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Question 1General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which body in Telangana is constitutionally responsible for conducting elections to local bodies such as gram panchayats and municipal corporations?

  1. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
  2. Telangana Legislative Council
  3. Telangana State Election Commission Correct answer.
  4. Election Commission of India

Explanation

The Constitution (73rd and 74th Amendment) Acts provide for a State Election Commission in each state to superintend, direct and control elections to panchayats and municipalities. In Telangana this function is discharged by the Telangana State Election Commission, which is separate from the Election Commission of India that handles Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Assembly elections.

Question 2General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

The Telangana High Court was established as a separate High Court for the state in which year?

  1. 2015
  2. 2014
  3. 2021
  4. 2019 Correct answer.

Explanation

When Telangana was formed on 2 June 2014, the existing Hyderabad High Court served both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. A separate High Court for Telangana was inaugurated on 1 January 2019, with its seat at Hyderabad.

Question 3General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which river is the largest tributary of the Krishna within Telangana and joins it near the Srisailam area?

  1. Manjira Correct answer.
  2. Palar
  3. Tungabhadra
  4. Musi

Explanation

The Manjira (Manjeera) rises in Maharashtra, flows through Telangana and joins the Krishna, being one of the major tributaries in the state. The Musi is a tributary of the Krishna that flows through Hyderabad, but the Manjira is the larger tributary in this context.

Question 4General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which Telangana festival is celebrated to mark the harvesting of the first crop and involves worshipping cattle?

  1. Sammakka Saralamma Jatara
  2. Sankranti Correct answer.
  3. Bathukamma
  4. Bonalu

Explanation

Sankranti, celebrated in January, marks the harvest season in Telangana and includes the worship of cattle, reflecting the agrarian culture of the region. Bathukamma is a floral festival and Bonalu is dedicated to the goddess Mahakali.

Question 5General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

The Kakatiya dynasty, known for the Ramappa Temple and the Thousand Pillar Temple, ruled mainly from which capital?

  1. Devarakonda
  2. Warangal Correct answer.
  3. Bidar
  4. Golconda

Explanation

The Kakatiyas ruled from Orugallu, present-day Warangal, from the 12th to 14th centuries and built the Ramappa Temple and the Thousand Pillar Temple there. The Ramappa Temple was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.

Question 6General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which scheme of the Telangana government provides investment support to farmers per acre of cultivated land?

  1. Kalyana Lakshmi
  2. Aasara Pension
  3. Rythu Bima
  4. Rythu Bandhu Correct answer.

Explanation

Rythu Bandhu is an investment support scheme under which the Telangana government pays a fixed amount per acre per season to eligible farmers to help meet input costs. Rythu Bima is a life insurance scheme for farmers, and Aasara and Kalyana Lakshmi are welfare schemes for other groups.

Question 7General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which body advises the Governor of Telangana on the appointment of district judges in the state?

  1. High Court of Telangana Correct answer.
  2. Telangana Bar Council
  3. Telangana State Public Service Commission
  4. State Cabinet

Explanation

Under Article 233 of the Constitution, appointments of district judges are made by the Governor in consultation with the High Court of the state. The High Court therefore plays a central role in recommending candidates for district judge posts.

Question 8General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

The Telangana State Public Service Commission is headquartered in which city?

  1. Karimnagar
  2. Nizamabad
  3. Hyderabad Correct answer.
  4. Warangal

Explanation

The Telangana State Public Service Commission, constituted after the formation of the state in 2014, is headquartered in Hyderabad, the capital city. It conducts recruitment examinations for various state government posts.

Question 9General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which national park in Telangana is known for its tiger population and forms part of the Kawal landscape?

  1. Kawal Tiger Reserve Correct answer.
  2. Pocharam Sanctuary
  3. Amrabad Tiger Reserve
  4. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam

Explanation

Kawal Tiger Reserve in the erstwhile Adilabad district was declared a tiger reserve and is part of the Kawal landscape in northern Telangana. Amrabad is another tiger reserve in Telangana, but the question points to the Kawal landscape.

