Practice quiz
50 questions
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Question 1 of 50
Convert into the positive degree: 'Nothing is more valuable than good health.'
Explanation'Nothing is more valuable than X' is itself a standard positive-degree structure expressing a superlative idea about 'good health', requiring no further conversion.
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Question 2 of 50
An advocate is asked by his client to threaten and berate the opposing party during proceedings. May the advocate comply, citing the client's instructions?
ExplanationAn advocate is asked by his client to threaten and berate the opposing party during proceedings. May the advocate comply, citing the client's instructions: No — Rule 169 makes clear the client cannot be the keeper of the advocate's conscience and has no right to demand abusive or offensive conduct.
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Question 3 of 50
Pakistani case law confirms that a Magistrate reviewing a Section 173 police report and disagreeing with its conclusions may take cognizance under Section 190(1)(b):
ExplanationThe Supreme Court (Muhammad Akbar, 1972 SCMR 335) confirmed that the Magistrate's own independent assessment of the material governs — a negative or exculpatory police report does not bind him if the record itself supports a prima facie case.
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Question 4 of 50
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to "Frugal".
Explanation"Extravagant" is the antonym of "Frugal".
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Question 5 of 50
Pakistani case law has clarified that a person is only legally considered to be 'absconding' for CrPC purposes:
ExplanationPakistani courts have held that merely staying away following an occurrence — before any warrant or proclamation — does not legally amount to 'absconding'; that specific legal status only attaches once a Section 87 proclamation has actually been issued.
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Question 6 of 50
Under section 4(2), administration of the Agency vests in:
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Question 7 of 50
Change into indirect speech: She said to him, 'Please help me.'
ExplanationA polite request (marked by 'please') is reported using 'requested' + object + 'to' + base verb, dropping 'please' itself.
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Question 8 of 50
What power did the Supreme Court grant to General Musharraf regarding constitutional amendments in this judgment?
ExplanationSimilar to the Nusrat Bhutto precedent, the Court permitted limited amendments necessary for the transition, subject to preserving the Constitution's basic structure.
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Question 9 of 50
In the sentence "He can speak three languages.", what type of verb is "can"?
Explanation"can" is a modal verb because it expresses ability before the main verb.
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Question 10 of 50
Identify the correct Mixed Conditional sentence about a past legal ruling shaping present-day rights:
ExplanationThis links an unreal past legal decision to its present-day societal consequence, correctly using 'wouldn't enjoy... today'.
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Question 11 of 50
Under Rule 159, what attitude is it the duty of an advocate to maintain toward the Court?
ExplanationA respectful attitude, for the maintenance of the Court's supreme importance — Under Rule 159, what attitude is it the duty of an advocate to maintain toward the Court.
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Question 12 of 50
The word 'EQUIVOCAL' most nearly means:
ExplanationEQUIVOCAL (adjective) describes something open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous, often deliberately so. Example: 'His equivocal response left everyone unsure of his true position.'
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Question 13 of 50
Identify the error: 'She had been knowing him for years before they got married.'
ExplanationStative verbs like 'know' are not used in continuous forms; the correct form here is the simple past perfect 'had known'.
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Question 14 of 50
Identify the type of conjunction in: 'Although it was late, she continued working.'
Explanation'Although' introduces a dependent clause showing contrast, making it subordinating.
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Question 15 of 50
Under Order VI, is it necessary for a pleading to plead a matter of law, as opposed to material facts?
ExplanationNo, generally only material facts need be pleaded, not points of law — Under Order VI, is it necessary for a pleading to plead a matter of law, as opposed to material facts.
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Question 16 of 50
In illustration (a) to section 6, A removes property from various rooms of a house occupied by a SINGLE family, the aggregate value reaching the nisab though no single room's property does. The theft is:
ExplanationIllustration (a) applies Explanation 2 to section 2(d): a single-family house is one hirz, so removals from different rooms are treated as removal from the same hirz and their values aggregate.
