Law GAT Mock Test 12

1. Question 1 of 100

   Under Section 104 CPC, what is generally required for an order to be appealable?

   A It must be one of the orders specifically listed under Section 104 or expressly made appealable by the Code or another law B Every order of a civil court is automatically appealable C Only final orders, never interlocutory ones, are appealable D Only orders passed by a District Judge are appealable
2. Question 2 of 100

   Presumptions relating to burden of proof, such as those of legitimacy and marriage, generally serve important social objectives, but remain:

   A Rebuttable by sufficiently cogent evidence B Irrebuttable in all circumstances C Applicable only in criminal law D Applicable only to public documents
3. Question 3 of 100

   Section 76 provides that nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law, in good faith believes himself to be, bound by:

   A Law to do it B A private contract C A religious injunction only D Custom only
4. Question 4 of 100

   Under Article 25(2), the State shall make no discrimination on the basis of sex alone, but this does not prevent the State from making special provision for:

   A Women and children B Foreign investors C Religious minorities exclusively D Senior citizens only
5. Question 5 of 100

   The term 'Wali' as used in the provisions relating to qatl generally refers to:

   A A public prosecutor appointed by the State B An investigating officer only C The heir of the victim entitled to claim qisas or compensation D A defence counsel only
6. Question 6 of 100

   In criminal cases, the fact that the accused person has a bad character is generally irrelevant, unless evidence has been given that he has a good character, or the bad character is itself a:

   A Confession B Dying declaration C Judgment D Fact in issue
7. Question 7 of 100

   St. Thomas Aquinas classified law into eternal law, natural law, human law and:

   A Sociological law B Customary law only C Positive law only D Divine law
8. Question 8 of 100

   Under Section 2 CPC, does the definition of 'public officer' include every commissioned or gazetted officer in the military, naval, or air forces of Pakistan while in service of the State?

   A No, military officers are entirely excluded from this definition B Only officers assigned to civil duties C Only officers above the rank of colonel D Yes
9. Question 9 of 100

   The essential distinction between criminal misappropriation under Section 403 and criminal breach of trust under Section 405 is that the latter requires a relationship of:

   A Sale and purchase only B Marriage between the parties C Landlord and tenant only D Trust or entrustment of property, coupled with dishonest misappropriation in violation of that trust
10. Question 10 of 100

    Section 351 defines 'assault' as any gesture or preparation, made with the intention or knowledge that such gesture or preparation will cause any person present to apprehend that the person making it is about to use criminal force to:

    A Him B The Government C A third party only D A public document only
11. Question 11 of 100

    'Urf' is generally accepted as valid so long as it does not:

    A Apply to more than one region B Predate the advent of Islam C Involve any commercial transaction D Contradict a clear text of the Quran or Sunnah
12. Question 12 of 100

    Under Order VI, is it generally required that pleadings be initialled by the parties or their counsel?

    A Only for pleadings exceeding a certain length B No, initialling is never required C Yes D Only for pleadings filed in the High Court
13. Question 13 of 100

    The credit of a witness may be impeached by proof that he has been bribed, or has accepted the offer of a bribe, or has received any other:

    A Certified copy B Legal notice C Corrupt inducement to give evidence D Summons
14. Question 14 of 100

    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
15. Question 15 of 100

    Strict liability, as established in Rylands v Fletcher, holds a person liable even without:

    A Any escape of a dangerous thing B Any damage occurring C A contractual relationship D Proof of negligence or fault
16. Question 16 of 100

    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
17. Question 17 of 100

    Which rule prohibits an advocate from communicating with a party represented by another advocate, without that advocate's consent?

    A Rule 160 B Rule 134 C Rule 145 D Rule 137
18. Question 18 of 100

    Section 94 empowers a Court or officer in charge of a police station to issue a summons requiring a person to:

    A Pay a fine directly to the court B Appear and defend himself against a criminal charge only C Produce a document or other thing necessary for an investigation, inquiry, trial or other proceeding D Furnish security for good behaviour
19. Question 19 of 100

    Which rule addresses who has the right to lead a case when multiple advocates appear on the same side?

    A Rule 157 B Rule 139 C Rule 142 D Rule 144
20. Question 20 of 100

    Corroboration of testimony, though not always mandatory, is generally required by courts as a matter of prudence in cases such as the testimony of an accomplice or a:

    A Witness whose statement is a judgment B Child witness or interested witness C Person proving a Gazette notification D Public officer producing a certified copy
21. Question 21 of 100

    Under Section 18 CPC, what may a court do where it is uncertain within whose jurisdiction certain immovable property is situated?

