Professional Ethics Quiz - Competitive Exams AIBE

Free practice quiz: Professional Ethics (Competitive Exams AIBE). 67 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This Competitive Exams AIBE practice quiz has 67 multiple-choice questions on Professional Ethics. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

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1. Under the Advocates Act, 1961, which body is vested with the power to enroll advocates and maintain the roll of advocates?

   1. Supreme Court
   2. High Court
   3. State Bar Council
   4. Bar Council of India
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   Answer: C. State Bar Council

2. An advocate who is a member of a Bar Council can practice before the disciplinary committee of the Bar Council in a case of professional misconduct. True or False?

   1. True, no restriction exists
   2. False, a member of the Bar Council cannot practice before a disciplinary committee of the Bar Council
   3. False, only a senior advocate can practice before such committee
   4. True, if the Bar Council grants permission
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   Answer: B. False, a member of the Bar Council cannot practice before a disciplinary committee of the Bar Council

3. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, an advocate is prohibited from using which of the following in his professional stationery?

   1. Any indication of his specialisation or area of practice
   2. His name and address
   3. The words 'Advocate' and 'High Court'
   4. His telephone number
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   Answer: A. Any indication of his specialisation or area of practice

4. An advocate is asked to represent a client whose case is identical to one he has previously lost for another client. He:

   1. Must inform the previous client
   2. Must refuse the case
   3. Can accept the case and use the previous experience
   4. Must obtain permission from the Bar Council
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   Answer: C. Can accept the case and use the previous experience

5. An advocate is asked to give a legal opinion on a matter in which he has a personal financial interest. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, the advocate should:

   1. Give the opinion without disclosing the interest
   2. Refer the matter to another advocate without disclosure
   3. Disclose the interest and decline to give the opinion
   4. Give the opinion but charge a higher fee
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   Answer: C. Disclose the interest and decline to give the opinion

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1. The Bar Council of India Rules, 1975 under Section 49(1)(c) of the Advocates Act deal primarily with:
2. Which of the following is NOT a duty of an advocate towards the court as recognized in professional ethics?
3. An advocate who accepts a brief for a case in which he has previously advised the opposite party on the same matter is:
4. Under Section 30 of the Advocates Act, 1961, an advocate whose name is on the State roll is entitled to:
5. An advocate shall not advertise or solicit work either directly or indirectly. This prohibition is contained in:
6. What is the maximum punishment that can be imposed on an advocate found guilty of professional misconduct by the Bar Council of India?
7. An advocate is obligated to withdraw from engagement if:
8. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, an advocate who has accepted a vakalatnama:
9. An advocate is approached by a client to file a case which is barred by limitation and the client insists on proceeding. The advocate should:
10. The rule against an advocate accepting employment in a case in which a relative is a presiding officer is based on the principle of:
11. Under the Advocates Act, 1961, the punishment of reprimand may be imposed by:
12. Which of the following statements about an advocate's duty towards his client is correct?
13. The concept of 'professional misconduct' includes which of the following?
14. Which section of the Advocates Act, 1961 provides for punishment of advocates for professional misconduct?
15. An advocate, while representing a client, makes a statement in court that he knows to be false. This primarily violates:
16. Under Rule 15 of the Bar Council of India Rules, an advocate is permitted to defend a person accused of a crime:
17. What is the effect of an advocate being convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude?
18. An advocate agrees with his client to share the proceeds of the suit as his fee, depending on the outcome of the case. This is known as:
19. Which of the following is a duty of an advocate towards the profession?
20. An advocate who has been engaged by a party to conduct a case cannot, during the pendency of that case, accept a brief from the opposite party. This rule applies:
21. The Bar Council of India Rules, 1975 were framed under which section of the Advocates Act, 1961?
22. Which of the following is considered a duty of an advocate towards the opposite party?
23. Under the Advocates Act, 1961, what is the term of office of a member of the Bar Council of India?
24. An advocate is offered a judgeship in a High Court. Which of the following is true regarding his practice after retirement as a judge?
25. If an advocate is a member of a Bar Council, can he appear before a disciplinary committee of that Bar Council?
26. What is the consequence if an advocate fails to pay the annual subscription to the State Bar Council within the prescribed time?
27. Which of the following is NOT a duty of an advocate towards the client under the Bar Council of India Rules?
28. An advocate is asked to defend a person accused of a notorious crime. Under the rules, the advocate:
29. Under the Advocates Act, 1961, which authority has the power to remove an advocate from the roll for professional misconduct?
30. An advocate is offered a case by a client who insists on presenting false evidence. What is the advocate's proper course of action?
31. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, an advocate may accept a gift from a client:
32. Which of the following is a duty of an advocate towards the profession as per the Bar Council of India Rules?
33. An advocate who is engaged in a case is offered a judgeship in the same case. What should he do?
34. Under the Advocates Act, 1961, what is the minimum age to be enrolled as an advocate?
35. An advocate is asked to appear in a case where his father is the presiding officer. Under the rules, he:
36. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, an advocate who has been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude is:
37. Which of the following is NOT a ground for disciplinary action against an advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961?
38. Under the Advocates Act, 1961, the disciplinary committee of the Bar Council of India consists of how many members?
39. An advocate is asked to draft a will for a client. The advocate himself is a beneficiary under the will. He:
40. Which of the following is a duty of an advocate towards the State as per professional ethics?
41. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, what is the maximum fee an advocate can charge for conducting a case before the Supreme Court, as per the rule on fees?
42. Which of the following is the correct procedure for an advocate to surrender his enrolment under the Advocates Act, 1961?
43. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, an advocate is prohibited from accepting a brief from a client if the advocate has previously been consulted by the opposite party. This is based on the principle of:
44. Which of the following statements about an advocate's duty to maintain confidentiality of client information is correct under the Bar Council of India Rules?
45. An advocate is appointed as a Judge of a High Court. What is the effect on his enrolment as an advocate?
46. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, which of the following is a duty of an advocate towards the court?
47. An advocate is asked to represent a client in a case where the advocate's former law partner is now the opposing counsel. Under professional ethics, the advocate should:
48. Which of the following acts by an advocate would amount to 'professional misconduct' under the Advocates Act, 1961?
49. Under the Advocates Act, 1961, what is the period within which an appeal can be filed before the Bar Council of India against an order of the State Bar Council?
50. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Bar Council of India under the Advocates Act, 1961?
51. An advocate is asked to defend a client who has confessed to the advocate that he committed the crime. Under the rules, the advocate:
52. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, an advocate may accept a case on a contingency fee basis (fee dependent on success) in which of the following situations?
53. Which of the following statements about the 'right of audience' of an advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961 is correct?
54. An advocate is asked to represent a client in a matter where the advocate's spouse is the opposite party's lawyer. Under professional ethics, the advocate should:
55. An advocate is asked to appear in a case where he has previously acted as a mediator between the parties. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, the advocate should:
56. Under the Advocates Act, 1961, what is the consequence if an advocate is found guilty of contempt of court?
57. Which of the following statements about an advocate's duty to the client regarding settlement of a case is correct?
58. An advocate is asked to represent a client who wants to file a false case against someone. Under professional ethics, the advocate should:
59. Under the Bar Council of India Rules, an advocate is prohibited from appearing in a case where he has been a judge or arbitrator. This rule is based on:
60. Which of the following is a duty of an advocate towards the Bar Council under the Advocates Act, 1961?

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