CBSE Class 8 Social Science Judiciary VBQs

Very Short Answer Type Question

Question. What is judiciary?
Answer : Courts that provide us justice, are called judiciary.

Question. What is F.I.R.?
Answer : F.I.R. means First Information Report. In the event of any mishappening, we inform the police immediately.

Question. Who are Legal Advisors?
Answer : The lawyers who advice regarding Court cases, are called legal advisors. Lawyers who fight for the government and protect its interest in courts, are called Government Prosecutors.

Question. Which is the highest court of India and where is it located?
Answer : Supreme Court is the highest court in India and it is located in New Delhi.

Question. What are civil cases?
Answer : The cases related to personal life and common people are called civil cases. Issues related to fundamental rights, marriage, divorce, property, land dispute etc. are covered in these cases.

Question. What is P.I.L. (Public Interest Litigation)?
Answer : When a case is filed for general public interest, it is called Public Interest Litigation (P.I.L.).

Question. Which are the main cases?
Answer :  There are two types of main cases: - 1. Civil Cases 2. Criminal Cases.

Short Answer Type Question

Question. Write the special powers of the judiciary in India.
Answer : 1. The higher courts can take up appeals against the judgements passed by the lower courts. 2. If an act is against the basic structure of our constitution, judiciary can declare that act unconstitutional.

Question. Where can F.I.R. be registered? Explain the role of judiciary in the event of the F.I.R. not being registered.
Answer : An F.I.R. can be registered in the nearest police station. If the police do not register the F.I.R. then the judiciary can order the police to register the same.

Question. Write about the judicial system of India.
Answer : India has established a uniform judicial system. The highest court of India is the Supreme Court. All the states have their own high courts. There are district and tehsil level courts. To ensure justice to the grass root level, Panchayats and Municipal Corporations have also been formed.

Question. What are criminal cases? What is difference between civil and criminal cases?
Answer : Criminal cases: - These cases are related to fights, disputes and criminal activities. If there is a physical injury or damage to any part of the body, such cases are considered as criminal cases.
Civil cases: - The cases related to personal life and common people are called civil cases. Issues related to fundamental rights, marriage, divorce, property, land dispute etc. are covered in these cases.

Question. Explain the importance of judiciary.
Answer : Judiciary has been termed as the protector of our constitution and democracy. It protects the rights and freedoms of the citizens of our country.

Fill In the Blanks:-

1. First Information Report is called F.I.R.

2. Supreme Court is the highest court of India.

3. The main organs of the government are Legislative, Executive and Judiciary.

4. Supreme Court judges remain in office up to the age of 65 years.

5. P.I.L. means Public Interest Litigation.

6. Criminal cases are registered under article 134.

Put a tick (✔) against the right and a cross (X) against the wrong answer.

1. Judiciary is called the defender of the constitution. (✔)

2. Dual judiciary system is in practice in India. (X)

3. An appeal cannot be made in High Court against the District Court decision. (X)

4. The Prime Minister appoints the judges. (X)

5. Criminal cases are related to quarrels regarding land and property. (X)

Multiple Choice Questions:-

Question. Where are the High Courts formed at?
(A) District level
(B) Tehsil level
(C) State level
(D) Village level

Answer : C

Question. Under which article the Supreme Court has been provided special powers?
(A) Article 134
(B) Article 135
(C) Article 136
(D) Article 157

Answer : C

Question. How can the Public Interest cases be filed?
(A) For defending self-interest
(B) For defending government interest
(C) For defending public interest
(D) None of the above

Answer : C