AIBE Previous Year Question Papers (AIBE I to XXI) with Answers

21 papers, 100 questions each — 2,100 questions in 14 languages. Every question has an explanation, and 96% cite the Act and section the answer rests on. AIBE is open-book for clean Bare Acts, so practise finding each section as you go.

How to use past papers

  • Sit each paper timed: 100 questions in 3 hours.
  • There is no negative marking — answer every question.
  • Keep the Bare Act open and find the section for each answer.
  • Mark the questions you got wrong and revise only those.
  • Do the newest papers last; they are closest to AIBE-XXII.

Every paper, with a sample question

AIBE-XXI — 100 questions

Most asked: Constitution (10), CPC-1908 (10), Family Law (8), Case Laws (7), BNSS-2023 (5)

Which provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, provides a summary legal remedy for the maintenance of spouses, children, and parents who are unable to support themselves?

  1. (A) Section 320
  2. (B) Section 107
  3. (C) Section 144
  4. (D) Section 125
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Answer: (D)

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AIBE-XX — 100 questions

Most asked: Constitution (13), CPC-1908 (10), Family Law (8), Case Laws (7), CrPC-1973 (6)

Under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, which of the following orders is not appealable?

  1. (A) Refusing to refer parties to arbitration under Section 8.
  2. (B) Refusing to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11.
  3. (C) Refusing to grant any measure under Section 9.
  4. (D) Refusing to grant an interim measure under Section 17.
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Answer: (B)

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AIBE-XIX — 100 questions

Most asked: CPC-1908 (10), BNSS-2023 (8), BSA-2023 (8), Constitution (8), Family Law (8)

In which case was a registered society held to be an "authority" for the purpose of Article 12?

  1. (A) Som Prakash vs. Union of India
  2. (B) Ajay Hasia vs. Khalid Mujib
  3. (C) Sukhdev vs. Bhagatram
  4. (D) R.D. Shetty vs. International Airport Authority
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Answer: (B)

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AIBE-XVIII — 100 questions

Most asked: CPC-1908 (11), CrPC-1973 (10), Constitution (9), Family Law (8), IPC-1860 (8)

The concept of freedom of trade and commerce mentioned in the Indian Constitution is motivated from the experience of the following country?

  1. (A) America
  2. (B) Australia
  3. (C) Ireland
  4. (D) United Kingdom
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Answer: (B)

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AIBE-XVII — 100 questions

Most asked: Constitution (11), CPC-1908 (10), IPC-1860 (9), CrPC-1973 (8), Family Law (8)

If the factory employs more than 1000 workers, they should appoint qualified ______________ to carry out the prescribed duties.

  1. (A) Safety officer
  2. (B) Welfare officer
  3. (C) Development officer
  4. (D) None of these
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Answer: (A)

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AIBE-XVI — 100 questions

Most asked: CPC-1908 (11), CrPC-1973 (11), Constitution (10), Family Law (8), IEA-1872 (7)

The offences under the prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 are____________.

  1. (A) Cognizable and bailable
  2. (B) Non-cognizable and non-bailable
  3. (C) Cognizable and non-bailable
  4. (D) Non-cognizable and bailable
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Answer: (C)

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AIBE-XV — 100 questions

Most asked: Case Laws (17), CPC-1908 (10), CrPC-1973 (8), Family Law (8), IEA-1872 (8)

The Arbitration Act 1996 repeals:-

  1. (A) The Arbitration Act, 1940
  2. (B) The Arbitration (Protocol and Convention) Act, 1937
  3. (C) The Foreign Awards (Recognition and Enforcement) Act, 1961
  4. (D) All of the above
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Answer: (D)

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AIBE-XIV — 100 questions

Most asked: Constitution (12), Case Laws (11), CrPC-1973 (10), IPC-1860 (8), CPC-1908 (6)

The liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is-

  1. (A) Strict liability
  2. (B) Vicarious liability
  3. (C) Both (a) & (b)
  4. (D) None of the above
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Answer: (A)

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AIBE-XIII — 100 questions

Most asked: Constitution (14), CPC-1908 (11), CrPC-1973 (10), Case Laws (9), Family Law (8)

Which one of the following Sections of Cr.P.C. deals with examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner?

  1. (A) Section 54A
  2. (B) Section 55A
  3. (C) Section 53A
  4. (D) Section 60A
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Answer: (C)

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AIBE-XII — 100 questions

Most asked: CPC-1908 (11), Case Laws (11), Constitution (10), CrPC-1973 (9), IPC-1860 (7)

The first Constitutional Amendment was enacted in-

  1. (A) 1950
  2. (B) 1951
  3. (C) 1967
  4. (D) 1975
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Answer: (B)

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AIBE-XI — 100 questions

Most asked: CPC-1908 (10), CrPC-1973 (10), Constitution (9), Family Law (8), Case Laws (8)

The language which is to be used in the arbitral proceedings is decided by-

  1. (A) The Tribunal
  2. (B) Parties to decide by mutual understanding
  3. (C) The Petitioner
  4. (D) The Defendant
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Answer: (B)

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AIBE-X — 100 questions

Most asked: Constitution (14), Case Laws (13), CPC-1908 (10), CrPC-1973 (8), Family Law (7)

Minimum number of members required to apply for Incorporation Certificate in a Public Ltd. company is:

  1. (A) 7
  2. (B) 3
  3. (C) 2
  4. (D) 50
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Answer: (A)

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AIBE-IX — 100 questions

Most asked: CrPC-1973 (10), Constitution (9), IEA-1872 (8), Companies Act-2013 (6), Indian Contract Act-1872 (6)

Who is liable to pay compensation in case of death or permanent disablement?

