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Punjab APO Prelims 2022 Question Paper with Answers

120 questions. The first 10 questions are free to attempt. All Punjab APO papers

  1. Question 1 · Law

    When an offence is committed outside the jurisdiction of India

    1. (A) No court shall take cognizance except the previous sanction by the Central Government
    2. (B) Any Indian court can take cognizance even without the previous sanction by the Central Government
    3. (C) Any Indian court can take cognizance even without the previous sanction by the Central Government under special circumstances
    4. (D) None of the above

    Answer: (A) No court shall take cognizance except the previous sanction by the Central Government

  2. Question 2 · Law

    The composition of an offence under Section 320 Cr.P.C. shall have the effect of

    1. (A) Conviction
    2. (B) Discharge
    3. (C) Acquittal
    4. (D) Ending of a case

    Answer: (C) Acquittal

  3. Question 3 · Law

    Where a suit is dismissed under Rule 8 of Order IX of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 in respect of same cause of action, the plaintiff

    1. (A) Shall be precluded from bringing a fresh suit
    2. (B) May bring a fresh suit subject to the law of limitation
    3. (C) May not apply to set aside the dismissal order
    4. (D) All of the above

    Answer: (A) Shall be precluded from bringing a fresh suit

  4. Question 4 · Law

    Once an accused is discharged under Section 227 or 239 Cr.P.C.

    1. (A) He can be tried again for the same offence if sufficient evidence is brought forward later
    2. (B) He cannot be tried again for the same offence
    3. (C) It amounts to an acquittal
    4. (D) His trial depends on the facts and circumstances of the case

    Answer: (A) He can be tried again for the same offence if sufficient evidence is brought forward later

  5. Question 5 · Law

    Whenever a Magistrate issues summons, he may dispense with the personal attendance of the accused and permit him to appear by his pleader under

    1. (A) Section 201 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
    2. (B) Section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
    3. (C) Section 205 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
    4. (D) Section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

    Answer: (C) Section 205 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

  6. Question 6 · Law

    Judicial Proceedings are

    1. (A) Maintenance Proceedings under Chapter IX of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
    2. (B) Dismissal of Complaint under Section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
    3. (C) An inquiry for issuing search warrant under Section 97 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
    4. (D) All of the above

    Answer: (D) All of the above

  7. Question 7 · Law

    Interpleader suit is a suit

    1. (A) Between two advocates
    2. (B) Between Union Government Pleader and State Government Pleader
    3. (C) Instituted by a person who has no interest in the subject matter
    4. (D) Instituted by a person who has interest in the subject matter

    Answer: (C) Instituted by a person who has no interest in the subject matter

  8. Question 8 · Law

    Under Section 372 of Criminal Procedure Code, a victim

    1. (A) Can file an appeal against the order of acquittal
    2. (B) Can file an appeal only after obtaining leave from the appellate court
    3. (C) Has no right to file an appeal
    4. (D) Should approach the District Magistrate and Public Prosecutor for filing an appeal

    Answer: (A) Can file an appeal against the order of acquittal

  9. Question 9 · Law

    Under Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, on death of either parties to the suit after conclusion of hearing and pronouncement of judgment, the suit

    1. (A) shall abate
    2. (B) shall not abate
    3. (C) may abate with the permission of Court
    4. (D) None of the above

    Answer: (B) shall not abate

  10. Question 10 · Law

    A sues B in a foreign Court. The suit is dismissed. A files a fresh suit against B in India on the same cause of action

    1. (A) The judgment will operate as a bar to a fresh suit in India
    2. (B) With permission of Supreme Court of India, it can be allowed
    3. (C) With permission of Central Government, it can be allowed
    4. (D) Any of the above

    Answer: (A) The judgment will operate as a bar to a fresh suit in India