CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge The Judiciary System Of India Quiz 4 - MCQExams.com

On which of the following grounds can a judge of the High Court be impeached ?
1) Violation of the Constitution
2) Proved misbehaviour
3) Incapacity to act as judge
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • All of these
  • 2 and 3
Which of the following pair is not correctly matched ?
Name of  High Court  :  Territorial Jurisdiction 
  • Mumbai : Maharashtra , Goa , Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli
  • Kolkata : West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Chennai : Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
  • Guwahati : Assam , Arunachal Pradesh , Meghalaya and Sikkim
The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by 
  • President
  • Governor
  • Chief Justice of India
  • President on the advice of Governor of the State concerned and the Chief Justice of India
Why did one of the High Courts in India decree that the 'bandhs are unconstitutional and punitive'?
  • It infringes on the Fundamental Right of some groups of people
  • It is not in exercise of a fundamental freedom
  • It adversely affects production
  • It is not a part of right to protest
Consider the following with regard to the writ jurisdiction?
1) The Supreme Court has wider power than a High Court.
2) The Power of writ jurisdiction cannot be taken away by any means even by the amendment in the Constitution.
3) This jurisdiction extends only to courts and not to tribunals.
4) The Supreme Court can issue writs not only for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights but also for the redressal of any other illegality owing to contravention of the ordinary law.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 , 3 and 4
Consider the following statements:
1) The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the Judges of the Supreme Court are determined from time to time by the Parliament.
2) They cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment under any circumstances.
  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 2 is correct
  • Both 1 and 2 is corrct
  • Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct -
1) Articles 214 to 231 in Part VI of the Constitution deal with the organisation , independence  , jurisdiction , powers , procedures of the High Courts.
2) The High Court at Allahabad was established in 1866.
Choose the correct option
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which one of the following is not the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a State ?
  • Advisory Jurisdiction
  • Original Jurisdiction
  • Supervisory Jurisdiction
  • Appellate Jurisdiction
Which of the following is not appointed by the Governor ?
  • Chief Minister
  • Advocate General
  • Member of State Public Service Commission
  • Judges of the High Courts
Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of benches ?
  • Calcutta High Court
  • Madhya Pradesh High Court
  • Bombay High Court
  • Guwahati High Court
The mobile court in India is the brain-child of 
  • Justice Bhagwati
  • Rajeev Gandhi
  • Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
  • Pratibha Patil
Consider the following statements 
1) There are 24 High Courts at present in India.
2) Calcutta , Bombay and Madras High Courts were established in the year 1862.
Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct ?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
How any High Courts are constituted in India ?
  • 14
  • 24
  • 10
  • 17
Which of the following falls within the supervisory powers of the High Courts ? 
  • To call for reports from the subordinate courts under its jurisdiction.
  • To make general rues and prescribe forms for regulating the practice and proceedings of lower courts.
  • To settle tables of fees to be allowed to sheriff and others practicing before these courts.
  • To supervise the working of tribunals constituted by or under any law relating to the Armed Forces.
The High Court enjoys the power 
1) to issue writ for the enforcement of rights conferred on the citizens of India.
2) to exercise superintendence over the working of Courts and Tribunals under its jurisdictin.
3) to make general rules and prescribe forms regulating the practices and proceedings of Courts under its jurisdiction.
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 , 2 and 3
A High Court Judge addresses his letter of resignation to 
  • the president
  • the Chief Justice of India
  • the Chief Justice of his High Court
  • the Governor of the State
With reference to Lok Adalats , which of the following statements is correct ?
  • Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative stage and not those matters pending before any court
  • Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil not criminal in nature
  • Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other person
  • None of the statements given above is correct
The necessary qualifications for a person to be appointed as District Judge is / are 
1) Person must not be in the service of the Central or the State Government.
2) He should have been advocate or pleader for 5 years.
3) He should be recommended by the High Court for appointment.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
  • Only 3
  • All of these
Consider the following statements 
1) The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court.
2) After retirement from the office , a permanent Judge of a High Court can not plead or Act in any court or before any authority in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct ?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Who among the following decides the disputes relating to the election of the President?
  • Election Commission
  • Supreme Court
  • Authority designated by the Parliament
  • Authority designated by Supreme Court
When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity , he is subject to 
  • the writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court
  • Special control exercised by the Chief Justice of India
  • discretionary powers of the Governor of the state
  • special powers provided to the Chief Minister
Consider the following statements 
1) The highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Session Judge.
2) The District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court.
3) A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate or a pleader of seven years' standing or more ,or an officer in judicial service of the Union or the State.
4) When the Session Judge awards death sentence , it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out.
Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct ?
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 , 3 and 4
  • 3 and 4
  • All of these
The Additional Judge of a High Court can be appointed for a temporary period not exceeding
  • 6 months
  • 1 year
  • 2 year
  • 5 year
The Judge of High Court in India is administrated oath of office by
  • the Chief Justice of High Court
  • the Governor of the state
  • the President of India
  • the Chief Justice of India
Consider the following statements 
1) A person who has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India except of the Supreme Court.
2) A person is  not qualified for appointment as a Judge of a High Court in India unless he has for at least five year held a judicial office in the territory of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct ?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India 
1) There are 18 High Courts in the Country.
2) Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one state.
3) No Union Territory has High Court of its own.
4) Judges of the High Court hold office till the age of 62.
Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct ?
  • 1 , 2 and 4
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 4
  • Only 4
Consider the following Statements 
1 . According to the order of precedence judges of Supreme Court are equal to Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha .
2 . According to the order of precedence . Attorney General of India comes After comptroller and Auditor General of India .
Which of the statements given above is /are correct ?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following law is not made under Article 252
  • Prise Competition Act, 1955
  • Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
  • Urban Land (Ceiling of Regulation) Act, 1976
  • Real Estate (Regulation) Act, 2015
With reference to Lok Adalats, which one among the following statements is correct?
  • Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre litigative state and not those matters pending before any Court.
  • Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature.
  • Lok Adalats has not been given any statutory status so far.
  • No appeal lies in a Civil Court against the order of the Lok Adalats.
Other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the CAG?
Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain Judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
CAG assumes as Quasi-Judicial bodies while investigating anything.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
  • Only 1
  • Only 3
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
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