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Question
Given below are details of Indian citizens. Select the ones who are eligible for appointment as a High Court Judge:
| Candidate | Age | Details |
| P | 65 | Is a distinguished jurist |
| Q | 61 | Has been a High Court Advocate for 10 years |
| R | 67 | Has been a High Court Advocate for 5 years |
| S | 56 | Has held a judicial office for at least 10 years |
Options
P and R
Q and S
R and P
Q and R
Solution
Q and S
Explanation:
The eligibility for becoming a judge of the High Court is as follows:
To be appointed as a judge of a High Court, a person:
- should be a citizen of India.
- should not be above 62 years of age.
- should have held a judicial office within the territory of India for at least 10 years
OR
Must have at least 10 years of experience as an attorney in a High Court (or successive High Courts).
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