ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   Every High Court has the power to interpret the Constitution. This power is known as

   1. A. Judicial Review
   2. B. Constitutional Review
   3. C. High Court Review
   4. D. Interpretation Review
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2. 2.
   Civil Cases : Court of District Judge : Criminal Cases :

   1. A. Revenue Court
   2. B. Family Court
   3. C. Sessions Court
   4. D. Commissioner's Court
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3. 3.
   What is the role of the Board of Revenue in a state?

   1. A. It acts as the highest criminal court in the state.
   2. B. It hears appeals against decisions of lower revenue courts under it.
   3. C. It appoints judges to the High Court.
   4. D. It supervises the functioning of Family Courts.
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4. 4.
   Suppose the auto-rickshaw driver, who daily takes you to school, was issued a number of traffic violation challans and had to pay a fine of five thousand rupees. He pleaded for reducing the fine but was not shown any mercy. To which court he would go to get speedy redressal of his grievance?

   1. A. Lok Adalat
   2. B. Sessions Court
   3. C. High Court
   4. D. Supreme Court
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5. 5.
   Which of the following is NOT a function of the Sessions Court?

   1. A. Trial of serious criminal offenses such as murder and rape.
   2. B. Hearing appeals against decisions of lower criminal courts.
   3. C. Imposing punishments including life imprisonment and death sentences.
   4. D. Handling civil disputes related to property and contracts.
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6. 6.
   Which courts are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

   1. A. District Courts only
   2. B. High Courts and Supreme Court
   3. C. Magistrate Courts only
   4. D. The President of India
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7. 7.
   How are Subordinate Judges in the judicial service appointed?

   1. A. By direct appointment by the State Governor.
   2. B. Through a Judicial Service Competitive examination held by the State Public Service Commission.
   3. C. By promotion from the lower clerical staff of the courts.
   4. D. By nomination from the High Court judges.
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8. 8.
   What does the 'Appellate Jurisdiction' of a High Court refer to?

   1. A. The power to hear cases for the first time in civil matters.
   2. B. The power to accept appeals against decisions of District Courts in civil and criminal matters.
   3. C. The power to transfer cases from lower courts to the Supreme Court.
   4. D. The power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
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9. 9.
   Which of the following pairs correctly represents two ways the Constitution ensures the independence of the Judiciary?

   1. A. Judges are appointed by the President and can be removed by public vote.
   2. B. Security of Tenure and financial independence from government approval.
   3. C. Judges serve for life and their salaries are determined by the Legislature.
   4. D. The Judiciary is funded by private donations and judges are elected by citizens.
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10. 10.
    What is the procedure laid down for the removal of a Judge of a High Court?

    1. A. By a simple majority vote in both Houses of Parliament.
    2. B. By the President on the advice of the Chief Justice of India.
    3. C. By each House of Parliament passing an address with a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.
    4. D. By the Governor of the state after an inquiry by the Supreme Court.
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