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1. Which of the following is NOT required for exercising the power under Section 10?
a. Consultation with the High Court
b. Written order of the State Government
c. Description of class of suits or applications
d. Approval of the Central Government
2. Which of the following combinations can constitute the bench under Section 10?
a. Two Magistrates
b. One District Judge and one Magistrate
c. One Judge and one Additional Judge of a Court of Small Causes
d. Two Civil Judges
3. The purpose of requiring two Judges to sit together under Section 10 is for:
a. Administrative meetings
b. Trial of specified suits or applications
c. Appointment of Judges
d. Transfer of cases
4. Which statement correctly reflects Section 10?
a. High Court alone may direct two Judges to sit together
b. State Government may issue a written order after consulting the High Court
c. District Judge may form the bench
d. Central Government must approve the bench
5. Section 11 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 deals with:
a. Appointment of Judges
b. Decision in case heard by a bench
c. Appeals from Small Cause Courts
d. Transfer of cases
6. Section 11 applies to cases heard by:
a. A single Judge
b. Two Judges or a Judge and an Additional Judge sitting together
c. A District Judge
d. A Magistrate
7. Section 11 operates when Judges are sitting together under which provision?
a. Section 8
b. Section 9
c. Section 10
d. Section 12
8. When two Judges or a Judge and an Additional Judge differ on a question of law or usage having the force of law, they shall:
a. Decide by majority
b. Refer the matter to the State Government
c. Refer the question to the High Court
d. Dismiss the suit
9. If the Judges differ in construing a document which may affect the merits, they must:
a. Decide by the senior Judge
b. Refer the matter to the High Court
c. Send the matter to District Court
d. Re-hear the case
10. When referring the matter to the High Court under Section 11(1), the Judges must draw up:
a. Only the question of law
b. A statement of facts and the point of difference
c. The entire judgment
d. Only the pleadings of the parties
11. The reference made to the High Court under Section 11 follows the procedure laid down in:
a. Order XLVII CPC
b. Chapter XLVI of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1882
c. Order XLI CPC
d. Chapter XL of the CPC
12. The Code of Civil Procedure referred to in Section 11 is:
a. Act 5 of 1908
b. Act 14 of 1882
c. Act 9 of 1887
d. Act 12 of 1891
13. If the Judges differ on a matter other than a question of law or document construction, whose opinion prevails?
a. Opinion of the High Court
b. Opinion of the junior Judge
c. Opinion of the senior Judge in respect of date of appointment
d. Opinion of the State Government
14. If one of the members of the bench is an Additional Judge and there is a difference on matters other than those specified in sub-section (1), whose opinion prevails?
