Professional Ethics Law GAT MCQs Test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   Rules 145-158 and Rules 159-167 both regulate an advocate's conduct, but toward different parties. Who is the focus of each, respectively?

   A Both sets focus exclusively on the public generally B Rules 145-158 focus on opposing counsel; Rules 159-167 focus on the client C Both sets focus exclusively on the client D Rules 145-158 focus on the client; Rules 159-167 focus on the Court
2. Question 2 of 25

   Which rule requires an advocate to decline a civil cause intended merely to harass or injure the opposite party?

   A Rule 148 B Rule 174 C Rule 170 D Rule 152
3. Question 3 of 25

   An advocate who previously served as a judge is later asked to represent a party in a case whose merits he had personally adjudicated while on the bench. May he accept?

   A Yes, provided he charges no fee B Yes, after a short waiting period C Yes, provided both parties consent D No — Rule 174 bars an advocate from accepting employment in a matter he previously acted upon in a judicial capacity
4. Question 4 of 25

   Under Rule 170, when must an advocate decline to conduct a civil cause or defence?

   A Whenever the case is likely to be lost B When convinced it is intended merely to harass or injure the opposite party, or to work oppression or wrong C Whenever the opposing party is more senior at the Bar D Whenever the client cannot afford the full fee upfront
5. Question 5 of 25

   Which rule states the client cannot be the keeper of the advocate's conscience and has no right to demand abusive conduct?

   A Rule 158 B Rule 156 C Rule 169 D Rule 172
6. Question 6 of 25

   Under Rule 174, may an advocate accept employment in a matter upon the merits of which he previously acted in a judicial capacity?

   A No B Yes, provided he discloses the prior role C Yes, after a waiting period of one year D Yes, with the parties' consent
7. Question 7 of 25

   Under Rule 175(1), may an advocate be an active partner or salaried official of a Government, semi-Government, or autonomous body while practising?

   A No B Yes, if the role is unpaid C Yes, provided it is disclosed to the Bar Council D Yes, in an advisory capacity only
8. Question 8 of 25

   Which rule generally restrains an advocate from volunteering legal opinions in cases in which he is not engaged?

   A Rule 173 B Rule 151 C Rule 158 D Rule 167
9. Question 9 of 25

   Under Rule 167, when should an advocate volunteer his legal opinion or address arguments in a case in which he is not engaged?

   A Generally he should refrain, unless called upon to do so in open Court by a judge or judicial officer B Freely, at any time he believes it would assist the court C Only if a fee is paid for the opinion D Only if the case involves a matter of great public importance
10. Question 10 of 25

    Which rule requires an advocate to disclose his identity before appearing before a public officer or body representing affected interests?

    A Rule 147 B Rule 149 C Rule 138 D Rule 173
11. Question 11 of 25

    Which rule prohibits an advocate from being an active partner or salaried official of a Government or private body while practising?

    A Rule 148 B Rule 172 C Rule 152 D Rule 175
12. Question 12 of 25

    Under Rule 174-A, may an advocate use a former designation such as 'Retired Justice' or 'Ex-Judge' during the period of his practice as an advocate?

    A Yes, with the Bar Council's written permission B Yes, on letterheads only C Yes, on visiting cards only D No, in any manner whatsoever, whether as prefix or suffix
13. Question 13 of 25

    What is the title of Chapter XII of the Pakistan Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Rules, 1976?

    A Constitution of Bar Councils B Qualifications for Enrolment as an Advocate C Canons of Professional Conduct and Etiquette of Advocates D Election Procedures for Bar Councils
14. Question 14 of 25

    Under Rule 175(2), what happens if an advocate violates the prohibition on joining another profession, business, service, or vocation?

    A It entails consequences as provided in Rule 108-O B A fine payable directly to the opposing party C No consequence unless a client complains D Automatic and immediate disbarment with no process
15. Question 15 of 25

    Which rule prohibits use of former designations such as 'Ex-Judge' by a practising advocate?

    A Rule 174-A B Rule 174-B C Rule 174 D Rule 175
16. Question 16 of 25

    An advocate cites a precedent in court while privately knowing it was later overruled, without telling the judge. Which rule does this breach?

    A Rule 161, which prohibits citing as authority a decision known to be invalid without disclosing that fact B No rule; case-law currency is solely the judge's responsibility to verify C Rule 159 alone D Rule 167
17. Question 17 of 25

    What chapter of the Pakistan Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Rules, 1976 immediately follows Chapter XII, dealing with Bar Associations?

    A Chapter XIII B Chapter XI C Chapter XII-A D Chapter XII-B
18. Question 18 of 25

    A Bar Association formally refuses to comply with an instruction issued by the Pakistan Bar Council. What is this categorized as under Rule 175-B?

    A A matter outside the Bar Council Rules entirely B Gross professional misconduct C Automatic dissolution of the Bar Association D A minor administrative matter with no formal consequence
19. Question 19 of 25

    Which section of Chapter XII (Rules 145-158) addresses conduct with regard to clients?

    A Section A B Section C C Section D D Section B
20. Question 20 of 25

    An advocate wishes to write a letter to the presiding judge explaining the merits of his pending case, without copying opposing counsel. Is this permitted?

    A Yes, so long as the judge does not respond in writing B Yes, if the matter is urgent C Yes, provided the letter is factually accurate D No — Rule 138 requires that any written communication to a judge on the merits of a pending contested matter be copied to the opposing advocate
21. Question 21 of 25

    Public prosecutor A deliberately withholds a witness statement that would tend to establish the accused's innocence, in order to secure a conviction. Which rule does this violate?

    A Rule 160 alone B Rule 163, which states the prosecutor's primary duty is to see that justice is done, not merely to convict, and condemns suppression of exculpatory evidence C Rule 145 D No rule; prosecutorial discretion is unrestricted
22. Question 22 of 25

    Which rule bars an advocate from accepting employment on a matter he previously handled in a judicial capacity?

    A Rule 148 B Rule 174 C Rule 146 D Rule 172
23. Question 23 of 25

    Under Rule 169, can the client be made the keeper of the advocate's conscience in professional matters, such as the conduct of a trial?

    A Yes, entirely B Yes, but only in criminal matters C Yes, but only regarding settlement decisions D No
24. Question 24 of 25

    Which section of Chapter XII (Rules 159-167) addresses duty to the Court?

    A Section A B Section C C Section D D Section B
25. Question 25 of 25

    Under Rule 174-B, what is the maximum permitted size for an advocate's name board displayed outside his office?

    A 5 feet by 5 feet B 1½ feet by 2 feet C 3 feet by 4 feet D There is no size restriction

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