Delhi Judicial Service Pre 2008

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Question 1: Discretion is the better part of

Discretion is the better part of _

A.Courage
B.Valour
C.Bravery
D.Valuer
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Question 2: The seat of Intellectual Property Appellate Board is

The seat of Intellectual Property Appellate Board is

A.Mumbai
B.Chennai
C.Hyderabad
D.Bangalore
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Question 3: Where in India in 1708 did Guru Gobind Ji proclaim the Guru Granth Sahib ji as the next most sacred & final Guru of the Sikhs

Where in India in 1708 did Guru Gobind Ji proclaim the Guru Granth Sahib ji as the next most sacred & final Guru of the Sikhs

A.Amritsar
B.Nanded
C.Jalandhar
D.Nagpur
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Question 4: In India, female lawyers constitute

In India, female lawyers constitute

A.30% of total no of lawyers
B.10% of total no of lawyers
C.Less than 10% of lawyers
D.50% of total no of lawyers
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Question 5: Oliver Wendell Holmes, the author of "The Common Law" was a judge of

Oliver Wendell Holmes, the author of "The Common Law" was a judge of

A.The International court of justice
B.S.C. of United States
C.Court of Appeals of State of New York
D.House of Lords
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Question 6: The author of the seminal work in jurisprudence 'A Theory of Justice' is

The author of the seminal work in jurisprudence 'A Theory of Justice' is

A.Roscoe Pound
B.Jeremy Bentham
C.John Rawls
D.H.L.A.Hart
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Question 7: The present Attorney General of India is

The present Attorney General of India is

A.Fali S. Nariman
B.Milon K. Banerjee
C.K. Parasara
D.G. E. Vahanvati
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Question 8: The autobiography of Mr. M.C. Setalvad is titled

The autobiography of Mr. M.C. Setalvad is titled

A.Neither Roses nor Thorns
B.My own Boswell
C.Roses in December
D.My life, law & other things
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Question 9: The montreal protocol, a multilateral treaty on environmental protection, concerns

The montreal protocol, a multilateral treaty on environmental protection, concerns

A.Chloro fluoro carbons (CFC)
B.Global warming
C.Hazardous Waste Management
D.Water Pollution
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Question 10: 'On Balance' is autobiography of

'On Balance' is autobiography of

A.J. Leila Seth
B.J.V.R. Krishna Iyer
C.J.P.N. Bhagwati
D.J.B.P. Jeevan Reddy
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Question 11: In granting Pardon under Article 72 of Constitution, the President of India

In granting Pardon under Article 72 of Constitution, the President of India

A.Is not bound by judgment of S.C. of India in the matter
B.Is bound by judgment of S.C. of India when the case is of a double murder
C.Has to decide without the aid & advice of the cabinet
D.Is bound by judgment of S.C. of India in the matter
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Question 12: Which of the following is an indirect Tax

Which of the following is an indirect Tax

A.Excise Duty
B.Service Tax
C.Sales Tax
D.All Those
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Question 13: The European Court of Human right is located in

The European Court of Human right is located in

A.London
B.Strasbourg
C.Brussels
D.Paris
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Question 14: The decision in Visakha v/s State of Rajasthan deals with

The decision in Visakha v/s State of Rajasthan deals with

A.Illegal trafficking in wor nan & children
B.Sexual harassment of woman at the work place
C.In camera trials in rape cases
D.The issue of punishment for rape of a minor girl
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Question 15: Sir. Alladi Krishna Swamy Aiyyar was

Sir. Alladi Krishna Swamy Aiyyar was

A.A renowned scientist
B.A renowned lawyer
C.Chief Minister of State of Madras soon after independence
D.A famous medical practitioner
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Question 16: Cherrapunji is located in

Cherrapunji is located in

A.Tripura
B.Mizoram
C.Meghalaya
D.Assam
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Question 17: Which one of the following Indian films has been entered for Oscar award 2009?

Which one of the following Indian films has been entered for Oscar award 2009?

A.Tare Zamee Par
B.Mr. & Mrs. Aiyyar
C.Guru
D.Lage Raho Munna Bhai
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Question 18: Kaziranga National Park is known for being a habitat for

Kaziranga National Park is known for being a habitat for

A.Baboon
B.One horn Rhinoceros
C.
D.
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Question 19: Zojila pass is located in

Zojila pass is located in

A.H.P.
B.Sikkim
C.
D.J&K
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Question 20: The National Law school in Patna is called

The National Law school in Patna is called

A.Chanakya National Law University
B.Kautilya National Law University
C.Manu National Law University
D.Maurya National Law University
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Question 21: The predecessor of Mr. N. Gopala Swami, the present chief election commissioner of India was

The predecessor of Mr. N. Gopala Swami, the present chief election commissioner of India was

A.Mr. T.S. Krishnamurthi
B.Mr. B.B. Tandon
C.Mr. M.S. Gill
D.Mr. G.V.G. Krishnamurthi
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Question 22: The no. of bench of H.C. of M.P. is

The no. of bench of H.C. of M.P. is

A.One
B.Two
C.Four
D.Three
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Question 23: The International Court of justice is located in

The International Court of justice is located in

A.Paris
B.The Hague
C.London
D.New York
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Question 24: Saina Nehwal plays

