Civil Procedure Code Quiz - Competitive Exams AIBE

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1. Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, which Section deals with the jurisdiction of civil courts?

   1. Section 12
   2. Section 9
   3. Section 11
   4. Section 10
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   Answer: B. Section 9

2. Under Order IX Rule 13 of the CPC, an ex parte decree can be set aside on which of the following grounds?

   1. The defendant was not duly served
   2. The defendant was prevented by any sufficient cause from appearing
   3. Both A and B
   4. Only on the ground of fraud
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   Answer: C. Both A and B

3. Under Order XI of the CPC, a party may deliver interrogatories to the other party with the leave of the court. What is the primary purpose of interrogatories?

   1. To cross-examine the opposite party's witnesses
   2. To obtain admissions and discover facts relevant to the suit
   3. To compel production of documents
   4. To examine the judgment-debtor's assets
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   Answer: B. To obtain admissions and discover facts relevant to the suit

4. Under Order VII Rule 10 of the CPC, if the court finds that it has no jurisdiction to entertain a suit, it shall:

   1. Return the plaint to be presented to the proper court
   2. Reject the plaint
   3. Transfer the suit to the proper court
   4. Dismiss the suit
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   Answer: A. Return the plaint to be presented to the proper court

5. Which Order of the CPC provides for the issue of a summons to the defendant and the service of the summons?

   1. Order IV
   2. Order VI
   3. Order V
   4. Order VII
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   Answer: C. Order V

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1. A suit for recovery of possession of immovable property is to be instituted in the court within whose jurisdiction the property is situated. This rule is contained in:
2. Which provision of the CPC empowers the court to grant a temporary injunction?
3. Under the CPC, a plaint may be rejected under which Order and Rule?
4. The doctrine of res judicata is embodied in which Section of the CPC?
5. Which one of the following is not a recognized mode of execution of a decree under Section 51 of the CPC?
6. Under Order VI Rule 17 of the CPC, amendment of pleadings can be allowed by the court:
7. Within how many days must a defendant file a written statement from the date of service of summons, where the suit is not in a commercial court?
8. Which Section of the CPC deals with the transfer of cases?
9. Under Order VIII Rule 6 of the CPC, a defendant may set off a claim against the plaintiff's demand. Which of the following is a condition for set-off?
10. Which provision of the CPC deals with the summary procedure for suits relating to commercial disputes?
11. Under the CPC, the court may appoint a receiver under which Order?
12. Which Section of the CPC provides for the right to lodge a caveat?
13. Under Order XLI Rule 5 of the CPC, an appeal does not automatically operate as a stay of execution of the decree unless:
14. Which of the following is true regarding the power of the court to refer parties to arbitration under Section 89 of the CPC?
15. Which Section of the CPC deals with the inherent powers of the court?
16. Under Order XXXVIII Rule 5 of the CPC, for attachment before judgment, the court must be satisfied that the defendant:
17. What is the maximum period for which a judgment-debtor can be detained in civil prison in execution of a decree under Section 58 of the CPC?
18. Under Order XXI Rule 54 of the CPC, attachment of immovable property is made by which of the following methods?
19. Which Order of the CPC deals with the examination of parties by the court at the first hearing to ascertain matters in controversy?
20. Which provision of the CPC empowers the court to issue a commission for the examination of a witness who is unable to attend court due to sickness or infirmity?
21. Under Order XXVI Rule 9 of the CPC, a commission may be issued for which of the following purposes?
22. Which Section of the CPC provides for the making of a reference to a High Court on a question of law where the court is satisfied that a substantial question of law is involved?
23. Under Section 115 of the CPC, the High Court may call for the record of any case decided by a subordinate court if the subordinate court has:
24. A review petition under Section 114 of the CPC can be filed on which of the following grounds?
25. Which Order of the CPC deals with the institution of suits?
26. Under Order II Rule 2 of the CPC, if a plaintiff omits to sue in respect of a portion of his claim, what is the consequence?
27. Which provision of the CPC deals with the joinder of necessary parties to a suit?
28. Under Order III Rule 4 of the CPC, a pleader's appointment to act for a party in a suit:
29. What is the time limit for filing a written statement under Order VIII Rule 1 of the CPC, as amended, from the date of service of summons?
30. Which Section of the CPC deals with the bar of suits against foreign rulers and ambassadors?
31. Under Order XVI of the CPC, a party may apply for a summons to a witness. The court may also order the attendance of a witness:
32. Under Order XIII Rule 3 of the CPC, documents admitted in evidence shall be endorsed by the court. What is the purpose of such endorsement?
33. Which Order of the CPC deals with the framing of issues by the court?
34. Under Order XX Rule 1 of the CPC, after the case has been heard, the court shall pronounce judgment:
35. Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a suit is to be instituted in the court of the lowest grade competent to try it. This principle is enshrined in which Section?
36. Which Section of the CPC, 1908, provides that a suit shall be instituted in the court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the defendant actually and voluntarily resides, carries on business, or personally works for gain?
37. The rule that a suit for compensation for wrong to immovable property shall be instituted in the court within whose jurisdiction the property is situate is found in which Section of the CPC?
38. Which Order of the CPC deals with the return of the plaint to the plaintiff for presentation to the proper court?
39. Under which Order and Rule of the CPC can the court permit a plaintiff to sue as an indigent person?
40. Under Order VI Rule 15 of the CPC, every pleading shall be verified at the foot by the party or by one of the parties pleading. What is the consequence of a defective verification?
41. Under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC, which of the following is NOT a ground for rejection of a plaint?
42. Which Order of the CPC deals with the production, impounding, and return of documents by the parties?
43. Under Order XIV Rule 1 of the CPC, issues arise when a material proposition of fact or law is affirmed by one party and denied by the other. Which of the following is NOT a type of issue?
44. Under Order XVIII Rule 1 of the CPC, the plaintiff has the right to begin the hearing unless the defendant admits the facts alleged. If the defendant admits the facts but disputes the legal conclusion, who has the right to begin?
45. Which Order of the CPC deals with the examination of witnesses and the recording of their evidence?
46. Which Order of the CPC provides for the costs of and incidental to all suits to be in the discretion of the court?
47. Under Order XXII Rule 3 of the CPC, where a sole plaintiff dies and the right to sue survives, the court shall cause the legal representative of the deceased plaintiff to be made a party. What is the consequence if the legal representative is not brought on record within the prescribed time?
48. Which Order of the CPC deals with the appointment of a receiver?
49. Which Order of the CPC deals with the procedure for filing an appeal to the Supreme Court?

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