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Q222. Consider the following statements: 1. The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court. 2. After retirement from the office, a permanent judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court.
  2. After retirement from the office, a permanent judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2007 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Statement 1 is correct: Under Article 217(1)(b) read with Article 124(4), a High Court judge can be removed from office by the President in the same manner and on the same grounds (proved misbehaviour or incapacity) as a Supreme Court judge. Statement 2 is incorrect: Under Article 220, a retired permanent High Court judge is prohibited from pleading or acting only in the High Courts where they held permanent office and courts subordinate thereto. They are permitted to practice in the Supreme Court and other High Courts.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2007 (Q222)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Judiciary
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — (a) 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2007 Q222

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2007 GS Paper I Question 222 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2007 Polity (Judiciary) question is Option (A): "(a) 1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2007 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Judiciary". You can explore all repeated questions from Judiciary in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Judiciary UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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