Question 10General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which movement in the Telangana region demanded the merger of Telangana with Andhra and led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956?

  1. Telangana Praja Samithi movement
  2. Mulki movement
  3. Telangana armed struggle
  4. Vishalandhra movement Correct answer.

Explanation

The Vishalandhra movement, led largely by Andhra leaders, advocated a united Telugu-speaking state combining Andhra and Telangana, which resulted in the formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956. The Mulki movement and the Telangana armed struggle were separate agitations.

Question 11General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following is the correct order of the three tiers of the Indian judiciary from highest to lowest?

  1. Supreme Court, High Court, District Court Correct answer.
  2. High Court, Supreme Court, District Court
  3. District Court, High Court, Supreme Court
  4. Supreme Court, District Court, High Court

Explanation

The Indian judiciary is organised in a hierarchy with the Supreme Court at the apex, High Courts at the state level, and district and subordinate courts below them. This structure ensures appellate review from lower to higher courts.

Question 12General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation was formed by merging which of the following?

  1. Hyderabad and Nizamabad municipalities
  2. Hyderabad and Warangal municipal corporations
  3. Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and surrounding municipalities Correct answer.
  4. Hyderabad and Secunderabad cantonment boards

Explanation

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation was constituted in 2007 by merging the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad with twelve surrounding municipalities and gram panchayats. It is now one of the largest municipal bodies in India.

Question 13General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which article of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a High Court for each state?

  1. Article 356
  2. Article 226
  3. Article 233
  4. Article 214 Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 214 provides that there shall be a High Court for each state. Article 226 deals with the power of High Courts to issue writs, while Article 233 concerns district judge appointments.

Question 14General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

The Bathukamma festival in Telangana is primarily associated with which theme?

  1. Victory in war
  2. Worship of the Sun god
  3. Celebration of the floral wealth and womanhood Correct answer.
  4. Harvest of paddy by men only

Explanation

Bathukamma is a floral festival celebrated mainly by women, who arrange seasonal flowers in a conical stack and worship the goddess Gauri. It celebrates the region's floral wealth and is held around the Durga festival season.

Question 15General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which irrigation project on the Godavari in Telangana is one of the largest lift irrigation schemes in India?

  1. Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme Correct answer.
  2. Pulichintala Project
  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Project
  4. Srisailam Project

Explanation

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme on the Godavari is among the world's largest lift irrigation projects, designed to lift water in stages for irrigation and drinking water needs. Nagarjuna Sagar, Srisailam and Pulichintala are dam-based projects on the Krishna.

Question 16General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following is the state animal of Telangana?

  1. Blackbuck
  2. Indian elephant
  3. Spotted deer Correct answer.
  4. Tiger

Explanation

The spotted deer (chital) is the state animal of Telangana, while the Indian roller is the state bird. The blackbuck is the state animal of several other states but not Telangana.

Question 17General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

The Warangal Fort, famous for its stone gateways called Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, was built by which dynasty?

  1. Bahmani
  2. Chalukya
  3. Qutb Shahi
  4. Kakatiya Correct answer.

Explanation

The Warangal Fort and its ornate stone gateways, known as the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, were built under the Kakatiya dynasty. A version of the gateway design has been adopted as the state emblem of Telangana.

Question 18General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following is the correct description of a 'writ of mandamus'?

  1. A direction to a person to refrain from acting in a public office
  2. An order quashing a lower court's decision
  3. A command to a public authority to perform a legal duty Correct answer.
  4. An order to produce a detained person before the court

Explanation

Mandamus is a writ issued by a court commanding a public authority to perform a duty that it is legally bound to perform but has failed to do. Habeas corpus, certiorari and quo warranto address different situations.

Question 19General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which city in Telangana is known as the 'City of Pearls' and has a historic pearl trade?

