Q. Which of the following is/are qualifications to be a supreme court judge?
1.He should have been a judge of a High Court for five years.
2.He should have been an advocate of the High Court for ten years.
3.He should be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the Prime Minister.
Select the correct option from below given codes:

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: A person to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court should have the following qualifications:

  1. He should be a citizen of India.
  2. (a) He should have been a judge of a High Court (or high courts in succession) for five years; or (b) He should have been an advocate of a High Court (or High Courts in succession) for ten years; or (c) He should be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the president.

Source: Laxmikanth

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