Haryana Superior Judicial Service (HSJS) — Prelims Pattern Mock 1 (100 Questions)

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Punjab & Haryana High Court — HSJS — Preliminary Pattern Mock 1 (100 questions, +1/−0.25). For advocates with 7+ years at the Bar. Fully state-unique paper — HJS-level central-law questions PLUS a dedicated state local-law section. Explanations appear after you submit.

Q1. [BNSS 2023] Discharge in a warrant case (police report) — BNSS:

  • A. s.239
  • B. s.250
  • C. s.251
  • D. s.227

Q2. [BNSS 2023] Examination of the accused (s.313) — BNSS:

  • A. s.313
  • B. s.351
  • C. s.352
  • D. s.353

Q3. [BNSS 2023] Judgment — BNSS:

  • A. s.353
  • B. s.392
  • C. s.393
  • D. s.354

Q4. [BNSS 2023] Compensation to victims — BNSS:

  • A. s.357
  • B. s.395
  • C. s.396
  • D. s.357A

Q5. [BNSS 2023] Plea bargaining chapter — BNSS:

  • A. Ch. XXA
  • B. Ch. XXII
  • C. Ch. XXI
  • D. Ch. XXIII

Q6. [BNSS 2023] Bail for bailable offence — BNSS:

  • A. s.436
  • B. s.478
  • C. s.480
  • D. s.482

Q7. [BNSS 2023] Special summons for petty offences electronically — BNSS reflects:

  • A. No provision
  • B. Electronic service/summons
  • C. Only personal
  • D. Only post

Q8. [BNSS 2023] Withdrawal from prosecution — BNSS:

  • A. s.321
  • B. s.360
  • C. s.359
  • D. s.482

Q9. [BNSS 2023] Compounding of offences — BNSS:

  • A. s.320
  • B. s.359
  • C. s.360
  • D. s.482

Q10. [BNSS 2023] Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings — BNSS reflects old:

  • A. s.460-465
  • B. s.482
  • C. s.313
  • D. s.156

Q11. [BNSS 2023] Reference to High Court — BNSS reflects old:

  • A. s.395
  • B. s.397
  • C. s.401
  • D. s.407

Q12. [BNSS 2023] Transfer of cases by High Court — BNSS reflects old:

  • A. s.406
  • B. s.407
  • C. s.408
  • D. s.409

Q13. [Constitution] Citizenship by domicile at commencement — Art:

  • A. Art.5
  • B. Art.6
  • C. Art.7
  • D. Art.8

Q14. [Constitution] Parliament’s power to regulate citizenship — Art:

  • A. Art.10
  • B. Art.11
  • C. Art.9
  • D. Art.8

Q15. [Constitution] Definition of ‘law’ incl. custom/usage — Art:

  • A. Art.12
  • B. Art.13
  • C. Art.14
  • D. Art.372

Q16. [Constitution] Prohibition of discrimination (religion/race/caste/sex/birth) — Art:

  • A. Art.14
  • B. Art.15
  • C. Art.16
  • D. Art.17

Q17. [Constitution] Equality of opportunity in public employment — Art:

  • A. Art.15
  • B. Art.16
  • C. Art.17
  • D. Art.19

Q18. [Constitution] Abolition of titles — Art:

  • A. Art.17
  • B. Art.18
  • C. Art.19
  • D. Art.20

Q19. [Constitution] Six freedoms — Art:

  • A. Art.19
  • B. Art.20
  • C. Art.21
  • D. Art.22

Q20. [Constitution] Right to education (6-14 yrs) — Art:

  • A. Art.21
  • B. Art.21A
  • C. Art.45
  • D. Art.51A

Q21. [Constitution] Protection against arrest and detention — Art:

  • A. Art.20
  • B. Art.21
  • C. Art.22
  • D. Art.19

Q22. [Constitution] Prohibition of traffic in human beings & forced labour — Art:

  • A. Art.23
  • B. Art.24
  • C. Art.25
  • D. Art.17

Q23. [Constitution] Prohibition of child labour in factories — Art:

  • A. Art.23
  • B. Art.24
  • C. Art.39
  • D. Art.45

Q24. [Constitution] Freedom of religion — Art:

  • A. Art.25
  • B. Art.26
  • C. Art.27
  • D. Art.28

Q25. [Constitution] Cultural & educational rights of minorities — Art:

  • A. Art.29
  • B. Art.30
  • C. Art.31
  • D. Art.32

Q26. [Constitution] Right to constitutional remedies — Art:

  • A. Art.32
  • B. Art.33
  • C. Art.34
  • D. Art.35

Q27. [Constitution] DPSP — ‘certain principles of policy’ — Art:

  • A. Art.38
  • B. Art.39
  • C. Art.40
  • D. Art.41

Q28. [Constitution] Organisation of village panchayats — Art:

  • A. Art.40
  • B. Art.41
  • C. Art.43
  • D. Art.48

Q29. [Constitution] Equal justice and free legal aid — Art:

  • A. Art.39A
  • B. Art.41
  • C. Art.43A
  • D. Art.44

Q30. [Constitution] Uniform Civil Code — Art:

  • A. Art.40
  • B. Art.44
  • C. Art.48
  • D. Art.51

Q31. [Constitution] Separation of judiciary from executive — Art:

  • A. Art.48
  • B. Art.49
  • C. Art.50
  • D. Art.51

Q32. [Constitution] Protection of monuments — Art:

  • A. Art.48
  • B. Art.49
  • C. Art.50
  • D. Art.51

Q33. [Constitution] Promotion of international peace — Art:

  • A. Art.50
  • B. Art.51
  • C. Art.48A
  • D. Art.44

Q34. [Constitution] Fundamental duties — Art:

  • A. Art.51
  • B. Art.51A
  • C. Art.50
  • D. Art.52

Q35. [Constitution] The President of India — Art:

  • A. Art.52
  • B. Art.53
  • C. Art.54
  • D. Art.61

Q36. [Constitution] Pardoning power of the President — Art:

  • A. Art.72
  • B. Art.73
  • C. Art.74
  • D. Art.161

Q37. [Constitution] Council of Ministers to aid & advise President — Art:

  • A. Art.73
  • B. Art.74
  • C. Art.75
  • D. Art.78

Q38. [Constitution] Attorney-General for India — Art:

  • A. Art.76
  • B. Art.78
  • C. Art.88
  • D. Art.148

Q39. [Constitution] Money Bill — definition — Art:

  • A. Art.109
  • B. Art.110
  • C. Art.111
  • D. Art.112

Q40. [Constitution] Annual Financial Statement (budget) — Art:

  • A. Art.110
  • B. Art.112
  • C. Art.113
  • D. Art.114

Q41. [Constitution] Ordinance power of President — Art:

  • A. Art.123
  • B. Art.213
  • C. Art.352
  • D. Art.356

Q42. [Constitution] Supreme Court establishment — Art:

  • A. Art.124
  • B. Art.125
  • C. Art.126
  • D. Art.127

Q43. [Constitution] SC as court of record / contempt — Art:

  • A. Art.129
  • B. Art.130
  • C. Art.131
  • D. Art.132

Q44. [Constitution] Original jurisdiction of the SC (Centre-State disputes) — Art:

  • A. Art.131
  • B. Art.132
  • C. Art.133
  • D. Art.136

Q45. [Constitution] Special leave to appeal (SLP) — Art:

  • A. Art.132
  • B. Art.133
  • C. Art.136
  • D. Art.134

Q46. [Constitution] Advisory jurisdiction of the SC — Art:

  • A. Art.141
  • B. Art.142
  • C. Art.143
  • D. Art.144

Q47. [Constitution] Law declared by SC binding — Art:

  • A. Art.141
  • B. Art.142
  • C. Art.143
  • D. Art.144

Q48. [Constitution] High Courts — court of record — Art:

  • A. Art.214
  • B. Art.215
  • C. Art.216
  • D. Art.226

Q49. [Constitution] Appointment of HC judges — Art:

  • A. Art.124
  • B. Art.214
  • C. Art.217
  • D. Art.222

Q50. [Constitution] Transfer of HC judges — Art:

  • A. Art.217
  • B. Art.222
  • C. Art.224
  • D. Art.226

Q51. [Constitution] Additional/acting HC judges — Art:

