100+ Free Civil Judge Prelims Practice Questions

Pass your Pakistan Civil Judge cum Judicial Magistrate Preliminary MCQ Test exam on the first try — instant access, no signup required.

✓ No registration✓ No credit card✓ No hidden fees✓ Start practicing immediately

100+ Questions

100% Free

Loading practice questions...

2026 Statistics

Key Facts: Civil Judge Prelims Exam

100

Preliminary MCQs

LHC-style CJ advertisements / Paradigm Shift guide

25×4

Criminal / Civil / English / GK

Qualifying MCQ subject table

70%

Common written-stage cutoff

LHC-pattern notices (verify ad)

2 hrs

Typical MCQ duration

Judiciary exam scheme summaries

22–35

Typical age band

Punjab Judicial Service practice / ads

Rs. 2–3k

Typical application fee range

Provincial fee tables in recruitment guides

Pakistan Civil Judge prelims are a 100-mark MCQ qualifying paper: 25 marks each for criminal law, civil law, English, and GK. Many High Court advertisements require about 70% to reach written papers; fees typically fall between Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 3,000 depending on province.

Sample Civil Judge Prelims Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your Civil Judge Prelims exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Under the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860, the definition of qatl-i-amd is primarily contained in which section?

A.Section 300

B.Section 302

C.Section 304

D.Section 299

Explanation: Section 300 of the PPC defines qatl-i-amd (intentional murder). Section 302 provides the punishment for qatl-i-amd, while related proof and lesser homicide provisions appear elsewhere in Chapter XVI.

2Under Section 302(c) of the PPC, where qisas is not applicable according to the Injunctions of Islam, qatl-i-amd may be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to:

A.Two years only

B.Twenty-five years

C.Six months only

D.Fourteen days only

Explanation: Section 302(c) PPC provides imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to twenty-five years where, according to the Injunctions of Islam, qisas is not applicable (subject to the fasad-fil-arz proviso). Clauses (a) and (b) address death as qisas and death or imprisonment for life as tazir in other proof situations.

3Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence is ordinarily reduced to writing as an FIR under which section?

A.Section 161

B.Section 173

C.Section 154

D.Section 190

Explanation: Section 154 CrPC requires the officer in charge of a police station to reduce information of a cognizable offence into writing (the First Information Report). Sections 161, 173, and 190 govern statements, police reports, and cognizance respectively.

4In non-bailable offences, the primary CrPC provision governing when bail may be taken is:

A.Section 154

B.Section 96

C.Section 32

D.Section 497

Explanation: Section 497 CrPC governs bail in cases of non-bailable offence: it sets when bail may be granted or refused, including special rules for certain categories of accused and offences. (High Court/Court of Session directions on admission to bail or reduction of bail are separately addressed in Section 498.)

5Under CrPC, a Magistrate may take cognizance of an offence upon a police report under which provision?

A.Section 190(1)(b)

B.Section 154

C.Section 491

D.Section 9

Explanation: Section 190(1) CrPC lists modes of cognizance; clause (b) covers cognizance upon a police report. Section 154 is FIR; Section 491 is habeas corpus-type High Court power; Section 9 is about Courts of Session.

6Which statute is Pakistan’s principal law of evidence applicable in judicial proceedings?

A.Evidence Act, 1872 (as still the sole primary evidence code nationwide)

B.Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984

C.Police Order, 2002 alone

D.Limitation Act, 1908

Explanation: The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (QSO) is Pakistan’s primary evidence law for courts. It replaced the Evidence Act, 1872 for most purposes in Pakistan’s judicial system.

7Under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984, who is generally considered a competent witness?

A.Only male adults over 21 years of age

B.Only government servants

C.All persons are competent to testify unless the Court considers them unable to understand questions or give rational answers

D.Only parties to the suit or prosecution

Explanation: Article 3 QSO provides that all persons are competent to testify unless the Court considers they are prevented from understanding questions put to them or from giving rational answers by tender years, extreme old age, disease, or similar cause.

8The Juvenile Justice System Act, 2018 primarily deals with:

A.Adult offenders tried exclusively in Sessions Courts under the PPC

B.Disciplinary proceedings against civil servants under service rules

C.Landlord–tenant eviction suits under provincial rent laws

D.Children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection through specialised juvenile procedures

Explanation: The Juvenile Justice System Act, 2018 provides a specialised framework for juveniles in conflict with the law, including juvenile courts, diversion, and rehabilitation-oriented processes, and related child-protection interfaces.

