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High Court - UPSC Prelims Practice Quiz

Choose the most appropriate answer for each question. Questions are based on constitutional provisions, landmark cases, and institutional logic of the High Court.

Guardians of State Constitutionalism: The High Court's Jurisdiction, Writ Powers, and Independence•hard•24 questions•~20 min

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Question 01

easy

The institution of High Courts in India was first established in the year 1862 at three cities. Which of the following correctly identifies these cities?

Question 02

easy

Which Constitutional Amendment Act authorised Parliament to establish a common High Court for two or more states?

Question 03

hard

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the Chief Justice of a High Court: 1. The President appoints the Chief Justice after consulting the Chief Justice of India. 2. The Governor of the concerned state is also consulted. 3. The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court is consulted for the appointment of the Chief Justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 04

medium

Which of the following landmark cases declared the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) as unconstitutional?

Question 05

medium

The Constitution of India does NOT prescribe which of the following for appointment as a judge of a High Court?

Question 06

easy

A judge of a High Court takes the oath of office before which authority?

Question 07

easy

What is the retirement age of a judge of a High Court and by which Amendment Act was this age raised from the original 60 years?

Question 08

medium

For the removal of a judge of a High Court, an address in Parliament must be supported by which type of majority?

Question 09

hard

Under the Judges Enquiry Act (1968), an inquiry committee is constituted to investigate charges against a High Court judge. Which of the following is NOT a member of this three-member committee?

Question 10

hard

Consider the following statements about the pension and salary of High Court judges: 1. Their salaries are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State. 2. Their pensions are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. 3. Salaries cannot be varied to their disadvantage except during a financial emergency. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 11

hard

In the Third Judges Case (1998), for the transfer of a High Court judge, the Supreme Court ruled that the Chief Justice of India must consult which of the following?

Question 12

medium

Under what circumstances can the President appoint additional judges to a High Court?

Question 13

medium

Which of the following is a correct statement about the writ jurisdiction of a High Court under Article 226 compared to the Supreme Court's writ jurisdiction under Article 32?

Question 14

medium

In the Chandra Kumar Case (1997), the Supreme Court held that the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts is part of which constitutional doctrine?

Question 15

medium

Which of the following statements about the appellate jurisdiction of a High Court in criminal matters is correct?

Question 16

medium

The supervisory jurisdiction of a High Court under Article 227 extends over all courts and tribunals in its territorial jurisdiction EXCEPT which of the following?

Question 17

hard

Consider the following statements about the supervisory power of the High Court: 1. It covers only judicial superintendence and not administrative superintendence. 2. It can be exercised suo motu without any application from a party. 3. It extends only to courts subject to the appellate jurisdiction of the High Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 18

medium

Which of the following does NOT constitute contempt of court as defined under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971?

Question 19

medium

Which Constitutional Amendment Act curtailed the power of High Courts to examine the constitutional validity of Central laws, and which Amendment restored this power?

Question 20

easy

Which is the only Union Territory that has its own High Court?

Question 21

medium

A retired permanent judge of a High Court is barred from practising as an advocate after retirement. Before which court or authority can such a judge appear?

Question 22

medium

The original civil jurisdiction of which High Courts was recognised separately in cases of higher monetary value?

Question 23

easy

The Constitution specifies the strength (number of judges) of a High Court. True or False?

Question 24

easy

Which of the following articles of the Constitution deals with the power of a High Court to issue writs?

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