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The Union Judiciary: The Supreme Court

Appeared in 9 of the 11 available papers.

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9 of 11 papers

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7.8 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 70 marks in total

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Short answer

52% of this chapter's 29 questions

Needs a diagram
0%

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Question-type distribution

  • Short answer15
  • Definition11
  • MCQ2
  • Source-based1

Most frequent topics

Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court 5Independence of the Judiciary 4Judicial Review 4Qualifications of a Supreme Court judge 2Writs 2Term of a Supreme Court judge 1Advisory Jurisdiction 1Jurisdictions of the Supreme Court 1
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5

The single integrated system of judiciary has the Supreme Court at the apex. With reference to the Supreme Court, answer the following question:

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Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

2

When a judicial system is correctly calibrated, the law is applied by judges fearlessly, without favour or fear and with respect. That is why judicial security of tenure is so fundamental. It is also why judges must be properly paid without any interference from the Executive or Legislature. — (The Need for Independent Judiciary) UNODC

5

The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and guards the Indian Constitution. With reference to the Supreme Court of India, answer the following:

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Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

3

The Supreme Court is at the apex of the entire system of judiciary. In this context, answer the following questions:

1

Answer briefly each of the questions (a) to (j):

5

With reference to the Supreme Court as the Apex Court of the country, answer the following:

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Answer briefly each of the questions (a) to (j):

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With reference to the Supreme Court of India, explain the following: