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Judiciary plays a crucial role because it is _____________.

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  1. Independent

  2. Dependent

  3. Both (a) & (b)

  4. None of these

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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. 

The highest court in our country is the __________.

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  1. Tahasil/Taluka Court

  2. District Court

  3. High Court

  4. Supreme Court

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India. It is the highest constitutional court, with the power of constitutional review. It consists of the Chief Justice of India and 30 sanctioned other judges. It has jurisdictions in the three forms: original, appellate and advisory.

There are three levels of courts Taluka, District, and State level.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The three levels of courts in India are - District (District and Sessions Courts), State (High Courts) and the Supreme Court at the top.

Our country has the benefit of the judiciary at all levels.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The Courts and judicial system in India are divided into 3 categories. The hierarchical structure of the courts is important to make the limitation of court with its jurisdiction and exercise of power. 
The Supreme Court of India is at the top of the hierarchical structure followed by High Courts in the regional level and lower courts( District Courts, Village Courts) at the micro level. 
This benefit of the judiciary is at all levels makes dispensation of justice somewhat easier.

When the police get to know about a crime for the first time, ________ is registered.

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  1. First Information Report

  2. Second Information Report

  3. Third Information Report

  4. Fourth Information Report

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first information report means an information recorded by a police officer on duty given either by the aggrieved person or any other person to the commission of an alleged offence. On the basis of first information report, the police commence its investigation.

The High Court in Gujarat is in ___________.

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  1. Gandhinagar

  2. Rajkot

  3. Surat

  4. Ahmedabad

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gujarat High Court is the High Court of the state of Gujarat. The seat of the court is in Ahmedabad. It was established on 1 May 1960 under the Bombay State Re-organisation Act, 1960 after the state of Gujarat split from Bombay State.

A criminal gets punishments like the ______ on the basis of the type of crime committed by him/her.

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  1. Penalty

  2. Life imprisonment

  3. Death sentence

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Section 53 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 prescribes five kinds of Punishments for the crimes committed. These are the death penalty, life imprisonment, rigorous and simple imprisonment, forfeiture of property and fine.

Theft, robbery, murder, physical harm or any kind of fights come under _________.

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  1. Criminal cases

  2. Civil cases

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian law deals with two types of cases: criminal and civil. Criminal cases deal with a criminal act or offence. Civil cases deal with disputes or quarrels or disagreements between organizations, individuals, or between the two.

According to the Constitution of India, how many maximum no. of judges can be appointed in Supreme Court?

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  1. $29+1$

  2. $30+1$

  3. $28+1$

  4. $31+1$

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Correct Option: B

The State High Court Judge takes the oath in front of the Governor.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The High Court judges are appointed by President with the consultation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of the concerned state. Article 219 specifically provides that every person who is appointed to be a judge of High Court shall before entering upon his office make and subscribe before the Governor of the concerned State or some other person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation.