Judiciary Gk Questions and Answers

21. Which writ is issued by the High Court to the lower courts to stop legal action?
  A.  Certiorari
  B.  Quo Warranto
  C.  Prohibition
  D.  Habeas Corpus
Answer
Ans: C
Prohibition
22. Who was the Chief Justice of India when public interest Litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian Judicial system?
  A.  M. Hidayatullah
  B.  P.N. Bhagwati
  C.  A.M. Ahmadi
  D.  A.S. Anand
Answer
Ans: B
P.N. Bhagwati
23. How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one state (Union Territories not included)?
  A.  1
  B.  2
  C.  2
  D.  3
Answer
Ans: A
1
24. On which one of the followings funds are salary and allowances of the judges of High Court of the State charged?
  A.  Consolidate fund of the State
  B.  Contingency fund of the state
  C.  Contingency fund of India
  D.  Consolidate fund of India
Answer
Ans: A
Consolidate fund of the State
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