Delhi DHJS 2026 — Prelims Crash Mock 1 (150 Questions)

Q1. [CPC] ‘Decree’ is defined in CPC:

• A. s.2(2)
• B. s.2(9)
• C. s.2(14)
• D. s.11

Q2. [CPC] ‘Judgment’ is defined in CPC:

• A. s.2(2)
• B. s.2(9)
• C. s.2(14)
• D. s.33

Q3. [CPC] ‘Order’ is defined in CPC:

• A. s.2(2)
• B. s.2(9)
• C. s.2(14)
• D. s.2(16)

Q4. [CPC] Res judicata:

• A. s.9
• B. s.10
• C. s.11
• D. s.13

Q5. [CPC] Res sub judice:

• A. s.9
• B. s.10
• C. s.11
• D. s.151

Q6. [CPC] Bar of jurisdiction / suits of civil nature:

• A. s.9
• B. s.11
• C. s.15
• D. s.20

Q7. [CPC] Inherent powers of the court:

• A. s.148
• B. s.151
• C. s.152
• D. s.153

Q8. [CPC] Foreign judgment when conclusive:

• A. s.13
• B. s.14
• C. s.44A
• D. s.10

Q9. [CPC] Execution of foreign decrees (reciprocating territory):

• A. s.13
• B. s.44A
• C. s.38
• D. s.51

Q10. [CPC] Temporary injunction:

• A. O.38
• B. O.39
• C. O.40
• D. O.21

Q11. [CPC] Appointment of receiver:

• A. O.39
• B. O.40
• C. O.38
• D. O.26

Q12. [CPC] Attachment before judgment:

• A. O.38
• B. O.39
• C. O.21
• D. O.16

Q13. [CPC] Execution of decrees:

• A. O.20
• B. O.21
• C. O.22
• D. O.23

Q14. [CPC] Rejection of plaint:

• A. O.7 R.11
• B. O.6 R.16
• C. O.8 R.10
• D. O.9 R.13

Q15. [CPC] Summary procedure (suits on negotiable instruments/debts):

• A. O.36
• B. O.37
• C. O.38
• D. O.39

Q16. [CPC] Setting aside ex parte decree:

• A. O.9 R.7
• B. O.9 R.13
• C. O.8 R.10
• D. O.17 R.3

Q17. [CPC] Second appeal lies on:

• A. Question of fact
• B. Substantial question of law
• C. Any ground
• D. New evidence

Q18. [CPC] Review:

• A. s.114 / O.47
• B. s.96 / O.41
• C. s.100
• D. s.115

Q19. [CPC] Revision by the High Court:

• A. s.100
• B. s.115
• C. s.96
• D. s.104

Q20. [CPC] Reference to the High Court:

• A. s.113 / O.46
• B. s.114
• C. s.115
• D. s.151

Q21. [Evidence/BSA] Res gestae (same transaction) — old:

• A. s.6
• B. s.8
• C. s.32
• D. s.45

Q22. [Evidence/BSA] Motive, preparation, conduct — old:

• A. s.6
• B. s.7
• C. s.8
• D. s.9

Q23. [Evidence/BSA] Confession to police inadmissible — BSA:

• A. s.22
• B. s.23
• C. s.24
• D. s.25

Q24. [Evidence/BSA] Discovery statement admissible — old:

• A. s.25
• B. s.26
• C. s.27
• D. s.30

Q25. [Evidence/BSA] Dying declaration — BSA:

• A. s.26
• B. s.32
• C. s.6
• D. s.45

Q26. [Evidence/BSA] Expert opinion — BSA:

• A. s.39
• B. s.45
• C. s.60
• D. s.101

Q27. [Evidence/BSA] Electronic records admissibility — BSA:

• A. ss.61-63
• B. s.65B only
• C. s.45
• D. s.32

Q28. [Evidence/BSA] Burden of proof general rule (who would fail) — BSA:

• A. s.101
• B. s.104
• C. s.105
• D. s.106

Q29. [Evidence/BSA] Facts within special knowledge — burden — old:

• A. s.101
• B. s.103
• C. s.106
• D. s.114

Q30. [Evidence/BSA] Presumption as to legitimacy — old:

• A. s.111
• B. s.112
• C. s.113A
• D. s.114

Q31. [Evidence/BSA] Presumption as to dowry death — old:

