Q. Consider the following statements for judiciary.

1. India has an integrated judiciary.
2. The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases.
3. The judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: All of the above
Notes: All the courts at different levels in a country put together are called the judiciary. The Indian judiciary consists of a Supreme Court for the entire nation, High Courts in the states, District Courts and the courts at local level. India has an integrated judiciary. It means the Supreme Court controls the judicial administration in the country. Its decisions are binding on all other courts of the country. It can take up any dispute between citizens of the country; between citizens and government; between two or more State Governments; and between governments at the union and state level. It is the highest court of appeal in Civil and Criminal cases. It can hear appeals against the decisions of the High Courts. The judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister and in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

This question is part of UPSC Daily 20 MCQ Series Course on GKToday Android app.