Guardians and Wards Act 1890 MCQs

1. Question 1 of 62

   Under Section 25(3), does a ward's residence against his guardian's will, with a person who is not his guardian, automatically terminate the guardianship?

   A No B Yes, guardianship automatically ends in that circumstance C Yes, but only after the ward has resided there for six months D Yes, but only if the ward is female
2. Question 2 of 62

   Under Section 17(2), what specific factors must the Court have regard to in considering the minor's welfare?

   A Only the proposed guardian's annual income B Only whether the proposed guardian is currently married C The age, sex and religion of the minor, the character and capacity of the proposed guardian and his nearness of kin, the wishes of a deceased parent, and any existing relations between the guardian and the minor or his property D Only the geographic distance between the guardian's residence and the minor's school
3. Question 3 of 62

   Under Section 47, to which court does an appeal generally lie from an order made by the (District) Court under this Act?

   A The High Court B No appeal lies from any order made under this Act C The Supreme Court directly D The Federal Shariat Court
4. Question 4 of 62

   Under Section 34, if required by the Court, what must a non-Collector guardian of property generally do?

   A Only give a bond, with no further obligations B Only exhibit accounts, with no obligation to give a bond C Nothing beyond an annual informal report D Give a bond to account for property received, deliver a statement of the ward's property within a set time, exhibit accounts, pay any balance due into Court, and apply income for the ward's maintenance/education as directed
5. Question 5 of 62

   Under Section 4, how is a 'ward' defined?

   A A minor for whose person or property, or both, there is a guardian B Any minor whatsoever, regardless of whether a guardian exists C A minor who has been formally adopted D A minor with no living parents
6. Question 6 of 62

   Under Section 8, who is entitled to apply for an order appointing or declaring a guardian?

   A Only a licensed advocate acting on the minor's behalf B Only a blood relative within the first degree C The person desirous of being guardian, any relative or friend of the minor, or the Collector of the relevant district or local area D Only the minor's own siblings
7. Question 7 of 62

   Under Section 19, is the Court generally authorized to appoint a guardian of the person of a minor whose father is living and, in the Court's opinion, not unfit?

   A Yes, in all circumstances, regardless of the father's fitness B Yes, but only for guardianship of property C Yes, but only if the mother consents D No
8. Question 8 of 62

   Under Section 10, in what form must an application not made by the Collector generally be submitted?

   A By petition signed and verified in the manner prescribed by the CPC for a plaint B By affidavit alone, without any further formality C By an informal letter to any judge D Orally, before a Magistrate
9. Question 9 of 62

   Under Section 14, what must happen if guardianship proceedings for the same minor are pending in more than one Court?

   A The matter must be referred directly to the Supreme Court B The proceeding filed earlier automatically takes precedence with no need to stay the other C Each Court, upon being apprised of the other proceedings, shall stay its own proceedings D Both proceedings continue independently and simultaneously
10. Question 10 of 62

    Under Section 35, where a guardian has given an administration-bond and has broken its engagement, what may the Court do?

    A Assign the bond to a proper person, who may then sue on it in his own name as trustee for the ward B Only refer the matter to criminal prosecution C Nothing; a bond cannot be enforced under this Act D Automatically remove the guardian without any further process
11. Question 11 of 62

    Under Section 4, how is a 'minor' defined?

    A Any unmarried person under 18 B A person who, under the Majority Act, 1875, is to be deemed not to have attained his majority C Any person under 21 years of age, regardless of other law D A person who has not completed formal education
12. Question 12 of 62

    Under Section 7, on what basis may the Court make an order appointing or declaring a guardian?

    A Only where the minor's property exceeds a specified value B Only where the minor has attained at least 12 years of age C Only where every relative of the minor consents in writing D Where the Court is satisfied that it is for the welfare of the minor
13. Question 13 of 62

    Under Section 43(1), may the Court make an order regulating the conduct or proceedings of a guardian, on its own motion?

    A No, such an order may only be made upon a formal petition filed by an interested party B Yes C No, only the High Court may make such an order D No, such orders are outside the Court's power under this Act
14. Question 14 of 62

    Under Section 15(1), may the Court appoint two or more joint guardians of a minor's person or property?

    A Yes, but only with the unanimous consent of all relatives B No, only a single guardian may ever be appointed C Yes, but only for guardianship of property, never of the person D Yes, if the law to which the minor is subject admits of joint guardianship
15. Question 15 of 62

    Under Section 22(1), is a guardian appointed by the Court entitled to any allowance for his care and pains?

    A Yes, but only a fixed statutory percentage of the ward's income B No, guardianship must always be entirely unremunerated C Yes, but only if the guardian is the Collector D Yes, such allowance, if any, as the Court thinks fit
16. Question 16 of 62

    Under Section 30, what is the effect of a guardian disposing of immovable property in contravention of Section 28 or Section 29?

