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4. In suit to which the bank is not a party, the contents of a book of a bank can be proved:
a. By completing an officer of the bank to produce the said books
b. By tending in evidence a copy of the said contents certified by the Bank in terms
of sections 2(28), 2A and 4 of the Bankers Books Evidence Act, without
compelling the presence as a witness of the officers of the Bank
5. The count has issued a commission for recording of evidence in a suit by appointing
a Local Commissioner. The counsel for the plaintiff raises objections to certain
questions put by the counsel for the defendant to the witnesses of the plaintiff in cross-
examination. The commissioner:
a. Is necessarily required to stall further recording of evidence and to refer the said
objections to the court fir decision thereof.
b. Is empowered to decide the said objections and proceed with the recording of
evidence
c. Is empowered to decide the said objections only if there is no bar in the order of
the court issuing the commissioner deciding the said objections
d. Is required to record the said objections and ask the witness to answer the
question so objected to without prejudice to the plaintiff’s right to have the said
objection decided from the Court at the time of final argument in the suit.
Answer: (d)
8. The fact that any person was born during the continuance of a valid marriage between
his mother and any man:
a. Is conclusive proof that he is the legitimate child of that man
b. Is conclusive proof that he is the legitimate child of that man unless it can be
shown that the parties to the marriage had no access to each other at any time
when the child could have been begotten
c. Is no proof that the child is the legitimate child of that man
d. Is no proof of legitimacy unless proved by other evidence.
Answer: (b)
9. Estoppel:
a. Is an equitable principle
b. Is a Rule of common law
c. Is a principle evolved by judicial pronouncements
d. Is codified in Indian law.
Answer: (a & b)
13. Limitation for a suit for compensation for inducing the person to break a contract
with the plaintiff:
a. Is of one year from the date of the breach
b. Is of three years from the date of the breach
c. Is of three years from the date when the damage caused by the breach has
occurred
d. Is of one years from the date when the damage caused by the breach has
occurred.
Answer: (a)
14. In computing the period of limitation for any suit, once the time has begun to run:
a. No subsequent disability or inability to institute a suit stops it
b. The number of public holidays and court holidays have to be excluded
c. A suit has to be filed to stop the time from running
d. A writ petition has to be filed to stop the said time from running.
Answer: (a)
15. Delay in institution can be condoned under section 5 of the Limitation Act:
a. In respect of suit
b. In respect of appeals and applications
c. Only in respects of appeals
d. All of the above.
Answer: (b)
16. The limitation available in law to ‘A’ for instituting a suit at Delhi for recovery of
money against ‘B’ is till 1st December 2018. ‘A’ dies intestate on 1st November, 2018
leaving a widow, an adult son, adult daughter and a minor son who amicably inherit the
entire estate of ‘A’:
a. The widow and children or any of them can on before 1st December, 2018,
institute the suit for recovery of money owed by ‘B’ to ‘A’
b. The widow and children of ‘A’ or any of them can institute a suit for recovery of
money owned by ‘A’ within three years of 1st November, 2018.
c. The widow and children of ‘A’ can institute the suit for recovery of money
owned by ‘B’ to ‘A’ within three years of the date when the minor son of ‘A’
attains majority
d. The widow and children cannot institute the suit as the right to sue ‘B’ abates
on the demise of ‘A.
Answer: (a)
17. A bank has loaned money to ‘B’ on 2nd January, 2015. The limitation available to the
bank for suing for recovery of said monies from ‘B’ expires on:
a. 1st January, 2018
b. 2nd January,2018
c. 3rd January, 2018
d. 2nd January 2016
Answer: (b)
18. ‘A’ has within the prescribed period of limitation sued ‘B’ for recovery of debt owed
by ‘B’ to ‘A’. The suit ‘A’ assigns the debt for recovery of which the suit was filed to ‘C’.
‘C’, after nearly one year of such assignment, applies in the suit for substitution in place
of ‘A’.
a. The application for substitution is barred by time
b. The application for substitution does not lie as ‘C’ is not the heir of ‘A’
c. ‘C’ as an assignee of ‘A’ has a right to be substituted and no limitation is
prescribed for seeking substitution
d. The suit will be dismissed as ‘A’ has lost the right to recover the loaned amount.
Answer: (c)
19. ‘A’ on 9th January, 2015 agree to sell his immovable property to ‘B’ and out of the
total sale consideration of Rs. 3,00,000 receives a sum od Rs. 1,00,000 from ‘B’ as
advance payment and agrees to vacate the property and hand over vacant peaceful
physical possession thereof to ‘B’ and to execute the Sale Deed or to deliver possession
of the property in favour of ‘B’ on receipt of balance sale consideration on or before
9th July, 2015. ‘A’ fails to vacate the property to ‘B’. ‘B’ after waiting patiently till
31st January, 2016. On 1st February, 2106 got issued a legal notice to ‘A’ to take the
balance sale consideration and execute the Sale Deed and deliver vacant peaceful
physical possession. ‘A’ vide his reply received by ‘B’ on 17th February, 2016 denies the
agreement. The limitation of three years available to ‘B’ for instituting a suit for specify
performance is:
a. With effects from 9th January, 2015
b. With effect from 9th July, 2015
c. With effects from 17th February, 2016
d. With effects from 1st February, 2016.
Answer: (b)
20. A Counter Claim for the purpose of Limitation Act, is deemed to have been instituted:
1. On the same day as the suit in which the Counter Claim is made has been filed
2. On the day on which the Counter Claim is made
3. Either (a) or (b) whichever id beneficial to the defendant
4. Either (a) or (b) whichever is beneficial to the plaintiff.
Answer: (b)
21. The rights to access and used of the light to air shall be absolute and indefeasible
where the access and use of light or air to and for any building have been peaceably
enjoyed therewith as an easement and as of right without interruption.
a. One year
b. Three years
c. Five years
d. Twenty years
Answer: (d)
22. A suit filed on the day next to the last date of limitation for filing thereof will not be
barred by time:
a. If the plaintiff was outside India on the last date of limitation
b. If the plaintiff was unwell and suffering from viral fever on the last date of
limitation
c. If the court was closed for half an hour on the last date of limitation
d. If the advocate for the plaintiff forgot to file plaint on the last date of limitation.