a. Additional Judge
b. Senior-most officer of the district
c. The Judge sitting with the Additional Judge
d. High Court
15. Seniority under Section 11(2) is determined with reference to:
a. Age of the Judge
b. Date of appointment as Judge of a Court of Small Causes
c. Length of service as advocate
d. Date of appointment as civil servant
16. For the purposes of Section 11(3), which Judge is deemed senior?
a. Officiating Judge
b. Ad hoc Judge
c. Permanently appointed Judge
d. Acting Judge
17. A permanently appointed Judge is deemed senior to:
a. District Judge
b. Additional Judge
c. Officiating Judge
d. High Court Judge
18. Which of the following situations requires reference to the High Court under Section 11?
a. Difference regarding evidence appreciation
b. Difference regarding question of law
c. Difference regarding procedural adjournment
d. Difference regarding court fee
19. Which of the following matters will NOT be referred to the High Court under Section 11(1)?
a. Question of law
b. Usage having force of law
c. Construction of document affecting merits
d. Question of fact
20. Section 12 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 deals with:
a. Appointment of Judges
b. Registrar
c. Jurisdiction of Courts
d. Appeals
21. Under Section 12(1), the officer who may be appointed to a Court of Small Causes is called:
a. Clerk
b. Registrar
c. Superintendent
d. Court Officer
22. The appointment of a Registrar to a Court of Small Causes is:
a. Mandatory
b. Optional
c. Temporary
d. Judicially mandated
23. When a Registrar is appointed, he shall be the:
a. Judicial officer of the Court
b. Chief ministerial officer of the Court
c. Administrative officer of the State Government
d. Chief judicial officer of the district
24. The power to confer jurisdiction upon the Registrar of a Court of Small Causes is vested in:
a. High Court
b. District Court
c. State Government
d. Judge of the Court
25. The jurisdiction conferred upon the Registrar by the State Government must be granted by:
a. Notification in Gazette
b. Order in writing
c. Judicial decree
d. Executive direction
26. The jurisdiction conferred upon the Registrar under Section 12 is limited to the trial of suits not exceeding:
a. Ten rupees
b. Twenty rupees
c. Fifty rupees
d. One hundred rupees
27. The Registrar exercises jurisdiction only within:
a. Entire State
b. District limits
c. Local limits of the jurisdiction of the Court
d. Limits prescribed by the High Court
28. The suits that the Registrar tries must be:
a. Criminal suits
b. Revenue suits
c. Suits cognizable by him as directed by the Judge
d. Appeals from Small Cause Courts
29. The direction for the Registrar to try suits is given by:
a. High Court
b. District Judge
c. Judge of the Court
d. State Government
30. The Judge may direct the Registrar to try suits through:
a. Only a general order
b. Only a special order
c. Either general or special order
d. Notification in Gazette
31. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Registrar under Section 12?
a. Registrar is the chief judicial officer of the Court
b. Registrar is the chief ministerial officer of the Court
c. Registrar is appointed by the High Court
d. Registrar can try all suits without limitation
32. The jurisdiction conferred upon the Registrar under Section 12 relates to:
a. Criminal trials
b. Trial of suits of small value
c. Appeals from civil courts
d. Revenue disputes
33. Which of the following is NOT provided under Section 12?
a. Appointment of Registrar
b. Registrar as chief ministerial officer
c. Limited jurisdiction of Registrar to try certain suits
d. Qualification required for appointment of Registrar
34. Section 13 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 originally dealt with:
a. Registrar of the Court
b. Other ministerial officers
c. Appointment of Judges
d. Jurisdiction of the Court
35. Section 13 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 has been:
a. Amended
b. Substituted
c. Repealed
d. Suspended
36. Section 13 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act was repealed by:
a. Repealing Act, 1938
b. Adaptation of Orders, 1937
c. Amending Act, 1891
d. Government of India Act, 1935
37. The abbreviation “A.O.” mentioned in the repeal of Section 13 refers to:
a. Administrative Order
b. Adaptation of Orders
c. Authoritative Order
d. Appellate Order
38. Prior to its repeal, Section 13 dealt with:
a. Judges of the Court
b. Additional Judges
c. Other ministerial officers
d. Powers of the Registrar
39. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Section 13 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887?
a. It currently regulates ministerial officers of the court
b. It has been repealed by A.O. 1937
c. It deals with appointment of Registrar
d. It deals with jurisdiction of the court
40. Section 14 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 deals with:
a. Appointment of ministerial officers
b. Duties of ministerial officers
c. Powers of the Registrar
d. Jurisdiction of the Court
41. The duties of ministerial officers of a Court of Small Causes are provided under:
a. Section 12
b. Section 13
c. Section 14
d. Section 15
42. According to Section 14(1), ministerial officers shall discharge duties:
a. Only those mentioned in this Act
b. Only those mentioned in other enactments
c. Those mentioned in this Act, other enactments, and those directed by the Judge
d. Only those assigned by the High Court
43. The duties directed by the Judge under Section 14 must be:
a. Judicial in nature
b. Ministerial in nature
c. Administrative in nature only
d. Legislative in nature
44. Apart from duties under this Act, ministerial officers may also perform duties imposed under:
a. Any other enactment for the time being in force
b. Only the Code of Civil Procedure
c. Only State Government notifications
d. Only High Court circulars
45. Under Section 14(1), the authority who may direct ministerial officers to perform certain duties is:
a. High Court
b. District Court
c. Judge of the Court
d. State Government
46. Section 14(2) empowers which authority to make rules regarding ministerial officers?
a. State Government
b. High Court
c. District Judge
d. Central Government
47. The rules made by the High Court under Section 14 must be:
a. Consistent with this Act and other enactments in force
b. Independent of other laws
c. Approved by the State Government
d. Temporary in nature
48. The High Court may confer powers and impose duties on:
a. Judges only
b. Additional Judges only
c. Ministerial officers of a Court of Small Causes
d. District Magistrates
49. The High Court may regulate under Section 14(2):
a. Appointment of Judges
b. Mode in which powers and duties of ministerial officers are exercised and performed
c. Appeals from Small Cause Courts
d. Jurisdiction of High Courts
50. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Section 14?
