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1. Which Article of the Constitution deals with High Courts in the States?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 214
b) Article 216
c) Article 220
d) Article 222
Answer: a) Article 214<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 214 states that there shall be a High Court for each State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The High Court of a State consists of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Justice only
b) Chief Justice and other judges appointed by the President
c) Chief Justice and judges appointed by Governor
d) Chief Justice and judges appointed by CJI
Answer: b) Chief Justice and other judges appointed by the President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 216 provides for a High Court consisting of a Chief Justice and other judges appointed by the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Who appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) President
c) Prime Minister
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: b) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Who appoints other judges of a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) President
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Prime Minister
Answer: b) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> All High Court judges are appointed by the President after consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. The High Court judge holds office until the age of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 60 years
b) 62 years
c) 65 years
d) 70 years
Answer: b) 62 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The retirement age of High Court judges is 62 years (Supreme Court judges retire at 65).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. The President consults which authorities for appointment of High Court judges?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor of the State
b) Chief Justice of India
c) Chief Justice of the High Court (for judges other than Chief Justice)
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> President consults Governor, CJI, and High Court Chief Justice while appointing judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Who administers the oath of office to the Chief Justice of a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Governor
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Chief Minister
Answer: b) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor of the State administers the oath to the Chief Justice of the High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. The removal of a High Court judge is similar to the removal of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) IAS officer
b) Governor
c) Supreme Court judge
d) Speaker of Assembly
Answer: c) Supreme Court judge<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> A High Court judge can be removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge, by impeachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Which Article deals with the appointment and conditions of judges of High Courts?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 215
b) Article 217
c) Article 218
d) Article 220
Answer: b) Article 217<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 217 deals with appointment and conditions of High Court judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Who can transfer judges from one High Court to another?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Chief Justice of India
c) Governor
d) Prime Minister
Answer: a) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The President can transfer High Court judges after consultation with CJI (Article 222).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Which Article gives the High Court the power of superintendence over all subordinate courts?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 226
b) Article 227
c) Article 228
d) Article 229
Answer: b) Article 227<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 227 gives the High Court power of superintendence over all subordinate courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. High Court is a Court of Record under which Article?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 214
b) Article 215
c) Article 217
d) Article 221
Answer: b) Article 215<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 215 declares every High Court as a Court of Record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. High Courts can issue writs under which Article?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 226
b) Article 227
c) Article 32
d) Article 228
Answer: a) Article 226<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights and other purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Which of the following writs cannot be issued by a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Habeas Corpus
b) Mandamus
c) Certiorari
d) Advisory Opinion
Answer: d) Advisory Opinion<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Advisory Opinion is given only by Supreme Court under Article 143.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Which is the oldest High Court in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Calcutta High Court
b) Bombay High Court
c) Madras High Court
d) Allahabad High Court
Answer: a) Calcutta High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Established in 1862, the Calcutta High Court is the oldest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Which High Court has the largest jurisdiction in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Rajasthan High Court
b) Madhya Pradesh High Court
c) Gujarat High Court
d) Bombay High Court
Answer: a) Rajasthan High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Rajasthan High Court has the largest jurisdiction area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Which High Court is common for more than one State?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bombay High Court
b) Punjab & Haryana High Court
c) Calcutta High Court
d) Allahabad High Court
Answer: b) Punjab & Haryana High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> It serves Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Andaman & Nicobar Islands?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Madras High Court
b) Calcutta High Court
c) Bombay High Court
d) Kerala High Court
Answer: b) Calcutta High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Calcutta High Court has jurisdiction over Andaman & Nicobar Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Which Article provides that High Court judges shall not plead or act in any court after retirement?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 218
b) Article 219
c) Article 220
d) Article 221
Answer: c) Article 220<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 220 prohibits retired High Court judges from practicing in the same court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Who decides the salaries of High Court judges?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Parliament
b) State Legislature
c) Governor
d) Finance Commission
