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1. 1.

   Multiple choice questions:

   1. The Chief Justice and Judges of the High Court are appointed by the
      1. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
      2. Governor of the concerned State.
      3. President of India.
   2. At what age do the judges of a High Court retire?
      1. 62 years.
      2. 65 years.
      3. 68 years.
      4. 60 years.
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks:

   1. A Judge of the Supreme Court retires on attaining the age of ___________ years.
   2. The Supreme Court interprets the ___________ of India.
   3. A Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office on the ground of ___________ or ___________.
   4. A Judge of the Supreme Court must have been an advocate of a High Court for at least ___________ years.
3. 3.

   Name the following:

   1. The highest judicial body in India.
   2. The three new High Courts of north-east.
   3. Any two states which have a common High Court.
4. 4.

    Mark the following statements as True or False:

   1. The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.
   2. The judges of the Supreme Court can be removed from office by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
   3. The salaries of the judges cannot be changed to their disadvantage during the term of office.
   4. The Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the Constitution.
   5. Two or more States can have a common High Court.
5. 5.

   Match the columns:

   Habeas Corpus Mandamus  Quo Warranto  Certiorari  Prohibition

   Orders to public officials to do the duty A person to be physically present before the court Order to lower courts to quash an order Show the power of exercising some right Not to exceed from its jurisdiction

6. 6.

   Who appoints the Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court?