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UP Higher Judiciary Prelims 2025 Question Paper with Answers

100 questions. The first 10 questions are free to attempt. All UP Higher Judiciary papers

  1. Question 1 · Prelims

    In which case, the Supreme Court has decided that Maternity Leave is a component of women's reproductive rights?

    1. (A) K. Uma Devi vs. State of Tamilnadu
    2. (B) Indian Young Lawyers Association vs. State of Kerala
    3. (C) Shamima Faruqi vs Shahid Khan
    4. (D) Gayatri Balasamy vs. ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd.

    Answer: (A) K. Uma Devi vs. State of Tamilnadu

  2. Question 2 · Prelims

    'Poorna Swaraj' resolution was passed by Indian National Congress at:

    1. (A) Lahore session
    2. (B) Bombay session
    3. (C) Calcutta session
    4. (D) Nagpur session

    Answer: (A) Lahore session

  3. Question 3 · Prelims

    Under Muslim Law, which type of guardianship is not recognized:

    1. (A) de facto guardian
    2. (B) testamentary guardian
    3. (C) legal guardian
    4. (D) natural guardian

    Answer: (A) de facto guardian

  4. Question 4 · Prelims

    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the word 'ENCUMBRANCE' -

    1. (A) Incentive
    2. (B) Stimulant
    3. (C) Impediment
    4. (D) Inducement

    Answer: (C) Impediment

  5. Question 5 · Prelims

    Preliminary decree passed under the Code of Civil Procedure-

    1. (A) Can be challenged in appeal without waiting for the final decree
    2. (B) Can only be challenged while challenging the final decree in appeal
    3. (C) Cannot be challenged in appeal
    4. (D) Can only be challenged in revision under section 115, CPC

    Answer: (A) Can be challenged in appeal without waiting for the final decree

  6. Question 6 · Prelims

    Which authority or officer is the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

    1. (A) Divisional Commissioner
    2. (B) District Magistrate
    3. (C) Board of Revenue
    4. (D) Principal Secretary, Revenue

    Answer: (C) Board of Revenue

  7. Question 7 · Prelims

    Meaning of term "Garnishee" under Civil Procedure Code:

    1. (A) Creditor's debtor
    2. (B) Debtor's debtor.
    3. (C) Judgment debtor's debtor
    4. (D) Judgment debtor's creditor

    Answer: (C) Judgment debtor's debtor

  8. Question 8 · Prelims

    An agreement not to raise the plea of limitation is:

    1. (A) valid & binding
    2. (B) void
    3. (C) voidable
    4. (D) void & voidable

    Answer: (B) void

  9. Question 9 · Prelims

    What is the condition precedent for filing an appeal under Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 by the person who is required to pay any amount in terms of an award?

    1. (A) to deposit Rs. 25,000/- in every case.
    2. (B) to deposit Rs. 25,000/- or 50% of the awarded amount whichever is less.
    3. (C) to deposit Rs. 25,000 or 50% of the awarded amount whichever is more.
    4. (D) to deposit the entire awarded amount.

    Answer: (B) to deposit Rs. 25,000/- or 50% of the awarded amount whichever is less.

  10. Question 10 · Prelims

    Which of the following is not a remedy for breach of contract:

    1. (A) Damages
    2. (B) Injunction
    3. (C) Fine
    4. (D) Specific Performance

    Answer: (C) Fine