THE STATE JUDICIARY : HIGH COURTS
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1. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by:
a) President
c) Chief Justice of India
d) President on the advice of Governor of the State concerned and the Chief Justice of India
2. Which of the following States/Union Territories have a common High Court?
a) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
b) Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh
c) Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir
d) Assam and Bengal
3. Which one of the following is NOT the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a State?
a) Advisory Jurisdiction
b) Original Jurisdiction
c) Supervisory Jurisdiction
d) Appellate Jurisdiction
4. How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one state?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
5. The Judges of the High Court hold office:
a) during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
b) till they have attained 62 years of age
c) till they have attained 65 years of age
d) as long as they desire
6. On which of the following grounds can a judge of the High Court be impeached?
1. Violation of the Constitution
2. Proved misbehaviour
3. Incapacity to act as a judge
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 2 and 3 only
7. A High Court Judge addresses his letter of resignation to:
a) The President
b) The Chief Justice of India
c) The Chief Justice of his High Court
d) The Governor of the State
8. The mobile court in India is the brain-child of:
a) Justice Bhagwati
b) Mr. Rajeev Gandhi
c) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
d) Mrs. Pratibha Patil
9. The total number of High Courts in India:
a) 21
b) 22
c) 23
d) 24
Answer:
1. d), 2. b), 3. a), 4. b), 5. b), 6. d), 7. a), 8. a), 9. d)
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