Supreme Court & High Courts — Set 12
Constitution Special · सुप्रीम कोर्ट और हाई कोर्ट · Questions 111–120 of 160
What is 'Preventive Detention'?
Correct Answer: B. Detention of a person to prevent them from committing a crime
Preventive Detention is the detention of a person before they commit a crime, based on reasonable suspicion that they may commit an offense.
What safeguards are provided for preventive detention in India?
Correct Answer: B. Right to know grounds, personal liberty protection, judicial review, limited period
Safeguards include the right to know grounds of detention, protection by courts, judicial review, and detention limited to reasonable periods.
What is 'Article 21' of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: B. Right to life and personal liberty
Article 21 protects the right to life and personal liberty, ensuring that no person shall be deprived of life or liberty except by procedure established by law.
What does 'Due Process' under Article 21 imply?
Correct Answer: B. Government action must follow fair legal procedure and cannot be arbitrary
Due Process under Article 21 implies that any action taken by the government must follow fair and legal procedures and cannot be arbitrary.
What is the significance of the 'Indian Justice System'?
Correct Answer: B. To ensure justice, protect rights, and maintain rule of law for all citizens
The Indian Justice System is designed to ensure justice, protect fundamental rights, and maintain the rule of law for all citizens regardless of status.
What is a 'Tribunal' in the Indian legal system?
Correct Answer: B. A quasi-judicial body that hears disputes in specific areas
A Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body established to hear disputes in specific areas like labor disputes, administrative cases, and tax matters.
What is the jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal?
Correct Answer: B. Environmental disputes and pollution cases
The National Green Tribunal has jurisdiction over environmental disputes, pollution cases, and matters related to environmental protection.
What is the role of the 'Law Commission' in India?
Correct Answer: B. To advise the government on legal reforms and analyze laws
The Law Commission of India is a statutory body that advises the government on legal reforms, analyzes existing laws, and proposes amendments.
What is 'Alternative Dispute Resolution' (ADR)?
Correct Answer: B. Methods of resolving disputes outside traditional courts like mediation and arbitration
ADR includes methods like mediation, arbitration, and negotiation that help resolve disputes outside the traditional court system.
What is 'Mediation' in dispute resolution?
Correct Answer: B. A third party assists parties in reaching an agreement
Mediation is a form of ADR where a neutral third party (mediator) helps the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement.