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UP PCS (J) Law Paper-II Mock Test: 150 MCQ Prelims Test Series

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Sample Practice Questions with Bare Act Solutions

15 representative questions tailored for UP PCS-J. Expand any question to view the statutory answer and Bare Act explanation.

Q1Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
preeti-guptamisuse-of-498amedium

Which one of the following cases pertains to the misuse of Section 498A, IPC [Now, Section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023]?

ANaresh Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh, AIR 2017 SC 3859
BPreeti Gupta v. State of Jharkhand, AIR 2010 SC 3363
CRajendra Paswan v. State of Jharkhand & Others, AIR 2017 Jhar. 123
DZ v. State of Bihar, AIR 2017 SC 3908
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option BStatutory Reference

In Preeti Gupta v. State of Jharkhand, the Supreme Court highlighted concerns regarding the implications and misuse of Section 498A IPC against distant relatives.

Q2Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
section-113-7superintendent-of-policemedium

Who shall decide whether to register the case under Section 113 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 or under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967?

AConcerned Court
BPublic Prosecutor
COfficer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police
DOfficer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option CStatutory Reference

Section 113(7) of BNS specifies that an officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police shall decide whether to register the case under BNS or UAPA, 1967.

Q3Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
section-37police-control-room-setupeasy

Under Section 37 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, where shall State Governments establish Police Control Rooms?

AOnly at district level
BOnly at state level
COnly at commissionerate level
DAt both state and district levels
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option DStatutory Reference

Section 37 obligates State Governments to establish police control rooms at every district and state headquarters.

Q4Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
section-54-provisodisabled-witness-tiphard

Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, if a person identifying an arrested individual is mentally or physically disabled, who shall supervise the identification process?

AExecutive Magistrate
BJudicial Magistrate
CDistrict Magistrate
DChief Judicial Magistrate
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option BStatutory Reference

The proviso to Section 54 mandates that if the identifying witness is mentally or physically disabled, the process must take place under the supervision of a Judicial Magistrate to ensure fairness and accuracy.

Q5Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
subramanya-caseconduct-sole-basishard

In which judgment did the Supreme Court decide that the conduct of the accused alone, though relevant under Section 8 of the Evidence Act [Now Section 6 of the BSA, 2023], cannot form the sole basis of conviction?

ASubramanya v. State of Karnataka
BRajaram Abasaheb Deshmukh v. State of Maharashtra
CGurmail Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
DDevendra Nath Singh v. State of Bihar
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option AStatutory Reference

In Subramanya v. State of Karnataka (2022), the Supreme Court ruled that conduct of the accused under Section 8 (like pointing out a place of concealment) is only a corroborative circumstance and cannot alone form the basis of a conviction. (The book answer key lists option A).

Q6Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
iqbal-v-uptip-jurisprudencehard

The Supreme Court judgment in Iqbal v. State of U.P. (2015) is a leading case on the topic of:-

AIdentification parade
BAppointment of public prosecutor
CPrevention of corruption
DCompounding of matrimonial offences
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option AStatutory Reference

In Iqbal v. State of U.P. (2015), the Supreme Court discussed the guidelines and evidentiary value of Test Identification Parades. (The book answer key lists option A).

Q7Constitutional Law
Importantarticle-13-1medium

A law abridging fundamental rights is not a nullity. It only remains inoperative till the shadow of fundamental rights falls over it. This doctrine is known as—

ADoctrine of pith and substance
BDoctrine of eclipse
CDoctrine of severability
DDoctrine of pleasure
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Correct: Option BStatutory Reference

Under the Doctrine of Eclipse (Bhikaji Narain Dhakras v. State of M.P.), pre-constitutional laws inconsistent with fundamental rights become dormant/eclipsed, rather than void ab initio.

Q8Constitutional Law
Very Importantarticle-14medium

Given below are Assertion (A) and Reason (R): Assertion (A): The principal of equality before law means that there should be equality of treatment under equal circumstances. Reason (R): All persons are not equal by nature, attainment or circumstances. Choose the correct code:

ABoth (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is a correct explanation of (A)
BBoth (A) and (R) are individually true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C(A) is true but (R) is false
D(A) is false but (R) is true
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option AStatutory Reference

Because individuals are placed in differing circumstances, equal treatment applies to equals, justifying reasonable classification.

Q9Indian Contract Act
Very ImportantSection 18medium

A representation made without knowing it to be false, but honestly believing it to be true, does not amount to fraud. In law, this is classified as:

ACoercion
BActive concealment
CUndue Influence
DInnocent Misrepresentation
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Correct: Option DStatutory Reference

Under Section 18(1), positive assertion of that which is not true, though believed to be true, is misrepresentation, not fraud.

Q10Indian Contract Act
ImportantSection 19easy

Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a contract is VOIDABLE if consent is obtained by:

ABilateral mistake of fact
BUnlawful object
CCoercion, fraud, or misrepresentation
DNone of the above
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Correct: Option CStatutory Reference

Coercion, fraud, and misrepresentation vitiate consent to make the contract voidable under Section 19. Bilateral mistake (Sec 20) makes it void.

Q11Transfer of Property Act
Redeem Up Foreclose DownSection 91hard

The familiar mortgage rule "redeem up, foreclose down" is a synthesis of statutory provisions contained in which sections of TPA?

ASection 89 and 91
BSection 91 and 92
CSection 92 and 93
DSection 91 and 94
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option DStatutory Reference

"Redeem up, foreclose down" governs rights of mesne mortgagees under Sections 91 and 94.