Answer: a) Parliament<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Salaries and allowances of High Court judges are decided by Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. The High Court judge can resign by addressing resignation to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Justice of India
b) Governor
c) President
d) Prime Minister
Answer: c) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> A High Court judge resigns by writing to the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. The High Court of Kerala is located at:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Trivandrum
b) Kochi (Ernakulam)
c) Kozhikode
d) Kollam
Answer: b) Kochi (Ernakulam)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kerala High Court is in Kochi (Ernakulam).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Lakshadweep?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Kerala High Court
b) Madras High Court
c) Bombay High Court
d) Karnataka High Court
Answer: a) Kerala High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kerala High Court has jurisdiction over Lakshadweep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. Who is the custodian of the Constitution in a State?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) High Court
c) State Legislature
d) Supreme Court
Answer: b) High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> High Courts act as custodian of the Constitution in States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Which Article deals with writ jurisdiction of High Courts?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 32
b) Article 226
c) Article 227
d) Article 228
Answer: b) Article 226<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for Fundamental Rights and other purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. Who decides disputes relating to the election of members of the State Legislature?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Supreme Court
b) Governor
c) High Court
d) Election Commission
Answer: c) High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> High Court is the authority to decide disputes regarding the election of State Legislature members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Under which Article can a High Court withdraw cases from subordinate courts involving constitutional questions?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 226
b) Article 227
c) Article 228
d) Article 229
Answer: c) Article 228<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 228 empowers High Courts to withdraw cases involving constitutional interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. Which Article allows High Courts to make rules regarding their own procedure?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 227
b) Article 229
c) Article 231
d) Article 235
Answer: b) Article 229<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 229 empowers High Courts to make rules for regulating their procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. The High Court has jurisdiction to hear election petitions of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) State Legislature
d) Panchayats
Answer: c) State Legislature<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> High Court decides election petitions of State Legislative Assembly and Council members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. The first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in India was:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Leila Seth
b) Sujata Manohar
c) Fathima Beevi
d) Anna Chandy
Answer: a) Leila Seth<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Leila Seth became the first woman Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court in 1991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. Which Article provides for common High Court for two or more States?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 214
b) Article 216
c) Article 231
d) Article 229
Answer: c) Article 231<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 231 allows establishment of common High Courts for two or more States\/UTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. Who has the power to extend or reduce the jurisdiction of a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Governor
c) Parliament
d) State Legislature
Answer: c) Parliament<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Parliament can extend\/reduce jurisdiction of High Courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli (now merged as DNHDD)?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Gujarat High Court
b) Bombay High Court
c) Madras High Court
d) Delhi High Court
Answer: a) Gujarat High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Gujarat High Court has jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. Who was the first Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Sir Barnes Peacock
b) Sir Elijah Impey
c) M.C. Chagla
d) Sir Owen Dixon
Answer: a) Sir Barnes Peacock<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Sir Barnes Peacock was the first Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court in 1862.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. Which is the largest High Court in India in terms of judges strength?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Allahabad High Court
b) Delhi High Court
c) Bombay High Court
d) Calcutta High Court
Answer: a) Allahabad High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Allahabad High Court has the largest sanctioned strength of judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Goa?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Madras High Court
b) Bombay High Court
c) Kerala High Court
d) Karnataka High Court
Answer: b) Bombay High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bombay High Court has jurisdiction over Goa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. Who determines the number of judges in a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) President
c) Parliament
d) State Legislature
Answer: b) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The President determines the number of judges in a High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. Which Article guarantees independence of High Court judges\u2019 salaries and allowances?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 217
b) Article 219
c) Article 221
d) Article 224
Answer: c) Article 221<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 221 ensures salaries and allowances of High Court judges cannot be varied to their disadvantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. The Chief Justice of a High Court can request a retired judge to sit and act as a judge under which Article?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 220
b) Article 221
c) Article 224A
d) Article 228
Answer: c) Article 224A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 224A allows reappointment of retired judges with President\u2019s consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Puducherry?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Kerala High Court
b) Madras High Court
c) Karnataka High Court
d) Andhra Pradesh High Court
Answer: b) Madras High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Madras High Court exercises jurisdiction over Puducherry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. Who can extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to Union Territories?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Parliament
