Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) – MCQs
1. (RJS – Rajasthan Judicial Service)
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 came into force on:
(a) 1 January 1908
(b) 1 January 1909
(c) 1 April 1908
(d) 15 August 1908
Answer: (b)
2. (DJS – Delhi Judicial Service)
A suit under CPC is instituted by:
(a) Filing an application
(b) Filing a plaint
(c) Filing an affidavit
(d) Filing a memorandum
Answer: (b)
3. (UPSC Law Optional)
Which of the following is not included in the definition of “decree” under CPC?
(a) Rejection of plaint
(b) Dismissal for default
(c) Adjudication conclusively determining rights
(d) Preliminary decree
Answer: (b)
4. (APO – Assistant Prosecution Officer Exam)
Inherent powers of the court are provided under which section of CPC?
(a) Section 94
(b) Section 148
(c) Section 151
(d) Section 152
Answer: (c)
5. (Bihar Judicial Service)
Which court has jurisdiction to try a suit of civil nature under CPC?
(a) Only High Court
(b) Only District Court
(c) All courts unless barred
(d) Revenue courts only
Answer: (c)
6. (MP Judicial Service)
Which provision deals with res judicata?
(a) Section 9
(b) Section 10
(c) Section 11
(d) Section 12
Answer: (c)
7. (UP Judicial Service)
Stay of suit is governed under:
(a) Section 9
(b) Section 10
(c) Section 11
(d) Section 12
Answer: (b)
8. (Gujarat Judicial Service)
A foreign judgment is defined under which section of CPC?
(a) Section 2(5)
(b) Section 2(6)
(c) Section 2(7)
(d) Section 2(8)
Answer: (b)
9. (Haryana Judicial Service)
Which order deals with temporary injunctions?
(a) Order 37
(b) Order 38
(c) Order 39
(d) Order 40
Answer: (c)
10. (Punjab Judicial Service)
An ex parte decree can be set aside under:
(a) Order 8 Rule 10
(b) Order 9 Rule 13
(c) Order 11 Rule 21
(d) Order 17 Rule 3
Answer: (b)
11. (Chhattisgarh Judicial Service)
Which order of CPC relates to commissions?
(a) Order 24
(b) Order 25
(c) Order 26
(d) Order 27
Answer: (c)
12. (Kerala Judicial Service)
Which order provides for summary suits?
(a) Order 21
(b) Order 33
(c) Order 37
(d) Order 41
Answer: (c)
13. (Odisha Judicial Service)
First appeal under CPC lies under:
(a) Section 96
(b) Section 100
(c) Section 104
(d) Section 115
Answer: (a)
14. (West Bengal Judicial Service)
Second appeal under CPC lies on:
(a) Questions of fact
(b) Questions of law
(c) Substantial question of law
(d) Mixed questions
Answer: (c)
15. (Bombay Judicial Service)
Execution of a decree is governed under which part of CPC?
(a) Sections 9–25
(b) Sections 26–35
(c) Sections 36–74
(d) Sections 75–78
Answer: (c)
16. (UPSC CAPF – Law)
Which order deals with arrest and attachment before judgment?
(a) Order 37
(b) Order 38
(c) Order 39
(d) Order 40
Answer: (b)
17. (RJS Prelims)
Which order relates to withdrawal and adjustment of suits?
(a) Order 21
(b) Order 22
(c) Order 23
(d) Order 24
Answer: (c)
18. (DJS Prelims)
Which provision allows enlargement of time?
(a) Section 148
(b) Section 149
(c) Section 151
(d) Section 152
Answer: (a)
19. (UP Judicial Service)
Which order of CPC deals with indigent persons?
(a) Order 32
(b) Order 33
(c) Order 34
(d) Order 35
Answer: (b)
20. (AP Judicial Service)
Which section empowers court to grant compensatory costs?
(a) Section 34
(b) Section 35
(c) Section 35A
(d) Section 36
Answer: (c)
21. (MP Judicial Service)
Which order deals with suits by or against minors?
(a) Order 30
(b) Order 31
(c) Order 32
(d) Order 33
Answer: (c)
22. (Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service)
A decree becomes final when:
(a) It is passed
(b) It is signed
(c) No appeal lies or time for appeal expires
(d) It is executed
Answer: (c)
23. (RPSC APO)
Which section deals with restitution?
(a) Section 144
(b) Section 145
(c) Section 146
(d) Section 147
Answer: (a)
24. (UGC NET – Law)
Which order governs appeals from original decrees?
(a) Order 40
(b) Order 41
(c) Order 42
(d) Order 43
Answer: (b)
25. (Delhi Judicial Service)
Which section confers revisional jurisdiction on High Court?
(a) Section 96
(b) Section 100
(c) Section 104
(d) Section 115
Answer: (d)