Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:

What is the idea of the 'rule of law'?

Options:

It implies that all individuals are subjected to the same law.

It implies that all individuals of a particular religion are subjected to the same law which is applicable to their religion.

It implies that everyone has the right to decide the laws they want to follow and laws they don't want to follow.

It implies that everyone in India has the right to make a rule that will be considered to become a law.

Correct Answer:

It implies that all individuals are subjected to the same law.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - It implies that all individuals are subjected to the same law.

The idea of the rule of law implies that all individuals — rich and poor, men or women, forward or backward castes — are subjected to the same law. The principal role of the judiciary is to protect rule of law and ensure supremacy of law. It safeguards rights of the individual, settles disputes in accordance with the law and ensures that democracy does not give way to individual or group dictatorship.