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51.

An order rejecting the plaint for non-payment of the court fees is–

A. decree
B. not a decree
C. judgment
D. none of the above
Answer» B. not a decree
Discussion
52.

A decree, when an adjudication completely disposes of the suit, is–

A. a preliminary decree
B. a final decree
C. partly preliminary and partly final decree
D. none of the above
Answer» C. partly preliminary and partly final decree
Discussion
53.

A decree becomes final–

A. when no appeal has been preferred against the decree
B. when it conclusively determines the right of the parties
C. both (a) and (b) above
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
Discussion
54.

The term ‘Resjudicata’ means–

A. stay of proceeding
B. further proceeding
C. a matter already adjudicated
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
Discussion
55.

Among the following______ conclusively determines the rights of the parties–

A. decree
B. order
C. judgment
D. application
Answer» B. order
Discussion
56.

Which of the following is based upon equity–

A. res judicata
B. res subjudice
C. estoppels
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
Discussion
57.

Section 10 of the Code deals with–

A. stay of civil suits
B. puts a bar upon the institution of a civil suits
C. (a) and (b) both above
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» B. puts a bar upon the institution of a civil suits
Discussion
58.

Doctrine of res sub judice is provided under Section–

A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
Answer» C. 11
Discussion
59.

Mark the Correct statement–

A. there is no distinction between want of jurisdiction and irregular exercise thereof.
B. every presumption should be made in favour of jurisdiction of a civil court
C. both (a) and (b) above
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» C. both (a) and (b) above
Discussion
60.

A Civil Court has jurisdiction to try a civil suit unless its cognizance is barred–

A. expressly
B. impliedly
C. either (a) or (b)
D. only (a) not (b)
Answer» D. only (a) not (b)
Discussion
61.

Among the following which are suits of civil nature–

A. suits for recovery of voluntary payments or offerings
B. suits involving principally caste questions
C. suits relating to taking out of religious processions
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
Discussion
62.

Among the following which are suits of a Civil nature–

A. suit relating to rights to worship
B. suit relating to right to shares in offerings
C. suits for upholding mere dignity or honour
D. both (a) and (b) above
Answer» E.
Discussion
63.

Section 9 of the Code confers jurisdiction in–

A. civil matter
B. political matter
C. religion matter
D. either (a) or (b) or (c)
Answer» B. political matter
Discussion
64.

No suit would lie to set aside a decree on objection as to–

A. subject matter jurisdiction of a court
B. territorial jurisdiction of a court
C. pecuniary jurisdiction of a court
D. both (b) and (c) above
Answer» E.
Discussion
65.

Which one of the following court has original as well as appellate jurisdiction–

A. revenue court
B. district court
C. munsiffs court
D. none of the above
Answer» C. munsiffs court
Discussion
66.

Cause of action may be described as–

A. a bundle of essential facts necessary for the plaintiff to prove
B. an important subject of litigation
C. a point in question
D. all of the above
Answer» B. an important subject of litigation
Discussion
67.

Every______ is appealable–

A. decree
B. order
C. both (a) and (b)
D. either (a) or (b)
Answer» B. order
Discussion
68.

Foreign judgment means the judgment of a foreign Court. The term foreign judgmentis defined under Section–

A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
D. 13
Answer» B. 3
Discussion
69.

“Order” means the formal expression of any decision of a Civil Court which is not adecree–

A. section 2(2)
B. section 2(12)
C. section 2(14)
D. section 2(16)
Answer» D. section 2(16)
Discussion
70.

Order of dismissal for default is–

A. preliminary decree
B. final decree
C. partly preliminary partly final decree
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
71.

Decree includes–

A. the rejection of a plaint
B. any adjudication from which an appeal lies as an appeal from an order
C. any order of dismissal for default.
D. none of the above
Answer» B. any adjudication from which an appeal lies as an appeal from an order
Discussion
72.

Among the following in which Section the term “decree” is define–

A. section 2(1)
B. section 2(2)
C. section 2(a)
D. section 2(b)
Answer» C. section 2(a)
Discussion
73.

A suit filed on behalf of a minor

A. cannot be withdrawn
B. can be withdrawn as a matter of right
C. can be withdrawn only with the leave of the court
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
Discussion
74.

A claim by way of____ may be allowed even if it is time barred when there is a fiduciary relationship between the parties–

A. an equitable set-off
B. a legal set off
C. a counter claim
D. all of the above
Answer» B. a legal set off
Discussion
75.

Remedy available against rejection of plaint is–

A. plaintiff may prefer an appeal
B. plaintiff may present a fresh plaint in respect of the same cause of action
C. either (a) or (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
Discussion
76.

The doctrine which place emphasis on the plaintiff’s duty to exhaust all available grounds in support of his claim–

A. estoppels
B. res judicata
C. principle underlying order 2 rule 2 (splitting of claim)
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
Discussion
77.