• A. s.113A
• B. s.113B
• C. s.114A
• D. s.112

Q32. [Evidence/BSA] Estoppel — old:

• A. s.115
• B. s.116
• C. s.117
• D. s.118

Q33. [Evidence/BSA] Leading questions allowed in:

• A. Chief
• B. Cross-examination
• C. Re-exam
• D. Never

Q34. [Evidence/BSA] Primary evidence:

• A. Certified copy
• B. The document itself
• C. Oral account
• D. Photograph

Q35. [Evidence/BSA] Hearsay is generally:

• A. Admissible
• B. Inadmissible (with exceptions)
• C. Conclusive
• D. Documentary

Q36. [Evidence/BSA] Number of witnesses required — BSA:

• A. Two
• B. Three
• C. No particular number
• D. Five

Q37. [Evidence/BSA] Accomplice is a:

• A. Incompetent witness
• B. Competent witness (corroboration prudent)
• C. Conclusive witness
• D. Hostile witness

Q38. [Evidence/BSA] Character of accused — good character is:

• A. Irrelevant
• B. Relevant
• C. Conclusive
• D. Privileged

Q39. [Criminal] Culpable homicide — BNS:

• A. s.99
• B. s.100
• C. s.101
• D. s.103

Q40. [Criminal] Murder — BNS:

• A. s.100
• B. s.101
• C. s.103
• D. s.105

Q41. [Criminal] Punishment for murder — BNS:

• A. s.101
• B. s.103
• C. s.105
• D. s.302

Q42. [Criminal] Common intention — BNS:

• A. s.3(5)
• B. s.61
• C. s.190
• D. s.111

Q43. [Criminal] Common object / unlawful assembly minimum members:

• A. 3
• B. 5
• C. 7
• D. 10

Q44. [Criminal] Criminal conspiracy — BNS:

• A. s.61
• B. s.62
• C. s.111
• D. s.120

Q45. [Criminal] Organised crime — BNS:

• A. s.109
• B. s.111
• C. s.113
• D. s.152

Q46. [Criminal] Terrorist act — BNS:

• A. s.111
• B. s.112
• C. s.113
• D. s.152

Q47. [Criminal] Act endangering sovereignty (replaces sedition) — BNS:

• A. s.147
• B. s.150
• C. s.152
• D. s.197

Q48. [Criminal] Cheating — BNS:

• A. s.316
• B. s.318
• C. s.320
• D. s.322

Q49. [Criminal] Criminal breach of trust — BNS:

• A. s.314
• B. s.316
• C. s.318
• D. s.320

Q50. [Criminal] Theft — BNS:

• A. s.301
• B. s.303
• C. s.305
• D. s.309

Q51. [Criminal] Rape — BNS:

• A. s.63
• B. s.64
• C. s.65
• D. s.66

Q52. [Criminal] Private defence extending to death (body) — BNS:

• A. s.34
• B. s.35
• C. s.38
• D. s.44

Q53. [Criminal] FIR (cognizable) — BNSS:

• A. s.154
• B. s.173
• C. s.175
• D. s.176

Q54. [Criminal] Police custody scheme (15 days in parts) — BNSS:

• A. s.167
• B. s.187
• C. s.190
• D. s.209

Q55. [Criminal] Anticipatory bail — BNSS:

• A. s.437
• B. s.438
• C. s.480
• D. s.482

Q56. [Criminal] Bail in non-bailable offences — BNSS:

• A. s.437
• B. s.480
• C. s.483
• D. s.439

Q57. [Criminal] Inherent powers of the High Court — BNSS:

• A. s.482
• B. s.528
• C. s.483
• D. s.401

Q58. [Criminal] Trial in absentia of proclaimed absconder — BNSS:

• A. s.355
• B. s.356
• C. s.84
• D. s.299

Q59. [Criminal] Forensic visit mandatory for offences punishable with:

• A. 3 yr+
• B. 5 yr+
• C. 7 yr+
• D. 10 yr+

Q60. [Criminal] New criminal codes in force from:

• A. 15 Aug 2023
• B. 1 Jul 2024
• C. 26 Jan 2024
• D. 1 Apr 2024

Q61. [Constitution] SC writs (fundamental rights):

• A. Art.32
• B. Art.226
• C. Art.136
• D. Art.143

Q62. [Constitution] HC writs (‘any other purpose’):

