MCQ Judicial Review and Judicial ActivismAll MCQ for Judicial Review and Judicial Activism 1. What does judicial activism refer to?The passive role of the judiciaryThe active role of the judiciary in protecting citizens' rightsThe legislative role of the judiciaryThe executive role of the judiciaryQuestion 1 of 152. Which of the following is the opposite of judicial activism?Judicial restraintJudicial interventionJudicial oversightJudicial independenceQuestion 2 of 153. Public Interest Litigation in India is related to: Judicial ReviewJudicial Independence Judicial ActivismCommited JudiciaryQuestion 3 of 154. Who, according to V.D. Kulshrestha, is responsible for judicial activism?The governmentThe judiciaryThe parliamentThe executive branchQuestion 4 of 155. In which case did the Supreme Court lay down guidelines to prevent sexual harassment at the workplace, leading to the enactment of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013?Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)Shabnam Hashmi v. Union of India (2005)Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)Question 5 of 156. Which of the following is a reason for judicial activism as stated by Dr. B.L. Wadera?When the legislature and executive fail in their dutiesWhen citizens do not demand justiceWhen the media influences judicial decisionsWhen there is no constitutional framework for the judiciaryQuestion 6 of 157. Which of the following groups of activists is most likely to promote judicial activism related to environmental issues?Consumer rights activistsEnvironmental activistsChild rights activistsPrisoners' rights activistsQuestion 7 of 158. Which group of activists focuses on the rights of prisoners and people in state custody?Human rights activistsWomen’s rights activistsPrisoners’ rights activistsConsumer rights activistsQuestion 8 of 159. Which of the following cases exemplifies judicial restraint in India?Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994)Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)Question 9 of 1510. What is the primary role of judicial activism in India?To ensure legislative and executive bodies uphold the ConstitutionTo help citizens gain financial benefitsTo promote executive decisionsTo focus on legal formalities without interventionQuestion 10 of 1511. Which Article of the Indian Constitution declares that any law inconsistent with or in derogation of the Fundamental Rights is void, thereby empowering the judiciary to perform judicial review?Article 13Article 50Article 32Article 21Question 11 of 1512. Which of the following is an example of judicial activism in India?The judicial restraint during the Emergency periodThe Supreme Court’s role in the 2G scam investigationThe Parliament’s intervention in judiciary mattersThe complete absence of judicial intervention in administrative issuesQuestion 12 of 1513. What is the main criticism of judicial activism?It increases transparency in government affairsIt leads to re-writing laws based on personal opinions of judgesIt strengthens the separation of powersIt focuses only on constitutional lawQuestion 13 of 1514. What is the primary difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint?Judicial activism involves active participation of the judiciary in policy-making, while judicial restraint emphasizes minimal interference with the other branches.Judicial activism is focused on upholding laws, while judicial restraint disregards laws.Judicial activism involves following legislative orders, while judicial restraint does not.Judicial activism ignores public interests, while judicial restraint promotes them.Question 14 of 1515. Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the High Courts to issue directions for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?Article 13Article 226Article 21Article 224Question 15 of 15 Loading...
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