Test your legal knowledge with 25 tough, judiciary-level MCQs crafted for APO aspirants. Covering major laws and tricky concepts, this set will help you prepare smarter and stay ahead in your exam preparation.
1.Which of the following statements is correct regarding Res Judicata?
A. It applies only to suits and not to writ petitions
B. It is a rule of procedure and not of jurisdiction
C. It applies even if the earlier decision was erroneous
D. It applies only when parties are identical in name
Answer: C
2.Under CPC, a plaint can be rejected when:
A. Cause of action is weak
B. Plaintiff fails to produce evidence
C. Suit appears barred by law
D. Defendant denies allegations
Answer: C
3.In Criminal Law, “grave and sudden provocation”:
A. Is a complete defence
B. Reduces murder to culpable homicide
C. Applies only when provocation is physical
D. Is codified under CrPC
Answer: B
4.Which statement is incorrect regarding FIR?
A. FIR can be lodged by any person
B. FIR must be signed by informant
C. FIR is substantive evidence
D. FIR can be lodged orally
Answer: C
5.Doctrine of Eclipse applies to:
A. Pre-constitutional laws violating Fundamental Rights
B. Post-constitutional laws only
C. Administrative orders
D. Judicial precedents
Answer: A
6.Under the Evidence Act, dying declaration:
A. Must be recorded by Magistrate only
B. Cannot be sole basis of conviction
C. Is admissible even without oath
D. Must be corroborated
Answer: C
7.Which is NOT an essential of a valid contract?
A. Free consent
B. Lawful consideration
C. Social obligation
D. Competent parties
Answer: C
8.Under Specific Relief Act, specific performance is:
A. A matter of right
B. Discretionary relief
C. Always granted in breach of contract
D. Available only for movable propertyAnswer: B
9.In IPC, intention and knowledge:
A. Are always identical
B. Cannot coexist
C. Are different mental elements
D. Apply only in civil law
Answer: C
10.Section 482 CrPC deals with:
A. Bail powers
B. Inherent powers of High Court
C. Trial procedure
D. Appeals
Answer: B
11.Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty?
A. Protect environment
B. Promote harmony
C. Pay taxes
D. Safeguard public property
Answer: C
12.Under CPC, review is allowed when:
A. New evidence discovered
B. Error apparent on face of record
C. Any sufficient reason
D. All of the above
Answer: D
13.Confession to police officer is:
A. Always admissible
B. Always inadmissible
C. Admissible if voluntary
D. Admissible with court permission
Answer: B
14.Which Article deals with constitutional remedies?
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 32
D. Article 21
Answer: C
15.Consideration under Contract Act:
A. Must be adequate
B. Must be lawful
C. Must be in writing
D. Must be monetary
Answer: B
16.Burden of proof lies on:
A. Defendant always
B. Plaintiff always
C. Person who asserts
D. Judge
Answer: C
17.Under IPC, common intention is under:
A. Section 34
B. Section 149
C. Section 120B
D. Section 107
Answer: A
18.Which of the following is NOT bailable?
A. Defamation
B. Rioting
C. Murder
D. Public nuisance
Answer: C
19.Temporary injunction is governed by:
A. Order 6 CPC
B. Order 39 CPC
C. Order 7 CPC
D. Order 21 CPC
Answer: B
20.Hearsay evidence is:
A. Always admissible
B. Always inadmissible
C. Admissible in exceptions
D. Primary evidence
Answer: C
21.In tort law, volenti non fit injuria means:
A. No injury without damage
B. Consent negates liability
C. Act of God
D. Strict liability
Answer: B
22.Which writ is issued against judicial/quasi-judicial authority exceeding jurisdiction?
A. Habeas Corpus
B. Mandamus
C. Certiorari
D. Quo Warranto
Answer: C
23.Limitation Act primarily deals with:
A. Substantive rights
B. Procedural restriction on remedy
C. Criminal liability
D. Contract enforcement
Answer: B
24.Under CrPC, cognizable offence means:
A. Police need warrant
B. Police cannot arrest
C. Police can arrest without warrant
D. Only court can investigate
Answer: C
25.Which maxim applies when loss falls on person who caused it?
A. Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea
B. Ubi jus ibi remedium
C. Damnum sine injuria
D. Injuria sine damno
Answer: B
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