Looking for advanced judiciary practice questions? This set of 25 high-quality MCQs focuses on tricky legal concepts, statement-based questions, and exam-oriented topics frequently asked in APO and Judiciary exams. Perfect for serious aspirants targeting success in their first attempt.
1.Which statement is correct regarding constructive res judicata?
A. Applies only to execution proceedings
B. Bars matters actually decided
C. Bars matters which ought to have been raised earlier
D. Applies only in criminal cases
Answer: C
2.Under CPC, Order 7 Rule 11 rejection of plaint:
A. Requires trial
B. Can be done at any stage
C. Only after written statement
D. Only on defendant’s application
Answer: B
3.Under IPC, “preparation” is punishable:
A. In all offences
B. Never punishable
C. Only in specific offences
D. Only when harm occurs
Answer: C
4.Which is NOT an exception to hearsay rule?
A. Dying declaration
B. Res gestae
C. Admission
D. Character evidence
Answer: D
5.Doctrine of severability applies when:
A. Whole statute is void
B. Valid part can be separated from invalid part
C. Only pre-constitutional laws
D. Only administrative orders
Answer: B
6.Under Contract Act, void agreement is:
A. Illegal agreement
B. Not enforceable by law
C. Voidable agreement
D. Partially enforceable
Answer: B
7.Section 300 IPC exceptions:
A. Justify the act
B. Reduce offence to culpable homicide
C. Make act non-criminal
D. Apply to all offences
Answer: B
8.Which is NOT a ground for temporary injunction?
A. Prima facie case
B. Balance of convenience
C. Irreparable injury
D. Final determination of rights
Answer: D
9.Confession leading to discovery is admissible under:
A. Section 24 Evidence Act
B. Section 25
C. Section 27
D. Section 30
Answer: C
10.Article 226 power is:
A. Narrower than Article 32
B. Wider than Article 32
C. Equal to Article 32
D. Only for Fundamental Rights
Answer: B
11.In tort, Rylands v Fletcher deals with:
A. Negligence
B. Strict liability
C. Absolute liability
D. Nuisance
Answer: B
12.Charge can be altered:
A. Never
B. Only before trial
C. At any time before judgment
D. Only by High Court
Answer: C
13.Under CPC, ex parte decree can be set aside under:
A. Section 9
B. Order 9 Rule 13
C. Order 7 Rule 11
D. Section 151
Answer: B
14.Which is NOT a valid consideration?
A. Past consideration
B. Present consideration
C. Future consideration
D. Illegal consideration
Answer: D
15.Section 149 IPC requires:
A. Common intention
B. Unlawful assembly
C. Prior meeting of minds
D. Conspiracy
Answer: B
16.Hostile witness:
A. Cannot be cross-examined
B. Evidence is fully rejected
C. Can be cross-examined by own party
D. Is inadmissible
Answer: C
17.Under CrPC, cognizance is taken by:
A. Police
B. Magistrate
C. Complainant
D. Accused
Answer: B
18.Which writ is preventive?
A. Habeas Corpus
B. Certiorari
C. Prohibition
D. Mandamus
Answer: C
19.Limitation Act bars:
A. Right
B. Remedy
C. Both
D. NoneAnswer: B
20.Novation of contract means:
A. Cancellation
B. Substitution of new contract
C. Breach
D. Frustration
Answer: B
21.Under Evidence Act, admission:
A. Conclusive proof
B. Not relevant
C. Relevant but not conclusive
D. Always binding
Answer: C
22.Bail in non-bailable offence:
A. Is right
B. Is discretion of court
C. Cannot be granted
D. Only police grant
Answer: B
23.Under CPC, decree includes:
A. Dismissal for default
B. Adjudication conclusively determining rights
C. Interim orders
D. Execution proceedings
Answer: B
24.Mens rea is:
A. Physical act
B. Guilty mind
C. Punishment
D. Procedure
Answer: B
25.Which maxim means “act of court shall prejudice no one”?
A. Actus reus
B. Audi alteram partem
C. Actus curiae neminem gravabit
D. Res ipsa loquitur
Answer: C
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