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Topic Judicial independence
Asked 6 times across 2 UPSC exams over 38 years (1985–2023), peaking in 1985.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 5 of 6 PYQs
- Most asked in 1985
- Recurs across 6 years (1985–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1985 → LDCE 2023
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (5 of 6) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
LDCE2023
A motion for removal of judge of High Court should be signed by how many members in case of Rajya Sabha?
- A 40
- B 50 ✓
- C 60
- D 70
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Judiciary
CSE2012
What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
- While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India
- The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only
- The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 and 2 only ✓
- B 3 only
- C 4 only
- D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Judiciary
CSE2007
. Consider the following statements
- 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
- 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. 181
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Judiciary
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