GK Quiz Questions on Indian Politics for Competitive Exams

General Knowledge Quiz

Q.41 Which one of the following is true about High courts?

a) It has original and appellate jurisdiction

b) It enjoys the power of judicial review

c) It acts as the court of law

d) All the above

Q.42 At present, how many high courts are there in India?

a) 25

b) 24

c) 28

d) 29

Q.43 Which one of the following article deals with the appointment of judges?

a) Article 214

b) Article 217

c) Article 226

d) Article 216

Q.44 High courts issue writs under article-.........

a) 220

b) 221

c) 213

d) 226

Q.45 The chief justice and other judges of the high courts are appointed by which one of the following?

a) Prime minister

b) Chief minister

c) Governor’

d) President

Q.46 Which is the oldest known system designed for the redressal of citizen's grievance?

a) Ombudsman System

b) Lokpal

c) Lokayukta

d) None of the above

Q.47 Which was the first Indian state to establish the institution of Lokayukta?

a) Bihar

b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Andhra Pradesh

d) Maharashtra

Q.48 When did The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 came into force?

a) January 2013

b) May 2013

c) December 2013

d) January 2013