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HP Civil Judge Prelims 2020 Question Paper with Answers

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  1. Question 1 · Civil Law I

    With regard to pleading under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, choose the true statement about propositions.\nPropositions:\n(I) Pleading should state facts and law.\n(II) Facts stated in the pleading should be material facts.\n(III) Pleading should not state the evidence.\nAssertions:

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

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

  2. Question 2 · Civil Law I

    With respect to doctrine of Res-Judicata, choose the true statement about propositions.\nPropositions:\n(I) The doctrine of res judicata is based on public policy.\n(II) Principles of res judicata apply to civil suits, execution proceedings, arbitration, interim order etc.\n(III) The doctrine of res-judicata codified under Section 11 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is exhaustive.\nAssertions:

    1. (A) I and II are correct, III is incorrect
    2. (B) II and III are correct, I is incorrect
    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

  3. Question 3 · Civil Law I

    Against an order under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, which of the following is the appropriate remedy?

    1. (A) Appeal
    2. (B) Review
    3. (C) Revision
    4. (D) None of these

    Answer: (C) Revision

  4. Question 4 · Civil Law I

    Which of the following is not a ground to reject a foreign judgment?

    1. (A) Foreign judgment not by a competent court
    2. (B) Foreign judgment not on merit
    3. (C) Foreign judgment opposed to natural justice
    4. (D) Foreign judgment based on irregular exercise of jurisdiction

    Answer: (D) Foreign judgment based on irregular exercise of jurisdiction

  5. Question 5 · Civil Law I

    Which of the following provisions of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with privileged communication about unpublished official records relating to affairs of the State?

    1. (A) Section 122
    2. (B) Section 123
    3. (C) Section 125
    4. (D) Section 127

    Answer: (B) Section 123

  6. Question 6 · Civil Law I

    A owes B Rs.1,000/-. A sells a property to B, the consideration being Rs.500/- and the release of the previous debt of Rs.1,000/-. Stamp-duty is payable on

    1. (A) Rs. 500/-
    2. (B) Rs. 1,000/-
    3. (C) Rs. 1,500/-
    4. (D) None of these

    Answer: (C) Rs. 1,500/-

  7. Question 7 · Civil Law I

    With respect to proof of circumstantial evidence under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, which of the following propositions/expressions is incorrect?

    1. (A) That the circumstances from which guilt is established must be fully proved
    2. (B) That all the facts must be consistent with the hypothesis of guilt/innocence of the accused
    3. (C) That the circumstances must be of a conclusive nature
    4. (D) That the circumstances should, to a moral certainty, exclude every hypothesis except the one proposed to be proved

    Answer: (B) That all the facts must be consistent with the hypothesis of guilt/innocence of the accused

  8. Question 8 · Civil Law I

    For the purpose of applying Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, which of the following is incorrect?

    1. (A) Person is dispossessed of immovable property
    2. (B) Dispossession of property was without his consent
    3. (C) Dispossession from the property was otherwise than in due course of law
    4. (D) Suit must have been filed within three months from the date of dispossession

    Answer: (D) Suit must have been filed within three months from the date of dispossession

  9. Question 9 · Civil Law I

    Legal set-off is prescribed under ______ of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

    1. (A) Order VIII Rule 6
    2. (B) Order VI Rule 8
    3. (C) Order VIII Rule 6A
    4. (D) Order VI Rule 6A

    Answer: (A) Order VIII Rule 6

  10. Question 10 · Civil Law I

    Which of the following cases deals with testimony of child witness?

    1. (A) Hem Raj v. State of Haryana, AIR 2005 SCW 885
    2. (B) Leela Ram v. State of Haryana, AIR 1999 SC 3717
    3. (C) State of Uttar Pradesh v. Babu Ram, AIR 2000 SC 1735
    4. (D) State of Maharashtra v. Damu s/o Gopinath Shinde, AIR 1999 SC 3544

    Answer: (D) State of Maharashtra v. Damu s/o Gopinath Shinde, AIR 1999 SC 3544