Saina Nehwal plays

A.Paris
B.Badminton
C.Table Tennis
D.Cricket
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Question 25: Tribal on forest land for generations, cultivating and collecting forest produce

Tribal on forest land for generations, cultivating and collecting forest produce

A.are Resided
B.have Residing
C.have been Residing
D.were Resided
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Question 26: Media broadcast of court room proceedings are authorised permitted

Media broadcast of court room proceedings are authorised permitted

A.Either, or
B.Neither, or
C.Not, or
D.Neither, nor
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Question 27: Every child between ages of 6 & 14 years Right to education

Every child between ages of 6 & 14 years Right to education

A.has
B.are having
C.have
D.do have
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Question 28: There is no clear idea what special Economic zones for us

There is no clear idea what special Economic zones for us

A.Is doing
B.Have doing
C.Are doing
D.Does
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Question 29: The book under review is unremarkable.It

The book under review is unremarkable.It

A.Adds a lot to our understanding
B.Adds a little to our understanding
C.Enhance our understanding
D.Adds little to our understanding of the subject
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Question 30: The above passage

The above passage

A.Expresses concerns about the victims of unrestricted competition
B.Agrees with the Marxist understanding of the problem
C.Emphasizes the value of freedom over that of survival
D.Supports unrestricted competition
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Question 31: All through passage, the two different evils pointed out are

All through passage, the two different evils pointed out are

A.Poverty & Lack of freedom
B.Freedom and unrestricted competition
C.Lack of freedom & the victim
D.Unrestricted competition & starvation
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Question 32: In the context in which it is used in the passage the word 'pedantic' means

In the context in which it is used in the passage the word 'pedantic' means

A.It is importante
B.It is pointless
C.It is merely theoretical
D.It is of little consolation
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Question 33: The author of passage emphasizes

The author of passage emphasizes

A.That freedom is unnecessary for victim of unrestricted competition
B.That as long as there is no starvation there can be unrestricted competition
C.The importance of providing livelihood to poor & not freedom
D.None of these
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Question 34: The Hira Kund Dam is constructed on the

The Hira Kund Dam is constructed on the

A.Damodar River
B.Subarbarekha River
C.Sone River
D.Mahanadi River
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Question 35: A person is said to be loquacious if

A person is said to be loquacious if

A.He favours only local people
B.He is talkative
C.He likes to travel a lot
D.He is confined to a particular location
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Question 36: A nocturnal animal

A nocturnal animal

A.Is active during night time
B.Lives both on land & or water
C.Is active during both day & night
D.Is active only during daytime
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Question 37: The expression "red tape" denotes

The expression "red tape" denotes

A.Adhesive tape used as electric wires
B.Excessive bureaucracy or adherence to formulation
C.
D.
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Question 38: The expression raison'd'etre means

The expression raison'd'etre means

A.Economic theory of growth
B.An Arabic dish using raison 'd' etre
C.A French word meaning reasons for deterance
D.The reason for existence of thing
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Question 39: The word "Propriety" means

The word "Propriety" means

A.A female proprietor
B.Appropriateness or suitability
C.Being domineering
D.A plural form of proprietor
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Question 40: The word "prescription" means

The word "prescription" means

A.Denunciation or Condemnation
B.A writing in favour of the establishment
C.Praising a person
D.A writing at the end of a book
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Question 41: The word "demurrer" means

The word "demurrer" means

A.A statement agreeing with opponents point
B.An objection to relevance of an opponent's point which even if granted stay till point is settled
C.An agreement with opponent's point which stayed till the case is finally settled
D.A person murmurs
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Question 42: The word 'extol' means

The word 'extol' means

A.A reference to a tax which was previously levied
B.An enthusiatic praise
C.A severe condemnation
D.To extract a toll
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Question 43: A Liberal means

A Liberal means

A.An open minded person free from prejudice
B.A person born under Zodiac sign of Libra
C.A person who adopts the latest fashion
D.A freedom fighter
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Question 44: A person "Joins issue" when

A person "Joins issue" when

A.Mediates between two parties
B.Wishes to support a point of view
C.He raises an objection
D.None of these
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Question 45: In reply to Para 10, deponent not admit contents there of & so does

In reply to Para 10, deponent not admit contents there of & so does

A.Disagree
B.Is not aware
C.Refutes
D.Denies
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Question 46: The statement of law in the aforementioned Judgment is well known and

The statement of law in the aforementioned Judgment is well known and

A.Is unexceptionable
B.Is exceptionable
C.Agreeable
D.Can't be accepted
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Question 47: The risk of flash floods in the of forest

The risk of flash floods in the _ of forest

A.Increases, absence
B.Increases, presence
C.Negligent, absence
D.Decreases, absence
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Question 48: As a 'whistle blower' this employee was a person who

As a 'whistle blower' this employee was a person who

A.Indulged in eve-teasing
B.Was extremely hard working
C.Was courageous to expose the misdeeds of his colleagues
D.Enjoyed music
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Question 49: The in corporate criminality signifies the of corporate governance

The _ in corporate criminality signifies the _ of corporate governance

A.rise, failure
B.rise, success
C.decrease, failure
D.decline, rise
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Question 50: The word 'intrepid' means

The word 'intrepid' means

A.To be in fear of
B.To be fearless, brave
C.To be indifferent
D.A person who is afraid
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