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Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Examination, 2008

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1. Suit for partition of immovable property may be instituted:-

(A) Where plaintiff resides

(B) Where plaintiff carries oh business

(D) Where defandant resides

2. Which is not correct in respect of powers of the appellate court:-

(A) To determine a case finally

(B) To remand the case

(D) To frame issues and refer them for trial

3. An aggrieved informant on refusal on the part of officer incharge of a police station to record information regarding cognizable offence, may

(A) Make a complaint to the chief minister

(B) Make a complaint to chief justice

(D) Send in writing, substance of the information by post, to the superintendent of police

4. For offence punishable with fine only, the period of limitation for taking cognizance is:-

(A) One year

(B) Six months

(D) Three years

5. After signing of judgment or final order, the same can be altered or reviewed only for the purpose of:-

(A) Amending the finding

(B) Amending the sentence

(D) For enhancing the sentence

6. What secondary evidence can be given in respect of public document:-

(A) Oral statement regarding subject matter

(B) Certified copy of the document

(D) Written admission

7. Limitation for filing appeal before the collector is

(A) 45 days (B) '30 days

8. The formation of Patwari’s circles is done by:-

(A) Commissioner

(B) State Government

(D) Collector

9. Which of the following is not recorded in Wajib- ul-arz:-

(A) Right to irrigation

(B) Right to drinking water

(D) Right to fishing

10. When court may presume about the execution or document produced from proper custody? When the document is:-

(A) Ten years old

(B) Twenty years old

(D) Forty years old

11. Which of the following is not correct:-

(A) Cross examination of a witness on the basis of his Previous statement

(B) Leading questions can be asked in cross examination

(D) With the permissidh of the court, a witness can be cross examined by the party calling it

12. For proving execution of a registered with

(A) Atleast two attesting witnesses has to be examined

(B) Atleast one attesting witness has to be examined

(D) Necessary to examine Registrar

13. Leading question can be asked in:-

(A) Examination In chief without the permission of the court

(B) Cross examination

(D) Cannot be asked in any circumstance

14. Which of the following is not necessary for a contract

(A) Proposal

(B) Acceptance

(D) immovable property

15. Agriculture does not include

(A) Horticulture

(B) Beeja Plantation

(D) Fodder grass

16. On which of the following grounds a plaint will not be rejected

(A) Where the suit appears from the statement in the plaint to be barred by any law

(B) Where the relief claimed is under valued, and the plaintiff, on being required by the court to correct the valuation within a time to be fixed, fails to do so

(D) Where it has not been presented by an Advocate

17. Auction purchaser shall deposit the entire amount within

(A) Thirty days 1

(B) Seven days

(D) Fifteen days

18. Which one of the following is not necessary for the applicability of the doctrine of res- judicata

(A) Former suit must be pending b crore a competent court

(B) Former suit must have been heard and finally decided by a competent court

(D) Subject matter In the former and.the subsequent suit must be the same

19. Maximum sentence of fine which a J.M.F.C. can impose for offence under section 138 of the negotiable instruments Act:-

(A) Twice the amount of cheque

(B) Twenty thousand k

(D) Ten thousand

20. Period of limitation for taking cognizance of offence punishable with imprisonment for more than three years is:-

(A) Three years (B) No limitation

21. Which of the following does not apply to cognizable offence:-

(A) The police can investigate only by the order of the Magistrate

(B) First information report can be lodged with the police

(D) Offences punishable more then three years

22. Court not competent to execute the decree:-

(A) Court which has passed the decree.