a. Only the State Government can impose duties on ministerial officers
b. Only duties under this Act can be assigned
c. Ministerial officers must also perform duties directed by the Judge
d. Ministerial officers perform only judicial functions
51. Which of the following is NOT provided under Section 14?
a. Duties of ministerial officers
b. Power of Judge to direct ministerial duties
c. Rule-making power of High Court regarding ministerial officers
d. Appointment of ministerial officers
52. Section 15 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 deals with:
a. Appeals from Courts of Small Causes
b. Cognizance of suits by Courts of Small Causes
c. Establishment of Courts
d. Duties of ministerial officers
53. Under Section 15(1), a Court of Small Causes shall not take cognizance of suits:
a. Mentioned in the Civil Procedure Code
b. Specified in the Second Schedule as suits excepted
c. Mentioned by the State Government
d. Referred by the District Court
54. The list of suits excluded from the cognizance of Courts of Small Causes is contained in the:
a. First Schedule
b. Second Schedule
c. Third Schedule
d. Fourth Schedule
55. According to Section 15(2), subject to exceptions, which suits are cognizable by a Court of Small Causes?
a. Criminal suits
b. Revenue suits
c. All suits of a civil nature
d. Constitutional suits
56. The general pecuniary limit for suits cognizable by a Court of Small Causes under Section 15(2) is:
a. ₹200
b. ₹500
c. ₹1000
d. ₹2000
57. The jurisdiction of Courts of Small Causes under Section 15(2) is subject to:
a. Only provisions of the Civil Procedure Code
b. Exceptions in the Second Schedule and other enactments in force
c. Orders of the District Court only
d. Orders of the High Court only
58. The pecuniary limit mentioned in Section 15(2) applies to suits:
a. Of criminal nature
b. Of civil nature
c. Of constitutional nature
d. Of administrative nature
59. Under Section 15(3), the State Government may increase the pecuniary limit of cognizable suits up to:
a. ₹750
b. ₹1000
c. ₹1500
d. ₹2000
60. The enhancement of pecuniary jurisdiction under Section 15(3) must be made by:
a. Notification in Gazette
b. Order in writing
c. Judicial order
d. High Court direction
61. The State Government’s order increasing pecuniary jurisdiction applies to:
a. All Courts of Small Causes automatically
b. Courts of Small Causes mentioned in the order
c. Only metropolitan courts
d. Only district headquarters courts
62. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Section 15?
a. Courts of Small Causes can take cognizance of all suits
b. Courts of Small Causes cannot take cognizance of suits listed in the Second Schedule
c. The pecuniary limit for all courts is ₹1000
d. High Court fixes pecuniary jurisdiction
63. Which authority has the power to enhance the pecuniary jurisdiction of Courts of Small Causes under Section 15(3)?
a. High Court
b. District Judge
c. State Government
d. Central Government
64. Which of the following conditions must be satisfied before a suit is cognizable by a Court of Small Causes?
a. It must be a criminal suit
b. It must not fall under exceptions in the Second Schedule
c. It must be approved by the High Court
d. It must involve immovable property
65. Which of the following is NOT a condition mentioned in Section 15 for cognizance of suits?
a. Suit must be of civil nature
b. Suit must not fall within Second Schedule exceptions
c. Suit must be filed only before the High Court
d. Suit must fall within prescribed pecuniary limits
66. The jurisdiction conferred by Section 15 relates primarily to:
a. Territorial jurisdiction
b. Pecuniary jurisdiction
c. Appellate jurisdiction
d. Constitutional jurisdiction
67. The Uttar Pradesh amendment increasing the pecuniary jurisdiction under Section 15 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 was introduced by:
a. Uttar Pradesh Act 10 of 2012
b. Uttar Pradesh Act 14 of 2015
c. Uttar Pradesh Act 20 of 2018
d. Uttar Pradesh Act 5 of 2009
68. The Uttar Pradesh amendment modifying Section 15 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 is contained in:
a. Section 2 of U.P. Act 14 of 2015
b. Section 3 of U.P. Act 14 of 2015
c. Section 4 of U.P. Act 14 of 2015
d. Section 5 of U.P. Act 14 of 2015
69. Under the Uttar Pradesh amendment, in Section 15(2), the words “five thousand rupees” have been substituted with:
a. Ten thousand rupees
b. Twenty thousand rupees
c. Twenty five thousand rupees
d. Fifty thousand rupees
70. After the Uttar Pradesh amendment, suits of a civil nature not exceeding which amount are cognizable by a Court of Small Causes under Section 15(2)?