    A Automatically transfer the suit to the High Court B Record a statement to that effect and proceed to entertain the suit, provided it is otherwise competent as to value and nature C Refer the matter to the Provincial Government for a ruling D Dismiss the suit for lack of jurisdiction
22. Question 22 of 100

    Under Order XLI, Rule 27, is additional evidence generally permitted merely to fill a gap or lacuna in a party's original case at trial?

    A Yes, but only if requested by the respondent, never the appellant B No, courts have held this power must be exercised sparingly and only in exceptional circumstances, not to cure a party's own failure to prove its case C Yes, without any special justification required D Yes, any gap in the trial record justifies additional evidence on appeal
23. Question 23 of 100

    A verse that abrogates another is called the:

    A Zanni B Nasikh C Mansukh D Qat'i
24. Question 24 of 100

    Section 200 recognizes certain exceptions where examination of the complainant may be dispensed with, such as where the complaint is made by a:

    A Convicted prisoner B Private individual with no connection to any office C Public servant acting in the discharge of his official duties, or by a Court D Foreign national
25. Question 25 of 100

    Under Section 2 CPC, what is a 'judgment' defined as?

    A Any order of the court B The formal decree itself C The plaint filed by the plaintiff D The statement given by the judge of the grounds of a decree or order
26. Question 26 of 100

    Which section of the CPC provides the general residual rule on place of suing, based on the defendant's residence or where the cause of action arises?

    A Section 19 B Section 16 C Section 15 D Section 20
27. Question 27 of 100

    Under Article 60(2), the term of office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman of the Senate is:

    A Five years B Two years C Three years D Six years
28. Question 28 of 100

    Section 208 requires the furnishing, in certain cases, of a list of prosecution witnesses along with copies of their:

    A Family details only B Property records only C Personal identity documents only D Statements recorded during investigation
29. Question 29 of 100

    A presumption of a valid marriage arises where a man and woman have long cohabited continuously as husband and wife and are treated as such by their friends and relations, this being a presumption:

    A Only applicable to registered marriages B Against marriage in every such case C In favour of marriage arising from prolonged cohabitation and repute D Only applicable in criminal proceedings
30. Question 30 of 100

    Under Article 75(2), if the President does not give assent within ten days after a Bill is reconsidered and re-passed by Parliament, the assent is:

    A Sent back to Parliament again B Referred to the Supreme Court C Automatically withheld D Deemed to have been given
31. Question 31 of 100

    What specific timeframe did the Supreme Court grant for the restoration of democratic government in this case?

    A Three years from the date of the takeover (12 October 1999) B Five years C One year D No specific timeframe was given
32. Question 32 of 100

    When the facts show that the language of a document, though plain, was intended to apply to only one of several persons or things, evidence may be given of facts showing which one was:

    A Irrelevant B Intended C A public document D Excluded by law
33. Question 33 of 100

    A key distinction between a summons to produce (Section 94) and a search-warrant is that a search-warrant additionally authorizes:

    A Only civil attachment of property B Only the arrest of the person summoned C Only the compelling of a person's personal appearance D The searching of a specified place to seize the document or thing
34. Question 34 of 100

    The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 applies to:

    A All judicial proceedings in or before any court, including courts-martial where applicable B Only proceedings before the High Court C Only criminal proceedings D Only civil proceedings
35. Question 35 of 100

    Who elects the judges of the International Court of Justice?

    A ECOSOC B General Assembly and Security Council C Secretary-General D Security Council alone
36. Question 36 of 100

    What power did the Supreme Court grant to General Musharraf regarding constitutional amendments in this judgment?

    A No power to amend the Constitution at all B Limited power to amend the Constitution for transitional purposes, provided the basic/salient features were not altered C Power only to amend provincial laws D Unlimited power to rewrite the Constitution entirely
37. Question 37 of 100

    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
38. Question 38 of 100

    Statements protected by professional privilege between an advocate and his client belong, in essence, to the:

    A Court, which decides waiver B Public Prosecutor C Client, and can generally be waived only with the client's consent D Advocate, who may waive them at will
39. Question 39 of 100

    Under Order XLIII, Rule 1(r), what specific type of order is made appealable?

