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.