PIL and Public Health Online Test

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PIL and Public Health

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and its role in safeguarding public health in India.
Number of Questions: 14
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What is the primary objective of Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?

To protect the rights of individuals
To address issues of public importance
To provide legal aid to the poor and marginalized
To promote social justice

Which landmark case established the concept of PIL in India?

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation
Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

What is the locus standi requirement in PIL cases?

The petitioner must have a personal stake in the matter
The petitioner must be directly affected by the issue
The petitioner must represent a group or class of people
The petitioner must have a genuine interest in the public welfare

Which of the following is NOT a category of PIL cases related to public health?

Environmental pollution
Food safety and adulteration
Access to healthcare
Tobacco control

What is the role of the judiciary in PIL cases involving public health?

To interpret and enforce relevant laws and regulations
To issue directives to government agencies and authorities
To monitor the implementation of public health policies
All of the above

Which PIL case led to the ban on the sale of gutka and pan masala in India?

Charan Lal Sahu v. Union of India
Consumer Education and Research Centre v. Union of India
Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India
None of the above

What is the significance of PIL in promoting public health in India?

It provides a legal framework for addressing public health issues
It empowers citizens to seek justice for public health violations
It holds government agencies accountable for their actions or inaction
All of the above

Which PIL case resulted in the Supreme Court's directive to provide free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14 years?

Unnikrishnan J.P. v. State of Andhra Pradesh
Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka
Asha Devi v. State of Bihar
None of the above

What is the concept of 'continuing mandamus' in the context of PIL cases?

The court retains jurisdiction over the case to ensure compliance with its orders
The court can issue periodic directions to monitor the implementation of its orders
The court can hold government officials in contempt of court for non-compliance
All of the above

Which PIL case led to the Supreme Court's order to clean up the Ganga River?

M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh
Almitra H. Patel v. Union of India
None of the above

What is the role of PIL in addressing the issue of air pollution in India?

PIL cases have led to the closure of polluting industries
PIL cases have prompted the government to implement stricter emission standards
PIL cases have raised awareness about the health effects of air pollution
All of the above

Which PIL case resulted in the Supreme Court's order to provide clean drinking water to all citizens?

Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar
A.P. Pollution Control Board v. Prof. M.V. Nayudu
Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India
None of the above

What is the significance of PIL in ensuring the right to health in India?

It has led to the expansion of healthcare services to marginalized communities
It has prompted the government to allocate more resources for public health
It has raised awareness about the importance of preventive healthcare
All of the above

Which PIL case led to the Supreme Court's order to ban the sale of tobacco products near educational institutions?

Consumer Education and Research Centre v. Union of India
Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India
Charan Lal Sahu v. Union of India
None of the above

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