State Judiciary

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What is the highest court in a state?

  1. District Court

  2. High Court

  3. Supreme Court

  4. Taluka Court


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The High Court is the highest court in a state and exercises jurisdiction over all lower courts in the state.

Who appoints the judges of the High Court?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Governor of the State

  3. The Chief Justice of India

  4. The Chief Minister of the State


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of India appoints the judges of the High Court in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state.

What is the tenure of a High Court judge?

  1. 5 years

  2. 10 years

  3. Until the age of 65 years

  4. Until the age of 62 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A High Court judge holds office until the age of 62 years.

What is the jurisdiction of the High Court?

  1. Original jurisdiction

  2. Appellate jurisdiction

  3. Both original and appellate jurisdiction

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The High Court has both original and appellate jurisdiction. It can hear cases directly (original jurisdiction) and also hear appeals from lower courts (appellate jurisdiction).

What are the powers of the High Court?

  1. To issue writs

  2. To interpret the Constitution

  3. To review the decisions of lower courts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The High Court has the power to issue writs, interpret the Constitution, and review the decisions of lower courts.

What is the role of the Chief Justice of a High Court?

  1. To administer the High Court

  2. To hear cases

  3. To appoint judges of the High Court

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chief Justice of a High Court is responsible for administering the High Court, hearing cases, and appointing judges of the High Court.

What is the difference between a High Court and a Supreme Court?

  1. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country, while the High Court is the highest court in a state.

  2. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction, while the High Court has appellate jurisdiction.

  3. The Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution, while the High Court cannot.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country, while the High Court is the highest court in a state. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction, while the High Court has appellate jurisdiction. The Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution, while the High Court cannot.

How many High Courts are there in India?

  1. 25

  2. 28

  3. 31

  4. 34


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 28 High Courts in India.

Which is the oldest High Court in India?

  1. Calcutta High Court

  2. Bombay High Court

  3. Madras High Court

  4. Allahabad High Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India, established in 1862.

Which is the largest High Court in India?

  1. Allahabad High Court

  2. Bombay High Court

  3. Calcutta High Court

  4. Madras High Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Allahabad High Court is the largest High Court in India, with a jurisdiction over the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Haryana.

What is the name of the High Court of Delhi?

  1. Delhi High Court

  2. Supreme Court of Delhi

  3. High Court of NCT of Delhi

  4. Delhi High Court of Justice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The High Court of Delhi is the highest court in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

What is the name of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir High Court

  2. High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

  3. High Court of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

  4. High Court of the Union Territory of Ladakh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is the highest court in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

What is the name of the High Court of Uttarakhand?

  1. Uttarakhand High Court

  2. High Court of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh

  3. High Court of the Union Territory of Uttarakhand

  4. High Court of the Union Territory of Himachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Uttarakhand High Court is the highest court in the state of Uttarakhand.

What is the name of the High Court of Telangana?

  1. Telangana High Court

  2. High Court of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

  3. High Court of the Union Territory of Telangana

  4. High Court of the Union Territory of Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Telangana High Court is the highest court in the state of Telangana.

What is the name of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Andhra Pradesh High Court

  2. High Court of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

  3. High Court of the Union Territory of Andhra Pradesh

  4. High Court of the Union Territory of Telangana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh High Court is the highest court in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

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