a. ₹10,000
b. ₹20,000
c. ₹25,000
d. ₹50,000
71. The Uttar Pradesh amendment substitutes the pecuniary limit in Section 15(2) from:
a. ₹500 to ₹25,000
b. ₹5,000 to ₹25,000
c. ₹10,000 to ₹25,000
d. ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000
72. Under the Uttar Pradesh amendment, the proviso to Section 15(2) substitutes the words “twenty five thousand rupees” with:
a. Fifty thousand rupees
b. Seventy five thousand rupees
c. One lakh rupees
d. Two lakh rupees
73. After the Uttar Pradesh amendment, the enhanced pecuniary jurisdiction mentioned in the proviso to Section 15(2) is:
a. ₹50,000
b. ₹75,000
c. ₹1,00,000
d. ₹2,00,000
74. The amendment to Section 15 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 in Uttar Pradesh relates to:
a. Territorial jurisdiction
b. Pecuniary jurisdiction
c. Appellate jurisdiction
d. Revisional jurisdiction
75. Which of the following correctly states the change made in Section 15(2) by the Uttar Pradesh amendment?
a. ₹500 substituted with ₹25,000
b. ₹5,000 substituted with ₹25,000
c. ₹25,000 substituted with ₹1,00,000
d. ₹1,000 substituted with ₹25,000
76. The amendment raising the pecuniary limit to one lakh rupees in the proviso to Section 15(2) was made by:
a. Uttar Pradesh Act 14 of 2015
b. Uttar Pradesh Act 10 of 2010
c. Uttar Pradesh Act 8 of 2018
d. Uttar Pradesh Act 20 of 2012
77. The Uttar Pradesh amendment modifying Section 15 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 by increasing pecuniary limits was introduced by:
a. Uttar Pradesh Act 14 of 2015
b. Uttar Pradesh Act 57 of 1976
c. Uttar Pradesh Act 20 of 1990
d. Uttar Pradesh Act 10 of 1965
78. The amendment to Section 15 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 made by Uttar Pradesh Act 57 of 1976 is contained in:
a. Section 27
b. Section 28
c. Section 29
d. Section 30
79. Under the Uttar Pradesh amendment of 1976, in Section 15(2), the words “one thousand rupees” were substituted with:
a. Two thousand rupees
b. Three thousand rupees
c. Five thousand rupees
d. Ten thousand rupees
80. After the Uttar Pradesh amendment of 1976, suits of a civil nature not exceeding which amount became cognizable by a Court of Small Causes under Section 15(2)?
a. ₹1,000
b. ₹2,000
c. ₹3,000
d. ₹5,000
81. The Uttar Pradesh amendment of 1976 substituted the pecuniary limit in Section 15(2) from:
a. ₹500 to ₹2,000
b. ₹1,000 to ₹2,000
c. ₹2,000 to ₹3,000
d. ₹1,000 to ₹3,000
82. According to the Uttar Pradesh amendment of 1976, in Section 15(3), the words “two thousand rupees” were substituted with:
a. Three thousand rupees
b. Four thousand rupees
c. Five thousand rupees
d. Ten thousand rupees
83. The substitution of “two thousand rupees” with “three thousand rupees” under the 1976 amendment applies to:
a. Only Section 15(2)
b. Section 15(3) and the proviso thereto
c. Only the proviso to Section 15(2)
