1. Question 1 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
2. Question 2 of 25

   Under Rule 169, does a client have the right to demand that his advocate abuse the opposite party or indulge in offensive argument?

   A Yes, if the client believes it will help the case B Yes, provided the advocate agrees C No D Yes, in adversarial proceedings generally
3. Question 3 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
4. Question 4 of 25

   Which rule fixes the maximum size of an advocate's office name board?

   A Rule 174-B B Rule 174-A C Rule 174 D Rule 173
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-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
7. Question 7 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
8. Question 8 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
9. Question 9 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
10. Question 10 of 25

    In what year were the Pakistan Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Rules, under which Chapter XII falls, formulated?

    A 1973 B 1962 C 1947 D 1976
11. Question 11 of 25

    Under Rule 175-B, what is the consequence of non-observance or defiance of the decisions or instructions of the Pakistan Bar Council by any Bar Council, Bar Association, or member of the Bar?

    A Automatic suspension of the entire Bar Association B A minor administrative infraction only C No consequence, as such instructions are advisory only D It may be considered gross professional misconduct
12. Question 12 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
13. Question 13 of 25

    An advocate is nominated for a judgeship largely because of his political connections rather than professional merit, and accepts eagerly for the prestige. Which rule's spirit does this arguably conflict with?

    A No rule addresses judicial aspirations B Rule 165, which states aspiration for judicial office should be governed by an impartial estimate of one's ability to honour the office, not a desire for personal distinction C Rule 142 alone D Rule 174 alone
14. Question 14 of 25

    Which section of Chapter XII (Rules 134-144) addresses conduct with regard to other advocates?

    A Section C B Section B C Section A D Section D
15. Question 15 of 25

    Under Rule 171, is an advocate obliged to act as adviser or advocate for every person who wishes to become his client?

    A Yes, unless the Bar Council grants an exemption B No, he has the right to decline professional employment C Yes, without exception D Yes, in criminal matters only
16. Question 16 of 25

    An advocate wins publicity by giving an anonymous statement to a newspaper about a case he is currently trying. Which rule does this violate?

    A No rule; publicity is unrestricted once a case becomes newsworthy B Rule 161 alone C Rule 138 alone D Rule 164, which condemns such publications and specifically calls anonymous statements unprofessional
17. Question 17 of 25

    Under Rule 174-A, besides 'Retired Justice' and 'Ex Judge', what other former designations are specifically listed as impermissible for use by a practising advocate?

    A 'Doctor' and 'Professor' B 'Retired General', 'Ex Attorney-General', and 'Ex Advocate-General' C 'Senior Partner' and 'Managing Partner' D 'Barrister' and 'Solicitor'
18. Question 18 of 25

    Distinguish Rule 174 from Rule 174-A: what is the key difference in what each addresses?

    A Rule 174 is about fees, Rule 174-A is about court attire B They are identical restatements of the same prohibition C Rule 174 applies only to judges, Rule 174-A only to civil servants D Rule 174 bars accepting employment on matters previously handled in a judicial or public capacity, while Rule 174-A bars using former designations like 'Ex-Judge' in practice
19. Question 19 of 25

    Under Rule 170, once an advocate has accepted a retainer, what does it become his duty to do?

    A Guarantee a favourable outcome to the client B Withdraw if the case becomes difficult C Settle the matter regardless of merits to save costs D Insist upon the judgment of the Court as to the legal merits of his client's claim
20. Question 20 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
21. Question 21 of 25

    An advocate wants to negotiate a settlement directly with the opposing party, who is represented by counsel, without informing that counsel. Under the Bar Council Rules, is this permissible?

    A Yes, provided the communication is brief B Yes, settlement negotiations are always exempt from this restriction C No — Rule 137 prohibits communicating about a matter in controversy with a represented party without that party's advocate's consent D Yes, as long as it is done in writing
22. Question 22 of 25

    What is the overarching structure of Chapter XII of the Bar Councils Rules, 1976, in terms of its four sections?

    A Sections are organized alphabetically by rule topic, not by relationship B Section A (fees), Section B (litigation), Section C (appeals), Section D (elections) C There are only two sections, not four D Section A (other advocates), Section B (clients), Section C (duty to the Court), Section D (the public generally)
23. Question 23 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
24. Question 24 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
25. Question 25 of 25

    Which rule addresses an advocate's duty not to render service involving disloyalty to the law or corruption of a public officer?

    A Rule 174 B Rule 163 C Rule 152 D Rule 172

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