Q12Transfer of Property Act
Morarilal v Dev KaranClog on Redemptionhard

The doctrine that "a clog on the equity of redemption is a rule of justice, equity and good conscience" was explicitly affirmed by the Supreme Court of India in:

AApte v. Rice
BMorarilal v. Dev Karan (AIR 1965 SC 225)
CSurapur v. Dewan Chand
DNone of the above
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option BStatutory Reference

*Morarilal v. Dev Karan* (AIR 1965 SC 225) affirmed that the rule against clogs on redemption is an unyielding principle of equity, justice, and good conscience.

Q13Transfer of Property Act
Cochin RefineriesMortgage Validityhard

In which landmark case did the Supreme Court hold that a mortgage is legally valid even though no part of the mortgage-money has been advanced at the time of execution?

ANathu Lal v. Phool Chand
BState of Kerala v. Cochin Refineries (AIR 1968 SC 1361)
CRaghunath v. Kedar Nath
DGurdas Mal v. Punjab & Sindh Bank Ltd.
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option BStatutory Reference

*State of Kerala v. Cochin Refineries* (AIR 1968 SC 1361) held that a mortgage takes effect upon execution and registration, even before actual advancement of loan money.

Q14Transfer of Property Act
Section 123Registration Act Sec 17(1)(a)hard

What is the statutory relationship between Section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 and Section 17(1)(a) of the Indian Registration Act, 1908?

AProvides exception to Section 17(1)
BSection 123 TPA is supplemental to Section 17(1)(a) of the Registration Act
CProvides exception to Section 17(1)(b)
DIt is supplemental to Section 17(1)(b)
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option BStatutory Reference

Section 123 TPA & Section 17(1)(a) Registration Act are read together as supplemental provisions requiring mandatory registration of gift deeds.

Q15Transfer of Property Act
SARFAESI ActSupreme Courthard

In 2016, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court set aside the Jammu & Kashmir High Court judgment, upholding Parliament's competence to enact which financial security law?

AIndian Partnership Act
BSpecific Relief Act
CSecuritisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act (SARFAESI Act)
DSale of Goods Act
Show Correct Answer & Statutory Rationale
Correct: Option CStatutory Reference

*State Bank of India v. Santosh Gupta* (2016) SC upheld application of SARFAESI Act to J&K.

Official Exam Guide

UP PCS (J) Law Paper-II: Exam Pattern & Syllabus Guide

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts the UP Judicial Service Examination across three stages: Preliminary, Mains written, and Personal Interview. Preliminary Paper-II is dedicated entirely to Law, carrying 150 objective multiple-choice questions for 300 marks (2 marks per question) to be solved within 120 minutes. Negative marking is enforced at a 1/3rd deduction (0.66 marks deducted for every incorrect response). Paper-I covers General Studies for 150 marks, bringing the preliminary total to 450 marks.

Criminal law forms the numerical anchor of Paper-II, contributing 60 out of 150 questions (40% of the entire law paper). Candidates must master the alignment between the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the former Indian Penal Code. High-yield chapters include offences against the human body, property offences, and general exceptions. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, focus heavily on procedural thresholds: police remand limits under Section 187, default bail provisions under Section 479, cognizable arrest mandates, and charge-framing timelines. For the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, prioritize electronic evidence requirements under Section 61, dying declarations, and the burden of proof.

Constitutional Law accounts for 15 to 20 questions. UPPSC tests verbatim Article numbers, landmark Supreme Court benches, emergency provisions (Articles 352–360), and the constitutional framework governing State Public Service Commissions (Articles 315–323). Civil substantive laws require thorough Bare Act retention of the Indian Contract Act (general principles from Section 10 through Section 30, contingent contracts, and damages under Sections 73–75) and the Transfer of Property Act (doctrine of election, part performance under Section 53A, lis pendens under Section 52, and the six classes of mortgages under Section 58).

Clearing the preliminary cutoff requires managing negative marking. With a 1/3rd penalty, three incorrect answers erase an entire correct question. Serious candidates target 125 to 135 attempts on Paper-II with an accuracy threshold exceeding 85%, avoiding blind guesses on uncertain statutory exceptions.

Frequently Asked Questions — UP PCS-J

What is the pattern and marking scheme of UP PCS (J) Law Paper-II?

UP PCS (J) Law Paper-II comprises 150 objective multiple-choice questions worth 300 marks (2 marks per question) to be attempted in 120 minutes. There is a negative marking deduction of 1/3rd mark (0.66 marks) per wrong answer.

Are the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) included in these mock tests?

Yes. All mock tests include Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2023), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS 2023), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA 2023) alongside historical IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act judicial precedents.

Can I practice sectional tests for Criminal Law or Constitution?

Yes. Under the Sectional Tests tab, you can take a 60-question Criminal Major Acts paper, a 50-question Constitutional Law drill, a 50-question Civil Substantive paper, or a 50-question UP PCS-J Past Year paper.

Can I choose 25, 50, 100, or 150 questions for my practice session?

Yes. You can select any preset (25, 50, 100, 150 Qs) or enter a custom number of questions. The system balances subjects automatically according to official UP PCS-J weightage.

Explore Core Law Subjects for UP PCS-J:

Constitution (1,251 MCQs)Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)BNSS ProcedureBSA Evidence ActContract ActTransfer of Property Act