Answer: (c)
23. The share/interest of a partner in the partnership having immovable properties is:
a. Movable property
b. Immovable property
c. A right to sue
d. All the above.
Answer: (a)
25. A partnership firm situated in Delhi institutes a suit for recovery of price of goods
sold supplied and delivered by the said firm to the defendant. The firm is not registered
under Partnership Act.
a. The suit is not maintainable and the plaint will be rejected
b. The suit will be admitted but summons of the suit will not be issued to the
defendant till the firm is got registered
c. The suit is maintainable and will be admitted subject to the plaintiff firm paying
costs as may be determined by the court to the defendant
d. The suit will be admitted summons thereof ordered to be issued and will be
dismissed after trail only if the defendant in the written statement takes such
an objection and an issue is farmed thereon.
Answer: (a)
26. The blanks in the following sentences can be most appropriate filled with
• After many days of deliberation the jury…………finally returned with a verdict
• Neither the minister nor his aide…………expected to speak to the press today
• Each of the students in the class…………expected to give a presentation next week
• Although Mathew and john have established themselves as successful
businessmen, neither …………..born into a wealthy family.
a. Have; are; are; was
b. Has; is; are; were
c. Has; is; is; was
d. Have; is; are; were.
Answer: (c)
27. Planned obsolescence, a practice whereby products are designed to have a limited
period of usefulness, has been a cornerstone of manufacturing strategy for the past 50
years:
In the above sentence ‘obsolesence’ means:
a. Process of becoming outdated
b. Weeding out
c. Competitive
d. Obsignation.
Answer: (a)
30. Although Lily was a tractable young woman, she had a steak of defiance. In the
above sentence, ‘tractable’ is closest in meaning to:
a. malleable
b. willful
c. inelastic
d. steady.
Answer: (a)
b. Conoissuer
c. Connoiseur
d. Connoisseur.
Answer: (a)
b. Susseptible
c. Susciptible
d. Susscepteble.
Answer: (a)
Answer: (c)
50. ‘Public order’ and ‘Police’ fall in which List in the Seventh Schedule of the
Constitution?
a. Union List
b. State List
c. Concurrent List
d. All lists.
Answer: (b)
51. The Union Territory of Delhi came to be called “The National Capital Territory of
Delhi” by virtue of:
a. Amendment of Art. 239 of the Constitution
b. By insertion of Art. 239AA in the Constitution
c. By appointing a Governor
d. None of the above.
Answer: (b)
52. Control over the subordinate courts including posting and promotion of persons
belonging to the judicial services vests with the:
a. State Government
b. Central Government
c. President of India
d. High Court.
Answer: (d)
53. Challenge to a judgement passed by a Division Bench of the High Court upholding a
decree for partition, is maintainable:
a. As a Civil Appeal to the Supreme Court
b. As a Special Leave Petition to the Supreme Court
c. As a Reference to the Supreme Court
d. Only if the Division Bench gives a certificate of appeal
Answer: (b)
55. If any person is dispossessed of immovable property without his consent otherwise
than in due course of law, he may, by a suit, recover possession thereof, notwithstanding
any other title that may be set up in such suit, within a period of:
a. Six months from the date of dispossession
b. Three months from the date of dispossession
c. One Year from the date of dispossession
d. Three years from the date of dispossession.
Answer: (a)
56. Where a decree for specific performance of a contract for sale of immovable
property has been made and the purchaser within the period allowed by the court does
not pay the purchase money which the court has ordered him to pay:
1. The vendor may apply in the same suit in which the decree is made, to have the
contract rescinded
2. The purchaser may apply in the same suit in which the decree in made to have the
contract rescinded and for a direction to the vendor to refund the earnest
money/advance
3. The vendor can forfeit the earnest money
4. The vendor has to file a fresh suit for recovery of purchase money.
Answer: (a)
58. The principal enshrined in the Specific Relief Act qua injunctions are not applicable
to temporary injunctions under Order XXXIX of the CPC. The said statement is:
a. Correct
b. Not correct
c. Misleading
d. Merely a belief.
Answer: (b)
60. For granting specific performance of a contract for the construction of any building,
the following conditions has/have to be fulfilled?
a. The building is described in the contract in terms sufficiently precise to enable
the Court to determine the exact nature of the building
b. The plaintiff has sufficient interest in the performance of the contract and the
interest is of such a nature that compensation in money for non-performance
of the contract is not an adequate relief
c. The defendant has in pursuance to the contract, obtained possession of the
whole or any part of the land on which the building is to be constructed
d. All of the above.
Answer: (d)
62. In a suit for specific performance of a contract, the plaintiff has not claimed
compensation for breach in substitution of such performance. The court concludes that
though the defendant is in breach but the discretion implicit the grant of relief of specific
performance be not exercised in favour of the plaintiff. The court in such a situation.
a. In the absence of the claim in the plaint for compensation cannot award such
compensation to the plaintiff.
b. Notwithstanding the plaintiff having not claimed compensation, is empowered
to award compensation to the plaintiff as may be deemed appropriate
c. Notwithstanding the plaintiff having not claimed compensation, is empowered
to award compensation to the plaintiff in the plaintiff has led any evidence qua
compensation
d. Notwithstanding the plaintiff having not claimed compensation and having not
led evidence, is required to give an opportunity to the plaintiff to lead evidence
qua compensation.
Answer: (a)
Answer: (d)
67. If parties to an agreement are under a mistake as to a matter of fact essential to the
agreement:
a. The agreement is void
b. The agreement is voidable at time instance of both the parties
c. The agreement is binding between the parties
d. The agreement if voidable only at time instance of the party making the offer
and not at the instance of the party accepting the offer
Answer: (a)
69. ‘X’ on 1sr July, 2018 agrees to sell his house to ‘Y’ for a price of Rs. 1 crore, if the
entire price is paid on or before 31st July, 2018 and for the price of Rs. 1,25,00,000 after
31st July, 2018 but before 30th September, 2018. It was further agreed that if the entire
price is not paid by 30th September, 2018. ‘Y’ shall not be entitled to purchase the house
and the earnest mine paid by ‘Y’ to ‘X’ shall stand forfeited. Such an agreement:
a. Is void for uncertainly
b. Is void because the meaning of it is not certain on account of being by way of
wager
c. Is enforceable in law
d. None of the above.
