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Karnataka Higher Judiciary Prelims 2022 (Dec) Question Paper with Answers

100 questions. The first 10 questions are free to attempt. All Karnataka Higher Judiciary papers

  1. Question 1 · Prelims

    Which Section of the Karnataka Court Fees and Suit Valuation Act, 1958 states about the payment of Court fee in respect of suit for specific performance?

    1. (A) Section 37
    2. (B) Section 38
    3. (C) Section 39
    4. (D) Section 40

    Answer: (D) Section 40

  2. Question 2 · Prelims

    The Legal maxim "actus curiae neminem gravabit" means:

    1. (A) For every wrong there is remedy
    2. (B) acts of the Court shall not affect the decision
    3. (C) every injury needs a cure
    4. (D) acts of the Court shall prejudice no one

    Answer: (D) acts of the Court shall prejudice no one

  3. Question 3 · Prelims

    The accused, without any intention to cause death, gave a single blow to the deceased with a stick on his head, which proved to be fatal. Accused is liable for conviction under.

    1. (A) Section 302 of Indian Penal Code
    2. (B) Section 304 of Indian Penal Code
    3. (C) Section 304-A of Indian Penal Code
    4. (D) Section 307 of Indian Penal Code

    Answer: (B) Section 304 of Indian Penal Code

  4. Question 4 · Prelims

    If the judgment debtor raises a contention that the decree stands discharged, which of the following is the correct legal position having regard to Section 47 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?

    1. (A) He has to make an application in the original suit and get an adjudication as to whether decree is discharged or not
    2. (B) He has to file a Regular Appeal
    3. (C) He has to file a Miscellaneous Appeal
    4. (D) He can urge it in the Executing Court itself

    Answer: (D) He can urge it in the Executing Court itself

  5. Question 5 · Prelims

    As per the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a guarantee which extends to series of transactions, is known as:

    1. (A) Unlimited guarantee
    2. (B) Perpetual guarantee
    3. (C) Continuing guarantee
    4. (D) Series guarantee

    Answer: (C) Continuing guarantee

  6. Question 6 · Prelims

    The Supreme Court of India, in Shreya Singhal v/s Union of India,

    1. (A) nullified the Sedition law
    2. (B) upheld the validity of New Land Acquisition Act
    3. (C) struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000
    4. (D) none of the above

    Answer: (C) struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000

  7. Question 7 · Prelims

    Validity of an order made under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is

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

    Answer: (C) Two months

  8. Question 8 · Prelims

    Which Section of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 states about the persons who may be adopted?

    1. (A) Section 8
    2. (B) Section 9
    3. (C) Section 10
    4. (D) Section 11

    Answer: (C) Section 10

  9. Question 9 · Prelims

    Who is the present Attorney General for India?

    1. (A) Sri R.Venkataramani
    2. (B) Sri K.K.Venugopal
    3. (C) Sri Mukul Rohtagi
    4. (D) Sri Tushar Mehta

    Answer: (A) Sri R.Venkataramani

  10. Question 10 · Prelims

    Which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 relates to search of an accused person by a police officer?

    1. (A) Section 49
    2. (B) Section 50
    3. (C) Section 51
    4. (D) Section 91

    Answer: (C) Section 51