    A The disposal remains fully valid and binding regardless B The disposal is voidable at the instance of any other person affected by it C The disposal is automatically and permanently void D The disposal is a criminal offence but remains civilly valid
17. Question 17 of 62

    Under Section 41(2), which of the following causes the powers of a guardian of PROPERTY to cease?

    A Only the guardian's remarriage B Only the guardian's temporary illness C Only the ward changing schools D Death, removal, or discharge; the Court of Wards assuming superintendence of the property; or the ward ceasing to be a minor
18. Question 18 of 62

    Under Section 17(3), if the minor is old enough to form an intelligent preference, may the Court consider that preference?

    A Only with the unanimous agreement of all interested relatives B Only if the minor has attained the age of majority C Yes D No, a minor's own preference is never legally relevant
19. Question 19 of 62

    Under Section 4, how is 'Collector' defined?

    A Any elected local government representative B The chief officer-in-charge of the revenue-administration of a district, including any officer so appointed by notification C Any officer of the local police station D The Deputy Commissioner exclusively, by that title alone
20. Question 20 of 62

    On what date did the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 come into force?

    A 1st September 1890 B 1st January 1891 C 21st March 1890 D 1st July 1890
21. Question 21 of 62

    Under Section 4, what does 'District Court' include, in addition to its meaning under the CPC?

    A A High Court in the exercise of its ordinary original civil jurisdiction B Only a Family Court C Only a Union Council D Only a Sessions Court
22. Question 22 of 62

    Under Section 50(2), when do rules made by the High Court under this Act take effect?

    A Only after publication in the official Gazette (and, for certain clauses, after Provincial Government approval) B Only after ratification by the National Assembly C Immediately upon being signed by the Chief Justice, with no publication required D Immediately upon being posted on the High Court's notice board
23. Question 23 of 62

    Under Section 38, what happens to the guardianship on the death of one of two or more joint guardians?

    A It continues to the survivor(s) until a further appointment is made by the Court B The ward's nearest living relative automatically becomes guardian C The entire guardianship automatically terminates D A new guardian must be appointed within 24 hours by law
24. Question 24 of 62

    Under Section 29(b), what is the maximum lease term a guardian may generally grant over the ward's property without the Court's previous permission?

    A 10 years, without any restriction B 1 year, in all circumstances without exception C 5 years, or a term extending no more than one year beyond the ward's minority, without such permission being required beyond those limits D There is no limit; any lease term is permitted freely
25. Question 25 of 62

    Under Section 26(1), may a guardian of the person (other than the Collector or a testamentary guardian) remove the ward beyond the Court's jurisdiction without leave of the Court?

    A Yes, provided written notice is given to the Court after the fact B Yes, freely, without any restriction C No D Yes, but only for a period not exceeding 30 days
26. Question 26 of 62

    Under Section 43(4), how may an order under Section 43 be enforced in case of disobedience?

    A Only through criminal contempt proceedings before the High Court B In the same manner as an injunction granted under Order XXXIX, Rules 1 and 2 of the CPC C Only through a fresh, separate civil suit D Such orders cannot be enforced under this Act at all
27. Question 27 of 62

    Under Section 15(4), may separate guardians be appointed for the person and for the property of a minor?

    A Yes B Only with special sanction from the Provincial Government C Only where the minor has attained at least 10 years of age D No, one guardian must always be responsible for both
28. Question 28 of 62

    Under Section 20(1), what fiduciary restriction applies to a guardian regarding his office?

    A He may only profit if the ward later consents upon reaching majority B He must not make any profit out of his office, save as provided by the appointing instrument or by the Act C He may freely profit from his office without restriction D The restriction applies only to guardians of property, not of the person
29. Question 29 of 62

    Under Section 33(1), may a guardian appointed by the Court apply to that Court for its opinion, advice, or direction on a question respecting management of the ward's property?

    A Only after the ward has reached at least 12 years of age B Only with the unanimous consent of all the ward's relatives C Yes D No, a guardian must resolve all management questions independently
30. Question 30 of 62

    Under Section 29, without the Court's previous permission, may a guardian (other than the Collector or a testamentary guardian) mortgage, sell, or otherwise transfer immovable property of the ward?

    A Yes, provided the transaction is registered B Yes, but only up to a value of Rs.10,000 C No D Yes, freely, without any restriction
31. Question 31 of 62

    Under Section 45(1), what is the maximum aggregate fine for contumacy (e.g. failing to deliver a required statement or exhibit accounts), including daily default fines?

    A Rs.5,000 in the aggregate B Rs.500 in the aggregate, after an initial fine not exceeding Rs.100 plus up to Rs.10 per day of continued default C There is no cap; the fine may increase indefinitely D Rs.100 in the aggregate, with no daily increment permitted
32. Question 32 of 62

    Under Section 4-A(2), may the Judge of a District Court transfer a pending proceeding under this Act to an empowered subordinate officer?

