Question 1

Which of the following is NOT 'law' within the meaning of Article 13 of the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Government Circular.

Question 2

What does the principle of 'Double Jeopardy' mean?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: No person can be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once.

Question 3

Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India provides 'Right to minorities to establish and administer educational institution of their choice'?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Article 30.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Supreme Court has no original jurisdiction..

Question 5

Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India makes provision for 'Equal justice and free legal aid'?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Article 39A.

Question 6

Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure allows police custody for Investigation of accused for a maximum period of ................... days.

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: 60.

Question 7

What is the bar of taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation of an offence punishable with imprisonment for term not exceeding one year?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: One year.

Question 8

The Power to Remit Sentence can be exercised by:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Appropriate Government.

Question 9

Under which of the following sections of the Code of Civil Procedure is the requirement of statutory notice before filing suit against government laid down?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Section 80.

Question 10

What does the recent judgment of the Supreme Court in Union of India v. Diler Singh deal with?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Res Judicata.

Question 11

In which section of the Code of Civil Procedure are the inherent powers of court mentioned?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Section 151.

Question 12

An offer which is allowed to remain open for acceptance over a period of time is known as:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Standing offer.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: A minor can be agent..

Question 14

In which of the following situations will the provisions of Section 56 of the Contract Act not apply?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Difficulty of performance.

Question 15

A contract to perform the promise or discharge the liability of third person in case of his default is known as:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Contract of guarantee.

Question 16

'A' without authority of 'B' lends money of 'B' to 'C'. Afterwards, 'B' accepts interest on money from 'C'. What does 'B's conduct lead to?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Agency by ratification.

Question 17

In which of the following cases was the legality of contract over telephone decided?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Entores Ltd. v. Miles Far East Corporation.

Question 18

In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court struck down a clause in service agreement whereby service of a permanent employee could be terminated by giving 3 months' notice, as unreasonable and opposed to public policy?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Central Inland Water Transport Corp. Ltd. v. Brojo Nath.

Question 19

Responsibility of finder of goods is covered under:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: quasi contract.

Question 20

In which of the recent cases has Supreme Court held that 'there can only be an assignment of rights arising under a contract, but not the burden of a contract'?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Sasan Power Ltd. v. North American Coal Corp India Private Limited (2016).

Question 21

As per the Transfer of Property Act which of the following is NOT transferrable?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Pension amount of pensioner.

Question 22

A suit to obtain a decree under Section 67 of the Transfer of Property Act is called:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Suit for foreclosure or sale.

Question 23

In which section of Transfer of Property Act has the rule against perpetuity been mentioned?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Section 14.

Question 24

What does the rule of 'Spes successionis' mean?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: The chance of an heir apparent succeeding to an estate, cannot be transferred..

Question 25

Mortgagor binds himself to repay the mortgage money on certain date and transfer mortgage property absolutely to mortgagee with a condition that upon repayment of mortgage money, the mortgage will re-transfer it to mortgagor. This type of mortgage is known as:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: English mortgage.

Question 26

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Transfer of actionable claim whether with or without consideration shall be effected only by execution of an instrument in writing..

Question 27

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court recognize the principle "once a mortgage, always a mortgage"?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Indira Kaur v. Sheo Lal Kapoor.

Question 28

In which of the following cases has Supreme Court held that 'Right of redemption of mortgagor stands extinguished, when sale of mortgaged property is effectuated in court auction?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Embassy Hotel (P) Ltd. v. Gajaraj & Co..

Question 29

'A' signs an instrument in writing as under 'on demand, I promsise, I promise to pay 'B' the sum of Rs. 10,000'. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Promissory note.

Question 30

Who is 'holder in due course'?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: A person who becomes possessor of negotiable instrument payable to bearer for consideration..

Question 31

The composition of Parliament consists of:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: President, Council of States and House of the People.

Question 32

What has the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Victim compensation scheme.

Question 33

'Writ of Certiorari' is issued in which of the following cases?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: To quash order of quasi-judicial bodies, if passed without jurisdiction.

Question 34

Which of the following is a fundamental duty of every citizen of India?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Safeguard public property and to abjure violence.

