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This paper contains fifty (50) multiple-choice questions, each question carrying
two (2) marks. Attempt all of them.

1.

Mere possibility of abuse or misuse of P O T A cannot be a ground to declare it

unconstitutional . . . . . Need of P O T A is a matter of policy of the government and it
cannot be examined by the court. The supreme court of India so held in :
(A) Peoples union for Civil liberties V. Union of India
(B) Narendra Kumar V. Union of India
(C) K.S. Bhoir V. State of Maharashtra
(D) A.K. Sen V. Union of India

2.

In which of the constitutional Amendments it has been laid down that the total number
of ministers including Prime-Minister in the union council of Ministers shall not exceed
15% of the total members of the House of People ?
(A) The Constitution [Ninety-First Amendment] Act
(B) The Constitution [ Ninety-Third Amendment] Act
(C) The Counstitution [ Eighty -Eighth Amendment] Act
(D) The Counstitution [ Eighty-Ninth Amendment] Act
Direction for questions 3 and 4
The following items consist of two statements one labelled the Assertion (A) and
other lablled the 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 the Reason
is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answer to these items using the
codes given below:
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

3.

Assertion (A) : There is a division of powers between the centre and the states in a
federalism
Reason (R) : A lagislation is not invalid merely because it incidentally encroaches on
matters which have been assigned to another legislature.

4.

Assertion (A) : The supreme Court is a Court of Record

Reason (R) : Once a court is made a Court of Record its power to punish for its contempt
necessarily follows from that position.

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2.

(A)

(B)

(C)

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(D)

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(A)

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(B)

( )

(C)

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(D)

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3 4
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(A) (R)
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3.

(A)

(A) (R) (R), (A) SC

(B)

(A) (R) (R), (A) SC

(C)

(A) (R)

(D)

(A) (R)

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6.

Match List I with List II and select the

lists:
List - I
(a) K.C. Vasanth Kumar V. state
of Karnataka
(b) Parmanand Kotari V.Union
of India
(c) A.S.Narayana V.state of
Andhara Pradesh
(d) Kihota V. Zachilhu
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4
1
2
3
(B) 2
3
4
1
(C) 4
3
2
1
(D) 2
1
4
3

correct answer using the codes given below the

(1)

List - II
Doctrine of Severability

(2)

Religious Freedom

(3)

Fundamental right to life and personal

liberty
Reservation for Backward Classes

(4)

Which of the following Articles of the constitution

under which parliament has power to make a law
state list ?
(A) 249, 250, 252 and 253
(B) 248,
(C) 249, 250, 251, and 252
(D) 245,

of India provide for circumstances

on any subject enumerated in the
249, 250 and 252
246, 248 and 249

7.

Justice J.S. Vermas Committee Report relates to:

(A) Effectuation of fundamental Duties
(B)
(C) Freedom of Religion
(D)

8.

According to Savigny law is the product of

(A) Volkgeist
(B)
(C) Custom and tradition
(D)

9.

Hans Kelsen regards law a :

(A) Natural science
(C) Normative science

10.

Constitution is both a matter of fact and a matter of law. Who is the author of it ?
(A) A.V.Dicey
(B) John Austin
(C) Salmund
(D) Hans Kelsen

11.

Right to divorce is
(A) Right in Stricto senso
(C) Power

12.

The maxim necessitatis non habet legem means

(A) Necessity is the mother of invention
(C) Injury to the legal right

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(D)

(B)
(D)

Duty to vote in election

National Judicial Commission

National spirit or genius of the people

(A) and (B) only

Positive science
Physical science

Liberty
Privilege

(B)
(D)

Necessity knows no law

Injury to the moral right

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-I

-II

(a)

..

(1)

(b)

(2)

(c)

..

(3)

(d)

(4)

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
6.

(a)
4
2
4
2

(b)
1
3
3
1

(c)
2
4
2
4

(d)
3
1
1
3

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7.

8.

9.

10.

(A)

249, 250, 252

253

(B)

248, 249, 250

252

(C)

249, 250, 251

252

(D)

245, 246, 248

249

..

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(A) (B)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(A)
11.

(B)

(C)

(D)

(C)

(D)

(A)
12.

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(B)

(A)

(B)

(C)

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The concept of exemplary punishment comes under which one of the following theories
of punishment ?
(A) Deterrent
(B) Preventive
(C) Reformative
(D) Retributive

14.

Jurisprudance is lawyers extraversion Who is the exponent of this thesis ?

(A) Jermy Bentham
(B) Stuart Mill
(C) Julius Stone
(D) Roscol pound

15.

International law and municipal law are ___________

(A) Same
(B) Different
(C) Mutually exclusive
(D) Interdependent

16.

Which one of the following statement is correct ?

(A) Source of Public International Law is writings of jurists.
(B) Sources of Public International Law are treaties.
(C) Source of Public International Law is treatise.
(D) Sources of Public International Law are judicial precedents.

17.

Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as
Reason (R) Match the correct
Assertion (A) : International law is not a law
Reason (R) : States do not accept international law
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

18.

Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as
Reason (R) Match the correct:
Assertion (A) : Settlement of international disputes is done by United Nations
Reason (R) : United Nations is a court.
Give correct answer form the following codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) (A) is true, but (R) is wrong
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is true
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false

19.

Match List I with List II and indicate the correct answer using the codes given below:
List I
List II
(a) Right to human dignity
(i)
Article 22
(b) Freedom of religion
(ii) The Preamble to Indian Constitution
(c) Protective discrimination
(iii) Article 14
(d) Preventive detention
(iv) Article 25
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) i
iii
iv
ii
(B) ii
iv
iii
i
(C) i
ii
iii
iv
(D) iv
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14.

17.

(D)

(C)

(D)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(A)

C d

(B)

C d

(C)

C d

(D)

C d

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(A)

a r

(B)

a r

(C)

a r

(D)

a r

(a)
(r)

19.

(B)

(A)
(R)

18.

C C

(A)
16.

(C)

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(A)
15.

(B)

C C
C

(A)

a r

(B)

a r

(C)

a r

(D)

a r

-I -II

-II

-I
(a)

(i)

22

(b)

(ii)

(c)

(iii)

14

(iv)

25

(d)
Codes :
(A) i
iii
iv
(B) ii
iv
iii
(C) i
ii
iii
(D) iv
iii
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United Nations Organisation was established in

(A) 1947
(B) 1956
(C) 1945

21.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and then the other labelled
as Reason (R). With the help of codes given below, point out the correct explanation :
Assertion (A) : Marriage under Hindu Law was indissoluble
Reason (R) : Marriage was regarded as sacrament
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) Both (A) and (R) false
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

22.

Marriage of a girl below the age of 18 is:

(A) Void
(B) Voidable
(C)

23.

Which of the following is not essential for divorce by mutual consent ?

(A) They have been living separately for one year
(B) They have not been able to live together
(C) The wife has not received any maintenance
(D) They have mutually agreed that the marriage should be dissolved

24.

A clear proof of usage will outweigh the written text of law. It was observed in
(A) Appovier V Rama Subba Aiyar
(B) Collector of Madura V Mootoo Ramalinga
(C) Atmaram V Bajirao
(D) Arunachala Mudaliar V.Murugantha

25.

Sources of Muslim law are:

(A) The Koran
(B) The Ijmaa
Indicate their correct sequence
(A) (a) (b) (d) and (c)
(B)
(C) (a) (d) (c) and (b)
(D)

Valid

(C)

(D)

(D)

The Hadis

1946

Valid but punishable

(D)

The Kiyas

(a) (c) (b) and (d)

None of the above

26.

Marriage between a Muslim male and a Christian female under Muslim Law is
(A) Void
(B) Voidable
(C) Irregular
(D) Valid

27.

Illegal objcet makes an agreement

(A) Void
(B) Voidable

28.

Offer must be
(A) General
(C) Incapable of Communication

29.

A contract arising out of natural love and affection

(A) Consideration is not necessary
(B) Insufficient Consideration is sufficient
(C) Sufficient Consideration is insufficient
(D) Consideration must be naturally lovely and affectionate

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Void ab initio
(B)
(D)

Specific
Possible

(D)

a contact

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(A)
21.

22.

23.

1956

(C)

(A)
(R) S

(A)
(C)

(B)
(D)

(A) (R)
(A) (R)

18
(A) (B) (C)

1945

(D)

1946

(A) (R)
(A) (R)

(D)

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SC M

(A)
(C)
25.

(B)

(A) (R) SC C

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
24.

1947

(B)
(D)

L L

S d

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(d)

(A)
(C)
26.

(c)
(b)

(B)
(D)

(b)

(d)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(B)
(D)

(A)
29.

(d)
(c)

l g

(A)
28.

(b)
(d)

S L S

(A)
27.

(a)
(a)

(A)
(C)
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Supply of necessaries to a minor is

(A) Contract (B) Quasi Contract

31.

Under which one of the following sections of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, remedies
for breach of contract are available?
(A) Sec. 72
(B) Sec. 73
(C) Sec. 74
(D) Sec. 32

32.

Cntract is frustrated due to frustration of ____________

(A) Subject matter of contract
(B) Change of one partys desire
(C) Consideration of Contract
(D) Capacity to contract

33.

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched in the code

(a) Strict liabilty means no-fault liability
(b) Rylands V Fletcher lays down the rule of trespass ab initio
(c) Vis major is a good defence in absolute liability
(d) Supreme Court has overruled strict liability by absolute liability
Code :
(A) (a) and (b)
(B) (b) and (c)
(C) (c) and(d)
(D)

(C)

Tort

(D)

Legal contract

(a) and(d)

34.

In which of the following cases the plea of sovereign immunity can be taken
(A) Army truck injuring a pedestrian
(B) Police constable firing at a religious gathering
(C) Chief of Army Staff ordering war action
(D) An M.P.making a defamatory statement in a press-meet

35.

Write the correct sequence or chronological order of the items of tort of contributory
negligence in the given codes
(a) The last opportunity rule
(b) The law Reform ( contributory negligence) Act, 1945
(c) Damages are apportioned according to the fault of the plaintiff and defendent
(d) Damage Should rest where it lies
Code :
(A) a
b
c
d
(B) b
c
d
a
(C) d
a
b
c
(D) c
a
b
d

36.

