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high-courts-and-subordinate-courts — Answer Key & Explanations (20 Questions)

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Q1.The jurisdiction and powers of a High Court can be changed by?
- A.The Parliament and the State Legislature✓ Correct Answer
- B.Only the Parliament
- C.Only the State Legislature
- D.The President on advice of CJI
Explanation: Both Parliament and the State Legislature can change the jurisdiction and powers of a High Court with respect to matters in the Union List and State List respectively.
Q2.Which among the following is NOT a benefit of Lok Adalats?
- A.Speedy justice
- B.No court fee
- C.Strict adherence to the Civil Procedure Code✓ Correct Answer
- D.Procedural flexibility
Explanation: Lok Adalats are not bound by the strict rules of procedure laid down in the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) or the Evidence Act. They follow the principles of natural justice.
Q3.In the hierarchy of criminal courts, which court is at the bottom?
- A.Judicial Magistrate Second Class✓ Correct Answer
- B.Judicial Magistrate First Class
- C.Munsiff's Court
- D.Sessions Court
Explanation: On the criminal side, the lowest court is the Court of Judicial Magistrate of Second Class (in some states). Note: Munsiff's Court is on the civil side.
Q4.Civil Contempt of Court means?
- A.Scandalizing the court
- B.Willful disobedience to any judgment or order✓ Correct Answer
- C.Interfering with judicial proceedings
- D.Obstructing administration of justice
Explanation: Under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, civil contempt means willful disobedience to any judgment, decree, direction, order, writ or other process of a court.
Q5.The writ of 'Quo-Warranto' can be issued only in case of?
- A.Private office
- B.Substantive public office created by statute or Constitution✓ Correct Answer
- C.Ministerial office
- D.Contractual employment
Explanation: Quo-Warranto is issued to inquire into the legality of a claim of a person to a public office. It can be issued only in case of a substantive public office of a permanent character created by a statute or by the Constitution.
Q6.Who determines the salaries and allowances of the judges of the High Court?
- A.The President
- B.The Parliament✓ Correct Answer
- C.The Governor
- D.The State Legislature
Explanation: The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave, and pension of the judges of a High Court are determined from time to time by the Parliament.
Q7.Which Article allows the Governor to apply the provisions of Chapter VI (Subordinate Courts) to any class of magistrates?
- A.Article 235
- B.Article 236
- C.Article 237✓ Correct Answer
- D.Article 234
Explanation: Article 237 empowers the Governor to direct that the provisions relating to subordinate courts shall apply to any class or classes of magistrates in the state.
Q8.Which High Court exercises jurisdiction over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
- A.Madras High Court
- B.Andhra Pradesh High Court
- C.Calcutta High Court✓ Correct Answer
- D.Delhi High Court
Explanation: The territorial jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court extends to West Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Q9.The administrative expenses of a High Court are charged upon?
- A.Consolidated Fund of India
- B.Consolidated Fund of the State✓ Correct Answer
- C.Contingency Fund of the State
- D.Grants from the Union Government
Explanation: The administrative expenses of a High Court, including salaries, allowances, and pensions of the officers and servants, are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State.
Q10.Mobile Courts in India were the brainchild of which former President?
- A.Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam✓ Correct Answer
- B.Pratibha Patil
- C.K.R. Narayanan
- D.Pranab Mukherjee
Explanation: The concept of mobile courts was the brainchild of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to take justice to the doorsteps of the rural litigants.
Q11.Under the Family Courts Act, 1984, the Family Court has the status of?
- A.District Court✓ Correct Answer
- B.High Court
- C.Subordinate Court
- D.Tribunal
Explanation: A Family Court is deemed to be a Civil Court and has all the powers of such a court. Appeals against its orders lie to the High Court.
Q12.Which of the following is NOT true regarding the writ jurisdiction under Article 226?
- A.It is a constitutional right, not a fundamental right
- B.It is wider than Article 32
- C.It cannot be suspended even during an emergency✓ Correct Answer
- D.High Courts can refuse to exercise it
Explanation: During a National Emergency, the President can suspend the right to move any court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Thus, the writ jurisdiction of the High Court (for FR enforcement) can be suspended.
Q13.Who has the power to establish a 'City Civil Court' in metropolitan cities?
- A.State Government✓ Correct Answer
- B.High Court
- C.Supreme Court
- D.Central Government
Explanation: The State Government establishes City Civil Courts in metropolitan cities (like Mumbai, Kolkata) to hear civil cases of a higher value.
Q14.Which Article deals with the validation of appointments of, and judgments, etc., delivered by certain district judges?