The Limitation Act contains

A. 32 sections
B. 137articles
C. 30 sections
D. both (a) & (b) are correct
Answer» E.
Discussion
78.

Appellant Court shall not have power–

A. to remand a case
B. to determine a case finally
C. to take additional evidence
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
79.

In which of the following cases, the Court may not issue a commission–

A. to examine any person
B. to make a partition
C. to hold a scientific, technical or expert investigation
D. for execution of a decree
Answer» E.
Discussion
80.

Among the following which section deals with the proceeds of execution-sale to be rateably distributed among decree-holders–

A. section 60
B. section 67
C. section 73
D. section 75
Answer» D. section 75
Discussion
81.

No order for detention of the judgment debtor in civil prison in execution of a decree for the payment of money shall be made, where the total amount of the decree not exceed–

A. one thousand
B. two thousand
C. five thousand
D. ten thousand
Answer» C. five thousand
Discussion
82.

A decree is passed against the Union of India or a State, execution shall not be issued on any such decree unless it remains unsatisfied for the period of–

A. two months
B. three months
C. one months
D. six months
Answer» C. one months
Discussion
83.

Section which deals with the interpleader suit–

A. 38
B. 79
C. 84
D. 88
Answer» E.
Discussion
84.

Among the following properties, which shall not be liable for attachment under the Code–

A. government securities
B. bank notes
C. a mere right to sue for damages
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
Discussion
85.

A judgment debtor has been arrested, may not release among the following ground–

A. suffering from any serious illness
B. suffering from any infectious or contagious disease
C. he is not in a fit state of health to be detained in the civil prison
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
86.

Application under Order 9 Rule 7 of the Code to set aside the order of ex-parte proceeding may be filed–

A. at or before the date of fixed for hearing
B. within 90 days
C. within 45 days
D. within 30 days
Answer» B. within 90 days
Discussion
87.

Among the following in which section property liable to attachment and sale in execution of decree is provided–

A. section 60
B. section 62
C. section 63
D. section 65
Answer» B. section 62
Discussion
88.

Which section of the Code prove enforcement of decree against legal representative–

A. section 51
B. section 52
C. section 56
D. section 58
Answer» C. section 56
Discussion
89.

Under order 7 Rule 11 of the Code. The plaint shall not be rejected–

A. where it is not filed in duplicate
B. where the suit appears from the statement in the plaint to be barred by any law
C. where the plaintiff fails to comply with the provision of rule 9
D. where it discloses cause of action
Answer» E.
Discussion
90.

At the first hearing of the suit, the Court must–

A. frame and record the issues
B. ascertain upon what material propositions of fact or of law the parties are at variance
C. record the evidence
D. none of the above
Answer» C. record the evidence
Discussion
91.

Section 34 of the Code does not deal with–

A. interest from the date of decree
B. interest prior to suit
C. interest pendent lite
D. none of the above
Answer» C. interest pendent lite
Discussion
92.

Interrogatories shall be answered by affidavit to be filed within_____ after the service of it–

A. 30 days
B. 21 days
C. 10 days
D. 7 days
Answer» D. 7 days
Discussion
93.

The provisions relating to abatement do not apply to–

A. appeals
B. execution proceedings
C. both (a) and (b) above
D. none of the above
Answer» C. both (a) and (b) above
Discussion
94.

Which of the following operate as res judicata–

A. a withdrawal of suit
B. an exparte decree
C. a compromise decree
D. none of the above
Answer» C. a compromise decree
Discussion
95.

Among the following cases in which the test of res judicata between codefendants has been laid down by the Supreme Court–

A. sobhag singh v. jai singh
B. jai narain v. kedar nath
C. mahboob shab v. syed ismail
D. sheodan singh v. daryao kanwar
Answer» D. sheodan singh v. daryao kanwar
Discussion
96.

Which of the following does not deals with final determination of contested questions and have the binding effect in future litigation

A. res subjudice
B. res judicata
C. stare decisis
D. both (a) and (b)
Answer» B. res judicata
Discussion
97.

Where the relief claimed by the plaintiff is undervalued and the valuation is not corrected within the time fixed or extended by the Court–

A. the plaint may be rejected
B. the plaint will be rejected
C. the plaint will be returned
D. either (a) or (c)
Answer» C. the plaint will be returned
Discussion
98.

The defendant against whom an exparte decree has been passed can prefer an appeal under

A. order 9 rule 13
B. order 47 rule 1
C. section 96(2)
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
Discussion
99.

An order allowing or disallowing an application for amendment is–

A. appealable
B. a decree
C. an appealable order
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
100.

The Doctrine of res judicata applies to–

A. changing circumstances
B. static situations
C. both (a) and (b) above
D. none of the above
Answer» C. both (a) and (b) above
Discussion