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CLASS XII- 2021-2022 
LEGAL STUDIES (074) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER  
 
TERM 1 
 
 
Time: 90 Minutes         Max. Marks: 40 
 
General Instructions: 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking. 
 
SECTION A: Knowledge + Understanding 
? This section contains 24 questions. A student has to attempt 20 questions out of 24 
questions given. 
? There is no negative marking. 
 
S.NO. QUESTION MARKS 
1 Which of the following provisions of the constitution was carved during its 
formation, because India was transitioning from a feudal to democratic order: 
 
a. Fundamental rights 
b. Fundamental duties 
c. Independence of judiciary 
d. Federalism 
 
 
2 Indian police have extensive powers for crime detection and investigation. But 
such powers should not impinge upon the rights of accused. This right has been 
guaranteed under: 
 
a. Article 20(3) 
b. Article 21 
c. Article 22 
d. Article 20(4) 
 
 
3 Which of the following is not a part of Article 21? 
 
a. Right to life 
b. Right to food 
 
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CLASS XII- 2021-2022 
LEGAL STUDIES (074) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER  
 
TERM 1 
 
 
Time: 90 Minutes         Max. Marks: 40 
 
General Instructions: 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking. 
 
SECTION A: Knowledge + Understanding 
? This section contains 24 questions. A student has to attempt 20 questions out of 24 
questions given. 
? There is no negative marking. 
 
S.NO. QUESTION MARKS 
1 Which of the following provisions of the constitution was carved during its 
formation, because India was transitioning from a feudal to democratic order: 
 
a. Fundamental rights 
b. Fundamental duties 
c. Independence of judiciary 
d. Federalism 
 
 
2 Indian police have extensive powers for crime detection and investigation. But 
such powers should not impinge upon the rights of accused. This right has been 
guaranteed under: 
 
a. Article 20(3) 
b. Article 21 
c. Article 22 
d. Article 20(4) 
 
 
3 Which of the following is not a part of Article 21? 
 
a. Right to life 
b. Right to food 
 
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c. Right to livelihood 
d. Right to constitutional remedies 
 
4 Transfer of property by exchange can happen only by way of: 
 
a. Sale 
b. Lease 
c. Gift 
d. Will 
 
 
5 An offer lapses by _______________. 
 
a. Discharge 
b. Revocation    
c. Performance 
d. Breach 
 
 
6 Under criminal law, drug trade would fall under which category of crime 
 
a. Crime against person 
b. Crime against property 
c. White collar crime 
d. Organised crime 
 
 
7 Segregating the wrongdoer from the rest of the society by giving him 
imprisonment serves which objective of criminal law? 
 
a. Retribution  
b. Incapacitation 
c. Rehabilitation  
d. Restoration  
 
 
8 When certain terms or all terms of a contract are cancelled it is known as 
 
a. Novation 
b. Rescission 
c. Waiver 
d. Merger 
 
 
9 In automobile insurance, all drivers are required to pay insurance premiums, 
which are then used by insurance companies to compensate victims. In the 
above case, which object or purpose of Tort law is being achieved? 
 
a. Deterrence so that the victims can be compensated for a wrongful act 
b. Fair and Just response to compensate the victims and to satisfy the ends 
 
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CLASS XII- 2021-2022 
LEGAL STUDIES (074) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER  
 
TERM 1 
 
 
Time: 90 Minutes         Max. Marks: 40 
 
General Instructions: 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking. 
 
SECTION A: Knowledge + Understanding 
? This section contains 24 questions. A student has to attempt 20 questions out of 24 
questions given. 
? There is no negative marking. 
 
S.NO. QUESTION MARKS 
1 Which of the following provisions of the constitution was carved during its 
formation, because India was transitioning from a feudal to democratic order: 
 
a. Fundamental rights 
b. Fundamental duties 
c. Independence of judiciary 
d. Federalism 
 
 
2 Indian police have extensive powers for crime detection and investigation. But 
such powers should not impinge upon the rights of accused. This right has been 
guaranteed under: 
 
a. Article 20(3) 
b. Article 21 
c. Article 22 
d. Article 20(4) 
 
 
3 Which of the following is not a part of Article 21? 
 
a. Right to life 
b. Right to food 
 
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c. Right to livelihood 
d. Right to constitutional remedies 
 
4 Transfer of property by exchange can happen only by way of: 
 
a. Sale 
b. Lease 
c. Gift 
d. Will 
 
 
5 An offer lapses by _______________. 
 
a. Discharge 
b. Revocation    
c. Performance 
d. Breach 
 
 
6 Under criminal law, drug trade would fall under which category of crime 
 
a. Crime against person 
b. Crime against property 
c. White collar crime 
d. Organised crime 
 