    A Orders relating to the framing of issues only B Orders relating to court fees only C Orders relating to the transfer of a suit only D Orders under Order XXXIX, Rules 1, 2, 2A, 4, and 10, relating to injunctions
40. Question 40 of 100

    Roscoe Pound's theory of law is often summarized as:

    A Law as spirit of the people B Law as a tool of social engineering C Law as command of sovereign D Law as pure norm
41. Question 41 of 100

    The Court may presume that a power of attorney, purporting to have been executed before, and authenticated by, a Magistrate, Notary Public or Pakistan diplomatic officer, was so:

    A Executed and authenticated B Forged C Registered elsewhere D Cancelled
42. Question 42 of 100

    Under Article 2, 'document' means any matter expressed or described upon any substance by means of letters, figures or marks intended to be used, or which may be used, for the purpose of:

    A Taxation only B Recording that matter C Sale only D Punishment only
43. Question 43 of 100

    Under Section 497, special consideration for the grant of bail is generally given to categories of accused persons such as:

    A Habitual offenders exclusively B Minors, women, and the sick or infirm C Proclaimed offenders exclusively D Persons who have already been convicted twice
44. Question 44 of 100

    Under Section 9 CPC, what suits shall courts have jurisdiction to try?

    A All suits of a civil nature, except those whose cognizance is expressly or impliedly barred B Only suits involving immovable property C Only suits below a certain pecuniary value D Only suits between citizens of Pakistan
45. Question 45 of 100

    Under Rule 166, what is it the duty of advocates to do when a matter is called in Court?

    A To appear only for matters exceeding a certain value B To send a written excuse and nothing further C To appear, and if that is not possible, to make satisfactory alternative arrangements D To appear only if formally paid in advance
46. Question 46 of 100

    Under Section 75 CPC, for what purposes may a court issue a commission?

    A Only to value immovable property B Only to examine witnesses residing abroad C To examine any person, make a local investigation, examine or adjust accounts, or make a partition D Only in criminal contempt proceedings
47. Question 47 of 100

    Where the accused pleads a specific exception, such as the right of private defence, he is not required to prove it beyond reasonable doubt but merely to establish it on a:

    A Standard of absolute certainty B Preponderance of probability, or to raise a reasonable doubt as to the prosecution case C Standard identical to that required of the prosecution D Basis of judicial notice alone
48. Question 48 of 100

    Article 210 deals with which subject relating to superior court judges?

    A Terms and conditions applicable to a judge appointed temporarily/on additional basis B Appointment of Acting Attorney-General C Election of judges by Parliament D Provincial High Court budget allocation
49. Question 49 of 100

    Jurisprudence helps a lawyer primarily by providing:

    A Case citations B A conceptual framework to understand and interpret law C Client contact details D Court fee schedules
50. Question 50 of 100

    A dying declaration can, if the Court is satisfied as to its truthfulness and voluntariness, form the:

    A Ground to quash the FIR automatically B Only ground for acquittal C Basis of a civil suit exclusively D Basis for conviction without any corroboration
51. Question 51 of 100

    Section 93 provides that no communication made in good faith is an offence by reason of any harm to the person to whom it is made, if it is made for the:

    A Purpose of a civil suit B Purpose of embarrassing him C Benefit of that person D Purpose of documentation only
52. Question 52 of 100

    Facts admitted by the parties, or which they agree to admit at the hearing, or which before the hearing they agree in writing to admit, need not be:

    A Recorded B Proved C Disproved separately D Cross-examined
53. Question 53 of 100

    Statements made by parties to a proceeding, or by their agents authorized in that behalf, are relevant as:

    A Admissions B Judgments C Expert opinions D Dying declarations
54. Question 54 of 100

    Under Article 89(1), the President may promulgate an Ordinance when:

    A The Supreme Court certifies an emergency B A general election has just concluded C The Senate or National Assembly is not in session and immediate action is necessary D Parliament requests it by resolution
55. Question 55 of 100

    Article 25A, inserted by the 18th Amendment, obliges the State to provide free and compulsory education to children of which age group?

    A Three to twelve years B Five to eighteen years C Five to sixteen years D Six to fourteen years
56. Question 56 of 100

    In civil cases, the fact that the character of any person concerned is such as to render probable or improbable any conduct imputed to him is generally:

    A Conclusive proof of liability B Only relevant to prove motive in murder cases C Irrelevant, except as regards character affecting damages D Always relevant to prove liability
57. Question 57 of 100

    To what territory does the Code of Civil Procedure extend?

    A The whole of Pakistan B Only the provincial capitals C Only areas with a High Court D Only Punjab
58. Question 58 of 100

    'Diyah' in Islamic law refers to:

    A A type of Quranic recitation B Monetary compensation paid to victims or their heirs, particularly in cases of bodily harm or death C A form of ritual worship D A category of hadith
59. Question 59 of 100

    The Hanafi school of Islamic law was founded by:

    A Imam Malik ibn Anas B Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal C Imam Abu Hanifa (Nu'man ibn Thabit) D Imam al-Shafi'i
60. Question 60 of 100

    The President receives a non-Money Bill and takes no action for 12 days. Under Article 75, what is the legal effect?