    A No, all proceedings must remain with the District Judge personally B Only with the High Court's prior written approval for each transfer C Yes, by order in writing, at any stage D Only after the proceeding has been pending for at least one year
33. Question 33 of 62

    Under Section 44, what is the penalty for a court-appointed guardian who removes a ward from the Court's jurisdiction in contravention of Section 26, for the purpose of preventing the Court's authority?

    A A fine not exceeding Rs.1,000, or imprisonment in civil jail for a term extending up to 6 months B A fine not exceeding Rs.100 only C Imprisonment for a term extending up to 2 years D Permanent disqualification from ever acting as a guardian again, with no monetary penalty
34. Question 34 of 62

    Under Section 19(a), is the Court generally authorized to appoint a guardian of the person of a married female minor whose husband is not, in the Court's opinion, unfit?

    A Yes, but only with the husband's own request B Yes, without any restriction C Yes, but only if she has no living parents D No
35. Question 35 of 62

    Under Section 4, what does 'prescribed' mean?

    A Prescribed by the Provincial Assembly by statute B Prescribed by rules made by the High Court under this Act C Prescribed by the Bar Council D Prescribed by the Federal Government by ordinance
36. Question 36 of 62

    Under Section 40, if a guardian appointed by the Court wishes to resign, what must he do?

    A Nothing; resignation is not permitted under the Act B Notify only the ward's relatives informally C Simply cease performing his duties without any formal step D Apply to the Court to be discharged
37. Question 37 of 62

    Under Section 25(1), what may the Court do if a ward leaves or is removed from the custody of his guardian, and it would be for his welfare to return?

    A Only fine the person currently holding the ward B Only issue a non-binding recommendation C Nothing; the Court has no power to compel a ward's return D Make an order for his return, and, to enforce it, cause the ward to be arrested and delivered to the guardian's custody
38. Question 38 of 62

    Under Section 48, save for orders appealable under Section 47 (and Section 115 CPC), what is the general status of an order made under this Act?

    A Binding only on the guardian, never on the ward B Final, and not liable to be contested by suit or otherwise C Always open to challenge by a fresh, independent suit D Valid for one year only, after which it lapses automatically
39. Question 39 of 62

    Under Section 47, is an order appointing or declaring (or refusing to appoint or declare) a guardian under Section 7 appealable?

    A Only if the minor is over 15 years of age B No, such orders are final and not subject to appeal C Yes D Only if the guardian appointed is the Collector
40. Question 40 of 62

    Under Section 50(1), who has the power to make rules consistent with this Act, regarding matters such as guardians' allowances, security, and account procedures?

    A The Bar Council B The High Court C The Provincial Assembly exclusively D The Federal Government exclusively
41. Question 41 of 62

    Under Section 9(2), to which Court(s) may an application regarding guardianship of the PROPERTY of a minor be made?

    A Only the District Court where the minor ordinarily resides B Only the High Court, regardless of location C Either the District Court where the minor ordinarily resides, or the District Court where he has property D Only the District Court where the property is situated
42. Question 42 of 62

    Under Section 24, what is a guardian of the person of a ward charged with?

    A The custody of the ward, and looking to his support, health and education B Only the physical custody, with no responsibility for education C Only financial support, with no responsibility for custody D Only matters specifically listed in a written court order
43. Question 43 of 62

    Under Section 10(3), what must accompany an application for appointment of a guardian?

    A A declaration of the willingness of the proposed guardian to act, signed by him and attested by at least two witnesses B A medical certificate of the proposed guardian's fitness C Nothing further beyond the petition itself D A bank guarantee equal to the value of the minor's property
44. Question 44 of 62

    Under Section 47, is an order removing a guardian under Section 39 appealable?

    A Only if the removal was for bankruptcy specifically B Yes C Only the removed guardian personally may appeal, not any other interested party D No, removal orders are final and unappealable
45. Question 45 of 62

    Under Section 17(1), what standard guides the Court in appointing or declaring a guardian?

    A The financial wealth of the proposed guardian alone B The gender of the proposed guardian alone C The seniority in age of the applicant alone D What, consistent with the law to which the minor is subject, appears to be for the welfare of the minor
46. Question 46 of 62

    Under Section 4, how is a 'guardian' defined?

    A Only a blood relative appointed formally by a court B A person having the care of the person of a minor, or of his property, or of both C Only a person named in a will D Only the biological father of a minor
47. Question 47 of 62

    Under Section 27, what standard of care must a guardian of property apply in dealing with the ward's property?

    A No particular standard is imposed by the Act B The highest possible standard, regardless of circumstances C Only the standard specified in the appointing instrument, if any D As careful as a man of ordinary prudence would deal with it if it were his own
48. Question 48 of 62

    Under Section 21, is a minor generally competent to act as guardian of another minor?

