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1. A, B and C enter into an agreement for the division among them of gains to be acquired by them by fraud—
Answer : (A)
2. ‘A’ is indebted to ‘B’, but the debt is barred by Limitation Act. A signs a written promise to pay Rs. 10,000 to ‘B’ on account of the debt. This agreement is—
Answer : (A)
3. Which of the following is not a person of unsound mind ?
Answer : (D)
4. Goods kept in show-case of a shop indicating price is—
Answer : (C)
5. ‘A’ promises to pay a sum of Rs. 50,000 to ‘B’, a judge to decide the case in his favour. It is—
Answer : (C)
6. Which of the following statement is not correct ?
Answer : (C)
7. “No one will be allowed to enrich himself at the cost of another.” This principle is known as—
Answer : (B)
8. Which of the following is required for an effective mistake of fact ?
Answer : (D)
9. A minor mortgaged his house in favour of a money lender to secure a loan of Rs. 20,000 taken for his education. Money lender secures payment but minor refuses to pay for. Point out the correct legal position—
Answer : (B)
10. “When consent to an agreement is caused by coercion, undue influence, fraud or misrepresentation, the agreement is a contract voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so caused” under which one of the following section ?
Answer : (C)
11. THe celebrated essay ‘Determining Ratio Decendi of case’ was written by—
Answer : (A)
12. Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists— List-I (a) Historical School (b) Vienna School © Natural Law School (d) Sociological School List-II 1. Duguit 2. Stammler 3. Kelsen 4. Puchta Codes : (a) (b) © (d)
Answer : (B)
13. “The only right which any man can possess is the right always to do his duty”, said by—
Answer : (D)
14. “Law grows with a nation, increases with it and dies at its dissolution and is a characteristic of it.” This is the view of—
Answer : (B)
15. The main purpose of the ‘Corporate Sole’ is to—
Answer : (C)
16. Dealing with sources of law who from amongst the following says that “The courts put life into the dead words of statutes” ?
Answer : (B)
17. Which Article of the Constitution provides that an advice tendered by Ministers to the President Shall not be inquired into in any court ?
Answer : (B)
18. In order to prevent defection of Members of Parliament, Clause (2) in Article 102 and Schedule X were added—
Answer : (C)
“Jurisprudence is the Philosophy of positive law.” It is said by—
Answer : (A)
20. “Jurisprudence is the scientific synthesis of the essential principles of law.” Who said it ?
Answer : (A)
21. The subject of Hart-Fuller debate in ‘Harvard Law Review’ is—
Answer : (B)
22. ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’ was the purpose of punishment according to the—
Answer : (C)
23. ‘A’ is trading with several types of oils. ‘A’ agrees to sell to ‘B’ “a hundred tons of oil” the agreement is void, because—
Answer : (A)
24. In which of the following case relating to contributory negligence, the principle first applied by the Court came to be known as the ‘Last opportunity rule’ ?
Answer : (B)
25. A master is liable for the tort committed by his servant the servant acts—
Answer : (C)
26. Tort is infringement of a—
Answer : (B)
27. “If it was a lawful act, however ill the motive might be, the defendant had a right to do it.” This observation was made by the court in one of the following cases—
Answer : (A)
28. As a legislative sequal to the Oleum Gas leak case, the Indian Parliament enacted a law. Which of the following was that legislation ?
Answer : (C)
29. Analytical, Historical and Ethical Jurisprudence are three different parts of the Jurisprudence, according to—
Answer : (A)
30. Even though Emergency is proclaimed, the enforcement of following rights through courts cannot be suspended—
Answer : (D)
31. Powers, privileges and immunities of Parliament and its members are provided under—
Answer : (A)
32. In which of the following cases Supreme Court has condemned cruelty or torture during Police custody as being violative of Art 21 ?
Answer : (A)
33. Torts ‘Actionable perse’ are those torts—
Answer : (D)
34. The exception of ‘Act of God’ was attached to—
Answer : (A)
35. An interest protected against the world at large is called—
Answer : (C)
36. Which of the following jurist distinguished between Lex Aeterma, Lex Naturalis, Lex Divina and Lex Humana ?
Answer : (C)
37. Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists— List-I (a) Jurisprudence is Lawyers extra version. (b) Source of Law is Volkgeist. © Law is a union of primary and secondary rules. (d) Legal system is a pyramidal structure of norms. List-II 1. Hart 2. Kelsen 3. Julius stone 4. Savigny Codes : (a) (b) © (d)
Answer : (C)
38. “Ownership is a plenary control over an object.” This definition is given by—
Answer : (C)
39. Which of the following Jurists has explained legal rights and duties in terms of Jural correlations and jural opposites ?
Answer : (A)
40. According to Sir Henry Maine, the movement of progressive societies has been a movement from—
Answer : (D)
41. “The purpose of law is to bring pleasure and avoid pain.” Who said it ?