Answer: (c)
70. ‘X’ and ‘Y’, Jointly take a loan from ‘Z’ with promise to repay to loan amount with
interest within two years. Soon after taking the loan ‘X’ is declared as an insolvent and
remains insolvent till the date of repayment of loan. ‘Y’ also fails to repay the loan. ‘X’
on account of his status as insolvent enjoys immunity from legal proceedings, In these
circumstances:
a. ‘X’ can in law institute a suit for recovery of only 50% of the outstanding from
‘Y’
b. ‘Z’ is entitled in law to sue ‘Y’ alone for recovery of the entire outstanding
amount
c. ‘Z’ is not entitled to sue ‘Y’ also for recovery of loan amount till the order of
insolvency of ‘X’ ceases to operate
d. ‘Z’ is essential in law to sue ‘Y’ for 50% of the principal amount due and the
entire interest outstanding.
Answer: (b)
71. ‘X’ and ‘Y’ have Jointly taken a loan from ‘Z’ with promise to repay the same with
interest within two years. The loan is paid repaid. ‘Z’ releases ‘X’ from liability and
institutes a suit for recovery of the entire amount due from ‘Y’ alone. ‘Z’ in law is entitled
to recover:
a. The entire outstanding from ‘Y’
b. ‘Z’ having unilatrelly released ‘X’ from the promise to repay has forfieted his
right to recovery the loan amount from ‘Y’ also
c. ‘Z’ having unulaterelly released ‘X’ is entitled to recover only 50% of the
outstanding from ‘Y
d. Unilateral release by ‘Z’ of ‘X’ from liability is void and ‘Z’ can maintain a suit
against both ‘X’ and ‘Y’
Answer: (a)
72. Which State Government has launched ‘Budhaar’ portal to make land records
accessible to people?
a. Karnataka
b. Assam
c. Odisha
d. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (d)
73. Which of the following Indian cities has been selected by UN for Global Sustainable
Cities 2025 initiative?
a. Pune
b. Noida and Greater Noida
c. Chennai
d. Kochi
Answer: (b)
74. Which of the following has been inscribed on the representative List of the Intangible
Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2017?
a. Kumbh mela
b. Chau Dance
c. Buddhist Chanting in Ladakh and Vedic
d. All of the above.
Answer: (a)
75. Who was named the Person of the year 2018 by Time?
a. Meghan Markle
b. Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman
c. Jamal Khashoggi
d. Elon musk
Answer: (c)
77. In whose honour was a commemorative coin worth Rs.100 released recently?
a. Deendayal Upadhyaya
b. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c. Vallabhbhai Patel
d. V. Narasimha Rao.
Answer: (b)
79. Which is the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise the use of marijuana
medically?
a. Philippines
b. Thailand
c. Indonesia
d. Malaysia
Answer: (b)
80. Which author has been awarded the Jnanpith Award 2018?
a. Sri Lal Sukla
b. Krishna Sobti
c. Amitav Ghosh
d. Bhalebhandra Nemade.
Answer: (c)
81. With whom would you associate “The Thinker”, a sculpture cast in Bronze
a. Michelangelo
b. Leonardo da Vnci
c. Auguste Rodin
d. Vincent Van Gogh.
Answer: (c)
82. With which dance form will you associate the dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy?
a. Mohiniyattam
b. Kathak
c. Bharatnatyam & Kuchipudi
d. Kathakali.
Answer: (c)
83. For which discipline did Madam Currie win the Nobel Prize twice?
87. The Great Bath of the Indus Valley Civilization was discovered in:
a. Mohenjodaro
b. Harappa
c. Lothal
d. Dholavira.
Answer: (a)
88. The Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer Award for 2018 has been awarded to:
a. Justice K.S. Puttaswamy
b. Keshavananda Bharti
c. The LGBT Community
d. Madhav Menon.
Answer: (b)
89. In the Sabrimala judgement which judge of the Supreme Court held that “it is not for
courts to decide what is an essential religious practice”, and dissented from the majority
view?
a. Justice Indira Banerjee
b. Justice Indu Malhotra
c. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
d. Justice R. Banumathi.
Answer: (b)
90. What service continues to have be mandatorily linked with Aadhaar Card, as per the
judgement in KS Puttaswamy v. Union of India, dated 26th September, 2018?
a. Bank account
b. Mobile number
c. PAN Card
d. Voter ID.
Answer: (c)
91. A bench of how many judges of the Supreme Court passed the Judgement in Navtej
Singh Johar v. Union of India?
a. 3 judges
b. 5 judges
c. 7 judges
d. 9 judges.
Answer: (b)
92. Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishna was sworn in as the first Chief Justice of which
Court?
a. Gauhati High Court
b. Telangana High Court
c. Tripura High Court
d. Manipur High Court.
Answer: (b)
93. The Supreme Court is open for general public on which day?
a. Thursday
b. Monday
c. Friday
d. Saturday.
Answer: (d)
94. Which judge of the Supreme Court gave a dissenting opinion in the Bhima Koregaon
SIT probe case?
a. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
b. A.K. Sikri
c. Justice A.M. khanwilker
d. Justice Indu Malhotra.
Answer: (a)
95. In Joseph Shine v. Union of India, the supreme Court struck down which provision
as being unconstitutional?
a. Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act
b. Section 377 of the Penal Code
c. Section 33(2) of the Aadhaar Act
d. Section 497 of the Indian penal code.
Answer: (d)
96. In Swapnil Tripathi & Ors. v. Union of India, the Supreme Court allowed live
streaming of what kind of matters?
a. All public interest litigations
b. All cases except criminal cases
c. All cases of constitutional importance
d. None of the above.
Answer: (c)
97. The draft Data Protection Bill was drafted by which committee?
a. Justice Srikrishna Committee
b. Justice Satyakrishna Committee
c. Justice Sriram Committee
d. Justice Shankar Committee.
