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Q. The doctrine of judicial review originated and developed in which of the following countries?

[A] Britain

[B] New Zealand

[C] France

[D] United States of America

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The doctrine of judicial review originated and developed in the USA.

It was propounded for the first time in the famous case of Marbury versus Madison (1803) by John Marshall, the then chief justice of the American Supreme Court.

Source: Laxmikanth

Q. The doctrine of judicial review originated and developed in which of the following countries?

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