Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts: RAS Prelims MCQs
82 RAS Prelims MCQs on the Rajasthan High Court and the subordinate courts cover its history, jurisdiction, writ powers, judges and the court hierarchy. Revenue courts, legal services authorities, Family Courts and Fast Track Courts are asked along with the constitutional articles on the High Court.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q11. Consider the following statements regarding the Advocate General of Rajasthan: I. The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan under Article 165 of the Constitution. II. A person must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court to be appointed as Advocate General. III. The Advocate General has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of the State Legislative Assembly without the right to vote. IV. The remuneration of the Advocate General is determined by the State Legislature. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor under Article 165 and may speak in the Assembly without the right to vote. The qualification is that of a High Court judge, not a Supreme Court judge, and his remuneration is fixed by the Governor, so II and IV are incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q12. Based on the statements given below, choose the correct option: Statement I: When a judge presides over a district-level court and hears civil cases, they are known as a District Judge. Statement II: When the same judge hears criminal cases, they are referred to as a Sessions Judge.
Explanation
A judge hearing civil cases at district level is the District Judge, and the same judge hearing criminal cases is the Sessions Judge. Both statements are correct.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q13. The power of judicial review exercised by the Rajasthan High Court cannot be used to:
Explanation
The High Court can test the validity of State laws, strike down executive orders that violate fundamental rights and declare delegated legislation ultra vires. It cannot review the proceedings of courts-martial, so A is the answer.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q14. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Constitution ensures the independence of the subordinate judiciary from the state executive. Reason (R): Article 235 vests the control over district courts and courts subordinate thereto solely in the Governor of the State. In the context of the above two statements, choose the correct option:
Explanation
The Constitution protects the independence of the subordinate judiciary, so the assertion is true. Control over the subordinate courts under Article 235 is with the High Court, not solely the Governor, so the reason is false.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q15. Select the correct hierarchical sequence of revenue courts in Rajasthan, from the lowest to the highest authority:
Explanation
From lowest to highest the revenue authorities are the Tehsildar, the Sub-Divisional Officer, the Revenue Appellate Authority and the Board of Revenue.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q16. In which year was the Family Courts Act enacted by the Parliament of India, under which Family Courts have been established in various districts of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Family Courts Act was enacted by the Parliament in 1984 to promote conciliation and secure speedy settlement of disputes relating to marriage and family affairs. Under this legislation, specialized Family Courts have been established in various districts of Rajasthan. These courts adopt a less formal approach compared to traditional civil courts to resolve sensitive personal and domestic matters effectively.
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Q17. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA): I. It was constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. II. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of society. III. The Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court acts as its Patron-in-Chief. IV. It organizes Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes. V. It has the power to issue binding writs similar to the High Court in public interest litigations. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority was established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Its primary goal is to provide free and competent legal services to vulnerable sections of society. The Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court serves as the Patron-in-Chief. While it organizes Lok Adalats for dispute resolution, it does not possess writ-issuing powers.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q18. Which of the following is correctly paired regarding the provisions of the High Court?
Explanation
Article 222 governs the transfer of a judge from one high court to another by the President. Article 223 deals with the appointment of an acting Chief Justice when the office is vacant. Article 224 relates to additional and acting judges. Article 226 empowers the high court to issue writs for the enforcement of rights. Correct mapping of articles is essential.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q19. Match the legal authorities/institutions in Rajasthan with their highest presiding officer:
Institution
Presiding Officer
A. High Court of Rajasthan
i. Executive Chairman
B. Board of Revenue
ii. Chief Justice
C. Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority
iii. District Judge
D. District Court
iv. Chairman
Explanation
The Rajasthan High Court is presided over by the Chief Justice. The Board of Revenue is led by a Chairman. For the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority, a senior judge of the high court serves as the Executive Chairman. The District Court is headed by the District Judge. These leadership roles are defined by specific statutes and constitutional provisions for administration.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q20. Under Article 222 of the Constitution, the President can transfer a Judge from the Rajasthan High Court to any other High Court in India. This power is exercised after consultation with:
Explanation
Under Article 222 of the Constitution, the President has the authority to transfer a judge from one high court to any other high court within India. This power is not absolute and must be exercised only after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. This procedure ensures that transfers are made in the interest of justice and judicial administration.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
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(b) II and IV only
12
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
13
(a) Review the proceedings of military tribunals or courts-martial.
14
(c) A is true but R is false.
15
(a) Tehsildar Sub-Divisional Officer Revenue Appellate Authority Board of Revenue
16
(b) 1984
17
(a) I, II, III and IV only
18
(d) Article 222 - Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another
19
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
20
(b) The Chief Justice of India
Key facts from Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
The Rajasthan High Court was inaugurated at Jodhpur on 29 August 1949; Justice Kamal Kant Verma was its first Chief Justice.
Article 226 lets the High Court issue writs for fundamental rights and for any other purpose; Article 227 gives it superintendence over all courts and tribunals.
A High Court judge retires at 62; the judges’ salaries are charged on the State’s Consolidated Fund.
Article 222 allows the President to transfer a judge, after consulting the Chief Justice of India.
The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority was constituted in 1998; the District Judge chairs the District Legal Services Authority.
The Family Courts Act was enacted in 1984; Fast Track Courts dispose of old sessions cases and cases involving women and children.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts?
This page has 82 practice MCQs on Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts (Rajasthan Polity and Administration). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
When was the Rajasthan High Court inaugurated?
On 29 August 1949 at Jodhpur, by the Rajpramukh Maharaja Sawai Man Singh. Justice Kamal Kant Verma was the first Chief Justice of the newly constituted High Court.
At what age does a High Court judge retire?
At 62 years. A Supreme Court judge retires at 65. Additional judges of a High Court are appointed for a temporary period not exceeding two years, and a judge can be transferred under Article 222.
Who chairs the District Legal Services Authority?
The District Judge, ex officio. The authority provides free legal aid and runs Lok Adalats at the district level under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, so that no citizen is denied justice because of poverty.