  1. (A) Owner of the vehicle
  2. (B) State Government
  3. (C) Driver
  4. (D) Insurance Company
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Answer: (A)

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AIBE-VIII — 100 questions

Most asked: Case Laws (18), Constitution (10), CrPC-1973 (9), IEA-1872 (8), Companies Act-2013 (6)

Retention of money deposited with advocate for the decree holder even after execution proceedings was held as an instance of misconduct in which case-

  1. (A) In Re D.C. Saxena
  2. (B) M. Veerendra Rao vs. Tek Chand
  3. (C) Shambhu Ram Yadav vs. Hanuman Das Khatry
  4. (D) Prahlad Saran Gupta vs. Bar Council of India
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Answer: (D)

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AIBE-VII — 100 questions

Most asked: Constitution (13), CrPC-1973 (11), Case Laws (11), Indian Contract Act-1872 (8), IPC-1860 (7)

Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna is mainly meant to serve the needs of-

  1. (A) Organised workers
  2. (B) Unorganised workers
  3. (C) Unorganized sector workers belonging to BPL category and their family members
  4. (D) Organized sector workers belonging to BPL category and their family members
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Answer: (C)

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AIBE-VI — 100 questions

Most asked: Indian Contract Act-1872 (12), Constitution (10), CrPC-1973 (10), CPC-1908 (9), Case Laws (9)

Section 6 of the Cr.P.C. defines?

  1. (A) Classes of Criminal Courts
  2. (B) Classes of District Courts
  3. (C) Classes of Municipal Courts
  4. (D) Classes of Civil Courts
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Answer: (A)

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AIBE-V — 100 questions

Most asked: Case Laws (15), Indian Contract Act-1872 (12), Constitution (11), CPC-1908 (11), CrPC-1973 (7)

....................is the process whereby interested parties resolve disputes, agree upon courses of action, bargain for individual or collective advantages, and/or attempt to craft outcomes which serve their mutual interests.

  1. (A) Expert determination
  2. (B) Arbitration
  3. (C) Conciliation
  4. (D) Negotiation
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Answer: (D)

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AIBE-IV — 100 questions

Most asked: Constitution (14), Indian Contract Act-1872 (13), CPC-1908 (10), CrPC-1973 (10), IEA-1872 (8)

'Fiction Theory' is related to which of the following concepts?

  1. (A) Ownership
  2. (B) Liability
  3. (C) Justice
  4. (D) Legal personality
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Answer: (D)

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AIBE-III — 100 questions

Most asked: Constitution (19), TPA-1882 (10), CPC-1908 (9), CrPC-1973 (8), ADR-AA1996 (7)

Which of the following is a fundamental right that a foreign national residing in India enjoys?

  1. (A) The right to assemble peaceably and without arms.
  2. (B) The right to carry on a business.
  3. (C) The right to move freely throughout the territory of India.
  4. (D) The right against deprivation of personal liberty.
  5. (E) The right to reside in any part of India.
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Answer: (D)

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AIBE-II — 100 questions

Most asked: Constitution (20), CPC-1908 (8), Indian Contract Act-1872 (8), TPA-1882 (8), Advocate Act-1961 (7)

In an arbitration agreement, the arbitrator(s):

  1. (A) Have to be appointed by the Court.
  2. (B) Have to be appointed by the International Chamber of Commerce.
  3. (C) Has to be the Chief Justice of the High Court that has jurisdiction.
  4. (D) May be decided by the parties.
  5. (E) Has to be from a panel approved by the law Commission of India.
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Answer: (D)

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AIBE-I — 100 questions

Most asked: CPC-1908 (10), CrPC-1973 (10), Constitution (9), Family Law (8), Case Laws (8)

The Arbitral proceeding shall stand terminated-

  1. (A) On making of the final award
  2. (B) By an order of the arbitral tribunal
  3. (C) When the parties to the dispute agree to terminate proceedings
  4. (D) All of the above
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Answer: (D)

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Also in Hindi

Every paper is available in 14 languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu. The AIBE-XXI sample above, in Hindi:

AIBE-XXI · हिन्दी

दंड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC), 1973 का कौन सा प्रावधान उन जीवन-साथियों, बच्चों और माता-पिता के भरण-पोषण के लिए सरसरी कानूनी उपाय प्रदान करता है जो स्वयं का भरण-पोषण करने में असमर्थ हैं?

  1. (A) धारा 320
  2. (B) धारा 107
  3. (C) धारा 144
  4. (D) धारा 125
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Answer: (D)

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get AIBE previous year papers with answers?

Pass The Bar (passthebar.org) has all 21 AIBE papers, AIBE-I to AIBE-XXI — 2,100 questions, each with an explanation. This page shows a sample question from every paper; with a free account you can practise the papers marked free, and paid plans open them all.

Are AIBE questions repeated?

The same provisions come back across papers — fundamental rights, CPC and BNSS/CrPC procedure, evidence and professional ethics in particular — so working through past papers is the most reliable preparation.

Are AIBE past papers available in Hindi?

Yes. Every paper is available in 14 languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.

Do old AIBE papers use the IPC or the BNS?

Papers up to AIBE-XVIII use the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act. From AIBE-XIX they mix in the BNS, BNSS and BSA, which replaced them on 1 July 2024. Practise with both numberings.

Is a free account enough?

A free account can practise the papers and subjects marked free and take the mock test drawn from past-paper questions. Paid plans open everything.

Related: BNS, BNSS and BSA in AIBE XXII · AIBE XXII syllabus