Answer: (a)
99. In Government of NCT of Delhi v. Union of India, the Supreme held as under:
a. LG is not bound by the aid advice of the Government of NCT of Delhi in all areas
b. LG is to mandatorily adhere to the aid and advice of the Government of NCT of
Delhi in all areas
c. LG id bound by the aid and advice of the Government of NCT of Delhi in areas
other than those exempted
d. None of the above.
Answer: (c)
100. Foreign law firms/companies and lawyers cannot practice profession of law in
India but can advice their client in India:
a. Once a month
b. Thrice a years
c. On a fly in and fly our basis
d. None of the above.
Answer: (c)
101. In the Hadiya case, the Supreme held that right to marry a person of one’s own
choice is integral to:
a. Article 19 of the Constitution of India
b. Article 14 of the Constitution of India
c. Article 25 of the Constitution of India
d. Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
Answer: (d)
102. A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court while holding that Parliament
Committee Reports can be relied on in a Court also observed that:
a. They can used for the purpose of interpretation of a statutory provision
b. They are admissible under section 74 of the Indian Evidence Act
c. The report cannot be impinged or challenged in a court
d. All of the above.
Answer: (d)
103. Which of the following sections in the India Penal Code was dealt with in the
judgement of the Supreme Court in Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India:
a. Section 376
b. Section 377
c. Section 420
d. Section 302.
Answer: (b)
104. The only floating national park in the world is located at:
a. Assam
b. Manipur
c. Kolkata
d. Jharkhand.
Answer: (b)
a. Brussels
b. New York
c. London
d. Paris.
Answer: (c)
106. The issue whether section 497 IPC is violative of Article 14 and Article 15 of the
Constitution was decided by the Supreme Court for the first time in the case of:
a. Yusuf Abdul Aziz v. State of Bombay
b. Sowmithri Vishnu v. Union of India
c. Revathi v. Union of India
d. Joseph Shine v. Union of India.
Answer: (a)
107. The Supreme Court in 2018 observed that every attempt should be made by all the
court not to disclose the identity of the victim in terms of section 228A IPC in the case
of:
a. Lalit Yadav v. The state of Chhattisgarh
b. Dev Singh v. State of Punjab
c. Ratan Lal v. State of Madya Pradesh
d. Sunil Kumar v. State of Bihar.
Answer: (a)
108. The Supreme Court in Sher Singh @ Partapa v. State of Haryana, held that the
prosecution can discharge the initial burden to private the ingredients of which of the
following sections of the IPC even b preponderance of probabilities?
a. Section 500
b. Section 498A
c. Section 489
d. Section 304B.
Answer: (d)
109. The Supreme Court in 2017 read down exception 2 to section 375 IPC to be
meaningfully read as: “Sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his own wife, the
wife not being under eighteen years of age, is not rape “in the case of:
1. Independent Thought v. Union of India.
2. for Social Justice & Research v. Union of India
3. Court on its Own Motion (Lajja Devi) v. State
4. None of the above.
Answer: (a)
110. The Supreme Court in 2015 had laid down that an amendment to a criminal
complaint to cure a simple infirmity curable by means of a formal amendment not
causing any prejudice to the other side is permissible even though there is no specific
provision in the Code of Criminal Procedure to amend a complaint field under Code of
Criminal Procedure in the case of:
a. CREF Finance Ltd. v. Shree Shanti Homes (P) Ltd.
b. Devarapalli Lakshminarayana Reddy v. V. Narayana Reddy
c. R. Sukumar v. S. Sunaad Raghuram
d. None of the above.
Answer: (c)
111. ‘A’ instigates ‘B’ to instigate ‘C’ to secretly bury the dead body of ‘C’s baby in order
to conceal the birth of the child . ‘B’ instigates ‘C’ in consequence of thereof. ‘C’ refuses
to do the needful. In such a situation which of the following denotes the correct position?
a. ‘A’ has committed no offence
b. B’ has committed an offence
c. B’ has committed to offence
d. Both (a) and (c).
Answer: (b)
112. The maximum period of solitary confinement provided under section 73 IPC is:
a. One months
b. Two months
c. Three months
d. Six months.
Answer: (c)
113. An act resulting in death done with the knowledge of its very serious consequences
does not by itself become murder under clause (4) of Section 300 I.P.C it must further
be shown that:
a. The accused had some knowledge about the fact that it will cause death
b. Even though the accused knew about the consequences, he did the act without
any excuse for incurring the risk causing death.
c. The accused had no valid excuse for the act done by him
d. His intention was to kill the victim as the victim had certain qualities which were
against the norms of the society.
Answer: (b)
Answer: (a)
117. ‘A’ for the sake of ‘B’ his insane son gives consent for an open hart surgery (which
the surgeon informs is essential to save B’s life) knowing that the operation will likely
cause the death of ‘B’ but not intending so. ‘A’ falls within the general exception provided
in:
a. Section 86 IPC
b. Section 87 IPC
c. Section 88 IPC
d. Section 89 IPC.
Answer: (d)
119. Which of the following is an offence under the Indian Penal Code?
a. Keeping an office for the purpose of drawing any lottery not being a State
lottery
b. Receiving profits from a business which the person knows is for making
obscene books to be sold
c. Selling on obscene object to a person aged 19 years
d. All the above.
Answer: (b)
120. ‘A’ commits theft on property in ‘B’ possession and while committing this theft, he
has a loaded pistol under his garment, having provided this pistol for the purpose of
hurting ‘B’ in case ‘B’ should resist. ‘A’ has committed an offence under:
a. Section 392 IPC
b. Section 382 IPC
c. Section 397 IPC
d. Section 379 IPC
Answer: (b)
121. Stolen property under section 410 of the Indian Penal Code includes:
a. Property which has been criminally misappropriated
b. Property in respect of which criminal breach of trust has been committed
c. Property the possession whereof has been transferred by robbery
d. All the above.
Answer: (d)
122. ‘Good faith’ defined in Section 52 of the Indian Penal Code means:
a. An actual belief that the act done is not contrary to any law in force
b. An act done honestly, in fact
c. An act done under bona fide belief
d. An act done with due care and attention.