After matching List I and List II point out the correct code
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

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Mersey Docks V Protor
Metropolitan Asylum District V Hill
Nichols V Marsland
Holmes V Mather
a
b
c
d
2
1
4
3
3
2
1
4
1
2
3
4
4
1
2
3
10

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

List II
Statutory Authority
Vicarious liability
Inevitable Accident
Act of God

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(A)
31.

(B)

73

(D)

(C)

(B)
(D)

(A)

(a) (b)

74

(D)

32

(B)

(b) (c)

(C)

(c) (d)

(D)

(a) (d)

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m
m
m h
.. m

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

(A)
(C)

a
d

36.

72

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
35.

(C)

34.

(A)
(C)
33.

(B)

, 1872

(A)
32.

( ) , 1945

b
a

c
b

d
c

(B)
(D)

b
c

c
a

d
b

a
d

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-I

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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a
2
3
1
4

b
1
2
2
1

c
4
1
3
2

d
3
4
4
3
11

(1)
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Mark the correct answer for the statement When consequences of wrongful action
are forseen
(A) Liabilty for damage is not too remote
(B) Liability is too remote
(C) There is no liabilty
(D) Lialiblity for consequences does not arise

38.

Direction: The following items consist of two statements one labelled as 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 the 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
Code:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct answer
(C) (A) is false but (R) is true
(D) (A) is true but (R) is false

39.

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.
(A) X is liable U/s 109 of the Indian Penal Code
(B) X is liable U/s 323/34 of the Indian Penal Code
(C) X is liable U/s 120-B of the Indian Penal Code
(D) X is liable U/s 114 of the Indian Penal Code

40.

In which of the following cases a clear difference between common intention and
similar intention was well discussed ?
(A) Barendra Kumar Ghose vs Emperor
(B) Mahboob Shah vs King Emperor
(C) Amjad Khan vs State of M.P
(D) Sheraz vs De Rutzen

41.

X , a married woman of 40 years old with her own free will leaves her husbands house
and began to live with her paramour Y as husband and wife. The husband of the wife
files a criminal case against Y. Point out the correct answer
(A) Y is liable for keeping the woman as wife
(B) Y is not liable because the woman has left her husbands house by her own free will
(C) Y is not liable because neither she has been kidnapped nor abducted
(D) Y is liable for bigamy

42.

In which of the following circumstances X cannot cause death of Y while exercising

his right of private defence of property U/s 103 of the Indian Penal code if
(A) Y is committing dacoity
(B) Y is likely to cause death of X
(C) Y is committing house breaking by night with dangerous weapon
(D) Y is committing robbery

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(A)
(C)
38.

(B)
(D)

, (A) (R)

(A) (R)
SC ?

R

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
39.

A R R SC
A R R
A R
A R

x, y z c y z x
y

40.

41.

(A)

x 109

(B)

x 323/34

(C)

x 120-B

(D)

x 114

SC

(A)

(B)

(C)

..

(D)

40 x S S y
S y Lh

42.

(A)

y S M

(B)

y S S S

(C)

(D)

y m

S x y
103

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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A shoots at a bird in Bs house in order to steal it but accidentally kills B. Point out the
correct answer :
(A) A is liable for murder of B
(B) A is not liable for murder of B
(C) A is liable for culpable homicide of B
(D) A is not liable becasue it was an accident U/s 80 of the Indian Penal Code

44.

A ran away with Bs watch A weak later B saw A wearing his watch. B forthwith
seized A and recovered his watch using necessary force which resulted is some injuries
to A Point out the correct answer
(A) B is not liable to any injury caused to A
(B) B is liable for causing injuries to A
(C) B has full rights to recover his watch even by using necessary force here
(D) Bs right to recover his watch continues unitl it is recovered

45.

Industrial dispute does not mean and include

(A) Dispute between employer and employees
(B) Dispute between employer and employer
(C) Dispute between a workman and his employer
(D) Dispute between employees and employees

46.

Lay-off means
(A) Dismissing a workman
(B) Removing a workman
(C) Retirement of a workman
(D) Inability of employer to provide work to workman

47.

Strike is the legitimate weapon in the hands of

(A) The workmen
(B)
(C) Both employers and workmen
(D)

48.

An employer is not liable to pay compensation to a workman for the injury caused
(A) by accident
(B) by negligence of his co-workman
(C) when the workman was under the influence of drink or drugs
(D) The workman had given consent to the risk of injury

49.

The verdict of the labour court in industrial dispute is described as

(A) Judgement
(B) Decree
(C) Award
(D)

50.

The
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

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None of the above

Trade union cannot spend its common fund on

Payment of salary to its office-bearers
Education of children of its members
Litigation
Funding of a political parly
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A, B B

44.

(A)

A, B

(B)

A, B

(C)

A, B

(D)

A, 80

A, B B A B A
A

45.

46.

47.

48.

49.

(A)

B, A

(B)

B, A

(C)

(D)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(-)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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