(B) Court to which it is sent for execution

(D) Court of collector

23. Maximum sentence of imprisonment that can be awarded for the offence of Affray:-

(A) Three months (B) Two months

24. The maximum term of imprisonment that can be awarded in default of payment of fine,/in case of offence punishable with fine Only, when the person is sentence to a fine of rupees hundred:- ’ '

(A) Six months (B) Four months

25. When the offence is punishable with imprisonment as well as fine, maximum term or imprisonment that can be awarded in default of payment of fine shall not exceed:-

(A) One half (B) One fourth'

of the maximum punishment fixed for the offence

26. By whose order the tenancy of an occupancy tenant in his holding can be terminated:-

(A) Commissioner

(B) Tahsildar

(D) Collector

27. Party may apply for setting aside an order passed ex parte by a revenue officer, within

(A) 15 days

(B) Thirty days

(D) Four months

28. Standard rent may be fixed by

(A) Collector

(B) Landlord and tenant

(D) Rent controlling Authority

29. Revision may be filed against the order of the Rent controlling Authority before:-

(A) High Court

(B) Collector

(D) Commissioner

30. On landlord stopping the water supply, the tenant may prefer complaint before:-

(A) Sub divisional officer

(B) Collector

(D) District Judge

31. which of the Bhumiswami cannot transfer their land without the permission of the collector?

(A) Member of the backward, class

(B) Member of Scheduled caste

(D) Exmalgujar

32. What is the maximum period of detention during investigation for offence of murder, after which and on non filing of charge sheet the accused is entitled to be realese on bail:-

(A) Sixty days

(B) One hundred and twenty days

(D) One hundred and eighty days

33. When the offence punishable under I.P.C. is tried by summary procedure, the punishment shell not exceed:-

(A) One year (B) Three months

34. Which of the Revenue officer cannot make over any case from his file to another revenue officer?

(A) S.D.O. (B) Naib Tahsildar

35. A Bhumiswami dispossessed otherwise than in due course of law, may apply for restoration of possession before:-

(A) Tahsildar

(B) Naib Tahsildar

(D) Collector

36. Which of the following offences is punishable with a minimum sentence of seven years:-

(A) 326I.P.C. (B) 376 (72)(g) I.P.C.

37. Attempt to commit any offence is punishable with:-

(A) Half ' (B) One fourth

of the term of imprisonment provided for the offence

38. Preparation of which of the following offences is punishable:-

(A) Robbery (B) Extortion

39. Cheating by personation is punishable with imprisonment upto:-

(A) Seven years (B) Three years

40. Which of the following is not essential for the, offence of the Riot’?

(A) Disturbing public peace at a public place

(B) Unlawful assembly of five or more persons '

(D) Accused being a member of such unlawful assembly

41. Which of the following is entitled to receive maintenance under section 125 Criminal Procedure Code:-

(A) A Divorced Hindu women who has not remarried and unable to maintain herself

(B) A woman unable to maintain herself who was living with the man as his mistress

(D) Wife living separately by mutual consent

42. Anticipatory bail under section 438 Cr.P.C. may be granted by

(A) District Magistrate

(B) J.M.EC in petty offences

(D) Sub divisional Magistrate

43. Whether sentence awarded in default of payment of fine can be set off under section 428 Cr.P.C.

(A) Yes

(B) No

(D) One fourth can be set off

44. In respect of which of the following, that the jurisdiction of the civil court is barred under C.G. accommodation control Act 1961:-

(A) Suit instituted for eviction

(B) Decision of question relating to title to any accommodation

(D) Decision of question as to person or persons entitled to receive rent of any accommodation

45. When can the Governor recommend for imposition of President rule in the State?

(A) On centre's recommendation

(B) On recommendation of Chief Minister

(D) When the Governor is satisfied that the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.

46. After what period, decree passed under section 12 (1) (e) or 12 (1) (f) C.G. Accommodation control Act can be executed:-

(A) one month (B) Two months

47. Cognizance of offences punishable under C.G. Accommodation control Act can be taken by:-

(A) J.M.F.C.

(B) J.M.S.C.

(D) Sessions Judge

48. For which of the following, an Accommodation cannot be got vacated under section 12 (1) (f)CGA.C.Act 1961?

(A) Owner landlord

(B) Major son

(D) Father-in-law

49. Officer of which minimum rank is appointed R.C.A.:-

(A) A.S.L.R.

(B) Tahsildar

(D) Civil Judge

50. Possession of Accommodation obtained under section 12(l)(e)orl2(l)(f) C.G. A.C. Act 1961. For how long it cannot be ra-let without the permission of R.C.A.?