Answer: (d)
123. ‘A’ the landlord, knowing of the commission of a murder within the limits of his
estate wilfully misinforms the Magistrate of the district that the death has occurred
because of an asthma attack followed with an attack of epilepsy. In such situation ‘A’ is:
a. liable for no offence
b. liable for the offence punishable under section 177 IPC
c. liable for the offence punishable under section 193 IPC
d. liable for the offence punishable under section 196 IPC.
Answer: (a)
124. “Lawful Guardian” in the context of the offence of kidnapping under section 361 of
the IPC includers:
a. Only parents
125. Which of the following proposition relating to euthanasia was laid down by the
Supreme Court in 2018 in the case of Common Cause Union of India?
a. An adult human being having mental capacity to take an informed decision has
right to refuse medical treatment including withdrawal from life saving devices.
b. An adult human being not having mental capacity to take an informed decision
has a right to refuse medical treatment including withdrawal from life saving
devices.
c. An adult human being having mental capacity to take an informed decision has
right to refuse medical treatment but not the right decide withdrawal from life
saving devices.
d. None of the above.
Answer: (a)
126. Under section 468 Cr. P.C the period of limitation for an offence punishable with a
term not exceeding one year is:
a. Six months
b. One months
c. Two years
d. Three years.
Answer: (b)
127. Which section of the Cr. P.C. directs for the free treatment to victims of sexual
offence?
a. Section 357
b. Section 359
c. Section 357B
d. Section 357C.
Answer: (d)
128. The Supreme Court in the case of Lalita Kumari, held that while ensuring and
protesting the rights of the accused and the complainant, a preliminary inquiry should
be made in a time bound manner and in any case it should not exceed:
a. 7 days
b. 5 days
c. 10 days
d. 14 days.
Answer: (a)
129. An accused in essential to statutory bail (default bail) if the police fails to file the
charge-sheet within how many days of his arrest for the offence punishable with
‘imprisonment up to 10 years”?
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 180 days.
Answer: (b)
131. Under section 389(3) Cr. P.C. the Trail Court can release an accused on bail after
conviction where:
a. the accused is sentenced with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years
and no fine is imposed, whether he is on bail or not.
b. The accused is on bail and he is sentenced with imprisonment for a term not
exceeding 5 years and no fine is imposed.
c. The accused is on bail and he is sentenced with imprisonment for a term not
exceeding 3 years.
d. The accused is on bail he is sentenced with imprisonment for a term not
exceeding 7 years and no fine is imposed.
Answer: (c)
132. With regard to proceedings under section 125 Cr. P.C which of the following
propositions is correct?
a. Strict proof of marriage in necessary.
b. Standard of proof is very high as required in a proceeding under the Hindu
Marriage Act, 1955.
c. Prima facie proof showing that the parties are living as husband and wife is
sufficient.
d. Prima facie proof showing that the parties are living as husband and wife is not
sufficient and something mere is required.
Answer: (c)
133. Period of limitation for execution of the order of maintenance under section 125
Cr. P.C. is:
a. One year from the date on which it becomes due.
b. Three years from the date on which it becomes due.
c. Five years from the date on which it becomes due.
d. Twelve years from the date on which it becomes due.
Answer: (a)
134. Recording of pre-summoning evidence may be dispensed with under section 200
Cr. P.C.:
a. If the complaint is supported by the affidavit of the complainant.
b. If the complaint is made in writing by a public servant in the discharge of his
official duties.
c. If the complainant is a senior citizen.
d. All of the above.
Answer: (b)
135. Section 164 Cr. P.C. provides for recording of a confession or statement:
a. In the course of the investigation only.
b. At any time after commencement of investigation and before commencement
of the trail.
c. During investigation or at any time afterwards before commencement of
inquiry or trail.
d. During investigation, inquiry and trail.
Answer: (c)
136. Under section 260 Cr. P.C. which of the following offences cannot be tried
summarily?
a. Offence of theft where the value of the property does not exceed two thousand
rupees.
b. Offences punishable with imprisonment up till one year.
c. Offence under section 454 and 456 IPC.
d. Offence punishable with imprisonment exceeding two years.
Answer: (d)
137. Which of the following persons has/have the right to file an appeal under section
372 Cr. P.C against an order of acquittal?
a. Victim
b. Victim’s guardian
c. Victim’s legal heir
d. All the above.
Answer: (d)
138. Which of the following offences cannot be compounded under the provisions of
section 320 Cr. P.C.?
a. Causing miscarriage punishable under section 312 IPC.
b. Wrongfully confining a person in secret punishable under section 346 IPC.
c. Criminal trespass punishable under section 447 IPC.
d. Extortion punishable under section 384 IPC.
Answer: (d)
140. A Court can stop the proceeding of a case under section 258 Cr. P.C. in which of
the following cases?
a. Warrant cases instituted otherwise on a police report.
b. Summon cases instituted otherwise on a police report.
c. Warrant cases instituted in a police report.
d. Summons case instituted otherwise than upon a police report.
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141. In computing the period of limitation for the purpose of section 468 Cr. P.C. which
of following period has to be excluded?
a. The time during which the offender has been absent from India.
b. The time during which the offender has avoided his arrest by absconding or
conceal himself.
c. Both the above.
d. None of the above.
Answer: (c)
142. Which section of the Code of criminal Procedure, 1973 enacts the rule of autrefois
acquit and autrefois convict?
a. Section 300
b. Section 302
c. Section 303
d. Section 304.
Answer: (a)
143. Which of the following statement is correct with regard to the application of section
313 Cr. P.C.?
a. The statement of the accused is recorded in oath
b. The section does not apply to an inquiry but only to a trial.
c. The Court may permit filling of written statement by the accused as sufficient
compliance of section 313 Cr. P.C.
d. All the above.
Answer: (c)
144. Which of the following statement is incorrect with regard to the application of
section 319 Cr. P.C.?
a. When an additional accused is summoned proceeding in respect of such
person shall commence afresh.
b. An accused once discharged can never ne summoned under section 319. Cr.
P.C.
c. When an additional accused is summoned witnesses will be re-heard.
d. Any person attending the Court although not under arrest may be detained by
such Court for the purpose of trail of the offence which he appears to have
committed.
