Class 12 Legal Studies Official Sample Question Paper (2020-21) | Legal Studies for Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2020-2021 
LEGAL STUDIES (074) 
 
Maximum marks: 80 
Time Allowed: 3 hrs.  
 
General Instructions: 
i.  The paper has 32 questions divided into Part A and Part B. All questions are compulsory. 
ii. Part A has 18 MCQ questions for 24 marks 
iii. Part B has 14 subjective questions for 56 marks 
iv. Read the question carefully before attempting. 
v. Overall internal choice for 33% is given in the paper. 
 
PART A- OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
1. Anand enters into a contract with Raman to supply 5 bags of cement for Rs. 2000/-. He delivers 5 
bags of cement on the decided date, and receives Rs. 2000/- from Raman as consideration, 
leading to discharge of the contract. 
What was the mode of discharge of contract in the above situation? 
 
a. Discharge by Breach of Contract 
b. Discharge by Performance 
c. Discharge by Operation of law 
d. Discharge by Lapse of time. 
 
2(b) 1 A 
2. Raghav was empanelled in the year 2020 under The Delhi Legal Services Authorities Act  as an 
expert  for matrimonial cases . In which year will he have to reapply for being a panelist in the 
reconstituted panel?  
a. 2021 
b. 2023 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2020-2021 
LEGAL STUDIES (074) 
 
Maximum marks: 80 
Time Allowed: 3 hrs.  
 
General Instructions: 
i.  The paper has 32 questions divided into Part A and Part B. All questions are compulsory. 
ii. Part A has 18 MCQ questions for 24 marks 
iii. Part B has 14 subjective questions for 56 marks 
iv. Read the question carefully before attempting. 
v. Overall internal choice for 33% is given in the paper. 
 
PART A- OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
1. Anand enters into a contract with Raman to supply 5 bags of cement for Rs. 2000/-. He delivers 5 
bags of cement on the decided date, and receives Rs. 2000/- from Raman as consideration, 
leading to discharge of the contract. 
What was the mode of discharge of contract in the above situation? 
 
a. Discharge by Breach of Contract 
b. Discharge by Performance 
c. Discharge by Operation of law 
d. Discharge by Lapse of time. 
 
2(b) 1 A 
2. Raghav was empanelled in the year 2020 under The Delhi Legal Services Authorities Act  as an 
expert  for matrimonial cases . In which year will he have to reapply for being a panelist in the 
reconstituted panel?  
a. 2021 
b. 2023 
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c. 2025 
d. 2026 
3. Powers of the Lok Adalat are similar to that of - 
a. Civil court under Civil Procedure Code 
b. Criminal court under Criminal Procedure Code 
c. High Court 
d. Supreme Court 
 
OR 
 
The panel lawyer selected  under NALSA Regulations is - 
a. Allowed to charge fees from client 
b. Not allowed any remuneration 
c. Given remuneration from the consolidated fund of India 
d. Barred from taking any fees from the client 
 
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4. Bipin approached  Permanent Lok Adalat for resolution of his dispute with the Electricity Board 
on the issue of inflated electricity bill. Permanent Lok Adalat are set up under - 
a. Legal Services Authorities (Amendment)  Act 2002  
b. Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 
c. Article 39A of Constitution of India. 
d. Article 14 of Constitution of India 
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5. Read the given situations and decide which of the following is eligible to receive free legal aid . 
a. Raghu in a property dispute with his brother 
b. Pankaj working as accounts officer in Government sector undertaking having service 
related issues 
c. Mr. Seth a senior citizen fighting for his pension 
d. Mrs. Verma, branch manager  of a bank accused of money laundering  
6 1 A 
6. Ragini gives a gold necklace to her sister Priya. Priya accepts the necklace but does not pay 2(a) 1 A 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2020-2021 
LEGAL STUDIES (074) 
 
Maximum marks: 80 
Time Allowed: 3 hrs.  
 
General Instructions: 
i.  The paper has 32 questions divided into Part A and Part B. All questions are compulsory. 
ii. Part A has 18 MCQ questions for 24 marks 
iii. Part B has 14 subjective questions for 56 marks 
iv. Read the question carefully before attempting. 
v. Overall internal choice for 33% is given in the paper. 
 
PART A- OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
1. Anand enters into a contract with Raman to supply 5 bags of cement for Rs. 2000/-. He delivers 5 
bags of cement on the decided date, and receives Rs. 2000/- from Raman as consideration, 
leading to discharge of the contract. 
What was the mode of discharge of contract in the above situation? 
 
a. Discharge by Breach of Contract 
b. Discharge by Performance 
c. Discharge by Operation of law 
d. Discharge by Lapse of time. 
 