  1. Hyderabad Correct answer.
  2. Nizamabad
  3. Khammam
  4. Karimnagar

Explanation

Hyderabad has historically been known as the 'City of Pearls' because of its pearl trade and jewellery industry, which flourished under the Nizams. The city also has famous monuments such as the Charminar and Golconda Fort.

Question 20General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

The Telangana government's 'Mission Bhagiratha' scheme is primarily aimed at which objective?

  1. Providing subsidised LPG connections
  2. Building new highways in the state
  3. Providing free electricity to farmers
  4. Providing piped drinking water to rural households Correct answer.

Explanation

Mission Bhagiratha was launched to provide safe piped drinking water to every rural household and urban areas in Telangana. It uses surface water from the Godavari and Krishna rivers after treatment.

Question 21General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following is the state bird of Telangana?

  1. Indian roller Correct answer.
  2. Parrot
  3. Peacock
  4. Sparrow

Explanation

The Indian roller (pala pitta) is the state bird of Telangana. The peacock is the national bird of India, while the house sparrow is the state bird of Delhi.

Question 22General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

The Godavari river forms the boundary of Telangana with which state along part of its course?

  1. Chhattisgarh
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Andhra Pradesh Correct answer.
  4. Karnataka

Explanation

The Godavari flows through Telangana and forms part of the boundary between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh before entering Andhra Pradesh and draining into the Bay of Bengal. The Krishna also flows through the state and forms a boundary with Andhra Pradesh.

Question 23General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following statements about the jurisdiction of the High Court of Telangana is correct?

  1. It has no power to issue writs
  2. It can hear appeals directly from the Supreme Court
  3. It has original jurisdiction over all criminal trials in the state
  4. It exercises appellate and writ jurisdiction over subordinate courts in Telangana Correct answer.

Explanation

The High Court of Telangana exercises appellate jurisdiction over subordinate courts in the state and has the power under Article 226 to issue writs. It does not conduct all criminal trials itself, nor can it hear appeals from the Supreme Court.

Question 24General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

The Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, one of the largest tribal fairs in India, is held in which district of Telangana?

  1. Rangareddy
  2. Adilabad
  3. Mulugu Correct answer.
  4. Nalgonda

Explanation

The Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is held biennially at Medaram in Mulugu district, attracting lakhs of devotees. It commemorates the tribal goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma and is often called the 'Kumbh of the tribals'.

Question 25General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following best explains why Telangana was formed as a separate state in 2014?

  1. It was formed after a referendum in Andhra Pradesh
  2. It was created by bifurcating Maharashtra
  3. It was created by merging two union territories
  4. It was carved out of Andhra Pradesh following a long movement for separate statehood Correct answer.

Explanation

Telangana was formed on 2 June 2014 by the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, after a prolonged movement for separate statehood citing regional development imbalances. It was not created by merging union territories or by bifurcating Maharashtra.

Question 26General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which authority conducts the recruitment examination for the posts of Process Server in the High Court of Telangana?

  1. The District Collector of Hyderabad
  2. The High Court of Telangana Correct answer.
  3. The Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India
  4. The Telangana State Public Service Commission

Explanation

Recruitment to subordinate posts in a High Court, including Process Server, is conducted by the High Court itself through its own recruitment notification and selection process. The High Court exercises administrative control over its staff under its establishment rules. TSPSC recruits for state government departments, not for High Court posts.

Question 27General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

In the context of Telangana's state administration, which body is responsible for preparing the state's annual budget and presenting it to the State Legislature?

  1. The Reserve Bank of India's regional office
  2. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  3. The Finance Department of the Government of Telangana Correct answer.
  4. The Telangana State Finance Commission

Explanation

The Finance Department of the state government prepares the annual budget, which the Finance Minister presents in the State Legislative Assembly. The budget is then discussed, voted upon and passed by the legislature. The RBI and CAG have distinct roles in banking and audit respectively.

Question 28General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

The Telangana State Legislature consists of which two houses?

