Indian Judiciary Quiz
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Who appoints the judges of the High Courts in India?

  • President of India (correct)
  • Prime Minister
  • Governor of the State
  • Chief Justice of India
  • What is the highest court of appeal in India?

  • Constitutional Court
  • Supreme Court (correct)
  • High Court
  • District Court
  • What is the retirement age for judges of the Supreme Court of India?

  • 60 years
  • 65 years
  • 70 years (correct)
  • 62 years
  • Judiciary is the subject of the Union List under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

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    The Supreme Court of India has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more states.

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    The writ of habeas corpus is a writ that is used to protect personal liberty against arbitrary detention by the government.

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    Study Notes

    Judiciary in India

    • The appointment of judges of the High Courts in India is not specified in the given text.

    Supreme Court of India

    • The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of appeal in the country.

    Judges' Retirement Age

    • Judges of the Supreme Court of India retire at a specified age.

    Constitutional Provisions

    • Judiciary is a subject listed under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.

    Original Jurisdiction

    • The Supreme Court of India has original jurisdiction in disputes between the Government of India and one or more states.

    Writ of Habeas Corpus

    • The writ of habeas corpus is used to protect personal liberty against arbitrary detention by the government, ensuring individuals are not unlawfully imprisoned.

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    Test your knowledge of the Indian judiciary with this quiz on Class 8th SST Civics Chapter 5. Answer questions about the highest court of appeal in India, the appointment of High Court judges, and the retirement age for Supreme Court judges. Sharpen your understanding of the Indian judicial system with this quiz.

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