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    AIBE 20 SET A Question Paper PDF (OUT) with Solutions - Download Here

    AIBE 20 SET A Question Paper PDF (OUT) with Solutions - Download Here

    Ritika JonwalUpdated on 20 Jul 2026, 05:01 PM IST

    The AIBE exam is conducted by the Bar Council of India for law graduates to take the Certificate of Practice (COP) exam to become an advocate in India. We have come up with the AIBE 20 SET A Question Paper 2025, along with the Answer Key and Detailed Solutions to aid the aspirants in their preparation for the upcoming exam.

    AIBE 20 SET A Question Paper PDF (OUT) with Solutions - Download Here
    AIBE 20 SET A Question Paper PDF with Solutions

    In this article, we bring you the complete AIBE 20 SET A Question Paper 2025, along with the Answer Key and Detailed Solutions to aid your preparation in AIBE 20.

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    AIBE 20 SET A 2025 Exam Analysis

    Every year, there can be some variations in the AIBE exam pattern However, the basic pattern of SET A is more or less similar.

    AIBE 20 SET A Difficulty Level Analysis

    The level of difficulty of the exam was moderate with a major focus on the recent criminal law codes (BNS, BNSS, BSA) that comprised the bulk of the paper. The majority of the questions asked were direct, factual and numerical in nature relating to compensation amounts, time periods, penalties, and notice period. Constitutional Law, Consumer Law, and Taxation were relatively easier topics and consisted of scoring questions based on simple Articles, definitions and numerical limits.

    Section

    Difficulty

    Reason

    Criminal Law

    Moderate–Difficult

    BNS/BNSS/BSA new provisions confused many students

    Constitutional Law

    Easy

    Mostly Articles + landmark cases

    CPC / Arbitration / Civil

    Moderate

    Required knowledge of exact timelines

    Family Law

    Moderate

    Grounds & exceptions tested

    Evidence Act (BSA)

    Moderate

    Application-based

    Taxation & Misc Laws

    Easy

    Direct limits & numbers

    AIBE 20 SET A Subject-Wise Distribution

    Subject / Act

    Approx. No. of Questions

    Difficulty

    Nature of Questions

    Criminal Law (BNS/BNSS/BSA + IPC/CrPC concepts)

    30–35

    Moderate

    Mostly factual; new code-based; timelines; definitions

    Constitutional Law

    18–20

    Easy

    Articles, duties, landmark cases

    CPC + Civil Procedure

    12–14

    Moderate

    Procedural timelines, execution, res judicata

    Arbitration Act

    6–7

    Moderate

    Sec. 11, Sec. 21, appealability

    Consumer Protection

    4–5

    Easy

    Definitions, councils, “consumer” definition

    Family Law

    6–7

    Easy–Moderate

    Grounds, prohibited relationships, SMA, DMM Act

    Property Law (TPA, Misc.)

    4–5

    Easy

    Notice, leases

    Taxation / Income Tax

    3–4

    Easy

    Deductions, limits

    IT Act

    2–3

    Easy

    Intermediary definition

    Environmental Law

    2–3

    Easy

    Case laws like M.C. Mehta, Subhash Kumar

    Administrative Law

    3–4

    Moderate

    Delegation, necessity, tribunals

    Miscellaneous (Motor Vehicles, Labour Laws)

    4–5

    Easy

    Compensation, weekly holidays, penalties


    AIBE 20 SET A Section-wise Questions with Detailed Solutions

    1. Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, when can facts that are otherwise irrelevant be considered relevant?

    (A) Only when they prove the guilt of the accused directly

    (B) Only when they form part of a dying declaration

    (C) When they are inconsistent with a fact in issue or a relevant fact

    (D) When they are part of an admission made in writing

    Correct Answer: (C) When they are inconsistent with a fact in issue or a relevant fact

    Explanation: Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, facts that are otherwise irrelevant may become relevant if they are inconsistent with a fact in issue or a relevant fact (Section 11). Such facts help in disproving or contradicting the main issue, thereby gaining evidentiary value.

    2. What condition must be satisfied for prior evidence to be relevant under Section 33 Act, 1872?

    (A) The evidence must have been recorded in the presence of a jury.

    (B) The proceeding was between the same parties or their representatives in interest.

    (C) The evidence must have been published in a government gazette.

    (D) The evidence must have been corroborated by expert opinion.

