A high-level question set focused on procedural law, case application, and legal maxims to build analytical clarity for APO exam preparation.
1. Article 32 is itself a Fundamental Right.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
2. Which doctrine protects pre-constitutional laws from immediate invalidity?
A. Severability
B. Eclipse
C. Waiver
D. Colourable legislation
Ans: B
3. Assertion (A): Delegated legislation is subject to judicial review.
Reason (R): Excessive delegation is not permitted.
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: Legislature passes law beyond its competence. Doctrine applied:
A. Ultra vires
B. Res judicata
C. Estoppel
D. Waiver
Ans: A
5. Legal maxim: Quando aliquid prohibetur ex directo, prohibetur et per obliquum means:
A. Direct prohibition only
B. Indirect act allowed
C. What cannot be done directly cannot be done indirectly
D. Law is supreme
Ans: C
6. Attempt is punishable under IPC.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
7. Which stage directly follows preparation?
A. Motive
B. Attempt
C. Intention
D. Knowledge
Ans: B
8. Assertion (A): Common intention requires participation.
Reason (R): Mere presence is insufficient.
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 and B plan robbery; only A commits act. B is liable due to:
A. Negligence
B. Common intention
C. Mistake
D. Accident
Ans: B
10. Legal maxim: Nullum crimen sine lege means:
A. No crime without law
B. Law without crime
C. Punishment only
D. Evidence required
Ans: A
11. FIR is not required in non-cognizable offences.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
12. Police cannot investigate non-cognizable offence without court order.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
13. Assertion (A): Charge frames scope of trial.
Reason (R): Accused must know accusations.
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: Accused not informed of charges properly. Trial:
A. Valid
B. Voidable
C. Illegal
D. Final
Ans: C
15. Legal maxim: Audi alteram partem ensures:
A. Bias rule
B. Hearing both sides
C. Burden of proof
D. Finality
Ans: B
16. Secondary evidence is admissible in certain cases.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
17. Which is primary evidence?
A. Copy
B. Oral statement
C. Original document
D. Opinion
Ans: C
18. Assertion (A): Expert opinion is relevant.
Reason (R): Court lacks technical knowledge.
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. Presumption under Evidence Act may be rebuttable.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
20. Legal maxim: Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit means:
A. Accused proves
B. Burden on person who asserts
C. Court decides
D. Evidence irrelevant
Ans: B
21. Jurisdiction depends on subject matter and territory.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
22. Which provision deals with stay of suit?
A. Sec 9
B. Sec 10
C. Sec 11
D. Sec 151
Ans: B
23. Assertion (A): Appeal is a statutory right.
Reason (R): It must be expressly provided by law.
A. Both correct, R explains A
B. Both correct, R not explanation
C. A correct, R wrong
D. A wrong, R correct
Ans: A
24. Case: Court passes decree without jurisdiction. It is:
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Voidable
D. Binding
Ans: B
25. Legal maxim: Actus curiae neminem gravabit means:
A. Court harms no one
B. Act of court shall prejudice no one
C. Law supreme
D. Remedy exists
Ans: B
26. Consideration may be past, present, or future.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
27. Agreement in restraint of trade is:
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Illegal
D. Enforceable
Ans: B
28. Assertion (A): Free consent requires absence of undue influence.
Reason (R): Parties must act independently.
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 coercion. Contract is:
A. Void
B. Voidable
C. Valid
D. Illegal
Ans: B
30. Legal maxim: Ex nudo pacto non oritur actio means:
A. Action arises from contract
B. No action without consideration
C. Law supreme
D. Remedy exists
Ans: B
31. Nuisance affects public or private rights.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
32. Case: Industrial activity causes pollution. Liability:
A. Negligence
B. Strict liability
C. Absolute liability
D. No liability
Ans: C
33. Trespass requires unlawful interference.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
34. Legal maxim: Sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas means:
A. Use property freely
B. Use property without harming others
C. Law supreme
D. No liability
Ans: B
35. Bar Council regulates professional conduct.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
36. Advocate must not represent conflicting interests.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
37. Case: Advocate withdraws without notice. It is:
A. Valid
B. Professional misconduct
C. Civil wrong
D. Criminal offence
Ans: B
38. Duty to court overrides duty to client.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
39. Legal maxim: Qui facit per alium facit per se means:
A. Self acts only
B. Act through another is act of himself
C. Law supreme
D. No liability
Ans: B
40. Limitation period ensures timely litigation.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
41. Case: Suit barred by limitation. Court will:
A. Admit
B. Dismiss
C. Stay
D. Review
Ans: B
42. Arbitration agreement excludes court jurisdiction initially.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
43. Legal maxim: Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litium means:
A. Litigation must end
B. Law supreme
C. Remedy exists
D. Justice delayed
Ans: A
44. Injunction may be temporary or permanent.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
45. Case: Court restrains party from doing act. Remedy:
A. Damages
B. Injunction
C. Specific performance
D. Fine
Ans: B
46. Double jeopardy applies to same offence.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
47. Estoppel is rule of evidence.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
48. Judicial precedent binds lower courts.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
49. Natural justice includes absence of bias.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
50. Conceptual clarity is essential for APO exams.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
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