MCQ 04 July 2024

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (04 July 2024)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur is embodied in which section of the IEA, 1872?
  • (a) Section 6
  • (b) Section 32
  • (c) Section 106
  • (d) Section 93
Answer is C is correct. The doctrine of ‘res ipsa loquitur’ is embodied under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 which deals with the burden of proof in cases where a fact is within the special knowledge of a person. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question2:- Summary Trials under the Cr.P.C. 1973 are covered under:
  • (a) Chapter XXI
  • (b) Chapter XIX
  • (c) Chapter XXII
  • (d) Chapter XX
Answer is A is correct. Chapter XXI of Criminal Procedure Code deals with Summary trial. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Question3:- Provision for reservation in matters of promotion with consequential seniority was added in The Constitution by:
  • (a) 81st Amendment
  • (b) 77th Amendment
  • (c) 85th Amendment
  • (d) 84th Amendment
Answer is B is correct. Article 16(4A) of the Constitution was inserted by 77th Amendment. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question4:- Which one of the following is not a negotiable instrument?
  • (a) Bond
  • (b) Promissory note
  • (c) Bill of exchange
  • (d) Cheque
Answer is A is correct. Section 13 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881, clearly states that “A negotiable instrument means a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable either to order or to bearer.” Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Question5:- Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act declares as void agreement—
  • (a) In restraint of marriage
  • (b) In restraint of legal proceedings
  • (c) In restraint of trade
  • (d) None of the above
Answer is B is correct. Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, provides that agreement in restraint of legal proceedings is void. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question6:- The Indian Penal Code, 1860 does not define:
  • (a) Public Servant
  • (b) Reasons to believe
  • (c) Property
  • (d) A Will
Answer is C is correct. The term Property is nowhere defined in the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Public servant is defined under Section 21; Reason to believe under Section 26 the Will is defined under section 31 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question7:- A dispute can be referred to Lok Adalat by a court by virtue of _____ CPC, 1908.
  • (a) Section 90
  • (b) Section 88
  • (c) Section 87
  • (d) Section 89
Answer is D is correct. Refer Section 89(2) (b) of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.