1. Question 1 of 50

   Chapter XI of the Cr.P.C. deals with:

   A Grant of anticipatory bail B Temporary orders in urgent cases of nuisance and apprehended danger C Recording of confessions D Permanent removal of nuisance after full trial
2. Question 2 of 50

   An order passed under Section 144 is generally not to remain in force for more than:

   A Two months, unless extended in accordance with law B Ten years C One week only, with no possibility of extension D Two years without any limit
3. Question 3 of 50

   Under Section 155, a police officer generally cannot investigate a non-cognizable case without the:

   A Order of a Magistrate having power to try such case or commit it for trial B Sanction of the High Court in every instance C Permission of a private citizen D Consent of the accused's family
4. Question 4 of 50

   Under Order VII, Rule 1, what must the essential contents of a plaint include?

   A Only the amount of court fee paid B Only a list of proposed witnesses C Only the name of the plaintiff D Details such as the parties' names, the facts constituting the cause of action, and the relief claimed
5. Question 5 of 50

   Under Order VIII, if a defendant does not specifically deny an allegation of fact in the plaint, nor state that it is not admitted, what is the general legal consequence?

   A The suit is automatically dismissed B The allegation is automatically struck out C The allegation shall be taken to be admitted, except as against a person under disability D The plaintiff must independently prove it regardless
6. Question 6 of 50

   Which specific rule of Order IX addresses dismissal of a suit where summons was not served due to the plaintiff's failure to pay required fees or charges?

   A Rule 5 B Rule 3 C Rule 8 D Rule 2
7. Question 7 of 50

   Under Order VII, Rule 11, is a plaint liable to rejection where the relief claimed is undervalued and the plaintiff, on being required to correct the valuation, fails to do so?

   A No, only overvaluation may lead to rejection B Only if the defendant specifically raises the objection at trial C Yes D No, undervaluation is never a ground for rejection
8. Question 8 of 50

   What is the difference between a temporary injunction and a perpetual injunction?

   A A perpetual injunction can only be granted against the government B There is no legal difference between the two C A temporary injunction can never later become perpetual D A temporary injunction is an interim remedy pending the suit, while a perpetual injunction is granted at the final hearing on the merits
9. Question 9 of 50

   Section 156(3) empowers a Magistrate, upon a complaint or application, to:

   A Dismiss all future complaints permanently B Directly convict the accused without any investigation C Order an investigation into a cognizable offence D Grant unconditional bail without inquiry
10. Question 10 of 50

    Under Order VII, Rule 1, what must a plaint state regarding the court's jurisdiction?

    A The facts showing that the court has jurisdiction B Only a general assertion without supporting facts C Nothing; jurisdiction is presumed unless challenged D Only the address of the court
11. Question 11 of 50

    Under Order IX, Rule 4, what may a plaintiff generally do after a suit is dismissed for non-appearance of both parties under Rule 3?

    A Apply for a temporary injunction instead B Appeal directly to the Supreme Court only C Nothing; the dismissal is entirely final with no recourse D Apply for an order to set the dismissal aside, or bring a fresh suit, subject to the law of limitation
12. Question 12 of 50

    A copy of the FIR recorded under Section 154 is required to be given, free of cost, to the:

    A Public Prosecutor exclusively, with no copy for the informant B Sessions Judge only C Informant D Accused only after conviction
13. Question 13 of 50

    Under the proviso to Section 160, certain categories of persons, such as women and males under a specified age or persons of unsound mind/infirmity, are generally:

    A Automatically presumed guilty B Not required to attend at any place other than their own residence C Compelled to attend the police station regardless of circumstances D Exempted from giving any statement whatsoever, even at their residence
14. Question 14 of 50

    Under Section 145, the Magistrate's inquiry is primarily directed towards determining:

    A The amount of compensation payable B Which party was in actual possession of the subject-matter of dispute, not who holds legal title C The criminal liability of the parties D The ultimate question of legal ownership/title
15. Question 15 of 50

    Statements recorded under Section 161 are distinguished from statements recorded by a Magistrate under Section 164 chiefly because the latter:

    A Have absolutely no evidentiary significance at all B Are recorded by a judicial officer with greater procedural safeguards regarding voluntariness C Are recorded by the police at the police station D Can never be used at trial for any purpose
16. Question 16 of 50

    The overall object of Chapter X is best described as providing a:

    A Framework for hearing criminal appeals B Mechanism to try serious offences punishable with death C Framework for recording confessions D Summary and speedy remedy against public nuisances without the need for a full civil suit
17. Question 17 of 50

    The 'zero FIR' practice, recognized in some jurisdictions, refers to registering an FIR:

    A Only after the trial has concluded B Irrespective of the police station's territorial jurisdiction, for later transfer to the appropriate station C Only for offences punishable with a fine D Only for offences committed by police officers
18. Question 18 of 50

    Chapter XIV, taken as a whole, primarily regulates the:

    A Manner in which information of offences reaches the police and the conduct of criminal investigation B Framework for civil execution proceedings C Procedure for hearing criminal appeals D Grant of bail pending trial
19. Question 19 of 50

    Under Order IX, Rule 6, what may a court do if the plaintiff appears but the defendant does not appear when the suit is called for hearing, despite proper service?

    A Strike the plaintiff's claim from the record B Order the suit to be heard ex parte C Automatically dismiss the suit D Adjourn the suit indefinitely
20. Question 20 of 50

    Section 161 empowers a police officer to orally examine any person supposed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case, and such statements are:

    A Not ordinarily required to be signed by the person making them B Automatically inadmissible for any purpose whatsoever C Automatically treated as a dying declaration D Always required to be signed and sworn as an affidavit
21. Question 21 of 50

    Under Order IX, Rule 1, on the day fixed in the summons, where must the parties be in attendance?

    A Anywhere convenient, provided the court is notified B Only in writing, via an affidavit of appearance C At the office of the opposing counsel D At the court-house, in person or by their respective pleaders, unless the hearing is adjourned
22. Question 22 of 50

    Under Order IX, Rule 2's proviso, must a court dismiss the suit if the defendant appears in person or through an agent on the day fixed, despite non-service of summons?

    A Yes, unless the plaintiff pays a penalty fee B No, dismissal shall not be ordered in that circumstance C Yes, unless the defendant formally waives the service defect in writing D Yes, dismissal is mandatory regardless of the defendant's appearance
23. Question 23 of 50

    What is a written statement, in general terms?

    A A list of witnesses the defendant intends to call B A summary prepared by the court of the plaintiff's case C An application seeking dismissal of the suit D The defendant's formal reply to the plaintiff's claim, addressing the allegations made in the plaint
24. Question 24 of 50

    Under Order VIII, if a defendant fails to specifically deny an allegation in the plaint, what is the general legal effect?

    A The allegation may be taken as admitted B The plaintiff must prove the allegation regardless C The suit is automatically stayed D The allegation is automatically struck from the record
25. Question 25 of 50

    An order under Chapter X directing removal of a nuisance, once made absolute, is generally enforceable in a manner similar to:

    A A constitutional amendment B An arbitration award only C A civil decree for specific performance only D Other final orders of a Magistrate under the Code
26. Question 26 of 50

    Section 143 empowers a Magistrate to make an order prohibiting the:

    A Grant of bail in a pending case B Framing of a charge C Recording of a confession D Repetition or continuance of a public nuisance
27. Question 27 of 50

    Which specific rule of Order IX addresses dismissal where the plaintiff fails, after unserved summons, to apply for fresh summons within the prescribed period?

    A Rule 8 B Rule 5 C Rule 2 D Rule 3
28. Question 28 of 50

    Under Order VII, is a plaint's statement of jurisdiction facts a mere formality, or does the plaintiff need to show facts actually establishing jurisdiction?

    A A bare, unsupported assertion of jurisdiction is always sufficient B The plaintiff must show facts actually establishing that the chosen court has jurisdiction C Jurisdiction need not be addressed in the plaint at all D Jurisdiction is established solely by the defendant's failure to object
29. Question 29 of 50

    Under Order XXXIX, what happens to a temporary injunction once the underlying suit is finally decided?

    A It automatically becomes permanent regardless of the final decree B It generally merges into or is superseded by the final relief granted (or refused) in the decree C It has no relationship at all to the final outcome of the suit D It must be separately re-litigated as a fresh suit
30. Question 30 of 50

    The term 'investigation' under the Cr.P.C. is broader than mere arrest, and includes activities such as:

    A Only the framing of the final charge by the court B Only the hearing of an appeal C Examination of witnesses, collection of evidence and search and seizure D Only the pronouncement of judgment
31. Question 31 of 50

    Under Order IX, Rule 3, what is the consequence where neither party appears when the suit is called on for hearing?

    A The suit automatically proceeds ex parte in the plaintiff's favour B The suit is automatically adjourned indefinitely C The court must appoint an amicus curiae to represent both sides D The court may make an order that the suit be dismissed
32. Question 32 of 50

    A common practical use of Section 144 orders is to:

    A Recover stolen property from a specific individual B Grant bail to an accused person C Record a dying declaration D Prohibit the assembly of persons or carrying of weapons in a specified area to prevent public disorder
33. Question 33 of 50

    A Magistrate exercising powers under Section 144 must generally record, in the order itself, the:

    A Amount of court fee payable B Name of the appellate court C Material facts of the case justifying the order D Final sentence to be imposed on conviction
34. Question 34 of 50

    Chapter XVI of the Cr.P.C. deals with:

    A Security for keeping the peace B Appeals C Complaints to Magistrates D Public nuisance
35. Question 35 of 50

    Under Order IX, Rule 9, what must a plaintiff show to have a dismissal under Rule 8 set aside?

    A Payment of the entire original claim amount as security B Nothing beyond filing the application within any time frame C That the defendant consents to the restoration D Sufficient cause for his non-appearance when the suit was called on for hearing
36. Question 36 of 50

    Under Order IX, Rule 8, if the defendant appears but the plaintiff does not, and the defendant admits only part of the plaintiff's claim, what does the court do?

    A Pass a decree against the defendant on the admitted part, and dismiss the suit as to the remainder B Adjourn the matter indefinitely until the plaintiff appears C Pass a decree for the entire original claim regardless of the partial admission D Dismiss the entire suit regardless of the partial admission
37. Question 37 of 50

    What does Order XXXIX of the CPC deal with?

    A Parties to suits B Temporary injunctions and interlocutory orders C Permanent injunctions only D Appeals from original decrees
38. Question 38 of 50

    Under Order VII, Rule 11, what happens to a plaint that does not disclose a cause of action or fails to meet the required legal formalities?

    A It may be rejected by the court B It is treated as an application for review C It is automatically converted into a written statement D It is transferred to the High Court
39. Question 39 of 50

    A supplementary police report (supplementary challan) may be filed where:

    A Further evidence is discovered after submission of the initial report under Section 173 B The accused has already been acquitted with no further recourse C The FIR has been permanently destroyed D The complainant withdraws the complaint entirely
40. Question 40 of 50

    Under Order IX, can a decree be set aside merely on the ground of an irregularity in the service of summons?

    A Yes, any irregularity in service automatically voids the decree B No, not if the court is satisfied the defendant had notice of the hearing date and sufficient time to appear and answer C Yes, but only if the plaintiff agrees D No, irregular service can never be raised at all
41. Question 41 of 50

    Section 147 specifically deals with disputes as to the right of use of:

    A Land or water B A copyrighted work C A patent D A trademark
42. Question 42 of 50

    Which single Code section would most directly resolve a dispute over whether a judgment-debtor has actually paid the sum awarded in a prior decree?

    A Section 47, since this concerns execution, discharge, or satisfaction of the decree B Section 9 C Section 151 D Section 20
43. Question 43 of 50

    Under Order IX, Rule 7, what may happen if a defendant who was absent at a previous hearing appears at a later hearing and shows good cause for the earlier absence?

    A The suit must be restarted from the beginning as a fresh suit B The defendant is permanently barred from participating further C The plaintiff's claim is automatically dismissed as a penalty D The court may, in its discretion, allow the defendant to be heard as if he had appeared on the first hearing date
44. Question 44 of 50

    Under Order XXXIX, what is the underlying purpose of granting a temporary injunction?

    A To punish the defendant for delay B To transfer the suit to a higher court C To maintain and preserve the status quo at the time of institution of the proceedings D To finally determine the rights of the parties
45. Question 45 of 50

    Under Order VIII, Rule 5, what may a court do where a defendant has not filed any written statement at all?

    A Refer the matter to arbitration B Pronounce judgment on the basis of the facts contained in the plaint, except against a person under disability C Order the plaintiff to file a fresh plaint D Automatically dismiss the suit
46. Question 46 of 50

    Any person having knowledge of the commission of a cognizable offence may generally:

    A Give information of it to the police under Section 154 B Never approach the police directly under any circumstances C Only give such information after obtaining a lawyer's certificate D Only give such information if he is the victim personally
47. Question 47 of 50

    Under Order IX, what is the general standard a court applies before setting aside an ex parte decree due to irregular service?

    A The value of the suit is the sole determining factor B Any irregularity in service automatically voids the decree, regardless of actual notice C The plaintiff's consent is the sole determining factor D Whether the defendant nonetheless had notice of the hearing date and sufficient time to appear and answer
48. Question 48 of 50

    Under Order IX, Rule 5, what happens if, after summons is returned unserved, the plaintiff fails for the prescribed period to apply for fresh summons?

    A The court must proceed ex parte automatically B The court may dismiss the suit against the defendant who was not served C The suit is automatically transferred to another court D The defendant is deemed to have admitted the claim
49. Question 49 of 50

    Under Order VIII, if a defendant wishes to raise a claim of his own against the plaintiff within the same suit, distinct from a mere denial, what mechanism does the Code contemplate?

    A An application under Order XXXIX only B A fresh, entirely separate suit only, never within the same proceeding C A revision petition under Section 115 D A set-off or counter-claim
50. Question 50 of 50

    Section 154 governs the recording of information relating to:

    A An appeal only B A non-cognizable offence only C A civil dispute only D A cognizable offence, commonly known as the First Information Report (FIR)

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