Q1. When and where were the first High Courts in India established?
- 1950 – Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai
- 1862 – Calcutta, Bombay, Madras
- 1866 – Allahabad, Calcutta, Bombay
- 1947 – Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
Correct Option: 2. 1862 – Calcutta, Bombay, Madras
Explanation: The institution of High Courts in India began in 1862 with the establishment of High Courts at Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras under the Indian High Courts Act, 1861.
Q2. Which constitutional articles deal with the High Courts in India?
- Articles 214 to 231
- Articles 101 to 123
- Articles 124 to 147
- Articles 32 to 50
Correct Option: 1. Articles 214 to 231
Explanation: Articles 214 to 231 in Part VI of the Constitution deal with the organization, jurisdiction, powers, and independence of High Courts.
Q3. Who appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court?
- Prime Minister
- Chief Justice of India
- President of India
- Governor of the State
Correct Option: 3. President of India
Explanation: The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the concerned state.
Q4. What is the minimum age required to become a High Court judge?
- 40 years
- 35 years
- 45 years
- No minimum age specified
Correct Option: 4. No minimum age specified
Explanation: Eligibility to Become a High Court Judge (Article 217)
A person must:
-Be a citizen of India.
-Have held a judicial office in India for at least 10 years; OR
-Have been an advocate in one or more High Courts for at least 10 years.
Why no minimum age?
Because if someone begins their legal/judicial career early and completes 10 years of the required experience, they become eligible — even if they are relatively young. This keeps the focus on expertise and competence, rather than age.
Q5. What is the retirement age for a High Court judge?
- 60 years
- 62 years
- 65 years
- 70 years
Correct Option: 2. 62 years
Explanation: A High Court judge holds office until the age of 62 years, as per the provisions of the Constitution.