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Question Paper | PCS (J.B.) Pre 2010 | PCS (Judicial Branch) (Preliminary) Examination- 2010


PCS (Judicial Branch) (Preliminary) Examination- 2010

Question Number: 21-30

21. The period of limitation for preferring an appeal to the High Court from an order of sentence, other than the sentence of death, is
(a) 30 days
(b) 90 days
(c) 60 days
(d) 45 days

22. Section 511, IPC is not related to the offence for which the punishment is:
(a) Death sentence
(b) Life-imprisonment
(c) Imprisonment
(d) Both (b) and (c)

23. Oral evidence under section 60 of Evidence Act may be
(a) direct only
(b) hearsay
(c) both (a) & (b)
(d) either (a) or (b)

24. Give the correct response:
(a) All murders are culpable homicide but not vice versa
(b) All culpable homicides are murders
(c) A murder can never be a culpable homicide
(d) None of the above

25. An adoption of a boy, whose mother, the adopting father could not have legally married, is not recognised by law, but is still considered valid
(a) because of judicial pronouncements
(b) because of promulgation of Hindu Adoption and Maintenanct Act
(c) because of custom
(d) None of the above

26. Under Section 13-B of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949, the tenant is required to seek leave to defend within 15 days of service of notice upon him. He applies for leave to defend after 20 days-
(a) Time can be extended by the Rent Controller automatically
(b) Time can be extended by showing sufficient cause
(c) Time cannot be extended at all
(d) None of the above

27. Statutory tenant is a person who
(a) pays rent as per the rent agreement
(b) abides by all the provisions of Rent Act
(c) is the legal representative who occupies premises after death of the original tenant
(d) None of the above

28. On which of the following grounds, a tenant cannot be evicted-
(a) nuisance
(b) personal need of the landlord
(c) building is unfit & unsafe for human habitation
(d) Inadequate rent

29. In a simple mortgage, possession of the mortgaged property
(a) is given to the mortgagee
(b) is given to a third party as security
(c) remains with the mortgagor
(d) None of the above

30. In an agreement for transfer of property
(a) the transfer is recognised when the agreement is partly performed
(b) is recognised only when instrument of transfer is executed
(c) such transfer is not recognized in law at all
(d) None of the above


Question Paper | UPHJS Pre 2012 | Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service (Preliminary) Examination- 2012


Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service (Preliminary) Examination- 2012

Question Number: 21-30

21. The Supreme Court through which of the following judicial pronouncements has made all marriages compulsorily registrable?
(A) Zahira Sheikh Vs. State of Gujarat (2004) 4 SCC 158
(B) Vishaka Vs. State of Rajasthan (1997) 6 SCC 241
(C) Mohammad Ahmad Khan Vs. Shah Bano Begum (1985) 2 SCC 556
(D) Smt. Seema Vs. Ashwani Kumar (2006) 2 SCC 578

22. Special Leave to Appeal under Article 136 of the Constitution of India may be granted by Supreme Court-
(A) only against the orders and judgments of the High courts
(B) from any judgment, decree, determination, sentence or order under any cause or matter passed or made by any court or Tribunal in territory of India
(C) against any appel1ate order or judgment passed by the Courts or Tribunal in India
(D) against the order or judgment of the High Court passed only in Public Interest Litigation.

23. Which jurisdiction of the Supreme Court has been dealt with in Article 143 of the Constitution of India?
(A) Appellate
(B) Writ
(C) Original
(D) None of the above

24. The prohibition regarding discussion in Parliament with regard to conduct of any Judge of the Supreme Court or of the High Court in discharge of his duties is contained in Article-
(A) 121
(B) 211
(C) 124
(D) None of the above.

25. The freedom of Press in India is-
(A) available to the people under the laws of the Parliament
(B) specifically provided in the Constitution of India
(C) implied in the right of freedom of expression
(D) available to the people under executive orders.

26. The District Judge can be given power to issue prerogative writs by-
(A) order of Supreme Court under Article 141 of the Constitution of India
(B) Executive Orders issued by the Governor in consultation with the High Court under Article 162 of the Constitution of India.
(C) the Parliament by law under Article 32 of the Constitution of India.
(D) the High Court by a decision of Full Court.

27. Which of the following is not included in Electoral college for electing president?
(A) Elected members of the Rajya Sabha
(B) Elected Members of the Legislative Assembly of the State
(C) Elected Members of the Legislative Council
(D) Elected members of the Lok Sabha.

28. 11th Schedule of the Constitution of India contains-
(A) powers, authorities and resppnsibilities of the municipalities endowed to it by State Legislature
(B) powers, authorities and responsibilities of Panchayat endowed to it by Parliament
(C) powers, authorities and responsibilities which any local Government can exercise.
(D) powers, authorities and responsibilities endowed to Panchayat by State Legislature.

29. Members of Legislative Bodies enjoy privilege of exemption from arrest or detention in prison-
(A) only under Civil process and during the continuance of a joint sit ing/ meeting/ conference or joint committee of Houses of Parliament or Houses of State Legislature as the case may be and during 40 days before and after such sitting/ meeting/ comference
(B) under Civil as well as Criminal process and as all times save with the permission of the Speaker or the Chairperson as the case may be.
(C) under Civil as well as Criminal process but only when the house is in session
(D) do not enjoy any such exemption.

30. How many members can be nominated to the State Legislative Council by the Governor?
(A) 1/6th
(B) 1/12th
(C) 1/3rd
(D) 1/9th