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Law (UGC/NET Paper II & III)

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The Fundamental Right to move the Supreme Court has been described as the cornerstone of the democratic edifice raised by the Constitution and as such the Supreme Court must always regard it as its solemn duty to protect the said Fundamental rights zealously and vigilantly. This has been stated by the Supreme Court in:

  1. Daryao Vs. State of UP. 1962

  2. Bandhua Mukti Morcha Vs. Union of India 1984

  3. Sheela Barse Vs. Union of India 1988

  4. M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India 1989


Correct Option: A

Which one of the following is the correct statement? 'Full Faith and Credit' clause of the constitution does not apply to:

  1. Public records

  2. Judicial proceedings

  3. Acts of Corporation

  4. Public acts


Correct Option: C

In which of the following statement “undue influence” does nut exist

  1. when dominating party holds real or apparent authority

  2. when a persons mental capacity is affected because of bodily distress

  3. when a party threatens another to commit suicide

  4. when the party holds fiduciary relationship


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is related to “settlement”?

  1. Strike

  2. Lock-out

  3. Retrenchment

  4. Conciliation


Correct Option: D

When the parties to the contract agree to substitute the existing contract with new contract, it is called

  1. Alteration in Contract

  2. Rescission of Contract

  3. Novation of Contract

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

United Nations Organisation was established in:

  1. 1947

  2. 1956

  3. 1945

  4. 1946


Correct Option: C

In which of the following cases Supreme Court held 'Talakul Biddat' is not a valid divorce?

  1. Bai Tahira Vs. AH Hussain Fissalli

  2. Shamim Ara Vs. Union of India

  3. Mohd. Ahmad Khan Vs. Shah Bano

  4. Yusuf Vs. Sawarama


Correct Option: B

In which case has the Supreme Court of India held that there is no reason to compel non-smokers to be helpless victims of air pollution?

  1. Salem Advocate Bar Association Tamil Nadu Vs. Union of India

  2. Onkar Lal Bizoe Vs. Union of India

  3. Ramkrishnan Vs. State of Kerala

  4. Murli S. Deora Vs. Union of India


Correct Option: D

For an action of nuisance defendant can put up the following defence. (i) The place is suitable for the purpose. (ii) It is for the benefit of the residents of the locality. (iii) It is done under statutory authority. (iv) Plaintiff has consented to the act. Of the above statement:

  1. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

  2. (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct

  3. (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct

  4. (iii) and (iv) are correct


Correct Option: C

The rule of Absolute Liability was first laid down by: -

  1. Lord Atkin in 1635

  2. Justice Blackburn in 1868

  3. Winfield in 1765

  4. Chief Justice Holt in 1868


Correct Option: B

In Denough Vs. Stevenson, the duty of a manufacturer was fixed towards:

  1. Retailer only

  2. Buyer horn retailer

  3. Ultimate consumer

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

In which of the case the Question of Constitutional validity of section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act. 1955 came for consideration for the first time?

  1. Digvijay Singh W Pratap Kumari

  2. T. Sareeth Vs. T, Venkat Subbiaiah

  3. Saroj Rani Vs. Sudaishan Kumar

  4. Yamunahai Adliav Vs. Anantrao Shivram Adha


Correct Option: C

The term MALFEASANCE applies to:

  1. the commission of an unlawful act

  2. the improper performance of some lawful act

  3. the failure to form some act for which there is an obligation to perform

  4. A, B and C all are correct


Correct Option: A

Lay-off means:

  1. removing a workman

  2. retirement of a workman

  3. dismissing a workman

  4. inability of employer a workman to provide work to


Correct Option: A

Principal modes of peaceful settlement of disputes are:

  1. 5

  2. 6

  3. 4

  4. 3


Correct Option: D

Res Ipsa loquitur means:

  1. as you sow, you reap

  2. guilty shall be punished

  3. the thing speaks for itself

  4. the guilty speaks lies


Correct Option: C

Marriage between a Muslim male and a Christian female under Muslim Law is:

  1. Void

  2. Voidable

  3. Irregular

  4. Valid


Correct Option: D

Which one of the following is not a source of law?

  1. Legal theory

  2. Precedent

  3. Custom

  4. Legislation


Correct Option: A

Which set of the following is the concepts of law?

  1. Precedent and Legislation

  2. Judicial Process and Judicial Activism

  3. Rights and Duties

  4. Ratio and obiter


Correct Option: C

'Y' picks 'X's pocket. Next day. 'X' while buying paan near his office finds. 'Y' paying money from his (X's) purse. 'X' catches hold of 'Y' and tries to take back his purse. 'Y' resists. 'X' twists 'Y's' arm with such force that it is broken. 'X' is charged with causing hurt to 'Y'. In his defence 'X' can:

  1. say that he was acting under right of private defence of property.

  2. not raise the plea of right of private defence since he had time to seek the help of public authorities.

  3. say that his right of private defence revived as soon as he saw Y with his purse.

  4. say that he did not use more force than was required.


Correct Option: B

In the Nash Vs. Inman case, the issue was:

  1. minor's liability

  2. frustration

  3. fraud

  4. misrepresentation


Correct Option: A

'A' instigates 'B' to instigate 'C' to kill 'D'. In pursuance of that instigation B writes a letter to C to kill D. C does not read the letter. Therefore:

  1. 'A and 'B' are liable for abetment of murder.

  2. 'A' is liable for abetment of murder but 'B' is not liable for abetment of murder.

  3. 'A' is liable for abetment of murder but 'B' is liable for attempt to abetment of murder.

  4. None of the above is correct.


Correct Option: C

X abets Y to beat Z. While Y was beating Z at the residence of Z, X reaches there with three of his friends. Y still continues to beat him. Point out the correct answer.

  1. X is liable U/s 109 of the Indian Penal Code

  2. X is liable U/s 323/34 of the Indian Penal Code

  3. X is liable U/s 120-B of the Indian Penal Code

  4. X is liable U/s 114 of the Indian Penal Code


Correct Option: C

International disputes are settled by:

  1. Panchayats

  2. Municipalities

  3. Land tribunals

  4. None of these


Correct Option: D

Directions: The following items consist of two statements, one labelled OS Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these statements and decide if the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether tile Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select Your answer in these items using the codes given below. Assertion (A): Immunity under statutory authority is not only for the harm which is obvious but also for that harm which is incidental Reason (R): When an act is done under the authority of an Act, it is a complete defence

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true arid (R) is the correct explanation.

  2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  3. (A) is false but (R) is true.

  4. (A) is true but (R) is false.


Correct Option: A
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