What is the primary purpose of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC)?
a) To define criminal offenses
b) To regulate the procedure for civil litigation
c) To establish constitutional laws
d) To govern administrative actions
Under the CPC, what is the meaning of ‘plaint’?
a) The final judgment of a case
b) The written statement filed by the plaintiff to initiate a suit
c) The defense statement by the defendant
d) An application for interim relief
Which of the following is NOT a type of suit as per the CPC?
a) Original suit
b) Intermediate suit
c) Summary suit
d) Appellate suit
What does the term ‘jurisdiction’ refer to in the context of CPC?
a) The power of the court to impose fines
b) The authority of a court to hear and decide a case
c) The power of a lawyer to represent clients
d) The right of an individual to file a case
Which section of the CPC deals with the power of courts to issue summons?
a) Section 27
b) Section 28
c) Section 30
d) Section 31
What is the maximum time allowed for filing a written statement under the CPC?
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
What does ‘ex parte’ mean in civil proceedings?
a) A decision made by a jury
b) A proceeding conducted in the absence of one party
c) A case that is resolved through mediation
d) A court that handles appeals
Which of the following is a condition for granting temporary injunctions under the CPC?
a) There must be a prima facie case
b) There must be no chance of irreparable injury
c) The defendant must be present
d) The plaintiff must have already won the case
Under the CPC, what is the role of an ‘amended plaint’?
a) To dismiss the case
b) To correct or modify the original plaint
c) To file an appeal
d) To submit additional evidence
Which of the following statements about ‘subpoena’ is true?
a) It is a document to dismiss a case
b) It is a command to appear in court or produce evidence
c) It is a type of judgment
d) It is used for mediation purposes
What is the significance of ‘Order VI Rule 17’ in the CPC?
a) It deals with the appointment of a receiver
b) It allows amendment of pleadings
c) It specifies the procedure for service of summons
d) It outlines the rules for appeal
What does the term ‘res judicata’ refer to?
a) The principle that a matter cannot be relitigated once it has been judged
b) The right to appeal
c) A temporary court order
d) The process of mediation
Which of the following is NOT a ground for setting aside an ex parte decree?
a) Lack of jurisdiction
b) Inadequate evidence presented
c) Failure to appear
d) Misrepresentation of facts
What is the role of ‘Order XXXIX’ in the CPC?
a) To outline the procedure for trials
b) To provide rules for temporary injunctions
c) To govern appeals
d) To regulate the execution of decrees
What does ‘Order XXI’ of the CPC deal with?
a) The process of filing a suit
b) Execution of decrees and orders
c) Appointment of a receiver
d) Interim applications
Under the CPC, which order governs the appointment of a receiver?
a) Order XXXIX
b) Order XL
c) Order XX
d) Order XXI
What does the term ‘summons’ signify in civil proceedings?
a) A document to file an appeal
b) A notice to appear in court
c) A decree issued by the court
d) A request for evidence
What is the main objective of ‘Order VII’ of the CPC?
a) To regulate appeals
b) To outline the particulars of the plaint
c) To govern execution proceedings
d) To specify the grounds for defense
What is a ‘cross-appeal’ in the context of civil procedure?
a) An appeal filed by the original plaintiff
b) An appeal filed by the respondent against the appellant’s claim
c) A request for interim relief
d) A type of summary judgment
Which of the following is an essential feature of ‘Order IX’ in the CPC?
a) The procedure for filing appeals
b) The procedure for dismissing cases for non-appearance
c) The rules for amending pleadings
d) The provisions for temporary injunctions
Under the CPC, what is ‘summary judgment’?
a) A type of appeal
b) A judgment made without a full trial
c) A final decree
d) A judgment based on ex parte proceedings
What does ‘Order X’ of the CPC deal with?
a) Examination of parties
b) Discovery and inspection of documents
c) Appeals
d) Execution of decrees
What is ‘decree’ as defined in the CPC?
a) A court order that resolves the case
b) A formal expression of an adjudication
c) A legal document for filing appeals
d) A type of injunction
Which of the following statements is true regarding ‘interlocutory orders’?
a) They are final judgments
b) They are temporary orders made during the course of litigation
c) They can only be issued by appellate courts
d) They do not require any reasoning
What is the purpose of ‘Order VI’ in the CPC?
a) To govern execution of decrees
b) To outline the rules for pleadings
c) To deal with appeals
d) To provide for interim applications
Which of the following is a prerequisite for instituting a suit under the CPC?
a) Availability of evidence
b) Cause of action
c) Jurisdiction
d) All of the above
Under which section of the CPC can the court amend its own orders?
a) Section 151
b) Section 153
c) Section 104
d) Section 105
What is the meaning of ‘litigation’ in the context of the CPC?
a) The process of enforcing contracts
b) The process of taking legal action in a court
c) The settlement of disputes
d) The drafting of legal documents
Which of the following is NOT a provision of the CPC?
a) Provisions for appeals
b) Provisions for execution
c) Provisions for criminal procedures
d) Provisions for suits
What does ‘Order XX Rule 4’ of the CPC pertain to?
a) Execution of decrees
b) The judgment of the court
c) Filing appeals
d) Amending pleadings