9Under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997, possession of narcotic drugs is generally treated as:

A.A criminal offence subject to CNSA penalties, with severity often linked to quantity and substance class

B.A purely civil tort actionable only for damages

C.A regulatory licensing default cured by paying a municipal fine

D.A contractual dispute decided under the Contract Act, 1872

Explanation: CNSA 1997 criminalises manufacture, possession, trafficking and related acts involving narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, with penalties scaled by substance and quantity among other factors.

10Under CrPC, investigation of a cognizable offence by police typically culminates in a report to the Magistrate under:

A.Section 200

B.Section 173

C.Section 421

D.Section 80

Explanation: Section 173 CrPC requires the investigating officer to complete investigation and submit a police report (commonly called the challan) to the Magistrate. Section 200 concerns complaint examination; Section 421 relates to warrant of attachment of fine; Section 80 concerns service of summons outside local limits.

About the Civil Judge Prelims Exam

The Civil Judge cum Judicial Magistrate preliminary test is the objective qualifying stage used in many Pakistani provincial judiciary recruitments. Candidates answer 100 MCQs split evenly across criminal law, civil law, English, and general knowledge. Those who meet the advertisement’s cutoff (often 70% under Lahore High Court-style notices) proceed to subjective written papers, psychological assessment where required, and viva voce. This practice bank covers only the MCQ preliminary stage.

Assessment

100 MCQs: 25 Criminal Law + 25 Civil Law + 25 English Language + 25 General Knowledge

Time Limit

Typically 2 hours

Passing Score

Often 70% to proceed to written papers (confirm each advertisement)

Exam Fee

Typically Rs. 2,000–3,000 (province-specific) (Provincial High Courts / Public Service Commissions)

Civil Judge Prelims Exam Content Outline

25%

Criminal Law

PPC offences and general principles; CrPC investigation, bail, cognizance, and trial basics; QSO evidence; Juvenile Justice System Act 2018 and CNSA awareness.

25%

Civil Law

CPC jurisdiction, pleadings, injunctions, appeals/revision; Contract Act; Specific Relief; Limitation; Court Fees; Registration; family/guardianship basics.

25%

English Language

Grammar, vocabulary, idioms, voice/narration, comprehension, and legal English usage typical of judiciary MCQs.

25%

General Knowledge

Pakistan affairs, 1973 Constitution/judicature, Islamiat, everyday science, geography, and international/current affairs.

How to Pass the Civil Judge Prelims Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Often 70% to proceed to written papers (confirm each advertisement)
Assessment: 100 MCQs: 25 Criminal Law + 25 Civil Law + 25 English Language + 25 General Knowledge
Time limit: Typically 2 hours
Exam fee: Typically Rs. 2,000–3,000 (province-specific)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Civil Judge Prelims Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorise high-frequency bare-act sections in PPC, CrPC, CPC, Contract Act, QSO, and Limitation—prelims reward precise section recall.

2Drill the exact 25/25/25/25 timing: about 30 minutes per subject block inside a 2-hour mock.

3For English, practise voice, narration, prepositions, and legal vocabulary (injunction, affidavit, prima facie, plaintiff/defendant).

4For GK, prioritise Constitution Part VII (Judicature), Fundamental Rights/Article 8 & 199, and core Pakistan affairs timelines.

5Read the live High Court/PSC advertisement for fee, age, attempt limits, and the exact qualifying percentage before exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Civil Judge preliminary MCQ test in Pakistan?

It is the objective qualifying paper for Civil Judge-cum-Judicial Magistrate recruitment in many provinces. It typically has 100 MCQs: 25 each in criminal law, civil law, English, and general knowledge, before subjective written papers and interview.

What score is needed to clear the prelims?

Cutoff is set by each High Court or PSC advertisement. Lahore High Court-style notices commonly require 70% in the MCQ test to become eligible for the written examination—always verify the live advertisement.

How long is the MCQ paper?

Guides summarising High Court schemes commonly allow two hours for the MCQ-type paper. Confirm timing on the official call letter or advertisement.

What is the application fee?

Fees vary by province. Circulated recruitment guides often cite about Rs. 3,000 for Punjab/Sindh, Rs. 2,500 for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Rs. 2,000 for Balochistan—use the fee in the current official notice.

Who can apply?

Typically LLB graduates aged about 22–35 with the required advocate practice (often two years after enrolment/Bar membership) and provincial domicile, subject to Judicial Service Rules and the advertisement.

Does this practice bank cover written papers?

No. It targets only the 100-mark objective preliminary/qualifying MCQ stage. Subjective civil/criminal/English written papers and viva are separate stages.