b) President
c) Supreme Court
d) Governor
Answer: a) Parliament<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Parliament can extend the jurisdiction of High Courts to Union Territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. Which High Court is known as the \u2018Green Court\u2019 due to maximum number of environmental cases?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Delhi High Court
b) Madras High Court
c) Calcutta High Court
d) Kerala High Court
Answer: d) Kerala High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kerala High Court has dealt with maximum environmental cases, earning the name “Green Court”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. High Court judges take oath before:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President of India
b) Governor of State
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Prime Minister
Answer: b) Governor of State<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> High Court judges take oath before the Governor of the State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. Which Article mentions that High Courts shall have powers to issue writs not only for Fundamental Rights but also for any other purpose?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 32
b) Article 226
c) Article 227
d) Article 228
Answer: b) Article 226<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 226 is wider than Article 32 as it allows writs for any other purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. Who decides the transfer of Chief Justices from one High Court to another?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Justice of India
b) President of India
c) Prime Minister
d) Governor of State
Answer: b) President of India<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> President transfers Chief Justices of High Courts after consultation with CJI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. The High Court is directly under the administrative control of:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Supreme Court
c) President
d) Parliament
Answer: c) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Though High Courts are independent, their judges are appointed and controlled by the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. High Court judges are not eligible to practice law:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) In the Supreme Court
b) In other High Courts
c) In the same High Court where they served
d) In Tribunals
Answer: c) In the same High Court where they served<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Retired High Court judges cannot practice in the same High Court (Article 220).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. The Governor appoints which officer in a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Chief Justice
b) Judges
c) Advocate General
d) Registrar General
Answer: c) Advocate General<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor appoints the Advocate General of the State, not judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Ladakh?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Himachal Pradesh High Court
b) Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
c) Punjab & Haryana High Court
d) Delhi High Court
Answer: b) Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> After reorganization in 2019, J&K High Court serves both Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. Who can increase the number of permanent judges in a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Governor
c) Parliament
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: a) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The President of India can increase the number of permanent judges in High Courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Andaman & Nicobar Islands?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Calcutta High Court
b) Madras High Court
c) Kerala High Court
d) Andhra Pradesh High Court
Answer: a) Calcutta High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Calcutta High Court exercises jurisdiction over Andaman & Nicobar Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. Which High Court has the largest bench strength in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bombay High Court
b) Allahabad High Court
c) Delhi High Court
d) Madras High Court
Answer: b) Allahabad High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Allahabad High Court has the maximum sanctioned strength of judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. The High Court can issue writs under:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 32
b) Article 226
c) Article 227
d) Article 230
Answer: b) Article 226<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of rights and other purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. Which Article deals with administrative control of High Courts over subordinate courts?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 228
b) Article 229
c) Article 235
d) Article 236
Answer: c) Article 235<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 235 gives High Courts control over district and subordinate courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. The High Court can transfer a case from one court to another under which Article?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 227
b) Article 228
c) Article 230
d) Article 232
Answer: a) Article 227<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 227 gives High Courts the power of superintendence over all courts under its jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. Who appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) President
c) Prime Minister
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: b) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The President appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court after consultation with CJI and Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Lakshadweep?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Kerala High Court
b) Madras High Court
c) Bombay High Court
d) Karnataka High Court
Answer: a) Kerala High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kerala High Court exercises jurisdiction over Lakshadweep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. Which High Court was the first to declare that Right to Privacy is a Fundamental Right?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bombay High Court
b) Madras High Court
c) Kerala High Court
d) Delhi High Court
Answer: c) Kerala High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kerala High Court first held Right to Privacy as part of Fundamental Rights, later upheld by Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. The first High Court in India was established at:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bombay
b) Madras
c) Calcutta
d) Allahabad
Answer: c) Calcutta<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Calcutta High Court was established in 1862, followed by Bombay and Madras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. Who determines the seat (location) of a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Parliament
b) Governor
c) President
