The correct answer is (a).
Section 2(8) of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 defines “Judge” as follows:
“Judge” means any person who is appointed to exercise jurisdiction under this Code, and includes the Chief Justice of India, the Chief Justice of a High Court, and any other Judge of a High Court, and any person who is appointed to exercise jurisdiction under this Code by the President or by the Governor of a State.”
Section 2(4) defines “Court” as follows:
“Court” means any Court established by law for the purposes of this Code, and includes the Supreme Court, the High Court, and any other Court subordinate to the High Court.”
Section 2(6) defines “District Judge” as follows:
“District Judge” means the principal Judge of a District Court.”
Section 2(12) defines “Presiding Officer” as follows:
“Presiding Officer” means the Judge or Magistrate who presides at any proceeding under this Code.”
The other options are incorrect because they do not define “Judge”.