High Court UPSC Questions

Polity

High Court MCQ Questions


1.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers High Courts to issue writs?
A.
Article 32
B.
Article 226
C.
Article 227
D.
Article 214
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ANSWER :
B. Article 226
2.
What is the retirement age for a High Court judge in India?
A.
60 years
B.
65 years
C.
62 years
D.
70 years
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ANSWER :
C. 62 years
3.
The power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals within its jurisdiction is vested in:
A.
District Court
B.
Supreme Court
C.
High Court
D.
Tribunal
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ANSWER :
C. High Court
4.
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
1. Directive Principles of State Policy.
2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies.
3. Fifth Schedule
4. Sixth Schedule
5. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

UPSC - 2012

A.
1 and 2 only
B.
3, 4 and 5 only
C.
1, 2 and 5 only
D.
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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ANSWER :
C. 1, 2 and 5 only
5.
Which constitutional amendment raised the retirement age of High Court judges to 62 years?
A.
42nd Amendment
B.
99th Amendment
C.
15th Amendment
D.
43rd Amendment
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ANSWER :
C. 15th Amendment
6.
The procedure for the impeachment of High Court judges is regulated by:
A.
Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968
B.
Constitution (52nd Amendment) Act
C.
Representation of People Act
D.
Contempt of Courts Act
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ANSWER :
A. Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968