MPSC State Service 2020 · GS · Question 71 of 97

Which of the following has been wrongly listed as criteria for appointment as a judge of the High Court?

Polity

AHe must have been held a judicial office in the territory of India for ten years.
BHe must have been an advocate of a High Court for ten years.
CHe must, in the opinion of the President, be a distinguished jurist.Correct
DNone of the above

Answer: C. He must, in the opinion of the President, be a distinguished jurist.

A distinguished jurist can be appointed to the Supreme Court, not a High Court, so (c) is wrongly listed as a High Court criterion.

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2020 – GS Paper I (Set D), official paper

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MPSC State Service 2020 · GS · Question 71 of 97

Polity

AHe must have been held a judicial office in the territory of India for ten years.
BHe must have been an advocate of a High Court for ten years.
CHe must, in the opinion of the President, be a distinguished jurist.Correct
DNone of the above

A distinguished jurist can be appointed to the Supreme Court, not a High Court, so (c) is wrongly listed as a High Court criterion.

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2020 – GS Paper I (Set D), official paper

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