A high-quality set of 50 questions designed for APO aspirants, combining conceptual clarity, procedural law, case-based application, and key legal maxims to strengthen analytical and exam-oriented preparation.
1. Article 14 strikes at arbitrariness in State action.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
2. Which doctrine ensures that only unconstitutional part of law is removed?
A. Eclipse
B. Severability
C. Waiver
D. Colourable legislation
Ans: B
3. Assertion (A): Article 21 includes right to fair procedure.
Reason (R): Courts expanded its scope judicially.
A. Both correct, R explains A
B. Both correct, R not explanation
C. A correct, R wrong
D. A wrong, R correct
Ans: A
4. Case: A law indirectly violates Fundamental Rights. Doctrine applied:
A. Waiver
B. Colourable legislation
C. Severability
D. Eclipse
Ans: B
5. Legal maxim: Salus populi suprema lex means:
A. Law is supreme
B. Welfare of people is supreme law
C. Justice delayed
D. No remedy
Ans: B
6. Preparation is generally not punishable.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
7. Which distinguishes murder from culpable homicide?
A. Act
B. Motive
C. Degree of intention
D. Weapon
Ans: C
8. Assertion (A): Motive is irrelevant for conviction.
Reason (R): Intention is legally significant.
A. Both correct, R explains A
B. Both correct, R not explanation
C. A correct, R wrong
D. A wrong, R correct
Ans: A
9. Case: A causes death with knowledge but no intention. Offence:
A. Murder
B. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder
C. Hurt
D. Negligence
Ans: B
10. Legal maxim: Actus reus means:
A. Guilty mind
B. Guilty act
C. Motive
D. Intention
Ans: B
11. Cognizance is application of judicial mind.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
12. Police remand under CrPC cannot exceed 15 days.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
13. Assertion (A): Default bail is a right.
Reason (R): It arises due to delay in charge-sheet.
A. Both correct, R explains A
B. Both correct, R not explanation
C. A correct, R wrong
D. A wrong, R correct
Ans: A
14. Case: Police arrest without warrant in cognizable offence. It is:
A. Illegal
B. Valid
C. Void
D. Unconstitutional
Ans: B
15. Legal maxim: Delegatus non potest delegare means:
A. Delegate can re-delegate
B. Delegate cannot further delegate
C. Authority is absolute
D. Law is supreme
Ans: B
16. Confession to police is inadmissible.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
17. Which evidence is not admissible generally?
A. Oral
B. Documentary
C. Hearsay
D. Primary
Ans: C
18. Assertion (A): Admission is relevant.
Reason (R): It may operate against maker.
A. Both correct, R explains A
B. Both correct, R not explanation
C. A correct, R wrong
D. A wrong, R correct
Ans: A
19. Burden of proof may shift during trial.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
20. Legal maxim: Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus means:
A. False in one, false in all
B. Truth prevails
C. Burden shifts
D. No evidence
Ans: A
21. Res sub judice prevents parallel proceedings.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
22. Which provision deals with inherent powers?
A. Sec 9 CPC
B. Sec 10 CPC
C. Sec 151 CPC
D. Sec 96 CPC
Ans: C
23. Assertion (A): Review lies before same court.
Reason (R): Appeal lies before higher court.
A. Both correct, R explains A
B. Both correct, R not explanation
C. A correct, R wrong
D. A wrong, R correct
Ans: B
24. Case: Defendant absent, decree passed. Remedy:
A. Appeal
B. Review
C. Order 9 Rule 13
D. Revision
Ans: C
25. Legal maxim: Ubi jus ibi remedium means:
A. No remedy
B. Right implies remedy
C. Law supreme
D. Justice delayed
Ans: B
26. Agreement without consideration is void.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
27. Minor’s contract is void ab initio.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
28. Assertion (A): Free consent excludes coercion.
Reason (R): Consent must be voluntary.
A. Both correct, R explains A
B. Both correct, R not explanation
C. A correct, R wrong
D. A wrong, R correct
Ans: A
29. Case: Consent obtained by fraud. Contract is:
A. Void
B. Voidable
C. Valid
D. Illegal
Ans: B
30. Legal maxim: Consensus ad idem means:
A. Agreement
B. Meeting of minds
C. Obligation
D. Promise
Ans: B
31. Negligence requires duty, breach, damage.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
32. Case: Hazardous industry causes harm. Liability:
A. Negligence
B. Strict liability
C. Absolute liability
D. No liability
Ans: C
33. Defamation requires publication.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
34. Legal maxim: Volenti non fit injuria means:
A. No injury
B. Consent negates liability
C. Fault required
D. Strict liability
Ans: B
35. Advocate Act governs legal profession.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
36. Advertising by advocates is restricted.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
37. Case: Advocate misappropriates funds. It is:
A. Civil wrong
B. Criminal offence
C. Professional misconduct
D. None
Ans: C
38. Duty of advocate is first towards court.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
39. Legal maxim: Ignorantia juris non excusat means:
A. Ignorance excuses
B. Ignorance of law is no excuse
C. Law flexible
D. Law optional
Ans: B
40. Limitation law bars remedy.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
41. Case: Suit filed after limitation period. Result:
A. Valid
B. Dismissed
C. Stayed
D. Reviewed
Ans: B
42. Lok Adalat award is binding.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
43. Legal maxim: Nemo judex in causa sua means:
A. Hear both sides
B. No one judge own cause
C. Right to remedy
D. Law supreme
Ans: B
44. Arbitration award is enforceable.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
45. Case: Arbitration clause exists. Court will:
A. Proceed with trial
B. Stay proceedings
C. Dismiss suit
D. Ignore clause
Ans: B
46. Double jeopardy protects accused.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
47. Estoppel prevents denial of previous statement.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
48. Judicial review is part of basic structure.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
49. Natural justice ensures fairness.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
50. Consistent revision improves performance in APO exams.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
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