  1. Legislative Assembly and Rajya Sabha
  2. Legislative Council and Lok Sabha
  3. Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Correct answer.
  4. Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha

Explanation

Telangana has a bicameral legislature comprising the Legislative Assembly (lower house) and the Legislative Council (upper house). The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha are houses of the Parliament of India, not of the state legislature. State legislators are elected separately from Members of Parliament.

Question 29General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which city is the seat of the High Court of Telangana?

  1. Nizamabad
  2. Hyderabad Correct answer.
  3. Warangal
  4. Karimnagar

Explanation

The High Court of Telangana is located in Hyderabad, the capital city of the state. It was established on 2 June 2014 following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. The other cities listed are district headquarters without a High Court bench.

Question 30General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following is the correct meaning of 'service of process' in legal procedure?

  1. Payment of court fees by the plaintiff
  2. Recording of evidence by a witness in open court
  3. Filing of a written statement by the defendant in court
  4. Formal delivery of a court summons or notice to the person concerned Correct answer.

Explanation

Service of process refers to the formal delivery of a summons, notice or other legal document to the person who is required to respond to it. Proper service is essential because a court cannot pass an order against a person who has not been given notice. The other options describe separate procedural steps.

Question 31General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

A Process Server is unable to serve a summons on the defendant because the defendant refuses to accept it. What is the appropriate course of action under normal civil procedure?

  1. Return the summons with a report stating the refusal, so the court may order substituted service Correct answer.
  2. Serve the summons on any neighbour without recording anything
  3. Personally sign the acknowledgment on behalf of the defendant
  4. Destroy the summons and inform the plaintiff that service is impossible

Explanation

When a defendant refuses to accept service, the Process Server must record the refusal in a report and return the summons to the court. The court may then order substituted service such as affixation or service by publication. The Process Server cannot substitute his own signature for the defendant's acknowledgment.

Question 32General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following is the correct description of the office of the Advocate General of Telangana?

  1. The head of the state prosecution department who tries all criminal cases
  2. The chief legal adviser to the state government who appears in court on its behalf Correct answer.
  3. The presiding judge of the High Court of Telangana
  4. The officer who serves summons in civil suits

Explanation

The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor and advises the state government on legal matters. The Advocate General also appears on behalf of the state in important cases before the High Court. The Chief Justice heads the High Court, while the Process Server serves summons.

Question 33General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following bodies is responsible for the audit of the accounts of the Government of Telangana?

  1. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India Correct answer.
  2. The Reserve Bank of India
  3. The Telangana State Public Service Commission
  4. The High Court of Telangana

Explanation

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits the accounts of the Union and the states, including Telangana. Its reports are placed before the State Legislature, which examines them through the Public Accounts Committee. The other bodies have unrelated constitutional functions.

Question 34General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following is the correct description of the writ of habeas corpus?

  1. An order commanding a public authority to perform a legal duty
  2. An order restraining a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction
  3. A direction to produce a detained person before the court to examine the legality of detention Correct answer.
  4. An order quashing a decision already made by a lower authority

Explanation

Habeas corpus literally means 'to have the body' and requires the person detaining another to produce that person before the court. The court then examines whether the detention is lawful and orders release if it is not. The other options describe prohibition, mandamus and certiorari respectively.

Question 35General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

A Process Server is directed to serve a summons on a witness residing outside the territorial jurisdiction of the court that issued the summons. Which of the following is the correct approach?

  1. Publish the summons in a newspaper without any court order
  2. Return the summons stating that service outside jurisdiction is not permitted
  3. Serve the summons personally by travelling there without any court record
  4. Follow the procedure prescribed for service beyond jurisdiction, such as transmission to the court of the place where the witness resides Correct answer.

Explanation

When the person to be served resides outside the court's territorial jurisdiction, service is effected through the prescribed procedure, which may involve sending the summons to the court having jurisdiction over that place. The Process Server cannot act without a proper record or court direction. Substituted service by publication requires a specific court order.