• A. Art.32
• B. Art.226
• C. Art.227
• D. Art.235

Q63. [Constitution] Superintendence of HC over subordinate courts:

• A. Art.226
• B. Art.227
• C. Art.235
• D. Art.233

Q64. [Constitution] Control over district courts:

• A. Art.233
• B. Art.234
• C. Art.235
• D. Art.236

Q65. [Constitution] DJ direct recruitment — years at bar:

• A. 5
• B. 7
• C. 10
• D. 3

Q66. [Constitution] Equality before law:

• A. Art.13
• B. Art.14
• C. Art.15
• D. Art.16

Q67. [Constitution] Life & personal liberty:

• A. Art.19
• B. Art.20
• C. Art.21
• D. Art.22

Q68. [Constitution] Double jeopardy:

• A. Art.20(1)
• B. Art.20(2)
• C. Art.20(3)
• D. Art.22

Q69. [Constitution] Self-incrimination:

• A. Art.20(1)
• B. Art.20(2)
• C. Art.20(3)
• D. Art.21

Q70. [Constitution] Ex-post-facto law barred:

• A. Art.20(1)
• B. Art.20(2)
• C. Art.20(3)
• D. Art.19

Q71. [Constitution] Preventive detention safeguards:

• A. Art.20
• B. Art.21
• C. Art.22
• D. Art.19

Q72. [Constitution] Abolition of untouchability:

• A. Art.15
• B. Art.16
• C. Art.17
• D. Art.18

Q73. [Constitution] Amendment of the Constitution:

• A. Art.356
• B. Art.368
• C. Art.370
• D. Art.352

Q74. [Constitution] Right to property (now):

• A. Art.19(1)(f)
• B. Art.300A
• C. Art.31
• D. Art.21

Q75. [Constitution] Definition of ‘State’ (Part III):

• A. Art.12
• B. Art.13
• C. Art.14
• D. Art.19

Q76. [Constitution] Laws inconsistent with FRs void:

• A. Art.12
• B. Art.13
• C. Art.32
• D. Art.245

Q77. [Constitution] SC law binding on all courts:

• A. Art.141
• B. Art.142
• C. Art.143
• D. Art.144

Q78. [Constitution] Complete justice power of SC:

• A. Art.141
• B. Art.142
• C. Art.143
• D. Art.144

Q79. [Contract] Consideration defined:

• A. s.2(d)
• B. s.2(e)
• C. s.10
• D. s.25

Q80. [Contract] Agreement without consideration generally:

• A. Valid
• B. Void
• C. Voidable
• D. Illegal

Q81. [Contract] Frustration/impossibility:

• A. s.39
• B. s.56
• C. s.65
• D. s.73

Q82. [Contract] Damages for breach:

• A. s.73
• B. s.74
• C. s.75
• D. s.39

Q83. [Contract] Liquidated damages/penalty:

• A. s.73
• B. s.74
• C. s.75
• D. s.55

Q84. [Contract] Coercion:

• A. s.15
• B. s.16
• C. s.17
• D. s.18

Q85. [Contract] Undue influence:

• A. s.15
• B. s.16
• C. s.17
• D. s.18

Q86. [Contract] Fraud:

• A. s.15
• B. s.16
• C. s.17
• D. s.18

Q87. [Contract] Misrepresentation:

• A. s.16
• B. s.17
• C. s.18
• D. s.19

Q88. [Contract] Wagering agreements:

• A. s.28
• B. s.29
• C. s.30
• D. s.31

Q89. [Contract] Quasi-contracts:

• A. ss.68-72
• B. s.56
• C. s.73
• D. s.124

Q90. [Contract] Contract of indemnity:

• A. s.124
• B. s.126
• C. s.148
• D. s.172

Q91. [Property] Lis pendens — TPA:

• A. s.52
• B. s.53
• C. s.53A
• D. s.54

Q92. [Property] Fraudulent transfer — TPA:

• A. s.52
• B. s.53
• C. s.53A
• D. s.54

Q93. [Property] Part performance — TPA:

• A. s.52
• B. s.53
• C. s.53A
• D. s.54

Q94. [Property] Sale of immovable property Rs.100+ needs:

• A. Oral
• B. Registered instrument
• C. Delivery
• D. Note

Q95. [Property] Doctrine of election — TPA:

• A. s.35
• B. s.41
• C. s.43
• D. s.51

Q96. [Property] Transfer by ostensible owner — TPA:

• A. s.41
• B. s.43
• C. s.51
• D. s.52

Q97. [Property] Mortgage types — TPA:

• A. s.58
• B. s.60
• C. s.67
• D. s.100

Q98. [Property] Right of redemption — TPA:

• A. s.58
• B. s.60
• C. s.67
• D. s.91

Q99. [Property] Specific performance governed by:

• A. Contract Act
• B. Specific Relief Act 1963
• C. TPA
• D. CPC

Q100. [Property] Readiness & willingness for specific performance:

• A. s.10
• B. s.14
• C. s.16(c)
• D. s.20

Q101. [Property] Sale of Goods — property passes when:

• A. Delivery
• B. Parties intend
• C. Payment
• D. Registration

Q102. [Property] Unpaid seller’s right of lien — SOGA:

• A. s.45
• B. s.47
• C. s.55
• D. s.61

Q103. [Commercial] s.138 NI Act complaint within:

• A. 15 days
• B. One month
• C. 45 days
• D. 90 days

Q104. [Commercial] Presumption cheque for debt — NI Act:

• A. s.118
• B. s.138
• C. s.139
• D. s.142

Q105. [Commercial] Holder in due course — NI Act:

• A. s.8
• B. s.9
• C. s.10
• D. s.13

Q106. [Commercial] Setting aside arbitral award:

• A. s.9
• B. s.11
• C. s.34
• D. s.36

Q107. [Commercial] Interim measures by court — Arbitration:

• A. s.9
• B. s.11
• C. s.17
• D. s.34

Q108. [Commercial] Appointment of arbitrator by court:

• A. s.8
• B. s.9
• C. s.11
• D. s.16

Q109. [Commercial] Reference to arbitration by judicial authority:

• A. s.8
• B. s.9
• C. s.11
• D. s.34

Q110. [Commercial] Kompetenz-kompetenz (tribunal rules on jurisdiction):

• A. s.16
• B. s.11
• C. s.34
• D. s.5

Q111. [Commercial] IBC — corporate insolvency initiated by financial creditor:

• A. s.7
• B. s.9
• C. s.10
• D. s.12

Q112. [Commercial] IBC — moratorium:

• A. s.12
• B. s.14
• C. s.31
• D. s.53

Q113. [Commercial] IBC — waterfall/priority of claims:

• A. s.30
• B. s.31
• C. s.53
• D. s.61

Q114. [Commercial] Oppression & mismanagement — Companies Act 2013:

• A. ss.241-242
• B. s.149
• C. s.135
• D. s.188

Q115. [Commercial] Company is a separate legal entity — leading case:

• A. Salomon v. Salomon
• B. Foss v. Harbottle
• C. Donoghue v. Stevenson
• D. Carlill

Q116. [Commercial] Consumer Protection Act 2019 — District Commission pecuniary limit (as revised):

• A. Rs.20 lakh
• B. Rs.50 lakh
• C. Rs.1 crore
• D. Rs.2 crore

Q117. [Commercial] Product liability is a concept introduced by:

• A. CPA 1986
• B. CPA 2019
• C. SOGA
• D. Contract Act

Q118. [Limitation] Suit for possession on title:

• A. 3 yr
• B. 12 yr
• C. 30 yr
• D. 6 yr

Q119. [Limitation] Suit for possession by owner against mortgagee (redemption):

• A. 12 yr
• B. 30 yr
• C. 3 yr
• D. 60 yr

Q120. [Limitation] Condonation of delay (s.5) applies to:

• A. Suits
• B. Appeals/applications
• C. Writs only
• D. Execution

Q121. [Limitation] Legal disability (minor/insane) — effect:

• A. No effect
• B. Time runs from cessation of disability
• C. Bars the suit
• D. Only for appeals

Q122. [Limitation] Effect of acknowledgment of liability in writing:

• A. No effect
• B. Fresh period of limitation begins
• C. Bars suit
• D. Only oral

Q123. [Limitation] Limitation bars the:

• A. Right
• B. Remedy
• C. Both
• D. Neither

Q124. [Delhi/Local] The DHJS examination is conducted by the:

• A. UPSC
• B. Delhi High Court
• C. DSSSB
• D. Law Ministry

Q125. [Delhi/Local] DHJS recruits candidates for the post of:

• A. Civil Judge (JD)
• B. Additional District & Sessions Judge (Entry-level District Judge)
• C. Public Prosecutor
• D. Metropolitan Magistrate

