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Kerala Civil Judge Prelims 2017 Question Paper with Answers

100 questions. The first 10 questions are free to attempt. All Kerala Civil Judge papers

  1. Question 1 · Prelims

    Subordinate Courts in the State is dealt with in which Chapter of the Constitution of India ?

    1. (A) Chapter IV
    2. (B) Chapter VI
    3. (C) Chapter V
    4. (D) Chapter VII

    Answer: (B) Chapter VI

  2. Question 2 · Prelims

    What does “ Per incuriam" means?

    1. (A) Without discussing the relevant issues involved.
    2. (B) Without referring to a binding precedent.
    3. (C) Without considering the relevant evidence.
    4. (D) None of the above.

    Answer: (B) Without referring to a binding precedent.

  3. Question 3 · Prelims

    A Chief Judicial Magistrate can be appointed in ?

    1. (A) each sessions division
    2. (B) each district
    3. (C) each subdivision
    4. (D) any metropolitan area

    Answer: (B) each district

  4. Question 4 · Prelims

    An order is issued to a garnishee to deposit in court the money payable to the judgment Debtor. The garnishee fails to comply and to respond. Court orders attachment of salary of garnishee. Is it proper?

    1. (A) Correct and legal.
    2. (B) No. Court should conduct enquiry regarding means of garnishee.
    3. (C) No. Court should order garnishee to comply with the notice
    4. (D) None of above.

    Answer: (C) No. Court should order garnishee to comply with the notice

  5. Question 5 · Prelims

    Can compensation be awarded in a suit under section 21 of the Specific Relief Act for specific performance of a contract, if the plaintiff has failed to claim it in the plaint ?

    1. (A) No.
    2. (B) Yes.
    3. (C) Yes. At the discretion of court
    4. (D) Yes. If orally requested at the time of evidence.

    Answer: (A) No.

  6. Question 6 · Prelims

    Plaintiff, the owner of a property, filed a suit for injunction to restrain a temple from conducting annual festival in his property. The temple contended that it was conducted as a part of religious rites and ceremonies carried out annually, since time immemorial and hence, hit by section 9 of CPC. Is the suit maintainable. ?

    1. (A) Noi maintainable, since religious rites and ceremonies are to be adjudicated.
    2. (B) Maintainable, in the light of explanation I of section 9 CPC .
    3. (C) Maintainable, since religious rites and ceremonies do not arise:
    4. (D) Maintainable in the light of Explanation II of Section 9 CPC.

    Answer: (B) Maintainable, in the light of explanation I of section 9 CPC .

  7. Question 7 · Prelims

    When does the rash and negligent driving on a public way become punishable under section 279 IPC?

    1. (A) If it is likely to cause fear.
    2. (B) If it may endanger human life.
    3. (C) If it is driven with great speed.
    4. (D) If it is driven recklessly.

    Answer: (B) If it may endanger human life.

  8. Question 8 · Prelims

    Select one among the following, which is not an ingredient of vested interest under section 19 of Transfer of Property Act ?

    1. (A) Not subject to any condition or if subject to a condition, one which must happen.
    2. (B) It is heritable and alienable.
    3. (C) Will not be defeated by the death of transferee, before he obtains possession.
    4. (D) Can take place only on the happening of a specified uncertain event.

    Answer: (D) Can take place only on the happening of a specified uncertain event.

  9. Question 9 · Prelims

    In which among the following, Supreme Court cannot exercise original jurisdiction?

    1. (A) Dispute between two or more states
    2. (B) Between Government of India and one or more states
    3. (C) Intra-state water dispute
    4. (D) Between Government of India and States on one side and one or more states on the other side

    Answer: (C) Intra-state water dispute

  10. Question 10 · Prelims

    After how much period of notice can a suit against Government be filed ?

    1. (A) 60 days from date of despatch
    2. (B) 90 days from the date of delivery.
    3. (C) Two months from the date of delivery or leaving at the office.
    4. (D) Three months from the date of despatch.

    Answer: (C) Two months from the date of delivery or leaving at the office.