Answer : (A)
42. The exponent of theory of ‘Social Engineering’ is—
Answer : (A)
43. Who is the author of the book ‘Concept of Law’ ?
Answer : (A)
44. Who among the following said that legislation is ‘formal utterance (statement) of legislative organs of the society’ ?
Answer : (C)
45. Match list-I with list-II and select the correct by using the codes given below the list— List–I (a) Ramsgate Victoria Hotel Co. Vs. Montefiore (b) Tinn Vs. Hoffmann © Household Fire Insurance Co. Vs. Grant (d) Fitch Vs. Snedaker List-II 1. Acceptance complete when letter of acceptance posted. 2. Cross offers do not create contract. 3. Communication of offer cannot be waived. 4. Unreasonable delay in accepting offer causes it to lapse. Codes : (a) (b) © (d)
Answer : (B)
46. A promises B to pay C Rs. 10,000 A does not pay the amount to C. A can be forced to make payment by—
Answer : (A)
47. An agreement in restraint of trade is void, if it imposes—
Answer : (C)
48. Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India can be enlarged—
Answer : (C)
49. “The State shall endeavour to promote international peace and security.” is provided in—
Answer : (D)
50. Doctrine of Colourable Legislation is applied where—
Answer : (C)
51. The case of S. R. Bommai Vs. Union of India (1994) is related to—
Answer : (C)
52. How many States signed the charter of United Nations at San Francisco in 1945 ?
Answer : (C)
53. Who said “A State is and becomes an international person through recognition only exclusively” ?
Answer : (C)
54. On which date United Nations Day is celebrated ?
Answer : (D)
55. A Judge of the International Court of Justice can be removed by—
Answer : (D)
56. Who said that usage represents the initial stage of custom; custom begins when usage ends ?
Answer : (A)
57. The Second World Conference on Human Rights, 1993 was held in—
Answer : (A)
58. The Selection blockade of Cuba by the United states of America was done in—
Answer : (D)
59. The Estrada doctrine is concerned with—
Answer : (D)
60. Though there is no specific provision reagrading withdrawal from membership of the U.N. Charter, yet one of the following withdrew from it—
Answer : (D)
61. Assertion * (A) : The United Nations is based on the sovereign equality of States. Reason (R) : Permanent members of the Security Council have veto power. Codes :
Answer : (B)
62. Which from amongst the following is primary source of International Law ?
Answer : (D)
63. Which one of the following organs of the U.N. has the power to suspend or expel a member of United Nations ?
Answer : (D)
64. How many principles of the U.N. are laid down for organic observance by the United Nations ?
Answer : (D)
65. The International Court of Justice may decide a case ex aequo et bono if—
Answer : (D)
66. The view that international law is not law but international positive morality was held by—
Answer : (D)
67. Which judge is considered pioneer in the growth of the ‘principle of absolute liability in tort’ ?
Answer : (D)
68. There is no distinction between ‘Sovereign functions’ and ‘Non- Sovereign functions’ of State in regard to liability of State in tort is said in the case of—
Answer : (B)
69. Who among the following has propounded the ‘Pigeon Hole Theory’ related to law of torts ?
Answer : (C)
70. Which one of the following cases is related to frustration of contract ?
Answer : (D)
71. A promises to paint a picture for B. B afterwards forbids him to do so. A is no longer bound to perform to promise under which of the following Section ?
Answer : (A)
72.Assertion * (A) :A party to the contract excuses himself from performing his part of contract, on the ground that he is left with no money or property to pay. Reason (R) : An agreement to do an impossible act in itself is void and both parties are discharged from future performance. Make the correct answer from the codes given below— Codes :
Answer : (D)
73. A knows that his horse had a damaged hoof which he filled up in such a way as to defy detection and sold it to ‘B’. This defect was subsequently discovered by ‘B’. The act of ‘A’ will amount to—
Answer : (B)
74. “Public policy is a unruly horse, and when once you get astride it, you never know where it will carry you.” This quotation is related to—
Answer : (B)
75. Which of the following requirements from an essential element of the defence of fair comment in the tort of defamation ? 1. The matter commented on must be of public interest. 2. It must be an assertion of fact. 3. It must be an expression of opinion. 4. The comment must be fair Select the correct answer using the codes given below— Codes :
Answer : (B)
76. The first Woman judge of International Court of Justice is—
Answer : (A)
77. Who formulated the theory of ‘Pacta Sunt Sirvanda’ to explain the basis of international law ?
Answer : (D)
78. Under which Article of the U.N. Charter, the Security Council may use armed force against a State ?
Answer : (A)
79. An appropriate remedy for tort is an action for—
Answer : (C)
80. There is a children’s school by the side of a highway. While classes are going on, two children of the school stray on the highway. A truck is moving on the highway at narmal speed. While trying to avoid hitting the children, the truck collides with a bullock-cart. One person is injured, the bullocks die and the truck is also damaged. Which one of the following propositions correctly describes the liability ?