Question 36General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following correctly describes the effect of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, on the High Court of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh?

  1. It converted the High Court into a permanent bench of the Supreme Court
  2. It provided for the establishment of separate High Courts for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Correct answer.
  3. It merged the High Court with the Madras High Court
  4. It abolished the High Court and transferred all cases to the Supreme Court

Explanation

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, provided for the creation of a separate High Court for Telangana from the appointed day. The High Court of Andhra Pradesh was then constituted for the residuary state. The Act did not abolish the High Court or merge it with any other court.

Question 37General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following statements about the appointment of judges to the High Court of Telangana is correct?

  1. The State Legislature elects them by a majority vote
  2. The President appoints them after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor and the Chief Justice of the High Court Correct answer.
  3. The Governor appoints them solely on the advice of the Chief Minister
  4. The Chief Justice of the High Court appoints them independently

Explanation

Under Article 217 of the Constitution, High Court judges are appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the state and the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned. The process follows the collegium system evolved through judicial decisions. Neither the Governor nor the State Legislature has the power to appoint High Court judges.

Question 38General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

Which of the following dance forms is recognised as a classical dance of Telangana and is closely associated with the Kakatiya dynasty?

  1. Perini Shivatandavam Correct answer.
  2. Sattriya
  3. Kuchipudi
  4. Mohiniyattam

Explanation

Perini Shivatandavam, also known as Perini Tandavam, is a warrior dance form that flourished under the Kakatiya rulers of Warangal and has been revived in Telangana. Kuchipudi belongs to Andhra Pradesh, Mohiniyattam to Kerala, and Sattriya to Assam.

Question 39General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

A Process Server in Telangana is asked about the significance of the 'Bathukamma' festival. Which statement correctly describes its celebration?

  1. It is a floral festival celebrated by women, who arrange seasonal flowers in a conical stack and worship them. Correct answer.
  2. It is a festival celebrated by the tribal community, who sacrifice animals to honour their ancestors.
  3. It is a harvest festival celebrated by men, who perform a traditional stick dance around a bonfire.
  4. It is a festival celebrated by the fishing community, who worship the river goddess on full moon day.

Explanation

Bathukamma is a vibrant floral festival of Telangana in which women create a stack of seasonal flowers, known as Bathukamma, and worship it, seeking the well-being of their families. It is celebrated mainly in the Telugu month of Bhadrapada and reflects the state's cultural identity.

Question 40General Knowledge and Current Affairs (including Telangana state affairs)

In the context of Telangana's economy, which of the following best explains why the state government promotes the 'Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System (TS-iPASS)'?

  1. To manage the distribution of essential commodities through fair price shops.
  2. To offer subsidies to farmers for the purchase of agricultural machinery and seeds.
  3. To regulate the recruitment of teachers in government schools across the state.
  4. To provide a single-window mechanism for granting clearances to industrial projects within a stipulated time frame. Correct answer.

Explanation

TS-iPASS is a single-window clearance system introduced by the Government of Telangana to simplify and expedite the process of obtaining various approvals for setting up industries. It aims to improve the ease of doing business by ensuring time-bound clearances through a self-certification approach.

Question 41General English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, usage)

In a court record the sentence reads: 'The process server served the summons to the defendant yesterday.' Which change makes the sentence grammatically standard in formal legal English?

  1. Replace 'to' with 'into'
  2. Replace 'to' with 'for'
  3. Replace 'to' with 'at'
  4. Replace 'to' with 'on' Correct answer.

Explanation

The verb 'serve' in legal usage takes the preposition 'on' before the person served: one serves a summons on a defendant. 'Serve to' is not the standard legal collocation, and the other prepositions change the meaning entirely.

Question 42General English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, usage)

Choose the option that correctly completes the office note: 'The bailiff, along with two process servers, ____ required to file the affidavit by Friday.'

