Answer is B is correct. As per Section 2(2) of the Code, means the formal expression of an adjudication which, so far as regards the Court expressing it, conclusively determines the rights of the parties with regard to all or any of the matters in controversy in the suit and may be either preliminary or final. It shall be deemed to include the rejection of a plaint and the determination of any question within section 144. Therefore option (b) is the correct answ

Answer is D is correct. Decree as per Section 2(2) of the Code can be either preliminary or final. Therefore option (d) is the correct answer.

Answer is B is correct. A decision on an issue of law operates as res judicata if the cause of action in the subsequent suit is the same as in the former suit, even though the decision on the point of law is erroneous. Therefore option (b) is the correct answer.

Answer is B is correct. Foreign court under Section 2(5) of CPC means a court situated outside India and not established under the authority of Government of India. Therefore option (b) is the correct answer.

Answer is B is correct. Sarpanch of a Gram Panchayat is not a public officer as per Section 2(17) of the Act. Therefore option (b) is the correct answer.