Judicial Services & PCS-J (State Civil Judge Prelims) Previous Year Questions (PYQ)

Q1.

[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Law of Limitation & Condonation of Delay (Question #72)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Doctrine of Lis Pendens under Transfer of Property Act (Section 52)?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'A transfer of suit property during active litigation is subject to the final decree'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Renders the transfer completely void ab initio'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Applies only to movable property'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Bars the court from hearing the suit'}

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Q2.

[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Trial Procedures, Charges & Appeals (Question #96)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Right of Private Defence under IPC/BNS?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Extends to causing death only under reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Can be exercised as a pretext for retaliation'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Is available against lawful acts of public servants'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Never extends to protection of property'}

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Q1.

Advanced Research & Methodology: In scholarly analysis of 'Core Jurisprudence - Hindu & Muslim Personal Law Principles', which methodological approach ensures reproducibility and minimizes systematic bias?

(A)

Controlled multi-factorial experimental design with blinded statistical validation (Core Jurisprudence - Hindu & Muslim Personal Law Principles)

(B)

Post-hoc selective data reporting highlighting only conforming sample sets

(C)

Uncalibrated qualitative impressions without standardized measurement criteria

(D)

Extrapolating microscopic laboratory observations directly to macro ecosystems without validation

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Q2.

Higher Academic Core: In advanced conceptual study of 'Core Jurisprudence - Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties' in Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties, which foundational mechanism is universally verified?

(A)

Empirically validated biological, physical, or social dynamics following standard scientific methodology (Core Jurisprudence - Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties)

(B)

Unsubstantiated speculative claims lacking experimental replication or peer verification

(C)

Deterministic models that reject thermodynamic entropy and stochastic variance

(D)

Isolated observations taken under non-standard uncontrolled environmental extremes

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Q1.

[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Offences Against Property & Public Tranquility (Question #6)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Right of Private Defence under IPC/BNS?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Extends to causing death only under reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Can be exercised as a pretext for retaliation'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Is available against lawful acts of public servants'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Never extends to protection of property'}

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Q2.

[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Pleadings, Execution of Decrees & Appeals (Question #62)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Doctrine of Lis Pendens under Transfer of Property Act (Section 52)?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'A transfer of suit property during active litigation is subject to the final decree'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Renders the transfer completely void ab initio'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Applies only to movable property'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Bars the court from hearing the suit'}

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[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Formation, Breach & Remedies in Contracts (Question #5)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Confession made to a Police Officer under Evidence Act (Section 25)?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Cannot be proved against an accused person in any trial'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Is admissible if made in the presence of two witnesses'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Is fully admissible in serious offences'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Becomes admissible if signed by the accused'}

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Q2.

Under Section 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), which condition is NOT essential for the application of the doctrine of Res Judicata?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'The matter directly and substantially in issue in the subsequent suit must have been directly and substantially in issue in the former suit'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'The former suit must have been between the same parties or between parties under whom they claim'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'The former court must have been an appellate court higher in jurisdiction than the subsequent court'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'The former suit must have been heard and finally decided by a court competent to try the subsequent suit'}

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Q1.

[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Hindu & Muslim Personal Law Principles (Question #100)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Confession made to a Police Officer under Evidence Act (Section 25)?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Cannot be proved against an accused person in any trial'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Is admissible if made in the presence of two witnesses'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Is fully admissible in serious offences'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Becomes admissible if signed by the accused'}

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Q2.

[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Emergency Provisions & Constitutional Amendments (Question #4)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Specific Performance under Specific Relief Act (Post-2018 Amendment)?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Is mandatory for the court to grant, subject only to statutory exceptions'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Is purely an equitable and discretionary relief'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Is never granted in contracts concerning land'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Cannot be sought alongside compensation'}

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Q1.

[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Cognizance, Arrest & Bail Provisions (CrPC/BNSS) (Question #91)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Right of Private Defence under IPC/BNS?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Extends to causing death only under reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Can be exercised as a pretext for retaliation'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Is available against lawful acts of public servants'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Never extends to protection of property'}

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Q2.

[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Transfer of Property, Mortgages & Leases (TPA) (Question #75)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Confession made to a Police Officer under Evidence Act (Section 25)?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Cannot be proved against an accused person in any trial'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Is admissible if made in the presence of two witnesses'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Is fully admissible in serious offences'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Becomes admissible if signed by the accused'}

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[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Sale of Goods & Partnership Principles (Question #50)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Confession made to a Police Officer under Evidence Act (Section 25)?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Cannot be proved against an accused person in any trial'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Is admissible if made in the presence of two witnesses'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Is fully admissible in serious offences'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Becomes admissible if signed by the accused'}

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Q2.

[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Offences Against Property & Public Tranquility (Question #146)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Right of Private Defence under IPC/BNS?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Extends to causing death only under reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Can be exercised as a pretext for retaliation'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Is available against lawful acts of public servants'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Never extends to protection of property'}

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[State Judicial Services PCS-J - General Exceptions, Culpable Homicide & Murder (IPC/BNS) (Question #1)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Right of Private Defence under IPC/BNS?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Extends to causing death only under reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Can be exercised as a pretext for retaliation'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Is available against lawful acts of public servants'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Never extends to protection of property'}

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Q2.

[State Judicial Services PCS-J - Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review & Writs (Question #49)]
Which of the following propositions correctly states the law regarding Specific Performance under Specific Relief Act (Post-2018 Amendment)?

(A)

{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Is mandatory for the court to grant, subject only to statutory exceptions'}

(B)

{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Is purely an equitable and discretionary relief'}

(C)

{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Is never granted in contracts concerning land'}

(D)

{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Cannot be sought alongside compensation'}

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