Question 35

In which of the following cases did Supreme Court issue directions in the favour of acid attack victims?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Laxmi v. Union of India (2016).

Question 36

Provisions for Co-operative Societies has been added in the Constitution of India by:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Constitution (Ninety Seventh Amendment) Act, 2011.

Question 37

In which of the following cases was the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) declared unconstitutional by Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association v. Union of India.

Question 38

Unless approved by the resolution of both Houses of Parliament, the proclamation of President rule in State shall cease to operate after expiration of ...................

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: two months.

Question 39

Which article of the Constitution of India states that "This Constitution may be called the Constitution of India"?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Article 393.

Question 40

How many Schedules are there in the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: 12.

Question 41

According to Section 57 of the Indian Penal Code, what is the term of imprisonment for life?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: 20 years.

Question 42

In which of the following cases did Supreme Court make it clear that 'mere criticism or comments on government would not amount to offence of sedition'?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Kedarnath v. State of Bihar.

Question 43

In which of the following cases did Supreme Court issue directions for playing National Anthem in all cinema halls before start of feature film and making mandatory for all in hall to stand up and show respect to National Anthem?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Shyam Narayan Chouksey v. Union of India.

Question 44

In which of the following cases, the 'Rarest of rare' doctrine for award of death sentence was evolved by the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Bachhan Singh v. State of Punjab.

Question 45

'A' finds a diamond ring in shopping mall not knowing to whom it belongs. 'A' sells it immediately without attempting to discover the true owner. Has 'A' committed any offence? Select correct answer from the given options.

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: 'A' has committed offence of dishonest misappropriation of property..

Question 46

Any man who monitors the use by a woman of internet, email or any other form of electronic communication commits the offence of:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: stalking.

Question 47

Under which section of the Indian Penal Code is the non-treatment of victim by Public or Private hospitals punishable?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Section 166B.

Question 48

'A' causes 'Z' to go within a walled space and locks 'Z' in. 'Z' is thus prevented from proceeding in any direction beyond the circumscribing line of wall. 'A' has committed an offence of:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: wrongful confinement of Z.

Question 49

What does Section 376-D of the Indian Penal Code relate to?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Gang rape.

Question 50

Which of the following sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides an accused the right to be defended by a pleader of his choice?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Section 303.

Question 51

In which of the following cases have the rights of arrested person been enumerated by the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal.

Question 52

Report of police officer on completion of investigation under Section 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is called:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Charge Sheet.

Question 53

The doctrine of Plea bargaining is NOT applicable to offence punishable with:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: life imprisonment.

Question 54

In which of the following cases has the Supreme Court recently held that recall of witness cannot be permitted endlessly on the pretext of fair trial?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Pooja Pal v. Union of India (2016).

Question 55

In which of following sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure is the provision for compounding of offences provided?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Section 320.

Question 56

Under Section 395 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which court can entertain case under reference?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: High Court.

Question 57

Provision of Section 6 of the Evidence Act relating to relevancy of facts forming part of some transaction, is based on doctrine of:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Res gestae.

Question 58

Which of the following does not constitute evidence within the meaning of Section 3 of the Evidence Act?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Affidavit.

Question 59

Confession of co-accused is considered as:

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: weak type of evidence.

Question 60

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Expert opinion is binding on court..

Question 61

Presumption as to dowry death has been provided in which of the following sections of the Evidence Act?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Section 113B.

Question 62

In which of the following cases was the principle of estoppel clearly framed?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Pickard v. Sears.

Question 63

'A' (a client) says to 'B' (an attorney), 'I wish to obtain possession of property by use of forged deed on which I request you to sue. According to Section 126 of the Evidence Act, what is the legal position of this communication?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: The communication is not protected from disclosure..

Question 64

In which of the following cases has the Supreme Court summarized and reiterated the rule of inadmissibility of confession made to Police Officer in Police custody?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: Ram Krishna Mishra v. State of U.P..

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100 Questions Available

Question 1: Which of the following is NOT 'law' within the meaning of Article 13 of the Constitution of India?

Question 2: What does the principle of 'Double Jeopardy' mean?

Question 3: Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India provides 'Right to minorities to establish and administer educational institution of thei

Question 4: Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Question 5: Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India makes provision for 'Equal justice and free legal aid'?