- A.Article 233A✓ Correct Answer
- B.Article 234
- C.Article 235
- D.Article 236
Explanation: Article 233A was inserted by the 20th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1966 to validate the appointments of, and judgments delivered by, certain district judges.
Q15.A 'Small Causes Court' is established to deal with?
- A.Criminal cases of petty nature
- B.Civil cases of small value✓ Correct Answer
- C.Revenue cases
- D.Matrimonial disputes
Explanation: Small Causes Courts are established to decide civil cases of small value in a summary manner. Their decisions are final, but a revision petition lies with the High Court.
Q16.The principal seat of the High Court of Kerala is located in?
- A.Thiruvananthapuram
- B.Kochi (Ernakulam)✓ Correct Answer
- C.Kozhikode
- D.Kannur
Explanation: The principal seat of the Kerala High Court is located in Ernakulam (Kochi).
Q17.Generally, a High Court Judge is transferred from one High Court to another in the interest of?
- A.The Judge's career
- B.Public administration✓ Correct Answer
- C.National integrity
- D.Punishment
Explanation: The transfer of High Court judges is done by the President on the recommendation of the CJI for the better administration of justice (public administration/interest).
Q18.Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service is regulated by which Article?
- A.Article 233
- B.Article 234✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 235
- D.Article 236
Explanation: Article 234 deals with the recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service. The rules are made by the Governor in consultation with the State Public Service Commission and the High Court.
Q19.Which of the following is NOT included in the expression 'District Judge' under Article 236?
- A.Judge of a City Civil Court
- B.Chief Presidency Magistrate
- C.Sessions Judge
- D.Tribunal Member✓ Correct Answer
Explanation: The expression 'District Judge' includes judge of a city civil court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a small cause court, chief presidency magistrate, and additional chief presidency magistrate. It does not explicitly include Tribunal Member.
Q20.What is the primary objective of the 'E-Courts Mission Mode Project'?
- A.To build new court buildings
- B.To computerize district and subordinate courts✓ Correct Answer
- C.To recruit more judges
- D.To create mobile courts
Explanation: The E-Courts Mission Mode Project aims at the universal computerization of district and subordinate courts to enhance judicial productivity and make the justice delivery system affordable, accessible, and transparent.

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high-courts-and-subordinate-courts — Answer Key & Explanations (20 Questions)

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Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

Q1.The jurisdiction and powers of a High Court can be changed by?
- A.The Parliament and the State Legislature✓ Correct Answer
- B.Only the Parliament
- C.Only the State Legislature
- D.The President on advice of CJI
Explanation: Both Parliament and the State Legislature can change the jurisdiction and powers of a High Court with respect to matters in the Union List and State List respectively.
Q2.Which among the following is NOT a benefit of Lok Adalats?
- A.Speedy justice
- B.No court fee
- C.Strict adherence to the Civil Procedure Code✓ Correct Answer
- D.Procedural flexibility
Explanation: Lok Adalats are not bound by the strict rules of procedure laid down in the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) or the Evidence Act. They follow the principles of natural justice.
Q3.In the hierarchy of criminal courts, which court is at the bottom?
- A.Judicial Magistrate Second Class✓ Correct Answer
- B.Judicial Magistrate First Class
- C.Munsiff's Court
- D.Sessions Court
Explanation: On the criminal side, the lowest court is the Court of Judicial Magistrate of Second Class (in some states). Note: Munsiff's Court is on the civil side.
Q4.Civil Contempt of Court means?
- A.Scandalizing the court
- B.Willful disobedience to any judgment or order✓ Correct Answer
- C.Interfering with judicial proceedings
- D.Obstructing administration of justice
Explanation: Under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, civil contempt means willful disobedience to any judgment, decree, direction, order, writ or other process of a court.
Q5.The writ of 'Quo-Warranto' can be issued only in case of?
- A.Private office
- B.Substantive public office created by statute or Constitution✓ Correct Answer
- C.Ministerial office
- D.Contractual employment
Explanation: Quo-Warranto is issued to inquire into the legality of a claim of a person to a public office. It can be issued only in case of a substantive public office of a permanent character created by a statute or by the Constitution.
Q6.Who determines the salaries and allowances of the judges of the High Court?
- A.The President
- B.The Parliament✓ Correct Answer
- C.The Governor
- D.The State Legislature
Explanation: The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave, and pension of the judges of a High Court are determined from time to time by the Parliament.
Q7.Which Article allows the Governor to apply the provisions of Chapter VI (Subordinate Courts) to any class of magistrates?