  1. are
  2. is Correct answer.
  3. were
  4. have been

Explanation

When a subject is followed by 'along with', the phrase is parenthetical and does not change the number of the subject. The true subject is 'the bailiff', singular, so the singular verb 'is' is required.

Question 43General English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, usage)

Which word best fills the blank in this affidavit line: 'The deponent states that he has ____ knowledge of the events described in paragraph 3.'

  1. personal Correct answer.
  2. personable
  3. personnel
  4. personified

Explanation

'Personal knowledge' is the fixed legal phrase meaning knowledge gained directly by the person himself. 'Personable' describes a pleasant manner, 'personnel' means staff, and 'personified' means embodied as a person.

Question 44General English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, usage)

In the sentence 'Having served the notice, the process server returned to the court and filed the proof of service,' what is the grammatical function of 'Having served the notice'?

  1. An independent clause joined by a comma
  2. A dangling modifier with no logical subject
  3. A noun phrase acting as the object of 'returned'
  4. An adverbial participial phrase modifying 'the process server' Correct answer.

Explanation

The participial phrase describes an action completed before the main verb and modifies the subject 'the process server', who performed both actions. Because the subject of the phrase matches the subject of the main clause, the modifier is correctly attached.

Question 45General English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, usage)

Which sentence uses the article correctly in the context of court filing?

  1. The process server submitted proof of service a.
  2. The process server submitted a proof of service. Correct answer.
  3. The process server submitted the a proof of service.
  4. The process server submitted an proof of service.

Explanation

The indefinite article before 'proof' must be 'a' because 'proof' begins with a consonant sound. 'An' is used only before vowel sounds, and the other options misplace or duplicate the article.

Question 46General English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, usage)

Identify the voice and tense of: 'The summonses were served on all the respondents before the hearing began.'

  1. Passive voice, simple past Correct answer.
  2. Passive voice, past perfect
  3. Active voice, past continuous
  4. Active voice, simple past

Explanation

The subject 'summonses' receives the action rather than performing it, and the auxiliary 'were' plus past participle 'served' forms the passive. The tense is simple past, since 'were served' refers to a completed past event.

Question 47General English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, usage)

Choose the correct indirect speech form: The clerk said, 'I will issue the notice tomorrow.'

  1. The clerk said that he will issue the notice tomorrow.
  2. The clerk said that he would issued the notice the next day.
  3. The clerk said that he would issue the notice the next day. Correct answer.
  4. The clerk said that he will be issuing the notice yesterday.

Explanation

In reported speech after a past reporting verb, 'will' shifts to 'would' and 'tomorrow' shifts to 'the next day'. The resulting clause needs the base verb after 'would', giving 'would issue'.

Question 48General English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, usage)

Which option gives the correct plural of 'summons' as used in court records?

  1. Summonsi
  2. Summon
  3. Summons
  4. Summonses Correct answer.

Explanation

'Summons' is a singular noun ending in -s, and its standard plural is 'summonses'. The bare form 'summons' remains singular, and the other forms do not exist in English.

Question 49General English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, usage)

Fill in the blank with the correct conditional: 'If the respondent ____ at the given address, the server must record that fact in the return of service.'

  1. is not found Correct answer.
  2. would not be found
  3. was not being found
  4. will not be found

Explanation

In a first conditional describing a real future possibility, the if-clause takes the simple present and the main clause takes a modal such as 'must'. 'Will' does not normally appear in the if-clause of this pattern.

Question 50General English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, usage)

Which sentence correctly uses a relative pronoun for a person in formal legal writing?

  1. The respondent, which was absent, was served by affixture.
  2. The respondent, whose was absent, was served by affixture.
  3. The respondent, who was absent, was served by affixture. Correct answer.
  4. The respondent, whom was absent, was served by affixture.

Explanation

'Who' is the nominative relative pronoun used for a person acting as the subject of 'was absent'. 'Which' is reserved for things, 'whose' shows possession, and 'whom' is the objective case.