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HP Civil Judge Prelims 2019 Question Paper with Answers

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  1. Question 1 · Prelims

    Choose the true statement about propositions: Propositions: (I) Section 11 of Evidence Act provides residuary clause for relevancy of facts (II) Section 11 is based on general theory of relevancy (III) Section 11 is independent one, and not controlled by other provisions of Evidence Act

    1. (A) I and II are correct, III is incorrect
    2. (B) II and III are incorrect, I is correct
    3. (C) I and III are correct, II is incorrect
    4. (D) All are correct

    Answer: (A) I and II are correct, III is incorrect

  2. Question 2 · Prelims

    Under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, If the adoption is to be taken by a female and the person to be adopted is a male, the adoptive mother should be at least ____ years older than the person to be adopted:

    1. (A) 18
    2. (B) 19
    3. (C) 20
    4. (D) 21

    Answer: (D) 21

  3. Question 3 · Prelims

    As per Section 14 (1) of the Limitation Act, provides for exclusion of time of proceeding bona fide in court without jurisdiction and as per the Explanation to this section, for the purposes of this section, in excluding the time during which a former civil proceeding was pending, Choose the correct option:

    1. (A) the day on which that proceeding was instituted and the day on which it ended shall both be counted
    2. (B) Only the day on which that proceeding was instituted and not the day on which it ended shall both be counted
    3. (C) Only the day on which it ended shall both be counted and not the day on which that proceeding was instituted
    4. (D) Depends on the nature of the suit and facts of the case

    Answer: (A) the day on which that proceeding was instituted and the day on which it ended shall both be counted

  4. Question 4 · Prelims

    In a civil suit, parties are required to submit the list of witnesses whom they propose to call either to give evidence or to produce documents on or before such date as the Court may appoint, and ______.

    1. (A) not later than fifteen days from the date of settlement of issues
    2. (B) not later than thirty days from the date of settlement of issues
    3. (C) not later than two months from the date of settlement of issues
    4. (D) not later than three months from the date of settlement of issues

    Answer: (A) not later than fifteen days from the date of settlement of issues

  5. Question 5 · Prelims

    Choose the true statement about propositions: Propositions: (I) Section 11 Explanation IV provides provisions for Constructive Res Judicata (II) Any matter which might and ought to have been made ground of defence or attack in former suit shall not constitute res judicata (III) Any relief claimed in the plaint, which is not expressly granted by the decree, shall be deemed to have been refused

    1. (A) I and II are correct, III is incorrect
    2. (B) II and III are incorrect, I is correct
    3. (C) I and III are correct, II is incorrect
    4. (D) All are correct

    Answer: (C) I and III are correct, II is incorrect

  6. Question 6 · Prelims

    ‘X’, ‘Y’ and ‘Z’ entered into conspiracy on December 26, 2017 to explode a bridge. In accordance with the conspiracy, the bridge was to be exploded on January 26, 2018. However, Mr. Y was arrested on January 24, 2018. He made statement to police about the conspiracy. However, remaining two conspirators successfully executed the conspiracy. Later on, the remaining two conspirators were also arrested, and all were charged under various provisions of Indian Penal Code, 1860. During trial, prosecution reasonably established the fact of conspiracy between X, Y and Z to explode the said bridge. In this reference, which of the following fact is relevant under Section 10 of Evidence Act 1872?

    1. (A) A letter written by ‘X’ to ‘Y’ on December 20, 2017 inquiring the possibility of a meeting
    2. (B) Confession made of ‘Y’ to the police officer on January 24, 2018
    3. (C) Confession made of ‘Z’ to the police officer on January 30, 2018
    4. (D) An email sent by Y, dated January 16, 2018 to the supplier of explosives

    Answer: (D) An email sent by Y, dated January 16, 2018 to the supplier of explosives

  7. Question 7 · Prelims

    In case of non- fulfillment of the contractual obligations, only the parties to the contract can sue each other. This statement may be called as:

    1. (A) Privity of Contract
    2. (B) Privity of Consideration
    3. (C) Quantum Meruit
    4. (D) Uberrimafides

    Answer: (A) Privity of Contract

  8. Question 8 · Prelims

    Falsus in uno falsus in omnibus is a-

    1. (A) Rule of Law
    2. (B) Rule of Caution
    3. (C) Rule of Evidence
    4. (D) Rule of Estoppel

    Answer: (B) Rule of Caution

  9. Question 9 · Prelims

    Test Identification Parade is admissible under___________.

    1. (A) Section 7
    2. (B) Section 8
    3. (C) Section 9
    4. (D) Section 10

    Answer: (C) Section 9

  10. Question 10 · Prelims

    The period of Limitation to recover possession of immoveable property mortgaged and afterwards transferred by the mortgagee for a valuable consideration is:

    1. (A) Twelve Years
    2. (B) Thirty Years
    3. (C) Three Years
    4. (D) One Year

    Answer: (A) Twelve Years