Chapter 20
The Union Government The Judiciary
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. The Lok Adalat is generally presided over by-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Who among the following does not work under the Board of Revenue?
Answer: vacuole
- 3. A judge of the Supreme Court may continue to remain in office till the attainment of-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Which one of the following statements about Public Interest Litigation is false?
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Which case related to the following subjects is a civil case?
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. The highest Revenue Court in the district is the ___________ which deals with the cases of land revenue.
- 2. Any law declared ___________, immediately ceases to remain in force.
- 3. The criminal cases begin with the lodging of a ___________ ___________ ___________.
- 4. Legal cases can be either ___________ or criminal in nature.
- 5. The ___________ Court is the guardian of the Indian Constitution.
C. Write True or False for the following statements.
- 1. Tax evasion is a crime.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. The judges of the High Court are appointed by the Chief Justice of India.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. The Court of the Sessions Judge is the highest Civil Court in a district.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. The High Court has the power of Judicial Review.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. Subordinate Courts are equally competent to interpret the Constitution of India.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. What is meant by independence of judiciary? Give any two examples to prove that Indian Judiciary is independent.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Differentiate between civil and criminal cases with the help of examples.
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. Describe the composition of Criminal Courts and Revenue Courts.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. What qualifications are required to be a judge of the Supreme Court? How can a judge of the Supreme Court be removed?
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. ‘India has a single unified and integrated judicial system.’ Explain.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. Briefly describe any five powers and functions of the Supreme Court of India.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 2. Explain the main powers and functions of the High Courts.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 3. State the significance of Public Interest Litigation in the Indian judicial system.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Explain the concept of Lok Adalats? Why are they called People’s Courts?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 5. Describe the composition of the High Court. Explain the qualifications, tenure and the method of removal of the High Court judges.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water