Answer: (b)
145. In the context of section 161 Cr. P.C. which of the following statements in
incorrect?
a. The statement of a female victim of a sexual offence can be recorded only by
a woman police officer.
b. The person so examined shall be bound to answer truly all question relating to
the case put to him by the police officer other than questions the answers to
which would have a tendency to expose him to a criminal charge.
c. The police officer has to record the statement and get it signed by the person
so examined.
d. All of the above.
Answer: (c)
146. The Magistrate has power to issue Commission for examination of witness in
prison under which section of the Indian Penal Code?
a. Section 270 Cr. P.C.
b. Section 271 Cr. P.C.
c. Section 272 Cr. P.C.
147. ‘X’ files a private complaint in the Court of the Magistrate. During the course of the
enquiry it transpires that the Police is also investigating into the same subject-matter.
The Magistrate in such a case shall:
a. Continue with the complaint case and record the statement of the witnesseses.
b. Call for a report from the police officer.
c. Stay the proceeding of such enquiry in trail and call for a report on the matter
from the police officer conducting the investigation.
d. Dismiss the complaint.
Answer: (c)
148. A Magistrate to whom a complaint is made under the section 340 or 341 Cr. P.C.:
a. Shall deal with the same as if it were a complaint case
b. Shall deal with the same as if it were warrant trail case
c. Shall deal with the same as far as may be as if it were instituted on a police
report
d. Shall deal with the same as if it were a summon case.
Answer: (c)
149. The Magistrate at the time of delivery of judgement returns a finding that witness
‘X’ had knowingly given false evidence intending that such evidence should be used in
such proceeding as evidence, and the Magistrate is satisfied that it is a necessary and
expedient in the interest of justice that ‘X’ should be tried for doing so, in such a case:
a. The Magistrate may convict the person without affording him any further
opportunity
b. The Magistrate may take cognizance of the offence and after giving a
reasonable opportunity of showing cause, convict him or may make a
complaint under section 340 Cr. P.C. for the offence.
c. The Magistrate may direct registration of an FIR.
d. All of the above.
Answer: (b)
Answer: (c)
151. A suit was filed and disposed of by a court which had no pecuniary jurisdiction to
try it. That judgment and decree became final. Whether the findings recorded in it
operate as res judicata in a subsequent suit between the same parties?
a. No
b. Yes
c. Depends on the facts and circumstances of each case
d. At the discretion of the Court.
Answer: (b)
152. ‘A’ sues for possession of Math property as an heir of Mahant. The suit is dismissed
on his failure to produce the succession certificate. ‘A’ files subsequent suit as manager
of the Math:
a. The second suit will be barred by res judicata.
b. The second suit will not be barred by res judicata.
c. The second suit is liable to be stayed.
d. None of the above.
Answer: (b)
154. Ram Lal & Co., a sole proprietary of Ram Lal, files a suit against ‘X’ for recovery of
money, ‘X’ files a Counter Claim in the said suit for recovery of money owed by Shyam
Lal & Co., a sole proprietary of Shyam Lal, son of Ram Lal:
a. Issue will be farmed in the suit and Counter Claim.
b. Shyam Lal will be impleaded as plaintiff in the suit.
c. Shyam Lal will be impleaded as defendant in the suit.
d. Counter Claim will be returned.
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
156. Non-substitution of legal representative of either party to the suit who dies,
between the conclusion of hearing and pronouncement of the judgment:
a. Renders the judgment of nullity.
b. Randers the judgment liable to be set aside in appeal.
c. Renders the judgment nullity only at the option of other party.
d. Has no consequences.
Answer: (d)
158. Service of summons of a Civil Suit on the defendant thereto can be ordered by
publication in a newspaper, when:
a. The plaintiff is willing to bear the costs thereof.
b. The defendant stays outside the territorial jurisdiction of the Court.
c. The defendant is avoiding service or cannot be served in ordinary way.
d. The plaintiff fails to take steps for service of the defendant.
Answer: (c)
159. If a party to a suit who has obtained an order to amend its pleadings fails to amend
accordingly.
a. If the party is the plaintiff, the suit has to be dismissed and if the party is the
defendant the written statement is to be taken off the record.
b. The right to amend has to be closed.
c. The right to lead evidence in support of the amendments has to be closed.
d. The right to amend has to be closed but that party can file another application
seeking that amendment.
Answer: (b)
160. ‘X’ files a suit against his sister ‘Y’ seeking partition of properties of their parents.
‘Y’ in her written statement admits the shares of ‘X’ and ‘Y’ in the properties as pleaded
by ‘X’. The Court should:
a. Frame issue and direct evidence to be led.
b. Direct admission/denial of documents.
c. Pass judgment forthwith.
d. Direct the parties to enter into compromise.
Answer: (c)
162. ‘A’ dies leaving two sons and two daughters. One of the sons files a suit against
the other son for partition of estate of ‘A’ pleading that ‘A’ left a Will bequeathing the
estate Jointly to the two sons. The defendant denies that ‘A’ left any Will. The suit is put
to trail and the Will is proved and a decree for partition passed dividing the estate
between the two sons. Thereafter one of the daughters of ‘A’ files a suit for partition of
estate of ‘A’ impleading her three siblings as defendants thereto and pleading that ‘A’
died intestate. Two sons on their written statement plead that the Will has already been
proved in the earlier suit and the estate stands partitioned and the suit is not
maintainable. The Court will:
a. Dismiss the suit.
b. Stay further proceeding in the suit.
c. Frame issues in the suit and relegate the parties to lead evidence on all matters
in issue including the validity of Will.
d. Frame issues in the suit and relegate the parties to lead evidence but no issue
will be framed with respect to Will of ‘A’ because judgment of the Court in the
earlier suit between the two sons is a judgment in rem.
Answer: (c)
163. Notice under section 80 of the CPC is required, for filing a suit against:
a. A Public Sector Undertaking and/or a Statutory Body.
b. A Company, 100% shares of which are held by the Government and/or against
a Public Officer.
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. Neither (a) nor (b).