  • A. Art.222
  • B. Art.224
  • C. Art.226
  • D. Art.227

Q52. [Constitution] Ordinance power of the Governor — Art:

  • A. Art.123
  • B. Art.213
  • C. Art.356
  • D. Art.239

Q53. [Constitution] Governor’s pardoning power — Art:

  • A. Art.72
  • B. Art.161
  • C. Art.163
  • D. Art.164

Q54. [Constitution] Council of Ministers (State) — Art:

  • A. Art.163
  • B. Art.164
  • C. Art.166
  • D. Art.167

Q55. [Constitution] Advocate-General for the State — Art:

  • A. Art.165
  • B. Art.166
  • C. Art.167
  • D. Art.177

Q56. [Constitution] Distribution of legislative powers — Art:

  • A. Art.245
  • B. Art.246
  • C. Art.248
  • D. Art.254

Q57. [Constitution] Residuary powers of legislation — Art:

  • A. Art.246
  • B. Art.248
  • C. Art.249
  • D. Art.250

Q58. [Constitution] Repugnancy between Union & State law — Art:

  • A. Art.251
  • B. Art.254
  • C. Art.256
  • D. Art.257

Q59. [Constitution] National emergency — Art:

  • A. Art.352
  • B. Art.356
  • C. Art.360
  • D. Art.365

Q60. [Constitution] State emergency (President’s Rule) — Art:

  • A. Art.352
  • B. Art.356
  • C. Art.360
  • D. Art.365

Q61. [Constitution] Financial emergency — Art:

  • A. Art.352
  • B. Art.356
  • C. Art.360
  • D. Art.365

Q62. [Constitution] Amendment of the Constitution — Art:

  • A. Art.352
  • B. Art.368
  • C. Art.370
  • D. Art.395

Q63. [Constitution] Right to property (constitutional) — Art:

  • A. Art.31
  • B. Art.300A
  • C. Art.19(1)(f)
  • D. Art.21

Q64. [Constitution] Special leave / SC discretionary power to do complete justice — Art:

  • A. Art.141
  • B. Art.142
  • C. Art.143
  • D. Art.144

Q65. [Constitution] ‘Doctrine of eclipse’ applies to:

  • A. Post-constitutional laws only
  • B. Pre-constitutional laws inconsistent with FRs
  • C. All laws
  • D. Ordinances

Q66. [Constitution] ‘Doctrine of severability’ means:

  • A. Whole law void
  • B. Only the inconsistent part is void
  • C. Law valid
  • D. Amendment needed

Q67. [Constitution] ‘Pith and substance’ is used to determine:

  • A. Fundamental rights
  • B. Legislative competence
  • C. Bail
  • D. Damages

Q68. [Contract] Proposal/offer defined — ICA:

  • A. s.2(a)
  • B. s.2(b)
  • C. s.2(c)
  • D. s.2(d)

Q69. [Contract] Acceptance defined — ICA:

  • A. s.2(a)
  • B. s.2(b)
  • C. s.2(c)
  • D. s.2(e)

Q70. [Contract] Agreement defined — ICA:

  • A. s.2(e)
  • B. s.2(f)
  • C. s.2(g)
  • D. s.2(h)

Q71. [Contract] Contract defined — ICA:

  • A. s.2(e)
  • B. s.2(g)
  • C. s.2(h)
  • D. s.2(j)

Q72. [Contract] Void agreement defined — ICA:

  • A. s.2(g)
  • B. s.2(i)
  • C. s.2(j)
  • D. s.2(h)

Q73. [Contract] Voidable contract defined — ICA:

  • A. s.2(g)
  • B. s.2(i)
  • C. s.2(j)
  • D. s.2(h)

Q74. [Contract] Communication of proposal complete when — ICA:

  • A. s.3
  • B. s.4
  • C. s.5
  • D. s.6

Q75. [Contract] Revocation of proposal — ICA:

  • A. s.4
  • B. s.5
  • C. s.6
  • D. s.7

Q76. [Contract] Acceptance must be absolute & unqualified — ICA:

  • A. s.6
  • B. s.7
  • C. s.8
  • D. s.9

Q77. [Contract] What agreements are contracts (s.10 essentials) — ICA:

