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Which of the following is NOT a power of the High Court in India?

hard MCQ 2 marks Class 8 · Social and Political Life · Judiciary
  1. Judicial review of laws
  2. Issue writs
  3. Declare laws unconstitutional
  4. Appoint judges of the Supreme Court
Answer
Appoint judges of the Supreme Court

The correct answer is Appoint judges of the Supreme Court — Answer: Appoint judges of the Supreme Court.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall High Court powers: judicial review, issuing writs, hearing appeals, etc.
  2. Note that appointment of Supreme Court judges is a power of the President.
  3. Therefore the option that is not a High Court power is the appointment of Supreme Court judges.
  4. Answer: Appoint judges of the Supreme Court.
Common mistake: Thinking High Court appoints Supreme Court judges

Concept tested: Powers of High Court

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