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Question 17 of 50
Under Section 204, a warrant may generally be issued for the appearance of the accused in a:
ExplanationUnder Section 204, a warrant may generally be issued for the appearance of the accused in a: Warrant-case, or where the Magistrate considers it appropriate.
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Question 18 of 50
Under Order XLIII, is an order rejecting an application to set aside a dismissal of a suit (e.g. under Order IX) generally treated as appealable?
ExplanationYes, such orders are among those specifically listed as appealable under Order XLIII, Rule 1 — Under Order XLIII, is an order rejecting an application to set aside a dismissal of a suit (e.g. under Order IX) generally treated as appealable.
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Question 19 of 50
Under Section 11's Explanation I, what is meant by a 'former suit' for the purposes of res judicata?
ExplanationA suit decided prior to the suit in question, regardless of when it was instituted — Under Section 11's Explanation I, what is meant by a 'former suit' for the purposes of res judicata.
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Question 20 of 50
Under Chapter XXXI, orders passed by an appellate court are, subject to certain exceptions such as reference to the High Court, generally treated as:
ExplanationUnder Chapter XXXI, orders passed by an appellate court are, subject to certain exceptions such as reference to the High Court, generally treated as: Final.
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Question 21 of 50
The subsidiary/secondary sources of Islamic law (beyond Quran, Sunnah, Ijma and Qiyas) are collectively sometimes called:
ExplanationThe subsidiary/secondary sources of Islamic law (beyond Quran, Sunnah, Ijma and Qiyas) are collectively sometimes called: Adillah Tab'iyyah (subordinate/dependent evidences).
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Question 22 of 50
Under section 175-A, the period fixed by a Revenue Officer's notice for removal of an encroachment shall not exceed:
ExplanationSection 175-A caps the notice period at thirty days, and the penalty is also attracted where the encroachment is repeated.
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Question 23 of 50
The word 'NEOPHYTE' most nearly means:
ExplanationNEOPHYTE (noun) means a person who is new to a subject or activity; a beginner. Example: 'As a neophyte in the field, he relied heavily on his mentor's guidance.'
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Question 24 of 50
Under Article 153, the Council of Common Interests is appointed by:
ExplanationArticle 153(1) establishes the Council of Common Interests, to be appointed by the President.
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Question 25 of 50
The organized approach to addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyberattack is known as:
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Question 26 of 50
Which constitutional provision empowered the President to dissolve the National Assembly, as exercised in this case?
ExplanationPresident Ghulam Ishaq Khan invoked his discretionary power under Article 58(2)(b) to dissolve the National Assembly in April 1993.
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Question 27 of 50
Identify the correct inverted sentence beginning with 'Not until':
Explanation'Not until' at the sentence's start triggers inversion in the main clause: 'did she forgive'.
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Question 28 of 50
Who chairs the General Committee under Schedule III?
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Question 29 of 50
Pakistani case law has clarified that once a Magistrate has personally examined the complainant under Section 200 and recorded witness evidence under Section 202, he:
ExplanationOnce a Magistrate has already personally taken the complainant's sworn statement and witness evidence, Pakistani courts have held he should carry the matter through to trial himself rather than belatedly outsourcing it to a police investigation at that stage.
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Question 30 of 50
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?
ExplanationAn 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: No — Rule 137 prohibits communicating about a matter in controversy with a represented party without that party's advocate's consent.
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Question 31 of 50
Under Explanation 1 to section 10, a trustee may sue for possession of property:
ExplanationExplanation 1 confirms the trustee's standing to sue under section 10 on behalf of the beneficial owner.
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Question 32 of 50
Section 97 provides that every person has a right, subject to the restrictions contained in Section 99, to defend his own body, and the body of any other person, against any offence affecting the human body, and the property, whether movable or immovable, of himself or of any other person, against certain offences of:
ExplanationSection 97 provides that every person has a right, subject to the restrictions contained in Section 99, to defend his own body, and the body of any other person, against any offence affecting the human body, and the property, whether movable or immovable, of himself or of any other person, against certain offences of: Theft, robbery, mischief or criminal trespass.