    A The Senate must re-pass the Bill B The President has exceeded the 10-day limit; the situation is governed by Article 75's assent/return framework C The Bill is sent to the Federal Shariat Court D The Bill automatically lapses
61. Question 61 of 100

    If a court is uncertain about a fact of which it might otherwise take judicial notice, a person called upon to assist the court may be required to produce a book or document for the court's:

    A Reference and aid B Approval to publish C Signature D Cross-examination
62. Question 62 of 100

    The exception for consent under Sections 87 to 92 does not validate consent obtained by:

    A Fraud, or from a person incapable of understanding the nature of the act B A person acting under lawful authority C A person of full age acting freely D A guardian for a minor's benefit in good faith
63. Question 63 of 100

    Which earlier case's reasoning on the doctrine of necessity was most directly relied upon in the Zafar Ali Shah judgment?

    A Al-Jehad Trust's case B Asma Jilani's case C Tamizuddin Khan's case D Begum Nusrat Bhutto vs. Chief of Army Staff
64. Question 64 of 100

    Section 369 punishes kidnapping or abducting a child under the age of ten years, with intent to take dishonestly any:

    A Dying declaration from the child B Confession from the child C Movable property from the person of such child D Public document from the police
65. Question 65 of 100

    The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 was promulgated as:

    A An Act of Parliament B A Provincial Ordinance C A Supreme Court Rule D A President's Order
66. Question 66 of 100

    When the Court has to form an opinion as to the person by whom any document was written or signed, the opinion of any person acquainted with the handwriting of the person suspected to have written or signed it is a relevant fact, this being an example of the relevancy of the opinion of a:

    A Non-expert acquainted with the handwriting B Complainant only C Public Prosecutor D Judge
67. Question 67 of 100

    Under Order I, what is the practical consequence of misjoinder or non-joinder of parties on the suit as a whole?

    A The suit is not defeated by reason of misjoinder or non-joinder alone, though the court may deal with the issue as to those parties specifically B The entire suit is automatically dismissed C The suit is transferred to a different court D The plaint is permanently rejected without leave to refile
68. Question 68 of 100

    The provision on improper admission and rejection of evidence reflects a broader principle of the law of evidence and procedure that substance should prevail over:

    A The rule against hearsay B Public policy in every case C The presumption of innocence D Form, where no real prejudice or failure of justice has resulted
69. Question 69 of 100

    A party seeks an order preserving disputed property from being sold off before a suit concerning its ownership is decided. Under which CPC Order would this application typically be made?

    A Order IX (Appearance of Parties) B Order VII (Plaint) C Order XXXIX (Temporary Injunctions) D Order I (Parties to Suits)
70. Question 70 of 100

    Section 420 provides an enhanced punishment for cheating, where the offence involves inducing the delivery of property, or the making, alteration, or destruction of a valuable security, or anything which is signed or sealed and capable of being converted into a:

    A Valuable security B Confession C Public document only D Judgment only
71. Question 71 of 100

    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
72. Question 72 of 100

    Under Article 62(1)(c), the minimum age for Senate membership is:

    A Twenty-five years B Thirty-five years C Thirty years D Forty years
73. Question 73 of 100

    The doctrine concerning the abrogation of one Quranic ruling by a later one is called:

    A Istihsan B Naskh C Qiyas D Ijma
74. Question 74 of 100

    Under Section 6 CPC (pecuniary jurisdiction), can a court exercise jurisdiction over a suit whose value exceeds the pecuniary limits of its ordinary jurisdiction, absent express provision otherwise?

    A Yes, but only in suits relating to immovable property B No C Yes, but only with the consent of both parties D Yes, always, regardless of value
75. Question 75 of 100

    Where oral evidence refers to an opinion, or the grounds on which that opinion is held, it must be the evidence of the person who:

    A Is a stranger to the proceedings B Holds that opinion on the grounds stated C Is the investigating officer only D Merely repeats another's opinion
76. Question 76 of 100

    A sentence to undergo rigorous imprisonment implies imprisonment with:

    A No labour whatsoever B Hard labour C House arrest D Only fine as an alternative
77. Question 77 of 100

    The International Court of Justice was established under which instrument?

    A Vienna Convention B Geneva Conventions C Treaty of Versailles D UN Charter
78. Question 78 of 100

    What practical effect did the restoration of the Assembly have on the political landscape soon afterward?

