SSC CGL Polity – Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, Writs & Subordinate Courts – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level
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SSC CGL Polity – Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, Writs & Subordinate Courts – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 12 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
One-line fact recallHow many High Courts does India have (as on 20-10-2026)?
Correct Answer: A [25]
Explanation:
The 25th, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, began on 1 January 2019.
2.
Up to what age does a judge of the Supreme Court hold office?
Correct Answer: C [65 years]
Explanation:
Art. 124(2): a SC judge holds office until he attains 65 years.
3.
Which is the oldest High Court in India?
Correct Answer: D [Calcutta High Court]
Explanation:
Indian High Courts Act, 1861 – Calcutta, Bombay and Madras (1862); Calcutta first.
4.
Who was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India?
Correct Answer: B [M. Fathima Beevi]
Explanation:
Answer: M. Fathima Beevi. Appointed in 1989.
5.
Which writ is issued to produce a detained person before the court?
Correct Answer: B [Habeas corpus]
Explanation:
Habeas corpus = “you may have the body”.
6.
Under which Article can a person move the Supreme Court directly for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
Correct Answer: D [Art. 32]
Explanation:
Art. 32 – right to constitutional remedies (writs by the SC).
7.
Under which Article are the High Courts empowered to issue writs?
Correct Answer: C [Art. 226]
Explanation:
Art. 226 – HCs issue writs for Fundamental Rights and for any other purpose.
8.
The Union Territory of Lakshadweep comes under the jurisdiction of the:
Correct Answer: A [Kerala High Court]
Explanation:
Puducherry – Madras HC; Andaman and Nicobar – Calcutta HC.
9.
With how many judges (including the CJI) did the Supreme Court start in 1950?
Correct Answer: C [8]
Explanation:
Art. 124(1): the CJI and not more than seven other judges.
10.
Who appoints the district judges in a State?
Correct Answer: A [The Governor, in consultation with the High Court]
Explanation:
Art. 233: district judges are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the HC.
11.
The seat of the Supreme Court is at Delhi under:
Correct Answer: B [Art. 130]
Explanation:
Art. 130: Delhi, or such other place as the CJI may appoint with the President's approval.
12.
How many types of writs are named in Art. 32(2) of the Constitution?
Correct Answer: D [Five]
Explanation:
Habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari – five.
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