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Chapter 8 CIVICS : The State Judiciary — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a High Court for each state?

Answer: A. Article 214 — Article 214 stipulates that there shall be a High Court for each State.

Q: Who appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court?

Answer: B. President of India — The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be a judge of a High Court?

Answer: D. Must be at least 45 years of age — The Constitution does not specify a minimum age requirement for becoming a High Court judge.

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Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a High Court for each state?

A. Article 214 ✓
B. Article 124
C. Article 226
D. Article 324

Answer: A. Article 214
Article 214 stipulates that there shall be a High Court for each State.

Who appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court?

A. Governor of the State
B. President of India ✓
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Chief Minister of the State

Answer: B. President of India
The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state.

Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be a judge of a High Court?

A. Must be a citizen of India
B. Must have held a judicial office in India for 10 years
C. Must have been an advocate of a High Court for at least 10 years
D. Must be at least 45 years of age ✓

Answer: D. Must be at least 45 years of age
The Constitution does not specify a minimum age requirement for becoming a High Court judge.

Compare the Writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court: which statement is correct?

A. Supreme Court's jurisdiction is broader than the High Court
B. High Court's jurisdiction is broader than the Supreme Court ✓
C. They are exactly the same in all aspects
D. High Court cannot issue writs

Answer: B. High Court's jurisdiction is broader than the Supreme Court
High Courts have wider writ jurisdiction because they can issue writs for both fundamental rights and 'any other purpose' under Article 226.

In the context of 'Court of Record', what does it imply for a High Court?

A. It only keeps records of property
B. Its proceedings are recorded for historical analysis only
C. Its decisions serve as precedents for subordinate courts and acts of contempt are punishable ✓
D. It records only criminal cases

Answer: C. Its decisions serve as precedents for subordinate courts and acts of contempt are punishable
As a Court of Record, a High Court's judgments are recognized as legal precedents and it has the power to punish for contempt of itself.