Q126. [Delhi/Local] Eligibility for DHJS (direct) requires practice as an advocate for:

• A. 5 years
• B. 7 years
• C. 10 years
• D. 3 years

Q127. [Delhi/Local] The Delhi Rent Control Act governs:

• A. Sale of property
• B. Tenancy/eviction of premises in Delhi
• C. Land revenue
• D. Arbitration

Q128. [Delhi/Local] Eviction of a tenant for bona fide requirement is a ground under the:

• A. TPA
• B. Delhi Rent Control Act
• C. CPC
• D. Specific Relief Act

Q129. [Delhi/Local] Commercial disputes of a specified value in Delhi are tried under the:

• A. CPC only
• B. Commercial Courts Act, 2015
• C. Arbitration Act
• D. IBC

Q130. [Delhi/Local] The Delhi High Court exercises ordinary original civil jurisdiction above a pecuniary value fixed by:

• A. The CPC
• B. The Delhi High Court Act / notifications
• C. The Constitution
• D. The Limitation Act

Q131. [Delhi/Local] Appeals from a District Judge in Delhi lie to the:

• A. Supreme Court
• B. Delhi High Court
• C. Sessions Court
• D. Tribunal

Q132. [Current Affairs] The three new codes replaced:

• A. IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
• B. CrPC, IPC, Evidence
• C. IPC, Evidence, CrPC
• D. Evidence, IPC, CrPC

Q133. [Current Affairs] BNS total sections:

• A. 358
• B. 511
• C. 531
• D. 170

Q134. [Current Affairs] BNSS total sections:

• A. 484
• B. 511
• C. 531
• D. 358

Q135. [Current Affairs] BSA total sections:

• A. 167
• B. 170
• C. 173
• D. 180

Q136. [Current Affairs] Zero FIR means an FIR can be registered:

• A. Only at place of offence
• B. At any station regardless of jurisdiction
• C. Only online
• D. Only by a Magistrate

Q137. [Current Affairs] Community service as punishment is introduced by:

• A. BNSS
• B. BNS
• C. BSA
• D. IT Act

Q138. [Current Affairs] The Mediation Act was enacted in:

• A. 2019
• B. 2021
• C. 2023
• D. 2024

Q139. [Current Affairs] Plea bargaining is NOT available for offences punishable with:

• A. Fine
• B. Death/life/over 7 years or against women/children
• C. 1 year
• D. 2 years

Q140. [Current Affairs] ‘Bail is the rule, jail the exception’ — recent comprehensive guidelines:

• A. Arnesh Kumar
• B. Satender Kumar Antil
• C. D.K. Basu
• D. Lalita Kumari

Q141. [Current Affairs] Mandatory FIR for cognizable offences:

• A. Arnesh Kumar
• B. Lalita Kumari
• C. D.K. Basu
• D. Sibbia

Q142. [English/GK] Correctly spelt:

• A. Priviledge
• B. Privilege
• C. Privelege
• D. Privilege

Q143. [English/GK] Synonym of ‘mitigate’:

• A. Aggravate
• B. Alleviate
• C. Ignore
• D. Confirm

Q144. [English/GK] ‘Obiter dictum’ is:

• A. Binding ratio
• B. A passing observation, persuasive only
• C. The order
• D. The facts

Q145. [English/GK] ‘Stare decisis’:

• A. Change precedent
• B. Stand by decided cases
• C. Trial in absentia
• D. Decree

Q146. [English/GK] ‘Res ipsa loquitur’:

• A. The thing speaks for itself
• B. Hear the other side
• C. Let buyer beware
• D. No one above law

Q147. [English/GK] ‘Ubi jus ibi remedium’:

• A. Where there is a right there is a remedy
• B. Ignorance no excuse
• C. Guilty mind
• D. Double jeopardy

Q148. [English/GK] ‘Actus reus’ refers to:

• A. Guilty mind
• B. Guilty act
• C. Motive
• D. Preparation

Q149. [English/GK] ‘Mens rea’ refers to:

• A. Guilty act
• B. Guilty mind
• C. The victim
• D. The weapon

Q150. [English/GK] Natural justice principles are:

• A. Res judicata & estoppel
• B. Audi alteram partem & nemo judex in causa sua
• C. Stare decisis & ratio
• D. Actus & mens rea