History & Civics
In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Assertion (A) : All cases requiring interpretation of the Constitution can be directly filed in the Supreme Court.
Reason (R) : The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review and can declare any law ultra vires.
Answer
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation — While both given statements are true, the Supreme Court's power of Judicial review does not explain why all cases requiring interpretation of the Constitution can be directly filed in the Supreme Court.
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- Mandamus
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- Certiorari
- Habeas Corpus
Which of the following writs is a safeguard for personal freedom?
- Quo Warranto
- Mandamus
- Prohibition
- Habeas Corpus
In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Assertion (A) : We have an integrated judicial system.
Reason (R) : At the apex is the Supreme Court followed by High Courts and District Courts.
Identify the cases over which the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction.
P : There is a dispute between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh regarding boundary.
Q : There is a dispute between the Union of India and the Government of Kerala.
R : Mr. Akash was acquitted by the Session Court in a Murder case but awarded death sentence by the High Court.
S : A case certified by the High Court needing interpretation of the Constitution.
- P and Q
- Q and R
- R and S
- Q and S