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: c) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The President decides the seat of a High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. Who administers the oath of office to the Chief Justice of a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Governor
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Prime Minister
Answer: b) Governor<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor of the state administers oath to the Chief Justice of the High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. Which High Court exercises jurisdiction over Chandigarh?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Delhi High Court
b) Punjab & Haryana High Court
c) Allahabad High Court
d) Himachal Pradesh High Court
Answer: b) Punjab & Haryana High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has jurisdiction over Chandigarh UT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. Which High Court is called the \u201cMother High Court of India\u201d?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bombay High Court
b) Calcutta High Court
c) Madras High Court
d) Allahabad High Court
Answer: b) Calcutta High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Calcutta High Court is called the \u201cMother High Court\u201d as many other High Courts were carved out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. Who can establish a common High Court for two or more states?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) President
c) Parliament
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: c) Parliament<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Only Parliament can establish a common High Court for two or more states (Article 231).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. Which Article prohibits High Court judges from practicing law after retirement in the same court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 217
b) Article 220
c) Article 221
d) Article 224
Answer: b) Article 220<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 220 prohibits retired High Court judges from practicing in the same court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Delhi?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Punjab & Haryana High Court
b) Delhi High Court
c) Supreme Court
d) Allahabad High Court
Answer: b) Delhi High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Delhi High Court exercises jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. Which High Court is known for the PIL movement in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Kerala High Court
b) Bombay High Court
c) Delhi High Court
d) Allahabad High Court
Answer: d) Allahabad High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Allahabad High Court is known for initiating the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. The President appoints High Court judges in consultation with:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Prime Minister
b) Chief Justice of India
c) Governor of State
d) Both b & c
Answer: d) Both b & c<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The President appoints High Court judges in consultation with CJI and Governor of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Maharashtra?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Madras High Court
b) Bombay High Court
c) Allahabad High Court
d) Delhi High Court
Answer: b) Bombay High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bombay High Court exercises jurisdiction over Maharashtra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. Which High Court covers the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Gujarat High Court
b) Bombay High Court
c) Madras High Court
d) Delhi High Court
Answer: a) Gujarat High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Gujarat High Court covers Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. The High Court has power of judicial review under:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 13
b) Article 32
c) Article 226
d) Article 368
Answer: c) Article 226<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Judicial review is exercised by High Courts under Article 226 through writ jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. Which High Court is the oldest in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Madras High Court
b) Bombay High Court
c) Calcutta High Court
d) Allahabad High Court
Answer: c) Calcutta High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Established in 1862, Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. Who decides the transfer of a High Court judge (not Chief Justice)?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) President
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Prime Minister
Answer: b) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The President orders transfer of High Court judges after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. Which Article empowers the President to establish a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 214
b) Article 216
c) Article 230
d) Article 231
Answer: c) Article 230<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 230 empowers the President to establish a High Court for any Union Territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Telangana?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Andhra Pradesh High Court
b) Hyderabad High Court
c) Telangana High Court
d) Madras High Court
Answer: c) Telangana High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Telangana got its separate High Court in 2019, named Telangana High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. The High Court judge can be removed by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) President
c) Parliament by impeachment
d) Supreme Court
Answer: b) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> High Court judges are removed by the President on the basis of Parliament\u2019s address supported by a special majority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. Who fixes the salaries of High Court judges?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Parliament
b) President
c) Governor
d) Supreme Court
Answer: a) Parliament<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Parliament determines the salaries, allowances, and pensions of High Court judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. Which Article provides that every State shall have a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 214
b) Article 215
c) Article 216
d) Article 217
Answer: a) Article 214<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 214 provides that there shall be a High Court for each state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. Who can increase the jurisdiction of a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) State Legislature
c) Parliament
d) President
Answer: c) Parliament<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Only Parliament can extend or enlarge the jurisdiction of a High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. The age of retirement of a High Court judge is:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 60 years
b) 62 years
c) 65 years
d) 70 years