    Correct Answer: (B) The proceeding was between the same parties or their representatives in interest

    Explanation: Section 33 allows prior evidence to be relevant if:

    • The earlier proceeding involved the same parties or their representatives, and

    • The adverse party had the right and opportunity to cross-examine.

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    Thus, option (B) captures the essential requirement.

    3. During a court trial, the defence lawyer objects to the admissibility of certain papers produced as evidence. The judge clarifies that only documents categorised as public documents under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, can be accepted without strict proof. Which category of documents would fall under public documents in this context?

    (A) Draft agreements between individuals

    (B) Personal diaries of government officials

    (C) Internal notes of a private company

    (D) Judicial and executive acts of public officers

    Correct Answer: (D) Judicial and executive acts of public officers

    Explanation: As per Sections 74–75 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, public documents include:

    • Acts or records of sovereign authorities

    • Official bodies and tribunals

    • Public officers (judicial and executive acts)

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    Private documents like drafts, diaries, or company notes are not public documents.

    4. Which condition must be satisfied for things said or done by one conspirator to be admissible against others under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

    (A) The statement must be made after the conspiracy has ended

    (B) The statement must involve unrelated matters of personal benefit

    (C) There must be reasonable grounds to believe a conspiracy exists

    (D) There must be proof that each conspirator personally committed the act

    Correct Answer: (C) There must be reasonable grounds to believe a conspiracy exists

    Explanation: Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, acts/statements of one conspirator are admissible against others only when there is prima facie evidence (reasonable grounds) of conspiracy. This reflects the principle earlier found in Section 10 of the Evidence Act.

    5. As per Section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, if a Magistrate sentences a person to two years imprisonment and a fine, what is the maximum imprisonment he may impose in default of payment of the fine?

    (A) 1 year

    (B) 2 years

    (C) 6 months

    (D) 3 months

    Correct Answer: (C) 6 months

    Explanation: Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, if a Magistrate imposes:

    • Imprisonment up to 2 years,

    • Then default imprisonment for non-payment of fine cannot exceed 1/4th of the maximum term.

    Here: 1/4 of 2 years = 6 months

    6. As per the Constitution of India, after the 86th Constitutional Amendment, which directive principle was modified to ensure early childhood care and education below the age of six?

    (A) Article 39

    (B) Article 41

    (C) Article 47

    (D) Article 45

    Correct Answer: (D) Article 45

    Explanation: The Constitution of India (86th Amendment, 2002) modified Article 45 to provide:

    • Early childhood care and education for children below 6 years

    It also introduced Article 21A (Right to Education).

    7. According to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, who can direct the Court that passed the decree to take security when an execution order is challenged in appeal?

    (A) Only the High Court exercises writ jurisdiction

    (B) The Appellate Court hearing the appeal

    (C) The District Registrar of Property Records

    (D) The Police Authority of the concerned jurisdiction

    Correct Answer: (B) The Appellate Court hearing the appeal

    Explanation: Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Order 41 Rule 5):

    • The Appellate Court can direct the lower court to take security when execution of a decree is stayed during appeal.

    8. Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, how many High Court Judges constitute the Judicial membership of the Rule Committee?

    (A) Three Judges of the High Court

    (B) Two Judges of the High Court

    (C) Four Judges of the High Court

    (D) Five Judges of the High Court

    Correct Answer: (A) Three Judges of the High Court

    Explanation: As per Section 122–125 CPC provisions:

    • The Rule Committee includes three High Court Judges as judicial members.

    9. A civil suit is filed against Ajay, and the court issues a summons requiring him to appear. After receiving the summons, Ajay consults his lawyer to understand the timeline for filing his writum statement of defence under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Within how many days from the date of service of summons must he submit his written statement?

    (A) Thirty days

    (B) Fifteen days

    (C) Sixty days

    (D) Ninety days

    Correct Answer: (A) Thirty days

    Explanation: Under Order 8 Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908:

    • Written statement must be filed within 30 days from service of summons.

    • It may be extended up to 90 days (or 120 days in commercial cases), but 30 days is the standard rule.

    Q10.According to Section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha'Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimam period of practice as an advocate, required to be convidered eligible for appointment as a Public Prosecutor or Additional Pubtle Prosecutor?

    (A) 3 years

    (C) 7 years

    (B) 5 years

    (D) 10 years

    Correct option: (C) 7 years
    Explanation: A minimum of 7 years’ practice as an advocate is required. This ensures adequate courtroom experience for prosecutorial roles.

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