To protect the rights of individuals and groups who are unable to approach the courts on their own.

To provide legal aid to the poor and marginalized.

To promote social justice and human rights.

All of the above.

It is a form of litigation that is initiated by a public-spirited individual or organization.

It is a remedy available to individuals and groups who are unable to approach the courts on their own.

It is a form of litigation that is used to enforce fundamental rights.

It is a form of litigation that is used to challenge the actions of the government or public authorities.

Any individual or organization.

Only lawyers.

Only non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Only government agencies.

Cases involving the violation of fundamental rights.

Cases involving public interest.

Cases involving environmental issues.

All of the above.

The Supreme Court has the power to hear and decide PILs.

The Supreme Court has the power to issue directions to the government and public authorities in PIL cases.

The Supreme Court has the power to grant interim relief in PIL cases.

All of the above.

Olga Tellis vs. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985).

MC Mehta vs. Union of India (1985).

Vishaka vs. State of Rajasthan (1997).

None of the above.

It led to the recognition of the right to life and livelihood as a fundamental right.

It led to the Supreme Court issuing directions to the government to provide basic amenities to slum dwellers.

It led to the enactment of the Slum Dwellers Act, 1976.

All of the above.

It led to the Supreme Court issuing directions to the government to clean up the Ganga River.

It led to the enactment of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

It led to the establishment of the Central Pollution Control Board.

All of the above.

It led to the Supreme Court laying down guidelines to prevent sexual harassment at the workplace.

It led to the enactment of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

It led to the establishment of the National Commission for Women.

All of the above.

Lack of awareness about PIL among the general public.

Lack of resources and legal aid for PIL petitioners.

Delay in the disposal of PIL cases.

All of the above.

Increasing awareness about PIL among the general public.

Providing more resources and legal aid to PIL petitioners.

Streamlining the procedure for filing and disposing of PIL cases.

All of the above.

The media can help to create awareness about PIL among the general public.

The media can help to highlight important PIL cases and bring them to the attention of the courts.

The media can help to monitor the progress of PIL cases and ensure that they are disposed of in a timely manner.

All of the above.

PIL is likely to continue to play an important role in protecting the rights of the poor and marginalized.

PIL is likely to become more accessible to the general public.

PIL is likely to be used to address a wider range of issues.

All of the above.

By filing PILs on behalf of the poor and marginalized.

By providing financial and legal support to PIL petitioners.

By creating awareness about PIL among the general public.

All of the above.

There has been an increase in the number of PILs being filed.

There has been an increase in the number of PILs being disposed of.

There has been an increase in the number of PILs being filed by non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

All of the above.