UPSC Prelims Marathon 17th February – High Court – 2024

Which constitutional amendment authorized the Parliament to establish a common high court for two or more states or for two or more states and a union territory?

The Constitution does not specify the strength of a high court and leaves it to the discretion of the?

Which of the following is/are qualification/s person should have to be appointed as a judge of a high court?
1.He should be a citizen of India.
2.He should have held a judicial office in the territory of India for ten years.
3.He should have been an advocate of a high court for ten years.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the high court judges are determined by the State Legislature.
2.The retired chief justice and judges are entitled to 33 percent of their last drawn salary as monthly pension.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about the tenure of a high court judge?
1.He holds office until he attains the age of 65 years.
2.He can resign his office by writing to the Governor.
3.He vacates his office when he is appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court or when he is transferred to another high court.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.A judge of a high court can be removed from his office by an order of the President.
2.The President can issue the removal order only after an address by the Parliament has been presented to him in the same session for such removal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following jurisdiction/s is/are enjoyed by the high court?
1.Original jurisdiction.
2.Writ jurisdiction.
3.Supervisory jurisdiction.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

The jurisdiction and powers of a high court are governed by which of the following?
1.The constitutional provisions
2.The Letters Patent
3.The Acts of State Legislature
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following is/are come/s under the original jurisdiction of the high court?
1.Matters of admiralty and contempt of court.
2.Disputes relating to the election of members of Parliament and state legislatures.
3.Regarding revenue matter or an act ordered or done in revenue collection.
How many of the statements given above are correct?