(A) One year

(B) Six months

(D) Three months

51. What is the effect of compounding of offence under section 320 Cr.P.C.:-

(A) Discharge

(B) Conviction

(D) Releasing on probation of good conduct

52. In proceedings under section 145 Cr.P.C. prior possession is taken into consideration. What is that period:-

(A) Six months (B) Two months

53. Suit for possession on the basis of prior possession may be filed within:-

(A) Six months (B) Three years

54. Decree for partition of immovable property may be executed within:-

(A) Six years (B) Three years

55. Within what period a minor can file a suit for cancellation of a document after attaining majority?

(A) Three months (B) Three years

56. ‘A’, intending to deceive ‘B’ falsely represents that five hundred tonnes of indigo are made annually at A’s factory, and thereby induces ‘B’ to buy the factory. The contract is:-

(A) Void

(B) Voidable at B's option

(D) Unlawful

57. Which of the following is the agent to receive process in a suit instituted against the Government on behalf of the Governmeht:-

(A) Collector

(B) Chief secretary

(D) Government Pleader

58. A prior notice of has to be given before suit is instituted against the Government:-

(A) Sixty days

(B) Three months

(D) Ninety days

59. Where a suit abates or is dismissed underthe provision of order 22 C P.C., than a second suit on the same cause of action

(A) Can be instituted with the prior permission of the court:

(B) With the consent of the parties

(D) On showing sufficient cause, suit can be instituted.

60. The period of limitation for a suit for damages on account of malicious prosecution is:-

(A) One year

(B) Two years

(D) Six months

61. The assessment of land revenue for different lands is done by

(A) Tahsildar

(B) Settlement officer

(D) Collector

62. ‘A', is charged of travelling in a train without ticket. The burden of proving that ‘A’ had a ticket, is on:-

(A) Ticket checker

(B) Railway

(D) The prosecution

63. Which of the following is not Accommodation as defined in Section 2(a) of C.G Accommodation control Act 1961?

(A) House

(B) Agriculture land

(D) Out house of the accommodation

64. After, what period from the date of filing, that caveat ceases to be in force:-

(A) Ninety days (B) Sixty days

65. Under the C.P.C. the court can award interest from the date of decree till the date of realisation at the rate not exceeding:-

(A) Nine percent

(B) Ten percent

(D) Twelve percent per year

66. Whether an issue heard and finally decided by a court of limited jurisdiction can operate as res-judicata in a subsequent suit, in respect of which the court of limited jurisdiction is not competent to try the subsequent suit?

(A) No

(B) Yes

(D) None of the above

67. A Tender is:-

(A) Proposal

(B) An invitation for proposal

(D) Promise

68. After rejection of plaint, whether the plaintiff can institute fresh suit on the same cause of action:-

(A) can institute another suit

(B) cannot institute another suit

(D) None of the above

69. Period of limitation for filling suit for declaration is:-

(A) Six years

(B) One year

(D) Two years

70. If the compromise on which a decree is based, is unlawful, than:-

(A) A suit can be filed for setting aside the decree

(B) A complaint may be made to the High court

(D) Suit can be filed with the permission of the District Judge

71. What is the period of limitation for filing suit for redemption of mortgaged immovable property:-

(A) Sixty years (B) Thirty years

72. To which of the cases the provisions of order 22 rule 3 and 4 C.P.C. do not apply?

(A) Suit

(B) Execution proceedings

(D) Second appeal

73. Within which period, a person having an . interest in immovable property should deposit the decretal as well as the amount to be given to the Auction purchaser, for getting the sale set aside?