Question 6: Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure allows police custody for Investigation of accused for a maximum period of ................... days.

Question 7: What is the bar of taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation of an offence punishable with imprisonment for term not exceeding one year?

Question 8: The Power to Remit Sentence can be exercised by:

Question 9: Under which of the following sections of the Code of Civil Procedure is the requirement of statutory notice before filing suit against government laid

Question 10: What does the recent judgment of the Supreme Court in Union of India v. Diler Singh deal with?

Question 11: In which section of the Code of Civil Procedure are the inherent powers of court mentioned?

Question 12: An offer which is allowed to remain open for acceptance over a period of time is known as:

Question 13: Which of the following statements is correct?

Question 14: In which of the following situations will the provisions of Section 56 of the Contract Act not apply?

Question 15: A contract to perform the promise or discharge the liability of third person in case of his default is known as:

Question 16: 'A' without authority of 'B' lends money of 'B' to 'C'. Afterwards, 'B' accepts interest on money from 'C'. What does 'B's conduct lead to?

Question 17: In which of the following cases was the legality of contract over telephone decided?

Question 18: In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court struck down a clause in service agreement whereby service of a permanent employee could be terminat

Question 19: Responsibility of finder of goods is covered under:

Question 20: In which of the recent cases has Supreme Court held that 'there can only be an assignment of rights arising under a contract, but not the burden of a

Question 21: As per the Transfer of Property Act which of the following is NOT transferrable?

Question 22: A suit to obtain a decree under Section 67 of the Transfer of Property Act is called:

Question 23: In which section of Transfer of Property Act has the rule against perpetuity been mentioned?

Question 24: What does the rule of 'Spes successionis' mean?

Question 25: Mortgagor binds himself to repay the mortgage money on certain date and transfer mortgage property absolutely to mortgagee with a condition that upon

Question 26: Which of the following statements is correct?

Question 27: In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court recognize the principle "once a mortgage, always a mortgage"?

Question 28: In which of the following cases has Supreme Court held that 'Right of redemption of mortgagor stands extinguished, when sale of mortgaged property is

Question 29: 'A' signs an instrument in writing as under 'on demand, I promsise, I promise to pay 'B' the sum of Rs. 10,000'. What is this called?

Question 30: Who is 'holder in due course'?

Question 31: The composition of Parliament consists of:

Question 32: What has the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 introduced?

Question 33: 'Writ of Certiorari' is issued in which of the following cases?

Question 34: Which of the following is a fundamental duty of every citizen of India?

Question 35: In which of the following cases did Supreme Court issue directions in the favour of acid attack victims?

Question 36: Provisions for Co-operative Societies has been added in the Constitution of India by:

Question 37: In which of the following cases was the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) declared unconstitutional by Supreme Court?

Question 38: Unless approved by the resolution of both Houses of Parliament, the proclamation of President rule in State shall cease to operate after expiration of

Question 39: Which article of the Constitution of India states that "This Constitution may be called the Constitution of India"?

Question 40: How many Schedules are there in the Constitution of India?

Question 41: According to Section 57 of the Indian Penal Code, what is the term of imprisonment for life?

Question 42: In which of the following cases did Supreme Court make it clear that 'mere criticism or comments on government would not amount to offence of sedition

Question 43: In which of the following cases did Supreme Court issue directions for playing National Anthem in all cinema halls before start of feature film and ma

Question 44: In which of the following cases, the 'Rarest of rare' doctrine for award of death sentence was evolved by the Supreme Court?

Question 45: 'A' finds a diamond ring in shopping mall not knowing to whom it belongs. 'A' sells it immediately without attempting to discover the true owner. Has

Question 46: Any man who monitors the use by a woman of internet, email or any other form of electronic communication commits the offence of:

Question 47: Under which section of the Indian Penal Code is the non-treatment of victim by Public or Private hospitals punishable?

Question 48: 'A' causes 'Z' to go within a walled space and locks 'Z' in. 'Z' is thus prevented from proceeding in any direction beyond the circumscribing line of

Question 49: What does Section 376-D of the Indian Penal Code relate to?

Question 50: Which of the following sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides an accused the right to be defended by a pleader of his choice?