Question 19

    SSC CGL 2020
    Which among the following courts in India is a Court of Record?
    1. Civil Court
    2. Sessions Court
    3. Supreme Court
    4. Supreme Court
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  20. Question 20

    In which year was the Supreme Court of India established?
    1. 1947
    2. 1950
    3. 1952
    4. 1955
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