Practice quiz
25 questions
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Question 1 of 25
On what technical ground did the Federal Court ultimately base part of its reasoning regarding the validity of laws passed by the Constituent Assembly?
ExplanationThe Federal Court reasoned that laws made by the Constituent Assembly in its legislative capacity required the Governor-General's assent, which had not been given to certain provisions.
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Question 2 of 25
The word 'DECIMATE' most nearly means:
ExplanationDECIMATE (verb) means to destroy or kill a large proportion of something. Example: 'The disease decimated the region's wildlife population.'
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Question 3 of 25
Both Rule 156 and Rule 169 touch on the limits of an advocate's duty to a client. What is the key distinction between them?
ExplanationBoth Rule 156 and Rule 169 touch on the limits of an advocate's duty to a client. What is the key distinction between them: Rule 156 addresses not asserting personal belief in the client's cause, while Rule 169 addresses the client having no right to demand abusive or offensive conduct toward the opposing party.
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Question 4 of 25
Under the Explanation to Section 164, it is necessary that the Magistrate recording a confession or statement:
ExplanationSection 164's Explanation expressly removes any jurisdictional requirement — any Magistrate of the first class (or specially empowered second class Magistrate) may record the statement, whether or not he has jurisdiction over the underlying case.
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Question 5 of 25
Which rule addresses the duty to diligently defend an accused person regardless of personal opinion of guilt?
ExplanationRule 153 — Which rule addresses the duty to diligently defend an accused person regardless of personal opinion of guilt.
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Question 6 of 25
Choose the correctly formed question from: 'She lives in Lahore.'
ExplanationThe question requires the auxiliary 'does' inverted with the subject 'she', followed by the base verb 'live'.
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Question 7 of 25
Article 8(1) provides that any law inconsistent with Fundamental Rights shall be:
ExplanationArticle 8(1) states that any law inconsistent with the rights conferred by this Chapter shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void.
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Question 8 of 25
Austin's most famous work is titled:
ExplanationAustin's most famous work is titled: The Province of Jurisprudence Determined.
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Question 9 of 25
Walking at 3 km/h instead of 4 km/h, person is late by 20 min. Distance?
ExplanationD/3−D/4=1/3 → D/12=1/3 → D=4km
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Question 10 of 25
Under Section 205, a Magistrate issuing a summons may, if he sees reason to do so, dispense with the personal attendance of the accused and permit him to appear by:
ExplanationSection 205 allows representation through a pleader instead of mandatory personal attendance, reducing unnecessary hardship in appropriate cases while preserving the accused's right to a defence.
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Question 11 of 25
How many main numbered sections (1 to 10) does the FIA Act, 1974 contain, not counting the specially inserted section 5-A?
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Question 12 of 25
SP=Rs.1,050, Profit=5%. CP?
ExplanationCP=1050/1.05=1,000
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Question 13 of 25
Identify the infinitive phrase functioning as an adverb of purpose in: 'She woke up early to catch the first train.'
Explanation'To catch the first train' is an infinitive phrase functioning adverbially, expressing the purpose of waking up early.
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Question 14 of 25
Which of the following correctly identifies a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb indicating exception?
Explanation'Except him' is a prepositional phrase functioning adverbially, indicating an exception to the general statement.
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Question 15 of 25
The underlying principle for admitting a dying declaration, despite it being hearsay, is often expressed by the maxim that a person will not meet his:
ExplanationThe underlying principle for admitting a dying declaration, despite it being hearsay, is often expressed by the maxim that a person will not meet his: Maker with a lie upon his lips.
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Question 16 of 25
The burden of proving that any case of an accused person comes within one of the general exceptions in the Pakistan Penal Code lies on:
ExplanationThe burden of proving that any case of an accused person comes within one of the general exceptions in the Pakistan Penal Code lies on: The accused, though the standard is preponderance of probability, not beyond reasonable doubt.
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Question 17 of 25
Select the sentence with the correct auxiliary form for first-person singular in Present Continuous:
ExplanationThe first-person singular subject 'I' takes 'am' as its Present Continuous auxiliary.
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Question 18 of 25
Zafar Ali Shah and others vs. General Pervez Musharraf is reported at:
ExplanationThis is the correct citation for the 2000 Supreme Court decision.
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Question 19 of 25
Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: The newly launched device is remarkably [small in size].
Explanation"Small" already describes size, so "in size" after it is redundant.
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Question 20 of 25
Article 200 empowers the President to transfer a judge from one High Court to another, but this requires consultation with:
ExplanationArticle 200 lays down a consultation process involving the relevant Chief Justices before a judge can be transferred between High Courts.
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Question 21 of 25
Section 377-A and 377-B deal specifically with the offence of sexual abuse of a:
ExplanationSection 377-A and 377-B deal specifically with the offence of sexual abuse of a: Child.
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Question 22 of 25
Under clause 8 of the First Schedule, the arbitrators or umpire may award costs to be paid as between:
ExplanationClause 8 expressly extends to costs as between legal practitioner and client - the more generous basis of taxation.
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Question 23 of 25
Identify the best correction for the bracketed part of the sentence: They congratulated him [for] winning the national award.
Explanation"Congratulate" takes the preposition "on" before the reason for congratulations.
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Question 24 of 25
An opinion expressed by a person as to identity of finger impressions is treated under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order in the same manner as opinions upon:
ExplanationAn opinion expressed by a person as to identity of finger impressions is treated under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order in the same manner as opinions upon: Handwriting given by experts.
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Question 25 of 25
In the sentence "She runs every morning.", what type of verb is "runs"?
Explanation"runs" is an action verb because it expresses a physical action the subject performs.
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