 
7 Segregating the wrongdoer from the rest of the society by giving him 
imprisonment serves which objective of criminal law? 
 
a. Retribution  
b. Incapacitation 
c. Rehabilitation  
d. Restoration  
 
 
8 When certain terms or all terms of a contract are cancelled it is known as 
 
a. Novation 
b. Rescission 
c. Waiver 
d. Merger 
 
 
9 In automobile insurance, all drivers are required to pay insurance premiums, 
which are then used by insurance companies to compensate victims. In the 
above case, which object or purpose of Tort law is being achieved? 
 
a. Deterrence so that the victims can be compensated for a wrongful act 
b. Fair and Just response to compensate the victims and to satisfy the ends 
 
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of justice 
c. Loss-spreading to a wider community to compensate the victims 
d. There is no object or purpose of tort law that is being achieved 
 
10 Section 89 of Civil Procedure Code only deals with _________. 
 
a. Mediation with arbitration 
b. Pre-litigation mediation 
c. Appellate mediation 
d. Court referred mediation 
 
11 An informal dispute resolution method where the two parties discuss the issues 
before a neutral third party who will assist the parties to reach an agreement 
 
a.  Mediation 
b.  Arbitration 
c.  Conciliation 
d.  Judicial determination 
 
 
12 The Arbitration and Conciliation laws in India have been largely influenced by 
significant movements of judicial reforms and conflict management across the 
world. The Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is modelled on which 
laws? 
 
a. Universal Declaration of Human Rights  
b. United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Model law on 
International Commercial Arbitration  
c. United Nations Commission on International Trade LawModel law on 
Arbitration 
d. Vienna Convention 
 
13 Disputes in Lok Adalat are resolved by: 
 
a. Mediation only 
b. Negotiation only 
c. Arbitral process 
d. Mediation, negotiation or through arbitral process  
 
 
 
14 Which one of the following provisions shows that Indian Constitution is Federal? 
 
a. A Written and rigid Constitution 
b. An Independent Judiciary 
c. Vesting of residuary powers with the Centre 
d. Distribution of powers between centre and the States 
 
 
15 Separation of powers cannot be strictly applied to ___________ form of  
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CLASS XII- 2021-2022 
LEGAL STUDIES (074) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER  
 
TERM 1 
 
 
Time: 90 Minutes         Max. Marks: 40 
 
General Instructions: 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking. 
 
SECTION A: Knowledge + Understanding 
? This section contains 24 questions. A student has to attempt 20 questions out of 24 
questions given. 
? There is no negative marking. 
 
S.NO. QUESTION MARKS 
1 Which of the following provisions of the constitution was carved during its 
formation, because India was transitioning from a feudal to democratic order: 
 
a. Fundamental rights 
b. Fundamental duties 
c. Independence of judiciary 
d. Federalism 
 
 
2 Indian police have extensive powers for crime detection and investigation. But 
such powers should not impinge upon the rights of accused. This right has been 
guaranteed under: 
 
a. Article 20(3) 
b. Article 21 
c. Article 22 
d. Article 20(4) 
 
 
3 Which of the following is not a part of Article 21? 
 
a. Right to life 
b. Right to food 
 
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c. Right to livelihood 
d. Right to constitutional remedies 
 
4 Transfer of property by exchange can happen only by way of: 
 
a. Sale 
b. Lease 
c. Gift 
d. Will 
 
 
5 An offer lapses by _______________. 
 
a. Discharge 
b. Revocation    
c. Performance 
d. Breach 
 
 
6 Under criminal law, drug trade would fall under which category of crime 
 
a. Crime against person 
b. Crime against property 
c. White collar crime 
d. Organised crime 
 
 
7 Segregating the wrongdoer from the rest of the society by giving him 
imprisonment serves which objective of criminal law? 
 
a. Retribution  
b. Incapacitation 
c. Rehabilitation  
d. Restoration  
 
 
8 When certain terms or all terms of a contract are cancelled it is known as 
 
a. Novation 
b. Rescission 
c. Waiver 
d. Merger 
 
 
9 In automobile insurance, all drivers are required to pay insurance premiums, 
which are then used by insurance companies to compensate victims. In the 
above case, which object or purpose of Tort law is being achieved? 
 
a. Deterrence so that the victims can be compensated for a wrongful act 
b. Fair and Just response to compensate the victims and to satisfy the ends 
 
