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Bihar Civil Judge Prelims 2020 Question Paper with Answers

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  1. Question 1 · Prelims

    Which one of the following statements is not correct for a dormant partner?

    1. (A) A dormant partner is not interested in the business of the firm.
    2. (B) A dormant partner is not liable for the firm's liability to outsiders.
    3. (C) A dormant partner is entitled to share the profits of the firm.
    4. (D) A dormant partner is neither active nor known to outsider.

    Answer: (B) A dormant partner is not liable for the firm's liability to outsiders.

  2. Question 2 · Prelims

    The 'Rule of Damdupat' is '

    1. (A) a rule relating to costs
    2. (B) a rule relating to interest
    3. (C) a rule of res judicata
    4. (D) a rule of evidence

    Answer: (B) a rule relating to interest

  3. Question 3 · Prelims

    Which one of the following statements is correct for a minor who has been admitted to the benefits of the partnership?

    1. (A) A creditor of the firm sues against the minor's share in the firm for his credit.
    2. (B) Such minor sues partners for access accounts of the firm.
    3. (C) Such minor sues the partners for share of the profits of the firm.
    4. (D) On finding some foulness in the business, he files a case of dissolution of the firm.

    Answer: (A) A creditor of the firm sues against the minor's share in the firm for his credit.

  4. Question 4 · Prelims

    Who divided wrongs as private wrongs and public wrongs?

    1. (A) Fraser
    2. (B) Sir F. Pollock
    3. (C) Justice Blackburn
    4. (D) Blackstone

    Answer: (D) Blackstone

  5. Question 5 · Prelims

    The case of Pakala Narayana Swami vs. Emperor pertains to

    1. (A) estoppels
    2. (B) dying declaration
    3. (C) hostile witness
    4. (D) accomplice evidence

    Answer: (B) dying declaration

  6. Question 6 · Prelims

    Sweeping change introduced by the Civil Procedure Code (Amendment) Act, 2002 is with the object to

    1. (A) give more power to Civil Courts
    2. (B) reduce the power of Civil Courts
    3. (C) cut short delay in disposal of suit
    4. (D) make provisions stringent

    Answer: (C) cut short delay in disposal of suit

  7. Question 7 · Prelims

    The maxim ‘damnum sine injuria’ means

    1. (A) damage without infringement of legal right
    2. (B) damage with infringement of legal right
    3. (C) infringement of legal right without damage
    4. (D) All of the above

    Answer: (A) damage without infringement of legal right

  8. Question 8 · Prelims

    Under Section 68 of the Indian Contract Act

    1. (A) the minor is personally liable
    2. (B) only minor's property is liable
    3. (C) minor personally and his property both are liable
    4. (D) None of the above

    Answer: (B) only minor's property is liable

  9. Question 9 · Prelims

    A contract is not frustrated by

    1. (A) commercial impossibility
    2. (B) imposition of government restrictions
    3. (C) destruction of matter of contract subject
    4. (D) All of the above

    Answer: (A) commercial impossibility

  10. Question 10 · Prelims

    The mode of proof of a custom is contained in

    1. (A) Section 32(4) of the Indian Evidence Act
    2. (B) Section 32(7) of the Indian Evidence Act
    3. (C) Section 48 of the Indian Evidence Act
    4. (D) All of the above

    Answer: (D) All of the above