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Maharashtra Civil Judge Prelims 2020 Question Paper with Answers

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

1. Question 1 · Prelims

   A Magistrate of the First class may, for the reasons to be recorded by him, stop the proceedings at any stage:

   1. (A) In any warrant-case
   2. (B) In any summons-case
   3. (C) When the proceedings have been instituted upon complaint
   4. (D) None of the above.

   Answer: (B) In any summons-case

2. Question 2 · Prelims

   Leading question means:

   1. (A) Question which does not suggest the answer
   2. (B) Question which suggests the answer
   3. (C) Question which leads to discovery of any fact
   4. (D) All of the above.

   Answer: (B) Question which suggests the answer

3. Question 3 · Prelims

   Irregularities which vitiate proceedings:

   1. (A) To make over a case under sub-section (2) of Section 192
   2. (B) To tender a pardon under Section 306
   3. (C) To sell property under Section 458 or Section 459
   4. (D) None of the above.

   Answer: (D) None of the above.

4. Question 4 · Prelims

   The period for acquisition of right of easement to use of light or air, way or other easement by prescription under Section 25(1) of Limitation Act is:

   1. (A) Thirty years
   2. (B) Twenty years
   3. (C) Twelve years
   4. (D) Twenty five years.

   Answer: (B) Twenty years

5. Question 5 · Prelims

   An appeal shall lie from a decree or order made by the court of small causes Mumbai:

   1. (A) To City Civil Court Mumbai
   2. (B) To a bench of two judges of the Court of small causes, Mumbai
   3. (C) To Chief Metropolitan Magistrate
   4. (D) To High Court Mumbai.

   Answer: (B) To a bench of two judges of the Court of small causes, Mumbai

6. Question 6 · Prelims

   "Warrant case" means a case relating to an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term:

   1. (A) One year
   2. (B) Two years
   3. (C) Exceeding two years
   4. (D) None of the above.

   Answer: (C) Exceeding two years

7. Question 7 · Prelims

   Limitation to file suit under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act 1963, is:

   1. (A) 12 years from the date of dispossession
   2. (B) 3 years from the date of dispossession
   3. (C) 6 months from the date of dispossession
   4. (D) 9 months from the date of dispossession.

   Answer: (C) 6 months from the date of dispossession

8. Question 8 · Prelims

   Consider the following statements: Statement (I): Specific relief can be granted only for the purpose of enforcing individual civil rights. Statement (II): Specific relief cannot be granted for the mere purpose of enforcing a penal law.

   1. (A) Statement (I) is correct, (II) is incorrect
   2. (B) Statement (II) is correct, (I) is incorrect
   3. (C) Both statements are incorrect
   4. (D) Both statements are correct.

   Answer: (D) Both statements are correct.

9. Question 9 · Prelims

   The expression "agent duly authorised in this behalf" in Sections 18 and 19 of Limitation Act, 1963 shall, in the case of a person under disability to sign the acknowledgement include:

   1. (A) His lawful guardian
   2. (B) Committee
   3. (C) Manager
   4. (D) All of the above.

   Answer: (D) All of the above.

10. Question 10 · Prelims

    If the complaint is made to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the offence, he shall:

    1. (A) Dismiss the complaint
    2. (B) Return it for presentation to the proper court
    3. (C) Hold the inquiry or trial
    4. (D) None of the above.

    Answer: (B) Return it for presentation to the proper court