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of justice 
c. Loss-spreading to a wider community to compensate the victims 
d. There is no object or purpose of tort law that is being achieved 
 
10 Section 89 of Civil Procedure Code only deals with _________. 
 
a. Mediation with arbitration 
b. Pre-litigation mediation 
c. Appellate mediation 
d. Court referred mediation 
 
11 An informal dispute resolution method where the two parties discuss the issues 
before a neutral third party who will assist the parties to reach an agreement 
 
a.  Mediation 
b.  Arbitration 
c.  Conciliation 
d.  Judicial determination 
 
 
12 The Arbitration and Conciliation laws in India have been largely influenced by 
significant movements of judicial reforms and conflict management across the 
world. The Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is modelled on which 
laws? 
 
a. Universal Declaration of Human Rights  
b. United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Model law on 
International Commercial Arbitration  
c. United Nations Commission on International Trade LawModel law on 
Arbitration 
d. Vienna Convention 
 
13 Disputes in Lok Adalat are resolved by: 
 
a. Mediation only 
b. Negotiation only 
c. Arbitral process 
d. Mediation, negotiation or through arbitral process  
 
 
 
14 Which one of the following provisions shows that Indian Constitution is Federal? 
 
a. A Written and rigid Constitution 
b. An Independent Judiciary 
c. Vesting of residuary powers with the Centre 
d. Distribution of powers between centre and the States 
 
 
15 Separation of powers cannot be strictly applied to ___________ form of  
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Government. 
 
a. Parliamentary  
b. Presidential  
c. Monarchy 
d. Democratic 
 
16 Who among the following is the chairman of Lok Adalat? 
 
a. Sitting/Retired Judge 
b. Lawyer 
c. Activist 
d. Retired Judge only 
 
 
17 The objective of awarding damages by the court is to put the injured party in the 
same position as he would have been if the contract had not been breached. 
This is known as 
 
a. Doctrine of Restitution 
b. Doctrine of Retribution 
c. Doctrine of Election 
d. Doctrine of Lis Pendens 
 
 
18 The Constitution of India gives vast powers to the Court and ensures 
independence of the judiciary. Which of the following statement is incorrect with 
regard to independence of judiciary 
a. The judges cannot be easily removed from their office except for proven 
misbehaviour or incapacity 
b. Judges derive their salaries from the consolidated fund of India 
c. Judges are provided with security of tenure till they reach retirement age 
d. The conduct of judges can be discussed in the parliament or state 
legislature  
 
19 Which form of arbitration has been defined specifically under section 2(1)(f) of 
the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996? 
 
a. Domestic Arbitration 
b. Institutional Arbitration 
c. International Commercial Arbitration 
d. Foriegn Arbitration 
 
20 Which one of the following tribunals flourishing in the Vedic age specialised in 
the disputes of family, community, tribes and castes? 
 
a. Kula 
b. Shreni 
 
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CLASS XII- 2021-2022 
LEGAL STUDIES (074) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER  
 
TERM 1 
 
 
Time: 90 Minutes         Max. Marks: 40 
 
General Instructions: 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking. 
 
SECTION A: Knowledge + Understanding 
? This section contains 24 questions. A student has to attempt 20 questions out of 24 
questions given. 
? There is no negative marking. 
 
S.NO. QUESTION MARKS 
1 Which of the following provisions of the constitution was carved during its 
formation, because India was transitioning from a feudal to democratic order: 
 
a. Fundamental rights 
b. Fundamental duties 
c. Independence of judiciary 
d. Federalism 
 
 
2 Indian police have extensive powers for crime detection and investigation. But 
such powers should not impinge upon the rights of accused. This right has been 
guaranteed under: 
 
a. Article 20(3) 
b. Article 21 
c. Article 22 
d. Article 20(4) 
 
 
3 Which of the following is not a part of Article 21? 
 
a. Right to life 
b. Right to food 
 
2 
c. Right to livelihood 
d. Right to constitutional remedies 
 
4 Transfer of property by exchange can happen only by way of: 
 
a. Sale 
b. Lease 
c. Gift 
d. Will 
 
 
5 An offer lapses by _______________. 
 
a. Discharge 
b. Revocation    
c. Performance 
d. Breach 
 
 
6 Under criminal law, drug trade would fall under which category of crime 
 
a. Crime against person 
b. Crime against property 
c. White collar crime 
d. Organised crime 
 
 
7 Segregating the wrongdoer from the rest of the society by giving him 
imprisonment serves which objective of criminal law? 
 
