Indian Polity · Chapter 25 of 36

The High Court and Subordinate Courts: BPSC Prelims PYQs

5 previous-year questions on The High Court and Subordinate Courts, asked 1992–2023. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

   The authority to determine the number of Judges in a High Court rests with which of the following entities?

   1. AThe President
   2. BThe Chief Minister of the State
   3. CThe Prime Minister
   4. DThe Parliament
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

   A High Court Judge addresses his letter of resignation to–

   1. AThe President
   2. BThe Chief Justice of India
   3. CThe Chief Justice of his High Court
   4. DThe Governor of the State
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 39th BPSC Prelims 1994

   Which High Court stated that the divorce, by saying ‘Talaq’ 3 times, is illegal?

   1. ACalcutta HC
   2. BAllahabad HC
   3. CBombay HC
   4. DPunjab HC
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

   Which of the following High Courts has its jurisdiction over more than one state or Union Territory?

   1. AAllahabad
   2. BDelhi
   3. CGauhati
   4. DBombay
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

   What is the nature of the dispute of Babri Mosque/ Ramjanmabhoomi Case before Allahabad High Court?

   1. AWrit petition
   2. BTitle suit
   3. CClaim for compensation
   4. DJudicial review petition
   Answer and explanation →