d. Only the Second Schedule
84. After the Uttar Pradesh amendment of 1976, the enhanced pecuniary limit under Section 15(3) became:
a. ₹2,000
b. ₹3,000
c. ₹5,000
d. ₹10,000
85. The amendment made by Uttar Pradesh Act 57 of 1976 primarily relates to:
a. Territorial jurisdiction
b. Pecuniary jurisdiction
c. Appellate jurisdiction
d. Revisional jurisdiction
86. Which of the following correctly states the substitutions made by the Uttar Pradesh amendment of 1976?
a. ₹1,000 → ₹2,000 in Section 15(2) and ₹2,000 → ₹3,000 in Section 15(3) and its proviso
b. ₹1,000 → ₹3,000 in Section 15(2)
c. ₹2,000 → ₹5,000 in Section 15(3)
d. ₹3,000 → ₹5,000 in Section 15(2)
87. The Uttar Pradesh amendment substituting sub-sections (2) and (3) of Section 15 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 was made by:
a. Uttar Pradesh Act 37 of 1972
b. Uttar Pradesh Act 14 of 1970
c. Uttar Pradesh Act 57 of 1976
d. Uttar Pradesh Act 14 of 2015
88. The amendment to Section 15 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 made by Uttar Pradesh Act 14 of 1970 is contained in:
a. Section 3
b. Section 4
c. Section 5
d. Section 6
89. Uttar Pradesh Act 14 of 1970 substituted which provisions of Section 15 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887?
a. Only sub-section (1)
b. Sub-sections (2) and (3)
c. Only sub-section (3)
d. Entire Section 15
90. According to the substituted Section 15(2) under the Uttar Pradesh amendment of 1970, suits of a civil nature cognizable by a Court of Small Causes must not exceed:
a. ₹500
b. ₹1,000
c. ₹2,000
d. ₹3,000
91. The cognizance of suits under the substituted Section 15(2) is subject to:
a. Only the Code of Civil Procedure
b. Exceptions specified in the Second Schedule and provisions of any enactment in force
c. Orders of the District Court
d. Approval of the High Court
92. The substituted Section 15(2) refers to suits of which nature?
a. Criminal nature
b. Civil nature
c. Revenue nature
d. Constitutional nature
93. Under the substituted Section 15(3) introduced by Uttar Pradesh Act 14 of 1970, the State Government may enhance pecuniary jurisdiction up to:
a. ₹1,500
b. ₹2,000
c. ₹3,000
d. ₹5,000
94. The State Government may enhance the pecuniary limit under Section 15(3) by:
a. Notification in Gazette
b. Order in writing
c. Judicial order
d. High Court direction
95. The enhanced pecuniary jurisdiction under Section 15(3) applies to:
a. All Courts of Small Causes
b. Courts of Small Causes mentioned in the order
c. Only High Courts
d. Only District Courts
96. Which of the following correctly states the changes introduced by Uttar Pradesh Act 14 of 1970?
a. ₹500 → ₹1,000 in Section 15(2) and ₹1,000 → ₹2,000 in Section 15(3)
b. ₹1,000 → ₹2,000 in Section 15(2)
c. ₹2,000 → ₹3,000 in Section 15(3)
d. ₹500 → ₹2,000 in Section 15(2)
97. The Uttar Pradesh amendment inserting a proviso to Section 15(3) of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 was made by:
a. Uttar Pradesh Act 14 of 1970
b. Uttar Pradesh Act 37 of 1972
c. Uttar Pradesh Act 57 of 1976
d. Uttar Pradesh Act 14 of 2015
98. The amendment inserting a proviso in Section 15(3) of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 is contained in:
a. Section 1 of U.P. Act 37 of 1972
b. Section 2 of U.P. Act 37 of 1972
c. Section 3 of U.P. Act 37 of 1972
d. Section 4 of U.P. Act 37 of 1972
99. The proviso inserted by Uttar Pradesh Act 37 of 1972 relates to suits filed by:
a. Lessee against lessor
b. Lessor against lessee
c. Tenant against government
d. Purchaser against seller
100. The proviso applies to suits by the lessor for:
a. Eviction of a lessee from a building
b. Recovery of rent
c. Compensation for use and occupation after termination of lease
d. All of the above
101. According to the proviso inserted by U.P. Act 37 of 1972, the pecuniary reference of ₹2,000 in Section 15(3) shall be construed as:
a. ₹3,000
b. ₹4,000
c. ₹5,000
d. ₹10,000
102. The enhanced pecuniary limit of ₹5,000 under the proviso applies specifically to suits concerning:
a. Agricultural land
b. Buildings
c. Commercial contracts
d. Movable property
103. The proviso applies to recovery of rent in respect of the period of occupation during:
a. After termination of lease only
b. During the continuance of the lease
c. Before commencement of lease
d. During sale of property
104. The proviso also applies to recovery of compensation for use and occupation:
a. During the lease
b. After determination of the lease
c. Before execution of the lease
d. During registration of the lease
105. According to the Explanation inserted by U.P. Act 37 of 1972, the expression “building” has the same meaning as provided in:
a. Article 2 of the Second Schedule
b. Article 3 of the Second Schedule
c. Article 4 of the Second Schedule
d. Article 5 of the Second Schedule
106. The explanation clarifying the meaning of “building” for the purpose of Section 15(3) refers to:
a. Article (4) of the Second Schedule
b. Article (5) of the Second Schedule
c. Article (6) of the Second Schedule
d. Article (7) of the Second Schedule
107. The amendment made by Uttar Pradesh Act 37 of 1972 mainly relates to:
a. Territorial jurisdiction
b. Pecuniary jurisdiction in landlord–tenant suits
c. Appellate jurisdiction
d. Criminal jurisdiction
108. Which of the following correctly states the effect of the proviso inserted by U.P. Act 37 of 1972?
a. Pecuniary limit remains ₹2,000 for all suits
b. Pecuniary limit becomes ₹5,000 for certain landlord–tenant suits relating to buildings
c. Pecuniary limit becomes ₹10,000 for all suits
d. Pecuniary limit is abolished
109. Section 16 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 deals with:
a. Appeals from Courts of Small Causes
b. Exclusive jurisdiction of Courts of Small Causes
c. Transfer of suits
d. Pecuniary jurisdiction
110. According to Section 16, a suit cognizable by a Court of Small Causes shall:
a. Be tried by any Civil Court
b. Be tried only by the District Court
c. Not be tried by any other Court within its jurisdiction
d. Be tried by the High Court
111. The exclusivity of jurisdiction under Section 16 applies to suits:
a. Of criminal nature
b. Cognizable by a Court of Small Causes
c. Decided by the High Court
d. Filed before the District Court
112. The exclusive jurisdiction of a Court of Small Causes under Section 16 operates within:
a. Entire State
b. Local limits of its jurisdiction
c. Territorial jurisdiction of High Court
d. National jurisdiction
113. Section 16 begins with the expression:
a. Notwithstanding anything contained
b. Subject to provisions of the Code
c. Save as expressly provided by this Act or any other enactment in force
d. Provided that
114. The exclusivity provided under Section 16 is subject to:
a. Only provisions of the Civil Procedure Code
b. Express provisions of this Act or any other enactment in force
c. Orders of the District Court
d. Rules of the Bar Council
115. If a suit is cognizable by a Court of Small Causes, which court is barred from trying it?
a. District Court only
b. High Court only
c. Any other court having jurisdiction within the same local limits
d. Revenue Court only
116. The restriction under Section 16 applies to:
a. All courts in India
b. Courts having jurisdiction within the local limits of the Court of Small Causes
c. Only High Courts
d. Only appellate courts
117. Which of the following correctly states the effect of Section 16?
a. All civil courts can try suits cognizable by Small Cause Courts
b. Only High Courts can try such suits
c. Other courts within the same jurisdiction cannot try suits cognizable by a Court of Small Causes
d. District Courts have overriding jurisdiction
118. Section 16 primarily establishes:
a. Appellate jurisdiction
b. Territorial jurisdiction
c. Exclusive jurisdiction
d. Revisional jurisdiction
119. Which of the following is NOT consistent with Section 16?
a. Exclusive jurisdiction of Court of Small Causes
b. Suit triable by Small Cause Court cannot be tried by another court within same jurisdiction
c. High Court may override all provisions without any enactment
d. Exceptions may exist if provided by law
120. The phrase “triable” in Section 16 refers to suits that:
a. Have already been decided
b. Are capable of being tried by a Court of Small Causes
c. Are pending in High Court
d. Have been appealed
121. Section 17 of the Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 deals with:
a. Appeals from Small Cause Courts
b. Application of the Code of Civil Procedure
c. Jurisdiction of Courts
d. Transfer of suits
122. According to Section 17(1), the procedure followed in a Court of Small Causes shall be that prescribed in:
a. Code of Civil Procedure, 1882
b. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
c. Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
d. Indian Evidence Act, 1872
123. The Code of Civil Procedure referred to in Section 17 is:
a. Act 4 of 1908
b. Act 5 of 1908
c. Act 6 of 1908
d. Act 7 of 1908