a. Retribution  
b. Incapacitation 
c. Rehabilitation  
d. Restoration  
 
 
8 When certain terms or all terms of a contract are cancelled it is known as 
 
a. Novation 
b. Rescission 
c. Waiver 
d. Merger 
 
 
9 In automobile insurance, all drivers are required to pay insurance premiums, 
which are then used by insurance companies to compensate victims. In the 
above case, which object or purpose of Tort law is being achieved? 
 
a. Deterrence so that the victims can be compensated for a wrongful act 
b. Fair and Just response to compensate the victims and to satisfy the ends 
 
3 
of justice 
c. Loss-spreading to a wider community to compensate the victims 
d. There is no object or purpose of tort law that is being achieved 
 
10 Section 89 of Civil Procedure Code only deals with _________. 
 
a. Mediation with arbitration 
b. Pre-litigation mediation 
c. Appellate mediation 
d. Court referred mediation 
 
11 An informal dispute resolution method where the two parties discuss the issues 
before a neutral third party who will assist the parties to reach an agreement 
 
a.  Mediation 
b.  Arbitration 
c.  Conciliation 
d.  Judicial determination 
 
 
12 The Arbitration and Conciliation laws in India have been largely influenced by 
significant movements of judicial reforms and conflict management across the 
world. The Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is modelled on which 
laws? 
 
a. Universal Declaration of Human Rights  
b. United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Model law on 
International Commercial Arbitration  
c. United Nations Commission on International Trade LawModel law on 
Arbitration 
d. Vienna Convention 
 
13 Disputes in Lok Adalat are resolved by: 
 
a. Mediation only 
b. Negotiation only 
c. Arbitral process 
d. Mediation, negotiation or through arbitral process  
 
 
 
14 Which one of the following provisions shows that Indian Constitution is Federal? 
 
a. A Written and rigid Constitution 
b. An Independent Judiciary 
c. Vesting of residuary powers with the Centre 
d. Distribution of powers between centre and the States 
 
 
15 Separation of powers cannot be strictly applied to ___________ form of  
4 
Government. 
 
a. Parliamentary  
b. Presidential  
c. Monarchy 
d. Democratic 
 
16 Who among the following is the chairman of Lok Adalat? 
 
a. Sitting/Retired Judge 
b. Lawyer 
c. Activist 
d. Retired Judge only 
 
 
17 The objective of awarding damages by the court is to put the injured party in the 
same position as he would have been if the contract had not been breached. 
This is known as 
 
a. Doctrine of Restitution 
b. Doctrine of Retribution 
c. Doctrine of Election 
d. Doctrine of Lis Pendens 
 
 
18 The Constitution of India gives vast powers to the Court and ensures 
independence of the judiciary. Which of the following statement is incorrect with 
regard to independence of judiciary 
a. The judges cannot be easily removed from their office except for proven 
misbehaviour or incapacity 
b. Judges derive their salaries from the consolidated fund of India 
c. Judges are provided with security of tenure till they reach retirement age 
d. The conduct of judges can be discussed in the parliament or state 
legislature  
 
19 Which form of arbitration has been defined specifically under section 2(1)(f) of 
the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996? 
 
a. Domestic Arbitration 
b. Institutional Arbitration 
c. International Commercial Arbitration 
d. Foriegn Arbitration 
 
20 Which one of the following tribunals flourishing in the Vedic age specialised in 
the disputes of family, community, tribes and castes? 
 
a. Kula 
b. Shreni 
 
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c. Puga 
d. Panchayat 
21 What is meant by Trespass to Chattel? 
 
a. Damage to a person’s personal moveable property 
b. Damage to a person’s personal immovable property 
c. Transfer of moveable property to another person 
d. Physically invading another person’s property 
 
 
22 Which of the following is NOT true with respect to independence of the judiciary? 
 
a. It strengthens the role of judiciary as a watchdog of democracy 
b. It ensures fair trial 
c. It protects fundamental rights 
d. It maintains supremacy of executive 
 
 
 
23 ‘The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 aims to combat acts of bribery and 
corruption of public servants-a term that has been given a fairly wide 
interpretation in the Act.’ As per the legislation, an enquiry of corruption can be 
initiated against which of the following persons? 
 
a. Against the ex-prime minister of India accused of corruption in matters 
pertaining to international relations 
b. Against the ex- prime minister of India accused of corruption in matters 
relating to internal security. 
c. Against any person who has been a member of either house of 
parliament. 
d. Against any member of Parliament against whom allegation of corruption 
is raised for anything said or a vote given by him in the parliament 
 
 
24 As per Section 3 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, immovable property 
includes 
 
a. Standing Timber 
b. Grass 
c. Land 
d. Growing crops