Answer: (d)
165. ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’ are jointly and severally liable for Rs. 2,53,000 under a decree
obtained by ‘F’. ‘A’ obtains a decree for Rs. 2,00,000 against ‘F’ singly and applies for
execution to the Court in which the joint decree is being executed. The Court has to:
a. if ‘F’ opts to trend his joint decree against ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’ as a cross-decree,
record satisfaction to the extent of Rs. 2,00,000 of the joint decree for Rs.
2,53,000 and proceed with the execution only of the decree in favour of ‘F’ for
remaining Rs. 53,000, against ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’.
b. proceed simultaneously with execution of both the decrees.
c. ask ‘A’ to separately with execution of his decree against ‘F’.
d. record satisfaction of the joint decree of Rs. 2,53,000 only to the extent of
1/5th amount thereof against ‘A’ and proceed with execution of joint decree for
the balance amount against ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’.
Answer: (a)
166. Wife obtains a decree for restitution of conjugal rights against the husband. The
husband fails to comply with the decree. The Court, in execution:
a. Shall direct the Police to ensure that the husband does not obstruct the wife
from cohabiting with the husband.
b. Shall order arrest of the husband and detention in civil prison till he complies
with the decree or for a maximum period of three months, whichever is earlier.
c. Shall order arrest and attachment of the property of the husband and detention
in civil prison and continuance of attachment till the husband complies with
the decree.
d. May direct the husband to make periodical payment, as may be fixed, to by
made to the wife and recover the said monies as under a decree for recovery
of money.
Answer: (d)
167. A decree for recovery of money is executable by detention of the judgment debtor
in civil prison:
a. If the judgment debtor has failed to comply with the decree within 90 days of
passing thereof.
b. If the judgment debtor, despite having means to satisfy the decree has
arranged his affairs in such a manner as to defeat and delay the execution of
the decree.
c. If the judgment debtor is likely to abscond or leave the local limits of
jurisdiction of the Court.
d. If the judgment debtor, despite notice of execution has failed to comply with
the decree.
Answer: (b)
168. ‘B’, a bank, under a scheme for grant of educational loan to females, grants a loan
of Rs. 2,00,000 to ‘A’. ‘A’ fails to repay the loan and ‘B’ files a suit for recovery thereof.
During the pendency of suit. ‘A’ is married ‘B’ does not take any steps within the
prescribed time, to substitute the maiden name of ‘A’ with the married name of ‘A’ in the
suit. The suit is decided in favour of ‘B’ and against ‘A’ in her maiden name:
a. The suit abates and decree is a nullity.
b. The suit does not abate but the decree against ‘A’ in her maiden name cannot
be executed.
c. The decree can be executed against the husband of ‘A’ also.
d. The decree may be executed against ‘A’ in her married name.
Answer: (d)
169. A person who does not have sufficient means to pay court fees on a suit for
recovery of money for which cause of action has accrued to him.
a. Cannot file the suit.
b. Can file the suit by furnishing Bank Guarantee.
c. Can file the suit by furnishing affidavit to pay court fees out of the decretal
amount.
d. Can file the suit by establishing before the Court that he is not possessed of
sufficient means to pay the court fees.
Answer: (d)
170. The Civil Court can grant an injunction without issuing notice to the defendant.
a. In all cases.
b. Only if the object of granting injunction would be defeated by delay and after
recording reasons therefor.
c. If the plaintiff offers some security for loss occasioned to the defendant by
such ex parte.
d. In no circumstances.
Answer: (b)
171. Upon grant of an ex parte injunction, the plaintiff has to comply with the proviso to
order XXXIX, Rule 3 to the CPC, by filing an affidavit:
a. Within seven days from the date on which injunction is granted.
b. Within three days from the date on which such injunction is granted.
c. On the day on which injunction is granted or on the day immediately following
that day.
d. Within fifteen days from the date on which injunction is granted.
Answer: (c)
172. If after service of summons, the defendant appears, but does not file the written
statement within the prescribed time and right to file written statement is closed.
a. Court has to proceed against the defendant ex parte.
b. Court may pronounce judgment against the defendant without requiring
evidence from the plaintiff.
c. Court has to necessarily require the plaintiff to prove its case by leading
evidence, with the defendant having no opportunity to cross-examine the
witnesses of the plaintiff.
d. Court has to necessarily require the plaintiff to prove its case by leading
evidence and provide an opportunity to the defendant, to cross-examine the
plaintiff and its witness, on his defence.
Answer: (b)
173. On service of summons under Rule 2 of Order XXXVII of the CPC, the defendant
has to:
a. Within ten days of such service enter an appearance and file in Court an
address for service of notice in him.
b. Within seven days of such service enter an appearance and file in Court an
address for service of notices on him.
c. File written statement within 30 days of such service.
d. File leave to defend within ten days of such service.
Answer: (a)
174. In a suit for partition instituted on 5th July, 2000, recording of evidence has
commenced. An application dated 9th July, 2018 of the plaintiff to amend the plaint.
a. Lies and shall be allowed if the amendment is necessary for the purpose of
determining the real question in controversy between the parties and on such
terms as may be just.
b. Lies and shall be allowed if the amendments are necessary for the purpose of
determining the real question in controversy between the parties but shall not
be allowed unless the Court comes to the conclusion that inspite of due
diligence the plaintiff could not have raised the matter before commencement
of trial.
c. Lies and shall be allowed.
d. Does not lie.
Answer: (b)
175. In execution of a decree for maintenance, salary of the judgment debtor who is a
manager in a bank can be attached to the extent of:
a. 1/4th
b. 1/3rd
c. 2/3rd
d. 1 ½.
Answer: (c)
176. If due default of appearance of the plaintiff a suit has been dismissed, then:
a. The plaintiff cannot file a new suit for the same claim.
b. The plaintiff can file a new suit for the same claim.
c. The plaintiff can file a new suit for the same claim but only after satisfying the
Court that there was sufficient cause for non-appearance when the earlier suit
was dismissed.
d. The plaintiff can file a new suit for the same claim but only after depositing
costs of the earlier suit as may be determined in the subsequent suit.
Answer: (a)
177. Where local limits of jurisdiction of Courts are uncertain, the place of institution of
the suit shall be according to:
a. Section 17 of the CPC.
b. Section 18 of the CPC.
c. Section 19 of the CPC.
d. Section 20 of the CPC.
