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1. 1.

   Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

2. 2.

   How many High Courts are present in our country?

3. 3.

   Why is an independent judiciary necessary?

4. 4.

   Write T for True and F for False statements.

   1. The High Court deals with cases within the jurisdiction of the country.
   2. If there is a case of contempt of Supreme Court, then the High Court decides the case.
   3. Jurisdiction refers to the scope of authority of the court to carry out judgement and enforce laws.
   4. All judges in the High Court as well as the Supreme Court are appointed with very little
      interference from other branches of the government.
   5. The appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court includes appeals against the judgements of the High Courts.
5. 5.

   Answer the following in one or few words.

   1. The process of removing the Supreme Court judges.
   2. The system of recording and printing all the proceedings and judgements of the Supreme Court.
   3. The power of the Supreme Court to examine the validity of the laws passed by the union and the states.
   4. The power to deciare an executive order or a lavw null and void.
   5. The guardian of the Indian Constitution.
6. 6.

   Fill in the blanks:

   1. The _____________ supervises the lower courts such as the subordinate courts.
   2. Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the _____________.
   3. The Chief Justice of Supreme Court can hold office till the age of _____________ years.
   4. _____________ deal with cases involving a crime or violation of public order.
   5. The Supreme Court _____________ provides free legal aid.
   6. The High Court consists of a _______________ and other judges.