  • A. s.9
  • B. s.10
  • C. s.11
  • D. s.12

Q78. [Contract] Who are competent to contract — ICA:

  • A. s.10
  • B. s.11
  • C. s.12
  • D. s.13

Q79. [Contract] ‘Consent’ defined — ICA:

  • A. s.13
  • B. s.14
  • C. s.15
  • D. s.10

Q80. [Contract] ‘Free consent’ defined — ICA:

  • A. s.13
  • B. s.14
  • C. s.15
  • D. s.16

Q81. [Contract] Fraud — ICA:

  • A. s.15
  • B. s.16
  • C. s.17
  • D. s.18

Q82. [Contract] Misrepresentation — ICA:

  • A. s.16
  • B. s.17
  • C. s.18
  • D. s.19

Q83. [Contract] Voidability where consent by coercion/fraud/misrep — ICA:

  • A. s.18
  • B. s.19
  • C. s.20
  • D. s.21

Q84. [Contract] Mistake of fact (both parties) — ICA:

  • A. s.20
  • B. s.21
  • C. s.22
  • D. s.23

Q85. [Contract] Mistake of law — ICA:

  • A. s.20
  • B. s.21
  • C. s.22
  • D. s.23

Q86. [Haryana Local Law] Rent/eviction of urban premises in Haryana is governed by the:

  • A. Delhi Rent Act
  • B. East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949
  • C. Transfer of Property Act
  • D. Haryana Rent Act 2000

Q87. [Haryana Local Law] Under the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, eviction is permitted:

  • A. At will
  • B. Only on statutory grounds
  • C. Never
  • D. On 15 days notice

Q88. [Haryana Local Law] The court structure of subordinate courts in Haryana is governed by the:

  • A. CPC only
  • B. Punjab Courts Act, 1918
  • C. Haryana Courts Act
  • D. Constitution

Q89. [Haryana Local Law] The High Court for Haryana is the:

  • A. Haryana High Court
  • B. Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh
  • C. Delhi High Court
  • D. Supreme Court

Q90. [Haryana Local Law] Agricultural tenancy in Haryana is governed by the:

  • A. Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887
  • B. Delhi Land Reforms Act
  • C. Rajasthan Tenancy Act
  • D. MP Land Revenue Code

Q91. [Haryana Local Law] The Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act deals with:

  • A. Rent
  • B. Shamilat deh (village common land)
  • C. Criminal law
  • D. Arbitration

Q92. [Haryana Local Law] Ceiling on agricultural land holdings in Haryana is under the:

  • A. Haryana Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1972
  • B. Punjab Courts Act
  • C. Rent Act
  • D. TPA

Q93. [Haryana Local Law] The HSJS (Haryana Superior Judicial Service) recruitment is by the:

  • A. HPSC
  • B. Punjab & Haryana High Court
  • C. Haryana Staff Selection
  • D. UPSC

Q94. [Haryana Local Law] Bona fide requirement of the landlord under the East Punjab Rent Act is:

  • A. Not a ground
  • B. A ground for eviction
  • C. Only for residential
  • D. Automatic

Q95. [Haryana Local Law] Mutation in Haryana revenue records (intkaal):

  • A. Confers title
  • B. Is fiscal only
  • C. Is a decree
  • D. Bars civil suit

Q96. [Haryana Local Law] A ‘jamabandi’ is a:

  • A. Criminal record
  • B. Record of rights (revenue)
  • C. Rent deed
  • D. Civil decree

Q97. [Haryana Local Law] Appeals in rent matters under the East Punjab Rent Act lie to the:

  • A. Civil Judge
  • B. Appellate Authority (District Judge/designated)
  • C. High Court directly
  • D. Board of Revenue

Q98. [Haryana Local Law] Haryana follows the HSJS mains pattern with a distinctive heavy paper on:

  • A. Mathematics
  • B. English (long essay + précis)
  • C. Physics
  • D. Geography

Q99. [Haryana Local Law] Partition of agricultural land in Haryana is dealt with by:

  • A. Civil court only
  • B. Revenue authorities
  • C. Consumer forum
  • D. Sessions court

Q100. [Haryana Local Law] The Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act protected:

  • A. Landlords
  • B. Tenants (against arbitrary ejectment)
  • C. Traders
  • D. Companies