Q. With reference to the Indian Polity, consider the following statements:
1.Currently, district judges are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
2.Under Article 312, if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a majority of not less than two-thirds of Members present and voting, declares that it is necessary in the national interest, Parliament may by law provide for creation of one or more All-India Services (including an All-India judicial service) common to both the Union and the States.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Currently, district judges are appointed by the Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State. This is in accordance with Article 233 of the Constitution of India. The President of India does not have a direct role in the appointment of district judges.
Statement 2 is correct. Article 312 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to create one or more All-India Services (including an All-India judicial service) common to both the Union and the States through a special majority resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha.
Source: Forum IAS