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Question 33 of 50
What is 25% of 200?
Explanation25%×200=0.25×200=50
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Question 34 of 50
Under Article 142(a), Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) has exclusive power to make laws on matters in the:
ExplanationArticle 142(a) gives Parliament exclusive legislative power over the Federal Legislative List (Fourth Schedule) — the Concurrent List was abolished entirely by the 18th Amendment.
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Question 35 of 50
Which of the following is the correct change of 'now' in indirect speech?
Explanation'Now' typically changes to 'then' or 'at that time' in reported speech, both being acceptable.
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Question 36 of 50
Under section 17, the Court shall not direct specific performance of part of a contract except in cases coming under:
ExplanationSection 17 makes sections 14, 15 and 16 an exhaustive code for partial specific performance.
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Question 37 of 50
Section 109 deals with security for good behaviour required from persons:
ExplanationSection 109 deals with security for good behaviour required from persons: Taking precautions to conceal their presence and having no ostensible means of livelihood.
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Question 38 of 50
The word 'GARRULOUS' most nearly means:
ExplanationGARRULOUS (adjective) describes someone excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters. Example: 'The garrulous taxi driver told us his entire life story during the short ride.'
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Question 39 of 50
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to "Rapid".
Explanation"Slow" is the antonym of "Rapid".
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Question 40 of 50
Change into indirect speech: He said, 'I will meet you here tomorrow.'
Explanation'Here' changes to 'there' and 'tomorrow' changes to 'the next day', along with 'will' backshifting to 'would'.
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Question 41 of 50
Under Section 26's Explanation, what is required for something to count as an 'interruption' of an easement's peaceable enjoyment?
ExplanationAn actual discontinuance of possession or enjoyment due to an obstruction by another person, submitted to or acquiesced in for one year after the claimant has notice of it — Under Section 26's Explanation, what is required for something to count as an 'interruption' of an easement's peaceable enjoyment.
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Question 42 of 50
Select the correct Zero Conditional sentence with a double conditional clause (two 'if' conditions):
ExplanationEven with multiple conditions joined by 'and', the Zero Conditional maintains present simple throughout to express the general scientific outcome.
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Question 43 of 50
Under Section 22(1), is a guardian appointed by the Court entitled to any allowance for his care and pains?
ExplanationYes, such allowance, if any, as the Court thinks fit — Under Section 22(1), is a guardian appointed by the Court entitled to any allowance for his care and pains.
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Question 44 of 50
Which rule prohibits an advocate from purchasing property, even benami, at a judicial sale in a proceeding where he appears for a party?
ExplanationRule 149 — Which rule prohibits an advocate from purchasing property, even benami, at a judicial sale in a proceeding where he appears for a party.
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Question 45 of 50
Section 499 also recognizes several exceptions to defamation, such as imputation of truth made for the public good, or fair comment on the conduct of a public servant in the discharge of his:
ExplanationSection 499 also recognizes several exceptions to defamation, such as imputation of truth made for the public good, or fair comment on the conduct of a public servant in the discharge of his: Public functions.
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Question 46 of 50
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "Quaver".
Explanation"Tremble" is the synonym of "Quaver".
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Question 47 of 50
In illustration (d) to section 3, A, the mortgagee of certain leaseholds, renews the lease in his own name. A is:
ExplanationIllustration (d) applies the rule against a fiduciary taking a renewal for himself.
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Question 48 of 50
When any fact is especially within the knowledge of any person, the burden of proving that fact is upon:
ExplanationThat person — When any fact is especially within the knowledge of any person, the burden of proving that fact is upon.
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Question 49 of 50
Section 295-C deals with the offence of use of derogatory remarks in respect of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), and prescribes among the punishments the sentence of:
ExplanationSection 295-C deals with the offence of use of derogatory remarks in respect of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), and prescribes among the punishments the sentence of: Death or imprisonment for life.
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Question 50 of 50
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?
ExplanationSome secondary sources misattribute this to Rule 165; the verbatim chapter text and official table of contents confirm it is Rule 175-B, under Section D.
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