Answer : (A)
81. Strict liability under law of torts means—
Answer : (C)
82. Youssonpoff Vs. M.G.M. Pictures Ltd., is a leading case on which of the following ?
Answer : (A)
83. Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists— List-I (a) The Constitution (52th Amendment) (b) The Constitution (86th Amendment) © The Constitution (1st Amendment) (d) The Constitution (93rd Amendment) List-II 1. Reservation in election 2. Ninth Schedule 3. Tenth Schedule 4. Right to Education Codes : (a) (b) © (d)
Answer : (B)
84. “The Indian Constitution provides a Unitary State with subsidiary federal features, rather than Federal State with subsidiary Unitary features.” This statement is of—
Answer : (B)
85. The case of A. R. Antulay Vs. R. S. Nayak (1988) is related to—
Answer : (A)
86. Which Provision of the Constitution imposes a duty on the centre to ensure that the Government of the State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution ?
Answer : (B)
87. Doctrine of Pleasure applies to—
Answer : (D)
88. Preamble of the Constitution declares India to be a—
Answer : (D)
89. The appointment of Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is provided under—
Answer : (D)
90. To whom the Speaker of Lok Sabha should address his letter of resignation ?
Answer : (C)
91. Which one of the following writs can be issued only against judicial and quasi judicial authorities ?
Answer : (C)
92. The President of India has power to grant pardon under which Article ?
Answer : (C)
93. According to which decision of the Supreme Court, the state cannot impose its reservation policy upon any unaided private professional educational institution ?
Answer : (B)
94. Establishment of Public Service Commission for the Union and for the States is provided under—
Answer : (C)
95. Who among the following is Sovereign in India ?
Answer : (D)
96. Assertion * (A) : Tort liability and criminal liability are similar in some respects only. Reason (R) : Because both are based on a duty primarily fixed by law and the duty is towards persons generally. Codes :
Answer : (A)
97. Which one of the following limitations to the rule of ‘Volenti non fit injuria’ is not correct?
Answer : (D)
98. ‘A’ sings obscene songs near the gate of Girls Degree College, what offence he has committed ?
Answer : (D)
99. The principal of criminal liability— Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea—was developed by—
Answer : (B)
100. Gorachand Gopee Vs. R is a leading case on—
Answer : (D)
101. For a sexual intercourse by the husband against the will of his wife, to be a rape the age of the wife should be—
Answer : (B)
102. Assertion * (A) : To constitute the offence of abetment it is not necessary that the act abetted should be committed. Reason (R) : Because an abetment of an offence itself is an offence. Codes :
Answer : (C)
103. ‘X’ and ‘Y’ agree to commit theft in ‘Z’s house but no theft is actually committed, they are guilty of—
Answer : (D)
104. Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists— List-I (a) Insanity as a defence (b) Common intention © Necessity (d) Mistake as a defence List-II 1. Emperor Vs. Barendra Kumar Ghosh 2. R. Vs. Mcnaughten 3. Bhavojivaji Vs. Mulji Dayal 4. R. Vs. Dudley and Stephen Codes : (a) (b) © (d)
Answer : (B)
105. ‘A’ instigates ‘B’ to burn Z’s house. ‘B’ sets fire to the house and at the same time commits theft of property there. In this case—
Answer : (B)
106. Some militants are hiding in a house occupied by an individual. Militants are engaged in an attack on the police party by firing from the house. The police persons, to defend themselves, fire towards the house and an innocent person in the house is hit by the bullet and dies as a result thereof. The police persons are guilty of—
Answer : (A)
107. A amd B were going on a boat. Suddenly the boat began to sink. A pushed B in the river and saved himself. B was drowned—
Answer : (D)
108. The general exception based on the maxim ‘de minimum non curat lex’ is—
Answer : (A)
109. The Supreme Court decision State Vs. Mayor Hans George AIR 1965 SC 722 is famous for—
Answer : (C)
110. Who elects the Vice President of India ?
Answer : (C)
111. Appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters is stated in Article.
Answer : (D)
112. In which of the following case, The Supreme Court held that “Persistent demand of dowry is cruelty against wife” ?
Answer : (C)
113. “In every statute mens rea is to be implied unless contrary is shown.” This view was expressed in—
Answer : (C)
114. ‘A’ instigates ‘B’ to murder ‘C’. ‘B’ refuses to do so. In this case ‘A’ is liable to—
Answer : (B)
115. What is the minimum of persons required to further the common object ?
Answer : (C)
116. ‘A’ occasionally has sexual intercourse with the wife of ‘C’ without his consent. Under which Section of IPC ‘C’ can seek remedy ?
Answer : (D)
117. The father and mother-in-law of a woman subject her to cruelty for dowry. Which of the following Section of IPC provides punishment ?
Answer : (D)
118. Against which of the following offences right of private defence of body does not extend to the causing of death ?
Answer : (C)
119. The provision of India Penal Code have come into operation from the date ?
Answer : (B)
120. Which of the following is not an essential element of fraud ?
Answer : (C)
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