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AIBE 2025 (XX) Question Paper with Answers

100 questions. The first 10 questions are free to attempt. All AIBE papers

  1. Question 1 · Prelims

    As per the Constitution of India, a linguistic community in India seeks to preserve its unique script and literature. Which constitutional provision guarantees them the right to conserve the same?

    1. (A) Article 28(1)
    2. (B) Article 29
    3. (C) Article 30
    4. (D) Article 32

    Answer: (B) Article 29

  2. Question 2 · Prelims

    Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, when can facts that are otherwise irrelevant be considered relevant?

    1. (A) Only when they prove the guilt of the accused directly
    2. (B) Only when they form part of a dying declaration
    3. (C) When they are inconsistent with a fact in issue or relevant fact
    4. (D) When they are part of an admission made in writing

    Answer: (C) When they are inconsistent with a fact in issue or relevant fact

  3. Question 3 · Prelims

    The Supreme Court of India in R. K. Anand v. Registrar, Delhi High Court (2009) 8 SCC 106 held an advocate guilty of misconduct for:

    1. (A) threatening judges and use of abusive language during proceedings.watson - nih kolbit
    2. (B) filing false affidavits and making reckless allegations against judges.
    3. (C) interfering in a criminal trial by attempting to influence a witness.
    4. (D) circulating scandalous pamphlets against a sitting Chief Justice.de estosis

    Answer: (C) interfering in a criminal trial by attempting to influence a witness.

  4. Question 4 · Prelims

    If a case is transmitted to the Central Government under Section 10 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, what is the time limit for solemnizing the marriage after its decision?

    1. (A) One month
    2. (B) Two months
    3. (C) Six months
    4. (D) Three months

    Answer: (D) Three months

  5. Question 5 · Prelims

    During a court trial, the defence lawyer objects to the admissibility of certain papers produced as evidence. The judge clarifies that only documents categorized as public documents under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, can be accepted without strict proof . Which category of documents would fall under public documents in this context?

    1. (A) Draft agreements between individuals
    2. (B) Personal diaries of government officials
    3. (C) Internal notes of a private company
    4. (D) Judicial and executive acts of public officers

    Answer: (D) Judicial and executive acts of public officers

  6. Question 6 · Prelims

    Which type of allowance qualifies for deduction under Section 16(ii) of the Income - tax Act, 1961?

    1. (A) House Rent Allowance granted by private companies
    2. (B) Entertainment Allowance granted to government employees
    3. (C) Transport Allowance provided to all salaried persons
    4. (D) Leave Travel Allowance given for domestic travel

    Answer: (B) Entertainment Allowance granted to government employees

  7. Question 7 · Prelims

    According to Section 44AA (2) (i ) of the Income tax Act, 1961, a person carrying on business must maintain books of account if income from business or profession exceeds:

    1. (A) ₹1,20,000
    2. (B) ₹50,000
    3. (C) ₹ 5,00,000
    4. (D) ₹10,00,000

    Answer: (A) ₹1,20,000

  8. Question 8 · Prelims

    Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, if a person is ordered to pay a fine of ₹ 4,000 but fails to do so, what is the maximum simple imprisonment the court may impose on the defaulter?

    1. (A) One year
    2. (B) Two months
    3. (C) Four months
    4. (D) Six months

    Answer: (B) Two months

  9. Question 9 · Prelims

    What condition must be satisfied for prior evidence to be relevant under Section 33 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872? - 2

    1. (A) The evidence must have been recorded in the presence of a jury.
    2. (B) The proceeding was between the same parties or their representatives in interest.
    3. (C) The evidence must have been published in a government gazette.
    4. (D) The evidence must have been corroborated by expert opinion.

    Answer: (B) The proceeding was between the same parties or their representatives in interest.

  10. Question 10 · Prelims

    According to the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 under what circumstance is the completion of five years of continuous service not mandatory for payment of gratuity to an employee by his employer?

    1. (A) Voluntary resignation from the post by the employee.
    2. (B) Dismissal of the employee due to misconduct at work.
    3. (C) Death or disablement of the employee due to accident or disease.
    4. (D) Transfer of the employee to another department within the same organization.

    Answer: (C) Death or disablement of the employee due to accident or disease.