A well-structured set of 50 questions designed for Judiciary aspirants, combining conceptual clarity with mixed formats to strengthen legal reasoning and exam accuracy.
1. Article 13 declares laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights void to the extent of inconsistency.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
2. Which doctrine allows part of a statute to survive if rest is invalid?
A. Eclipse
B. Severability
C. Waiver
D. Colourable legislation
Ans: B
3. Assertion (A): Article 19 freedoms are subject to reasonable restrictions.
Reason (R): Absolute freedom is not guaranteed.
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: State imposes arbitrary restriction without justification. It violates:
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. All
Ans: D
5. Legal maxim: Expressio unius est exclusio alterius means:
A. Express mention excludes others
B. Law is supreme
C. Justice delayed
D. Burden of proof
Ans: A
6. Knowledge is sufficient to constitute culpable homicide.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
7. Which is not an essential element of crime?
A. Actus reus
B. Mens rea
C. Motive
D. Injury
Ans: C
8. Assertion (A): Mistake of fact is a defence.
Reason (R): It negates mens rea.
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 shoots at B believing him to be a thief in good faith. Defence:
A. Mistake of fact
B. Necessity
C. Accident
D. No defence
Ans: A
10. Legal maxim: Ignorantia facti excusat means:
A. Ignorance of law excuses
B. Ignorance of fact excuses
C. Law supreme
D. No remedy
Ans: B
11. FIR must be reduced to writing.
A. True
B. False Ans: A
12. Police can compound offences.
A. True
B. False
Ans: B
13. Assertion (A): Trial must be fair.
Reason (R): It is part of Article 21.
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 denied legal aid. Trial is:
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Unfair
D. Final
Ans: C
15. Legal maxim: Fiat justitia ruat caelum means:
A. Justice above all
B. Law supreme
C. Burden shifts
D. Remedy exists
Ans: A
16. Documentary evidence prevails over oral evidence.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
17. Which section deals with relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction?
A. Sec 6
B. Sec 9
C. Sec 24
D. Sec 45
Ans: A
18. Assertion (A): Hearsay is generally inadmissible.
Reason (R): It lacks reliability.
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 never shifts.
A. True
B. False
Ans: B
20. Legal maxim: Omnia praesumuntur rite esse acta means:
A. Acts presumed lawful
B. Law supreme
C. Burden shifts
D. Evidence irrelevant
Ans: A
21. Jurisdiction cannot be conferred by consent.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
22. Which provision deals with res judicata?
A. Sec 10 CPC
B. Sec 11 CPC
C. Sec 9 CPC
D. Sec 151 CPC
Ans: B
23. Assertion (A): Decree follows judgment.
Reason (R): Judgment is reasoning of court.
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: Suit filed in wrong court. It is:
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Return of plaint
D. Dismissal
Ans: C
25. Legal maxim: Actio personalis moritur cum persona means:
A. Personal action dies with person
B. Law supreme
C. Remedy exists
D. Justice delayed
Ans: A
26. Agreement enforceable by law is contract.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
27. Agreement in restraint of marriage is:
A. Valid
B. Void
C. Illegal
D. Voidable
Ans: B
28. Assertion (A): Fraud makes contract voidable.
Reason (R): Consent is not free.
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: Party induced by misrepresentation. Contract is:
A. Void
B. Voidable
C. Valid
D. Illegal
Ans: B
30. Legal maxim: Caveat emptor means:
A. Seller beware
B. Buyer beware
C. Law supreme
D. No remedy
Ans: B
31. Strict liability applies even without negligence.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
32. Case: Escape of dangerous substance causes damage. Rule:
A. Negligence
B. Strict liability
C. Absolute liability
D. No liability
Ans: B
33. Defamation may be oral or written.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
34. Legal maxim: Injuria sine damno means:
A. Damage without injury
B. Injury without damage
C. No injury
D. No liability
Ans: B
35. Professional misconduct includes breach of ethics.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
36. Advocate can solicit work directly.
A. True
B. False
Ans: B
37. Case: Advocate misleads court. It is:
A. Legal
B. Professional misconduct
C. Civil wrong
D. None
Ans: B
38. Advocate must maintain confidentiality.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
39. Legal maxim: Equity will not suffer a wrong without a remedy means:
A. No remedy
B. Remedy must exist
C. Law supreme
D. Equity irrelevant
Ans: B
40. Limitation extinguishes remedy.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
41. Case: Delay explained sufficiently. Court may:
A. Reject
B. Condone delay
C. Dismiss
D. Ignore
Ans: B
42. Arbitration is binding dispute resolution.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
43. Legal maxim: Lex non cogit ad impossibilia means:
A. Law compels impossible
B. Law does not compel impossible
C. Law supreme
D. Remedy exists
Ans: B
44. Injunction may restrain or compel act.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
45. Case: Court orders party not to build structure. Remedy:
A. Damages
B. Injunction
C. Specific performance
D. Fine
Ans: B
46. Double jeopardy includes autrefois convict.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
47. Estoppel is rule of substantive law.
A. True
B. False
Ans: B
48. Judicial precedents ensure consistency.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
49. Natural justice includes fair hearing and absence of bias.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
50. Regular practice improves Judiciary exam performance.
A. True
B. False
Ans: A
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