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
Q21. Consider the following statements about Lok Adalats in Rajasthan: I. Lok Adalats have jurisdiction over both pre-litigation matters and pending cases. II. The award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court. III. An appeal against the award of a Lok Adalat can be filed directly in the Rajasthan High Court within 30 days. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to handle both pending court cases and pre-litigation matters through mutual settlement. The awards passed by these forums are legally deemed to be decrees of a civil court and are binding on all parties. Crucially, no appeal lies against a Lok Adalat award in any court, emphasizing the finality of the consensual settlement reached.
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Q22. Which of the following is the odd one out in the context of prerogative writs issued by the Rajasthan High Court under Article 226?
Explanation
Prerogative writs are specific legal remedies issued by high courts under Article 226 and the Supreme Court under Article 32. These include Mandamus, Certiorari, Quo Warranto, Prohibition, and Habeas Corpus. While an injunction is a common legal remedy used to restrain or compel actions, it is categorized as an equitable remedy in civil law rather than a prerogative writ.
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Q23. High pendency of cases in the subordinate courts of Rajasthan is a major challenge. Which of the following is primarily considered an effect of this high pendency rather than a cause?
Explanation
High case pendency in the subordinate judiciary often leads to significant social and legal consequences. One major effect is the prolonged detention of undertrial prisoners who remain in jail waiting for their cases to be heard. While factors like infrastructure shortages and complex procedures are causes of delay, the continued imprisonment of individuals without a final verdict is a direct result.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q24. What is the most appropriate primary purpose of establishing Fast Track Courts in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Fast Track Courts exist to dispose quickly of long-pending sessions cases, especially those involving women and children.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q25. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Under Article 228, the Rajasthan High Court can withdraw a case pending in a subordinate court if it involves a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution. Reason (R): The subordinate courts do not have the jurisdiction to interpret the Constitution and determine the constitutional validity of statutes. In the context of the above two statements, choose the correct option:
Explanation
Article 228 allows the high court to withdraw a case from a subordinate court if it involves a substantial question of law regarding constitutional interpretation.
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Q26. Arrange the civil courts in a typical district of Rajasthan in ascending order of their jurisdiction (lowest to highest): I. Court of District Judge II. Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) III. Court of Civil Judge (Junior Division) Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
Explanation
The hierarchy of civil courts within a district in Rajasthan begins at the lowest level with the Court of Civil Judge Junior Division. Cases involving higher pecuniary values are heard by the Court of Civil Judge Senior Division. The Court of District Judge stands at the apex of the district civil judiciary, handling major suits and exercising overall administrative control.
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Q27. According to the Constitution of India, at what age does a judge of the Rajasthan High Court retire?
Explanation
According to the Constitution of India, a judge of a high court holds office until they reach the age of sixty-two years. This retirement age is uniform for all high courts across the country. It differs from the Supreme Court, where judges retire at sixty-five. Proposals to increase this limit have been discussed but the current mandate remains sixty-two.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q28. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Board of Revenue in Rajasthan.
Explanation
The Board of Revenue, headquartered in Ajmer, is the highest judicial body in Rajasthan for revenue matters, including land appeals and revisions. It exercises administrative and judicial control over subordinate revenue courts. However, it does not have the authority to conduct criminal trials, such as those involving homicide; such cases fall under the jurisdiction of the sessions and criminal courts.
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Q29. Match the following Articles with their specific subject matter pertaining to High Courts and Subordinate Courts:
Articles
Subject Matter
A. Article 226
i. Transfer of certain cases to High Court
B. Article 227
ii. Appointment of District Judges
C. Article 228
iii. Power of High Courts to issue certain writs
D. Article 233
iv. Power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court
Explanation
Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of rights. Article 227 provides the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals. Article 228 deals with the transfer of cases involving constitutional interpretation to the High Court. Article 233 outlines the procedure for appointing District Judges. These articles define the high court’s relationship with lower courts.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q30. Consider the following statements regarding the qualifications required for appointment as a Judge of the Rajasthan High Court: I. The person must be a citizen of India. II. The person must have held a judicial office in the territory of India for at least ten years. III. The person must have been an advocate of a High Court for at least ten years. IV. The person must be recognized as a distinguished jurist by the President. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct regarding constitutional qualifications under Article 217?
Explanation
To be appointed as a High Court judge under Article 217, a person must be an Indian citizen. They must have held a judicial office in India for at least ten years or been an advocate of a High Court for a similar period. Notably, the provision for appointing a "distinguished jurist" exists only for the Supreme Court.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
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(a) I and II only
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(a) Injunction
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(c) Prolonged pre-trial detention of undertrial prisoners.
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(a) To facilitate the rapid disposal of long- pending sessions cases and those involving women or children.
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(a) III, II, I
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(b) 62 years
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(d) It possesses the authority to conduct original trials for criminal homicide cases involving agricultural land.
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(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
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(c) I, II and III only (where either II or III is met)
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.