- A.Article 235
- B.Article 236
- C.Article 237✓ Correct Answer
- D.Article 234
Explanation: Article 237 empowers the Governor to direct that the provisions relating to subordinate courts shall apply to any class or classes of magistrates in the state.
Q8.Which High Court exercises jurisdiction over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
- A.Madras High Court
- B.Andhra Pradesh High Court
- C.Calcutta High Court✓ Correct Answer
- D.Delhi High Court
Explanation: The territorial jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court extends to West Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Q9.The administrative expenses of a High Court are charged upon?
- A.Consolidated Fund of India
- B.Consolidated Fund of the State✓ Correct Answer
- C.Contingency Fund of the State
- D.Grants from the Union Government
Explanation: The administrative expenses of a High Court, including salaries, allowances, and pensions of the officers and servants, are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State.
Q10.Mobile Courts in India were the brainchild of which former President?
- A.Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam✓ Correct Answer
- B.Pratibha Patil
- C.K.R. Narayanan
- D.Pranab Mukherjee
Explanation: The concept of mobile courts was the brainchild of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to take justice to the doorsteps of the rural litigants.
Q11.Under the Family Courts Act, 1984, the Family Court has the status of?
- A.District Court✓ Correct Answer
- B.High Court
- C.Subordinate Court
- D.Tribunal
Explanation: A Family Court is deemed to be a Civil Court and has all the powers of such a court. Appeals against its orders lie to the High Court.
Q12.Which of the following is NOT true regarding the writ jurisdiction under Article 226?
- A.It is a constitutional right, not a fundamental right
- B.It is wider than Article 32
- C.It cannot be suspended even during an emergency✓ Correct Answer
- D.High Courts can refuse to exercise it
Explanation: During a National Emergency, the President can suspend the right to move any court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Thus, the writ jurisdiction of the High Court (for FR enforcement) can be suspended.
Q13.Who has the power to establish a 'City Civil Court' in metropolitan cities?
- A.State Government✓ Correct Answer
- B.High Court
- C.Supreme Court
- D.Central Government
Explanation: The State Government establishes City Civil Courts in metropolitan cities (like Mumbai, Kolkata) to hear civil cases of a higher value.
Q14.Which Article deals with the validation of appointments of, and judgments, etc., delivered by certain district judges?
- A.Article 233A✓ Correct Answer
- B.Article 234
- C.Article 235
- D.Article 236
Explanation: Article 233A was inserted by the 20th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1966 to validate the appointments of, and judgments delivered by, certain district judges.
Q15.A 'Small Causes Court' is established to deal with?
- A.Criminal cases of petty nature
- B.Civil cases of small value✓ Correct Answer
- C.Revenue cases
- D.Matrimonial disputes
Explanation: Small Causes Courts are established to decide civil cases of small value in a summary manner. Their decisions are final, but a revision petition lies with the High Court.
Q16.The principal seat of the High Court of Kerala is located in?
- A.Thiruvananthapuram
- B.Kochi (Ernakulam)✓ Correct Answer
- C.Kozhikode
- D.Kannur
Explanation: The principal seat of the Kerala High Court is located in Ernakulam (Kochi).
Q17.Generally, a High Court Judge is transferred from one High Court to another in the interest of?
- A.The Judge's career
- B.Public administration✓ Correct Answer
- C.National integrity
- D.Punishment
Explanation: The transfer of High Court judges is done by the President on the recommendation of the CJI for the better administration of justice (public administration/interest).
Q18.Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service is regulated by which Article?
- A.Article 233
- B.Article 234✓ Correct Answer
- C.Article 235
- D.Article 236
Explanation: Article 234 deals with the recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service. The rules are made by the Governor in consultation with the State Public Service Commission and the High Court.
Q19.Which of the following is NOT included in the expression 'District Judge' under Article 236?
- A.Judge of a City Civil Court
- B.Chief Presidency Magistrate
- C.Sessions Judge
- D.Tribunal Member✓ Correct Answer
Explanation: The expression 'District Judge' includes judge of a city civil court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a small cause court, chief presidency magistrate, and additional chief presidency magistrate. It does not explicitly include Tribunal Member.
Q20.What is the primary objective of the 'E-Courts Mission Mode Project'?
- A.To build new court buildings
- B.To computerize district and subordinate courts✓ Correct Answer
- C.To recruit more judges
- D.To create mobile courts
Explanation: The E-Courts Mission Mode Project aims at the universal computerization of district and subordinate courts to enhance judicial productivity and make the justice delivery system affordable, accessible, and transparent.