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.