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Punjab Civil Judge (PCS Judicial): practice questions and mock tests

This section holds 527 practice questions for Punjab Civil Judge (PCS Judicial), arranged in 7 topics โ€” the largest are Civil & Criminal procedure / courts (112), Constitution & evidence (83) and GK / Punjab courts (83).

66 of these are written only for this post. The other 461 are shared with exams that test the same syllabus, mainly PPSC PCS, Excise Inspector and New Criminal Laws, so practice here also counts towards those papers.

Below you will find the topic outline, sample questions with explanations and the official website. Dates, eligibility and marking rules change, so confirm them in the latest official notification.

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Punjab Civil Judge (PCS Judicial): Practice MCQs and Mock Tests

This page brings together the PunjabExams practice set for Punjab Civil Judge (PCS Judicial): 527 multiple-choice questions, each with a keyed answer and a short explanation, arranged into 7 topic groups. You can practise topic by topic, take a timed 50-question mock or revise quickly in question-and-answer mode. Practice is free and needs no sign-up.

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Exam-specific and shared questions

Of the 527 distinct questions in this set, 66 are written specifically for PCS-J and 461 are common general-studies questions (reasoning, aptitude, general knowledge, Punjab GK, language and computer basics). Punjab recruitment papers test these common areas at a similar level, so the same reviewed question is used in every exam set where that topic is on the syllabus, rather than being rewritten with small changes.

Exam sets that share the most questions with this one:

What the PCS-J question set covers

TopicQuestions
Civil & Criminal procedure / courts112
Constitution & evidence83
GK / Punjab courts83
English & legal vocabulary83
Quant / language aids80
Reasoning79
Mixed and previous-year-pattern practice7

Key points for PCS-J aspirants

  • PCS-J is judicial service, not PCS executive.
  • P&H High Court at Chandigarh conducts/oversees as per notice.
  • Read CPC decree vs order vs judgment.
  • BSA/BNSS/BNS names from July 2024 โ€” old short forms still appear in older keys.
  • Limitation Act is high-yield.
  • Res judicata and res sub judice are frequent.
  • Art. 21, 32, 226 are prelims staples.
  • Civil standard = preponderance; criminal = beyond reasonable doubt.

Sample PCS-J questions with answers

A few questions from this set, with the answer and explanation shown. The full set opens in practice mode.

  1. Q1. The three new laws are collectively known as:

    • (a) Three Sanhitas
    • (b) Nyaya CPC only
    • (c) Three Codes of Manu
    • (d) Macaulay Reforms 2.0

    Answer: (a) Three Sanhitas. They are commonly called the three Sanhitas: Nyaya Sanhita (offences), Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (procedure), and Sakshya Adhiniyam (evidence).

  2. Q2. Which of the following best describes the cropping pattern that dominates Punjab agriculture?

    • (a) Cottonโ€“sugarcane
    • (b) Maizeโ€“wheat
    • (c) Pulsesโ€“mustard
    • (d) Wheatโ€“paddy rotation

    Answer: (d) Wheatโ€“paddy rotation. The wheatโ€“paddy (rice) rotation is the dominant cropping pattern in Punjab.

  3. Q3. A core stated objective of the reform is:

    • (a) Abolish minimum sentences
    • (b) Decolonise and make the system citizen- and victim-centric
    • (c) Privatise prosecution
    • (d) Restore jury trials

    Answer: (b) Decolonise and make the system citizen- and victim-centric. Parliament aimed to decolonise colonial statutes, add technology and forensics, speed up justice, and address organised crime, terrorism, cyber crime and crimes against women and children.

  4. Q4. Correct functional pairing of the three Acts is:

    • (a) BSA = offences; BNS = evidence
    • (b) BNS = procedure; BNSS = offences
    • (c) BNS = offences; BNSS = procedure; BSA = evidence
    • (d) BNSS = evidence; BSA = procedure

    Answer: (c) BNS = offences; BNSS = procedure; BSA = evidence. BNS defines what is a crime and the punishment; BNSS lays down investigation and trial procedure; BSA governs what evidence is admissible and how it is proved. Together they form one integrated criminal justice framework.

  5. Q5. Which Ministry hosts the official texts of the new criminal laws?

    • (a) Ministry of External Affairs
    • (b) Ministry of Home Affairs
    • (c) Ministry of Finance
    • (d) Ministry of Law only

    Answer: (b) Ministry of Home Affairs. The Ministry of Home Affairs publishes the official texts under its New Criminal Laws section (mha.gov.in). Texts are also on India Code and the Gazette of India.

  6. Q6. The Anandpur Sahib Resolution is associated with:

    • (a) Shiromani Akali Dal
    • (b) Hindu Mahasabha
    • (c) Communist Party
    • (d) Congress Party

    Answer: (a) Shiromani Akali Dal. The Anandpur Sahib Resolution was adopted by the Shiromani Akali Dal.

How to use this practice set

  1. Read the latest official notification and syllabus for PCS-J first, so you know the paper pattern and marking.
  2. Work through one topic at a time, starting with Civil & Criminal procedure / courts, and read the explanation for every question you get wrong.
  3. Take a timed 50-question mock once a week and track your accuracy, not just your score.
  4. Keep a short notebook of facts you missed and revise it before each mock.

Official information

Dates, eligibility, syllabus and answer keys are decided by the recruiting body. Always confirm them on the PPSC official website or in the latest official notification. PunjabExams is an independent practice site and is not connected with any recruiting body.

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