Answer: (b)
179. On default of appearance of the plaintiff on the date fixed for framing of issue in a
suit for recovery of Rs. 2,90,000 wherein the defendant has in the written statement,
admitted liability in the sum of Rs. 1,25,000, the Court shall:
a. Decree the suit against the defendant in the sum of Rs. 1,25,000 and dismiss
the suit for recovery of remaining amount.
b. Dismiss the suit.
c. Frame issue in the suit and post the suit for evidence.
d. Dismiss the suit insofar as for recovery of Rs. 1,25,000 and frame issue in the
suit for recovery of balance amount.
Answer: (a)
180. In a suit, the plaintiff himself wishes to appear as a witness. Without any
permission of Court, he may so appear:
a. at any time before evidence of the plaintiff is over.
b. Only before any other witness on behalf of the plaintiff has been examined.
c. At any time before evidence of the defendant is over.
d. At any time before argument are heard.
Answer: (b)
181. The amount which a Civil Judge can order to be paid as compensatory cost on
respect of a false or vexatious claim or defence shall not exceed the amount of:
a. 3,000 or the limit of pecuniary jurisdiction of the Civil Judge, whichever is more.
b. 3,000 or the limit of pecuniary jurisdiction of the Civil Judge, whichever is less.
c. 5,000 or the limit of pecuniary jurisdiction of the Civil Judge, whichever is less.
d. 5,000 or the limit of pecuniary jurisdiction of the Civil Judge, whichever is more.
Answer: (b)
182. Under section 148 of the CPR, the Court has power to enlarge time:
a. Not exceeding 30 days in total.
b. Not exceeding 60 days in total.
c. Not exceeding 90 days in total.
d. As may be appropriate in the facts and circumstances of the suit.
Answer: (a)
183. Caveat under section 148A of the CPC remains in force for a period of:
a. 90 days.
b. 60 days.
c. 30 days.
d. 15 days.
Answer: (a)
184. An agreement entered into or a compromise by a next friend or guardian for the
suit in behalf of a minor, with reference to the suit in which he acts as next friend or
guardian, without the leave of the Court is:
a. Voidable against all the parties other than the minor.
b. Voidable only against the minor.
c. Void per se and non-actionable.
d. Valid.
Answer: (b)
187. Where the appeal preferred against a decree passed ex parte has been withdrawn,
an application under Order IX, Rule 13 of the CPC shall:
a. Lie
b. Not a Lie
c. Lie only with the permission of the appellate Court
d. Be referred for opinion of the appellate Court.
Answer: (a)
188. Where a suit is withdrawn by the plaintiff under Order XXIII, Rule 1 of the CPC.
a. Neither of the defendants therein can apply to be transposed as plaintiff.
b. Any of the defendants thereto can apply to be transposed as a plaintiff as a
matter of right.
c. Any of the defendants thereto can apply to be transposed as plaintiff only if
satisfies the Court, that the conditions under Order I, Rule 10 CPC and further
that the said defendant has a substantial question to decided against any of
the other defendants.
d. Any of the defendant thereto can apply to be transposed as plaintiff under
Order I, Rule 10 of the CPC.
Answer: (c)
189. The plaintiff in a suit onus of all the issues framed wherein is on the plaintiff, during
the cross-examination of the defendant and his witnesses produces documents not
filed earlier and not executed by the defendant or his witnesses and puts to the
defendant and his witnesses the said documents. The said documents are not admitted
or acknowledged by the defendant and/or his witnesses and are not admitted into
evidence though remain on record.
a. The plaintiff after closure of evidence of defendant is entitled to lead evidence
to prove the documents so shown for the first time in cross-examination.
b. The plaintiff is not entitled to lead evidence in proof of the said documents
which the plaintiff had failed to procedure within the prescribed time.
c. The said documents will be read in evidence at time of final arguments.
d. The plaintiff can lead rebuttal evidence qua the said documents.
Answer: (b)
190. Who can appoint the arbitrator pursuant to an Arbitration Agreement of reference
of disputes to a sole arbitrator?
a. The parties to the Arbitration Agreement or the person/body if any mentioned
in the Arbitration Agreement.
b. Court or any person or institution designated by such court.
c. Chief Justice of the High Court or the Supreme Court as the case may be.
d. Both (a) and (b).
Answer: (d)
191. An Arbitral Award pursuant to an Arbitration Agreement dated 1st November, 2015
can be set aside under:
a. Section 13 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.
b. Section 20 of the Arbitration Act.
c. Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.
d. Section 15 & 30 of the Arbitration Act.
Answer: (c)
193. A Hindu wife files a petition against her husband for dissolution of marriage by a
decree of divorce. Immediately after service of summons of the petition and before the
filing of written statement the defendant files an application under section 8 of the
Arbitration & conciliation Act for reference to arbitration in accordance with the
arbitration clause in a Settlement Agreement signed by the partied when on an earlier
occasion police complaints were made against each other. The wife admits the
Arbitration Agreement which encompasses all disputes and differences of any kind
between the parties. The Court shall:
a. Allow the application under section 8 and refer the parties to arbitration.
b. Dismiss the application and proceed with the petition.
196. On allowing of an application under section 8 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act,
the suit:
a. Stands disposed of.
b. Remains pending.
c. Is adjourned sine die.
d. Is proceeded with further.
Answer: (a)
197. An Arbitration Agreement dated 1st December, 2018 provides for reference of
disputes to four arbitrators with two be appointed by each of the parties. The Arbitration
Agreement.
a. Is void and non-actionable.
b. Is to be construed as being of reference of disputes to a sole arbitrator.
c. Is to be constructed as being of reference of disputes to three arbitrators.
d. Is to be construed as being of reference of disputes to five arbitrators with the
fifth arbitrator being nominated by the two arbitrators of each party.
Answer: (b)
198. The delay of 105 days beyond the prescribed time in applying for setting aside of
the Arbitral Award pursuant to an Arbitration Agreement dated 1st November, 2017:
a. Is condonable under section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
b. Is not condonable.
c. Is condonable under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.
d. Is condonable under section 5 of the Limitation Act read with the Arbitration &
Conciliation Act.
Answer: (b)
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