20 ULTRA-HARD TRICK MCQs (CIVIL JURISDICTION)

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20 ULTRA-HARD TRICK MCQs (CIVIL JURISDICTION)
Q1. Plaintiff residence determines jurisdiction under CPC?

A. Yes
B. Only in tort
C. Only with consent
D. ❌ Never

Ans: D

Q2. Section 20 CPC applies to immovable property when:

A. Defendant resides there
B. Cause of action arises
C. ❌ Never
D. Parties agree

Ans: C

Q3. Defect in subject-matter jurisdiction is:

A. Curable
B. Waivable
C. ❌ Fatal
D. Procedural

Ans: C

Q4. A decree passed without territorial jurisdiction is:

A. Void
B. ❌ Voidable
C. Illegal per se
D. Unenforceable always

Ans: B

Q5. Objection to pecuniary jurisdiction must be raised:

A. Anytime
B. In appeal
C. ❌ Before settlement of issues
D. After judgment

Ans: C

Q6. Which section overrides Section 20 CPC?

A. S.15
B. ❌ S.16
C. S.17
D. S.18

Ans: B

Q7. Cause of action means:

A. Evidence
B. Right infringed
C. ❌ Bundle of essential facts
D. Relief claimed

Ans: C

Q8. Forum shopping is discouraged under:

A. CPC expressly
B. Constitution
C. ❌ Judicial precedent
D. Contract Act

Ans: C

Q9. Exclusive jurisdiction clause is valid when:

A. Court chosen has no jurisdiction
B. ❌ More than one competent court exists
C. Plaintiff agrees
D. Defendant agrees

Ans: B

Q10. Section 9 CPC creates:

A. Limited jurisdiction
B. Optional jurisdiction
C. ❌ Plenary jurisdiction
D. Appellate jurisdiction

Ans: C

Q11. A special statute with finality clause:

A. Always bars civil court
B. ❌ May impliedly bar
C. Never bars
D. Bars only appellate courts

Ans: B

Q12. Suit for compensation for wrong to person governed by:

A. S.20
B. S.16
C. ❌ S.19
D. S.21

Ans: C

Q13. Consent of parties can cure:

A. Subject-matter defect
B. ❌ Territorial defect
C. Inherent defect
D. Void decree

Ans: B

Q14. Section 21 CPC applies to:

A. Subject-matter only
B. ❌ Territorial & pecuniary
C. All jurisdiction
D. Appellate jurisdiction

Ans: B

Q15. A decree without inherent jurisdiction is:

A. Irregular
B. ❌ Nullity
C. Voidable
D. Illegal but binding

Ans: B

Q16. Which case laid down implied bar principles?

A. Kiran Singh
B. ❌ Dhulabhai
C. Harshad Modi
D. ABC Laminart

Ans: B

Q17. Section 17 CPC applies when:

A. Cause of action split
B. ❌ Property in multiple jurisdictions
C. Defendants many
D. Jurisdiction uncertain

Ans: B

Q18. Suit valuation determines:

A. Territorial jurisdiction
B. Subject-matter jurisdiction
C. ❌ Pecuniary jurisdiction
D. Appellate jurisdiction

Ans: C

Q19. Jurisdiction clause ousting all courts is:

A. Enforceable
B. ❌ Void
C. Irregular
D. Optional

Ans: B

Q20. Civil court jurisdiction exclusion is:

A. Presumed
B. Liberal
C. ❌ Strictly construed
D. Automatic

Ans: C

🏆 FINAL EXAM MANTRA

“Jurisdiction is power; procedure only regulates its exercise.

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