{"id":1491,"date":"2025-11-24T02:27:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T02:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2025-11-24T02:27:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T02:27:09","slug":"mcqs-based-on-political-science-61","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=1491","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Political Science- (61)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Who appoints the Acting Chief Justice of a High Court?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Chief Justice of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Governor of the state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">President of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Prime Minister of India<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. President of India. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The President can appoint a judge of a High Court as Acting Chief Justice when the Chief Justice\u2019s post is vacant, or the Chief Justice is absent or unable to perform duties.\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. For how long can an Additional Judge of a High Court be appointed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Up to 1 year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Up to 2 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Up to 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">No fixed term<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Up to 2 years. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> An Additional Judge can be appointed for a temporary period <b>not exceeding two years<\/b> to manage a temporary increase in workload or backlog.\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. What is the maximum age limit for holding office as an Additional or Acting Judge of a High Court?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">62 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">65 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">66 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">60 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. 62 years. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Both Additional and Acting Judges cannot hold office after attaining the age of 62 years, as per the constitutional provisions.\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. A retired judge can be requested to act as a High Court judge only with the consent of:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">State Legislature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Union Public Service Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Chief Justice of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">President and the concerned judge<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 4. President and the concerned judge. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> A retired judge can act temporarily as a High Court judge only with the President\u2019s prior consent and the consent of the judge himself.\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. Which of the following is NOT a safeguard for the independence of High Courts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Security of tenure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Power of judicial review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Fixed service conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ban on post-retirement practice in lower courts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Power of judicial review. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> While High Courts do possess the power of judicial review, it is not a specific safeguard for the independence of High court. <br\/>\nSafeguards for the Independence of High Courts <br\/>\n(1) Mode of Appointment<br\/>\n\nJudges are appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Chief Justice of the High Court, reducing political influence.<br\/>\n\n(2) Security of Tenure<br\/>\n\nJudges cannot be removed arbitrarily; they can only be removed by the President through a rigorous impeachment process.<br\/>\n\n(3) Fixed Service Conditions<br\/>\n\nSalaries, allowances, leave, and pensions are determined by Parliament and cannot be reduced after appointment, except during a financial emergency.<br\/>\n\n(4) Expenses Charged on the Consolidated Fund<br\/>\n\nJudicial salaries and administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State, making them non-votable by the legislature.<br\/>\n\n(5) Pensions are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.<br\/>\n\nConduct of Judges Cannot Be Discussed in the Legislature\n\nNo discussion is allowed in Parliament or state legislatures about judges&#8217; conduct except during impeachment proceedings. <br\/>\n\n(6) Ban on Practice After Retirement<br\/>\n\nRetired permanent judges cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India except the Supreme Court and other High Courts.<br\/>\n\n(7) Power to Punish for Contempt<br\/>\n\nHigh Courts can punish for contempt to maintain their dignity and authority.<br\/>\n\n(8) Freedom to Appoint Staff<br\/>\n\nThe Chief Justice can appoint officers and servants of the High Court without interference from the executive.<br\/>\n\n(9) Jurisdiction Cannot Be Curtailed by Legislature<br\/>\n\nThe jurisdiction and powers specified in the Constitution cannot be reduced by either the Parliament or State Legislature.<br\/>\n\n(10) Separation of Judiciary from Executive<br\/>\n\nThe Constitution directs the state to separate the judiciary from the executive in public services, ensuring independent functioning.\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Who appoints the Acting Chief Justice of a High Court? View Answer Correct Option: 3. President of India. Explanation: The President can appoint a judge of a High Court as Acting Chief Justice when the Chief Justice\u2019s post is vacant, or the Chief Justice is absent or unable to perform duties. Q2. 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