Answer: b) 62 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> High Court judges retire at the age of 62 years (while Supreme Court judges at 65 years).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. Who has the power to establish benches of High Courts?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Governor
c) Parliament
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: a) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The President has the power to establish benches of High Courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. Who decides disputes relating to the election of a High Court judge?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Supreme Court
c) Parliament
d) Election Commission
Answer: b) Supreme Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Any dispute regarding the appointment or conditions of High Court judges is decided by the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. Which Article provides that the High Court shall be a court of record?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 214
b) Article 215
c) Article 216
d) Article 217
Answer: b) Article 215<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 215 declares High Court as a court of record, having power to punish for contempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. High Courts can hear election petitions under which law?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Representation of People Act, 1951
b) Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act
c) Article 217
d) Supreme Court Rules
Answer: a) Representation of People Act, 1951<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Election petitions to State Legislative Assemblies are decided by High Courts under this Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. Who can remove the Chief Justice of a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) President
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Parliament
Answer: b) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Chief Justice of a High Court can only be removed by the President in the same manner as other judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. Which of the following is NOT a writ issued by High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Habeas Corpus
b) Mandamus
c) Certiorari
d) Quo Warranto
Answer: None (all are writs)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> All these writs are issued by High Courts under Article 226.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Puducherry?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Kerala High Court
b) Madras High Court
c) Andhra Pradesh High Court
d) Karnataka High Court
Answer: b) Madras High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Madras High Court exercises jurisdiction over Puducherry UT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Jammu & Kashmir High Court
b) Delhi High Court
c) Punjab & Haryana High Court
d) None
Answer: a) Jammu & Kashmir High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> After Article 370 abrogation, J&K High Court has jurisdiction over both J&K and Ladakh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. The High Court judge must be an Indian citizen and have how many years of judicial office experience?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 5 years
b) 7 years
c) 10 years
d) 12 years
Answer: c) 10 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> A person must have 10 years of judicial office or 10 years as an advocate of a High Court to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. Who determines the number of judges in a High Court?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) Parliament
c) President
d) Supreme Court
Answer: c) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The President determines the strength of judges in a High Court from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. The jurisdiction of High Courts extends to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Civil cases
b) Criminal cases
c) Constitutional cases
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> High Courts handle civil, criminal, and constitutional matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. The power of superintendence of High Court does NOT extend to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Military courts
b) District courts
c) Sessions courts
d) Tribunals under its jurisdiction
Answer: a) Military courts<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> High Courts do not have superintendence over military courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. A judge of High Court can resign by writing to:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) President
b) Governor
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Prime Minister
Answer: a) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> High Court judges submit resignation letters to the President of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Meghalaya?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Gauhati High Court
b) Meghalaya High Court
c) Assam High Court
d) Calcutta High Court
Answer: b) Meghalaya High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Meghalaya got a separate High Court in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. High Court judges are appointed under:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Article 214
b) Article 217
c) Article 222
d) Article 224
Answer: b) Article 217<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 217 deals with the appointment and conditions of High Court judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Goa?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Kerala High Court
b) Madras High Court
c) Bombay High Court
d) Karnataka High Court
Answer: c) Bombay High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bombay High Court has jurisdiction over Maharashtra, Goa, and also Daman & Diu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. The concept of High Court in India was borrowed from which country?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) USA
b) UK
c) Ireland
d) Canada
Answer: b) UK<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The system of High Courts in India was taken from the British system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Nagaland?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Gauhati High Court
b) Nagaland High Court
c) Calcutta High Court
d) Manipur High Court
Answer: a) Gauhati High Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Nagaland falls under the jurisdiction of Gauhati High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. The first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in India was:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Leila Seth
b) Fatima Beevi
c) Anna Chandy
d) Sujata Manohar
Answer: a) Leila Seth<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Justice Leila Seth became the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court (Himachal Pradesh HC in 1991).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. High Court judges can be transferred from one High Court to another by:<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Governor
b) President
c) Parliament
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: b) President<\/strong>
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