    A The judiciary took over executive functions B Martial law was immediately imposed C Nawaz Sharif completed his full term without further incident D Political tensions continued and Nawaz Sharif's government eventually resigned amid a stand-off with the President and military leadership
79. Question 79 of 100

    Which section of Chapter XII (Rules 168-175B) addresses conduct with regard to the public generally?

    A Section D B Section C C Section B D Section A
80. Question 80 of 100

    Ordinarily, no appeal lies from an interlocutory order passed in the course of a criminal proceeding, since such orders do not finally dispose of the:

    A Bail bond amount only B Rights of the parties in respect of the main matter in controversy C Court fee payable D Original FIR
81. Question 81 of 100

    Only which entities can be parties in cases before the ICJ?

    A States and individuals B International organizations only C States D NGOs and states
82. Question 82 of 100

    Under Section 2 CPC, what does 'Prescribed' mean?

    A Prescribed only by a Supreme Court order B Prescribed by rules C Prescribed only by the Bar Council D Prescribed only by Presidential notification
83. Question 83 of 100

    An agreement between parties to submit an existing dispute to the ICJ is called?

    A Special Agreement (Compromis) B Compromissory Clause C Protocol of Accession D Optional Clause Declaration
84. Question 84 of 100

    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
85. Question 85 of 100

    Under Order I, may multiple persons be joined as plaintiffs in one suit?

    A No, only one plaintiff may bring a suit B Only with the defendant's prior consent C Yes, where any right to relief in respect of the same act or transaction is alleged to exist, whether jointly, severally, or in the alternative D Only if they are all members of the same family
86. Question 86 of 100

    Under Rule 159, are judges, not being wholly free to defend themselves, said to be entitled to the support of the Bar against what?

    A Administrative reassignment B Political interference only C Any form of criticism whatsoever, even when justified D Unjust criticism and clamour
87. Question 87 of 100

    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
88. Question 88 of 100

    Under Article 53(3), the Speaker or Deputy Speaker ceases to hold office if he ceases to be a member, except that he may continue until the National Assembly meets after a:

    A Budget session B Presidential proclamation C No-confidence vote D General election
89. Question 89 of 100

    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
90. Question 90 of 100

    Zafar Ali Shah and others vs. General Pervez Musharraf is reported at:

    A PLD 1993 S.C. 473 B PLD 2000 S.C. 869 C PLD 1996 S.C. 324 D PLD 2001 S.C. 607
91. Question 91 of 100

    Under Rule 147, what must an advocate disclose before accepting professional employment?

    A His years of call to the Bar B His relation, if any, with the adverse party, and his interest, if any, in the subject-matter of the employment C His religious or political affiliation D His personal fee schedule
92. Question 92 of 100

    Chapter VII provisions collectively help courts and investigators to gather:

    A Only confessions B Only expert opinions C Documentary and physical evidence necessary for criminal proceedings D Only oral testimony
93. Question 93 of 100

    The distinction between robbery and dacoity primarily lies in the:

    A Number of persons involved, robbery generally involving fewer than five B Nature of the weapon used exclusively C Value of the property stolen D Time of day at which it occurs
94. Question 94 of 100

    The right to appeal in criminal matters is generally regarded as:

    A Automatically available for every interlocutory order B An absolute and unqualified constitutional right in every case C Identical to the right to file a civil suit D A creature of statute, and not an inherent right
95. Question 95 of 100

    Article 18 guarantees freedom of:

    A Trade, business or profession B Speech C Religion D Assembly
96. Question 96 of 100

    Pound's concept of 'jural postulates' refers to:

    A Rules of statutory interpretation B Sanctions attached to crimes C Basic assumptions/interests society expects law to protect D International treaty obligations
97. Question 97 of 100

    Dismissal of a complaint under Section 203 does not necessarily prevent the complainant from:

    A Seeking anticipatory bail for the accused B Filing an appeal against a conviction that never occurred C Filing a fresh complaint on the same facts in appropriate circumstances D Ever approaching any court again on the same facts under any circumstances
98. Question 98 of 100

    Under Section 11's Explanation I, what is meant by a 'former suit' for the purposes of res judicata?

    A A suit decided prior to the suit in question, regardless of when it was instituted B Only a suit between the same two named individuals, never their legal representatives C Only a suit decided by the same judge D Only a suit instituted before the current one, regardless of when decided
99. Question 99 of 100

    A 'Court of Session' is presided over by a:

    A Sessions Judge B Public Prosecutor C Police officer D Executive Magistrate
100. Question 100 of 100

     Article 99 of the UN Charter empowers whom to bring matters to the Security Council's attention?

     A Any member state B The ICJ President C The Secretary-General D The General Assembly President

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