(A) Ten days (B) Twenty days

74. How much amount an auction purchaser should deposit immediately after the sale?

(A) Ten percent

(B) Twenty percent

(D) Fifty percent

75. In an interpleader suit, plaintiff may claim:-

(A) Share in property

(B) Right of pre-emption

(D) ownership

76. Decree of restitution of conjugal rights may be enforced:-

(A) By detention of judgment debtor in civil prison

(B) By attachment of his property

(D) By sending the decree holder to judgment debtor's house in police custody

77. Gift is defined in which section of the Transfer of properly Act 1882:-

(A) Section 11

(B) Section 106

(D) Section 25

78. Which one is not essential for the doctrine of part performance:-

(A) Contract is for consideration

(B) Contract must be for movable property

(D) Transferee must have received the possession of the property

79. Which One of the following courts has jurisdiction to release on probation of good conduct?

(A) Trial court

(B) Appellate court

(D) All the above courts

80. The doctrine of lis-pendens applies, where:-

(A) Suit is collusive

(B) Where the transfer is made during the pendency of suit

(D) Where property is situated beyond the territorial jurisdiction of the court

81. From a judgment of acquittal in cognizable and non-bailable case passed by J.M.F.C., appeal may be preferred to:-

(A) C.J.M.

(B) Court of Session

(D) Supreme Court

82. Which one of the following is true about the Sessions Court:-

(A) Can take cognizance without committal

(B) Can take cognizance only on committal

(D) Can take cognizance provided the charge sheet is submitted by Superintendent of Police Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Examinations, 2008

83. No person can be appointed public prosecutor for a district, unless his name is in the list of:-

(A) Law Secretary

(B) High Court

(D) Superintendent of Police

84. When the accused/appellant dies during the pendecy of appeal, and his near relative wants to continue the appeal, then within what period he should apply for leave of the court to continue the appeal:-

(A) Four months (B) Three months

85. When suit is filed for a declaration that the plaintiff is not liable to pay a certain amount of money which is being recovered from him. What should be the valuation of the suit for purposes of court fees?

(A) Fixed court fees

(B) Ad-valorem

(D) Five hundred rupees

86. For the offence of kidnapping, what should be the age of the minor?

(A) Sixteen years

(B) Eighteen years

(D) Within twenty one years if male and within eighteen years if a female

87. What is the period of limitation for a suit for possession on the basis of title?

(A) Three years (B) Twelve years

88. Where either party dies after the conclusion of the hearing and before the pronouncement of the judgment, then:-

(A) Suit stands abated

(B) Suit does not abate

(D) It will be taken as if the judgment has been pronounced after death

89. Confession, if otherwise relevant, is relevant even when:-

(A) made under a promise of secrecy

(B) Accused is in a drunken state

(D) All the above

90. Public prosecutor for a district is appointed by:-

(A) High Court

(B) State Government

(D) District Magistrate

91. Party may avail remedy against an interlocutory order passed by J.M.F.C.:-

(A) Appeal before sessions judge

(B) Revision before High Court

(D) None of the above

92. Transfer of property in favour of an unborn person. When such person acquires interest in the property?

(A) On birth

(B) On attaining majority

(D) in case of woman, after marriage

93. Summons to accused may be served:-

(A) By serving officer

(B) Bykotwar

(D) By any local person

94. Confessional statement of the accused in custody, when admissible:-

(A) If relates to commission of crime by himself

(B) If relates to commission of crime only by the co-accused

(D) Relates to preparation of crime

95. Which of the following is not essential for a gift? .

(A) Passing of consideration

(B) Donor

(D) Transfer

96. Forthe purposes of section 167 (2) Cr.P.C, the period of Sixty days or Ninety days will be reckoned from the dats of:-

(A) Arrest

(B) Production before Magistrate

(D) Filing of charge sheet

97. A person for offence of theft is convicted and sentenced by J.IVI.F. C. to one year imprisonment and fine. What is the maximum term of imprisonment which can be awarded in default of payment of fine?

(A) One month (B) Nine months

98. For offences punishable under the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes (prevention of Atrocities Act) 1989, the special court takes cognizance:-

(A) Oncommital

(B) Without commital :

(D) Without commital, with the permission . of the state government

99. Which of the following suits is not triable by a Civil Court:-

(A) For declaration that A is widow of B ;

(B) For possession of land

(D) For consolidation of holdings

100. Second appeal before the High Court is entertained on:-

(A) Question of fact

(B) Mixed question of law and feet

(D) Question of law