Mock Test (Q31–Q50) based on the RJS 2024 pattern, integrating new criminal laws

 

RJS 2025 MOCK TEST (Q31–Q50)

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⚖ SECTION G: Legal Maxims & Interpretation

Q31. The maxim “Ignorantia juris non excusat” means:

1. Ignorance of law is no excuse

2. Ignorance of fact is no excuse

3. Law must be known to judges only

4. Ignorance is innocence
   ✅ Ans: 1

Q32. Rule of ejusdem generis applies when:

1. Specific words are followed by general words

2. General words precede specific words

3. Specific words have no relation

4. Interpretation is not needed
   ✅ Ans: 1

Q33. The phrase “Audi alteram partem” refers to:

1. Rule against bias

2. Principle of natural justice

3. Right to be heard

4. Both 2 and 3
   ✅ Ans: 4

Q34. Expressio unius est exclusio alterius implies:

1. What is not expressed is implied

2. Expression of one is exclusion of another

3. All are included

4. Only what is in statute matters
   ✅ Ans: 2

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⚖ SECTION H: Procedural Laws (CPC, CrPC/BNSS)

Q35. Temporary injunction under CPC is granted under:

1. Section 94

2. Order 39 Rules 1 and 2

3. Order 38 Rule 5

4. Section 151
   ✅ Ans: 2

Q36. Under BNSS, who can issue a warrant?

1. SHO

2. Magistrate

3. Complainant

4. Investigating officer
   ✅ Ans: 2

Q37. Restitution under CPC is governed by:

1. Section 144

2. Section 148

3. Order 21 Rule 99

4. Order 20 Rule 12
   ✅ Ans: 1

Q38. Which provision of BNSS corresponds to compounding of offences?

1. Section 354

2. Section 359

3. Section 355

4. Section 367
   ✅ Ans: 3

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⚖ SECTION I: Evidence & BSA, 2023

Q39. When is an electronic record considered a valid document under BSA?

1. If in original form

2. If digitally signed

3. If certified as per Section 63

4. Both 2 and 3
   ✅ Ans: 4

Q40. Leading questions can be asked:

1. In examination-in-chief

2. In cross-examination

3. In re-examination

4. In trial only
   ✅ Ans: 2

Q41. Section 17 of BSA deals with:

1. Dying declaration

2. Admissions

3. Confession

4. Relevancy of documents
   ✅ Ans: 2

Q42. Presumption as to official acts is under:

1. Section 74

2. Section 92

3. Section 120

4. Section 114
   ✅ Ans: 4

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⚖ SECTION J: Case Law & Application Reasoning

Q43. K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India laid down that:

1. Section 377 is unconstitutional

2. Privacy is not a right

3. Privacy is part of Article 21

4. Aadhaar is invalid
   ✅ Ans: 3

Q44. In Shayara Bano v. Union of India, what was held unconstitutional?

1. Triple talaq

2. Adultery

3. Homosexuality

4. Maintenance rules
   ✅ Ans: 1

Q45. In Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India, the court:

1. Decriminalized adultery

2. Legalized same-sex marriage

3. Decriminalized consensual homosexuality

4. Banned live-in relationships
   ✅ Ans: 3

Q46. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India is a landmark judgment on:

1. Right to privacy

2. Judicial review

3. Reservation and creamy layer

4. Uniform Civil Code
   ✅ Ans: 3

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⚖ SECTION K: Miscellaneous (Current Affairs, Practical Law)

Q47. Police can arrest without warrant in which of the following under BNSS?

1. Cognizable offence

2. Non-cognizable offence

3. Compoundable offence

4. None of the above
   ✅ Ans: 1

Q48. Court of Session can try:

1. All civil suits

2. Summons cases

3. Offences exclusively triable by itself

4. Appeals from Magistrate
   ✅ Ans: 3

Q49. Which of the following is not a conclusive proof under BSA?

1. Age of child under public record

2. Marriage certificate registered

3. Confession to police

4. Court judgment
   ✅ Ans: 3

Q50. In the context of Estoppel, which of the following is incorrect?

1. Applies to misrepresentation

2. Binds the minor

3. Arises from conduct

4. Bars denial of previously admitted fact
   ✅ Ans: 2