    A No, except his own wife or child (or, as managing member of an undivided Hindu family, the wife or child of another minor member) B Yes, but only with a court's prior written permission in every case C Yes, any minor may act as guardian for any other minor D Yes, provided the minor guardian has attained 16 years of age
49. Question 49 of 62

    Under Section 42, when a guardian dies, is discharged, or is removed, what may the Court do?

    A Of its own motion, appoint or declare another guardian of the person or property, or both, as the case may be B Only appoint a guardian if the Collector specifically requests it C Nothing; a new application must always be filed by an outside party D Automatically transfer guardianship to the nearest relative without any inquiry
50. Question 50 of 62

    Under Section 41(1), which of the following causes the powers of a guardian of the PERSON to cease?

    A Only a change in the guardian's religion B Only the guardian's own marriage C Death, removal, or discharge of the guardian; the ward ceasing to be a minor; or, for a female ward, her marriage to a husband who is not unfit D Only the guardian changing his place of employment
51. Question 51 of 62

    Under Section 39, which of the following is listed as a ground for removal of a guardian?

    A Only the guardian's relocation to a different city within the same province B Abuse of trust, continued failure to perform duties, incapacity, ill-treatment or neglect of the ward, or having an interest adverse to faithful performance of duties C Only the guardian's remarriage D Only the guardian's advancing age, regardless of conduct
52. Question 52 of 62

    Under Section 12(3)(a), may the Court place a female minor in the temporary custody of a person claiming to be her guardian merely on the ground of being her husband?

    A No, unless she is already in his custody with her parents' consent B Yes, but only if the marriage is registered C Yes, without any restriction whatsoever D Yes, but only with the Collector's approval
53. Question 53 of 62

    Under Section 31(1), on what basis may the Court grant permission for a guardian to do an act mentioned in Section 29?

    A Only where the Collector personally recommends it B Only if the ward has attained at least 15 years of age C Freely, upon the guardian's mere request D Only in case of necessity or for an evident advantage to the ward
54. Question 54 of 62

    Under Section 4-A, who may empower a subordinate officer to dispose of proceedings under this Act?

    A Only the Federal Government B Only the Provincial Government C The High Court, by general or special order D Only the Chief Justice personally, by administrative circular
55. Question 55 of 62

    Under Section 49, whose discretion generally governs the costs of a proceeding under this Act?

    A A fixed statutory schedule of costs, with no judicial discretion B The discretion of the losing party alone C The discretion of the Court in which the proceeding is had, subject to any High Court rules D The discretion of the Provincial Government exclusively
56. Question 56 of 62

    Under Section 34-A, may the Court appoint a person to audit a guardian's accounts, with remuneration paid from the ward's property income?

    A Only in cases involving property valued over Rs.100,000 B Yes C No, guardians' accounts can never be audited under the Act D Only if the Provincial Government specifically directs an audit
57. Question 57 of 62

    Under Section 46, may the Court call upon the Collector or a subordinate Court for a report on any matter arising in a proceeding under this Act?

    A Only the Collector, never a subordinate Court, may be asked to report B Yes, and the Court may treat the report as evidence C No, such reports have no evidentiary value under this Act D Only with the Provincial Government's prior written approval
58. Question 58 of 62

    Under Section 36(1), where no administration-bond was taken, may a person, with the Court's leave, institute a suit as next friend against the guardian for an account of what he has received?

    A No, such a suit is barred entirely without a bond B Only the Collector may institute such a suit C Only after the ward reaches majority D Yes, at any time during the ward's minority
59. Question 59 of 62

    Under Section 12(1)'s proviso (as amended in 2008), for children below what ages must the Court pass an interim custody order in favour of the mother on the first hearing date, with visiting rights to the father?

    A Below 10 years for both male and female minors B Below 18 years for both male and female minors C Below 7 years for a male minor, or below 16 years for a female minor D Below 5 years for both male and female minors
60. Question 60 of 62

    Under Section 17(5), may the Court appoint or declare a person to be guardian against that person's will?

    A Yes, provided the person is a close blood relative B Yes, if the Court deems it necessary for the minor's welfare C Yes, but only for guardianship of property, not of the person D No
61. Question 61 of 62

    Under Section 9(1), to which Court must an application regarding guardianship of the person of a minor be made?

    A The District Court where the applicant himself resides B Only the High Court in its original jurisdiction C Any District Court in the province of the applicant's choice D The District Court having jurisdiction in the place where the minor ordinarily resides
62. Question 62 of 62

    Under Section 39(i), for a guardian of property specifically, what additional ground for removal exists?

    A Failure to remarry within a specified period B Relocating within the same district C Bankruptcy or insolvency D Refusing to accept remuneration for guardianship

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