2(b) 1 A 
2. Raghav was empanelled in the year 2020 under The Delhi Legal Services Authorities Act  as an 
expert  for matrimonial cases . In which year will he have to reapply for being a panelist in the 
reconstituted panel?  
a. 2021 
b. 2023 
6 1 A 
 
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c. 2025 
d. 2026 
3. Powers of the Lok Adalat are similar to that of - 
a. Civil court under Civil Procedure Code 
b. Criminal court under Criminal Procedure Code 
c. High Court 
d. Supreme Court 
 
OR 
 
The panel lawyer selected  under NALSA Regulations is - 
a. Allowed to charge fees from client 
b. Not allowed any remuneration 
c. Given remuneration from the consolidated fund of India 
d. Barred from taking any fees from the client 
 
6 1 K/U 
4. Bipin approached  Permanent Lok Adalat for resolution of his dispute with the Electricity Board 
on the issue of inflated electricity bill. Permanent Lok Adalat are set up under - 
a. Legal Services Authorities (Amendment)  Act 2002  
b. Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 
c. Article 39A of Constitution of India. 
d. Article 14 of Constitution of India 
6 1 A 
5. Read the given situations and decide which of the following is eligible to receive free legal aid . 
a. Raghu in a property dispute with his brother 
b. Pankaj working as accounts officer in Government sector undertaking having service 
related issues 
c. Mr. Seth a senior citizen fighting for his pension 
d. Mrs. Verma, branch manager  of a bank accused of money laundering  
6 1 A 
6. Ragini gives a gold necklace to her sister Priya. Priya accepts the necklace but does not pay 2(a) 1 A 
 
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anything in return for the necklace. The relationship between Ragini and Priya is of – 
a.       Lessor and Lessee 
b.      Buyer and Seller 
c.       Donor and Donee 
d.      Lessor and Sub Lessee 
OR 
Kavita gave possession of her farmhouse to Rajeev for some period of time for money. What type 
of relationship exists between Kavita& Rajeev?                                                                                           
a.       Donor & Donee 
b.      Seller & Buyer 
c.       Lessor & Lessee 
d.      Lessor and Sub- Lessee  
7. Which of the following is NOT a development of Advocates’ Act 1961? 
a. All old categories of practitioners were abolished and consolidated into a single category called 
‘advocates’. 
b. Established Bar Council of India. 
c. Created state bar Council in each state. 
d. Scraped off the provisions of Indian Bar Council Act of 1926. 
 
OR 
 
An advocate sought permission for advertising from  
a. State Bar Council where he is registered 
b. Bar Council of India 
c. Bar Association of the court he practices 
d. High court of the state where he practices 
 
5 1 K/U 
8. Rashi wants to pursue a 5 year integrated BA LLB programme from National Law School 5 1 A 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2020-2021 
LEGAL STUDIES (074) 
 
Maximum marks: 80 
Time Allowed: 3 hrs.  
 
General Instructions: 
i.  The paper has 32 questions divided into Part A and Part B. All questions are compulsory. 
ii. Part A has 18 MCQ questions for 24 marks 
iii. Part B has 14 subjective questions for 56 marks 
iv. Read the question carefully before attempting. 
v. Overall internal choice for 33% is given in the paper. 
 
PART A- OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
1. Anand enters into a contract with Raman to supply 5 bags of cement for Rs. 2000/-. He delivers 5 
bags of cement on the decided date, and receives Rs. 2000/- from Raman as consideration, 
leading to discharge of the contract. 
What was the mode of discharge of contract in the above situation? 
 
a. Discharge by Breach of Contract 
b. Discharge by Performance 
c. Discharge by Operation of law 
d. Discharge by Lapse of time. 
 
2(b) 1 A 
2. Raghav was empanelled in the year 2020 under The Delhi Legal Services Authorities Act  as an 
expert  for matrimonial cases . In which year will he have to reapply for being a panelist in the 
reconstituted panel?  
a. 2021 
b. 2023 
6 1 A 
 
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c. 2025 
d. 2026 
3. Powers of the Lok Adalat are similar to that of - 
a. Civil court under Civil Procedure Code 
b. Criminal court under Criminal Procedure Code 
c. High Court 
d. Supreme Court 
 
OR 
 
The panel lawyer selected  under NALSA Regulations is - 
a. Allowed to charge fees from client 
b. Not allowed any remuneration 
c. Given remuneration from the consolidated fund of India 
d. Barred from taking any fees from the client 
 
6 1 K/U 
4. Bipin approached  Permanent Lok Adalat for resolution of his dispute with the Electricity Board 
on the issue of inflated electricity bill. Permanent Lok Adalat are set up under - 
a. Legal Services Authorities (Amendment)  Act 2002  
b. Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 
c. Article 39A of Constitution of India. 
d. Article 14 of Constitution of India 
6 1 A 
5. Read the given situations and decide which of the following is eligible to receive free legal aid . 
a. Raghu in a property dispute with his brother 
b. Pankaj working as accounts officer in Government sector undertaking having service 
related issues 
c. Mr. Seth a senior citizen fighting for his pension 
d. Mrs. Verma, branch manager  of a bank accused of money laundering  
6 1 A 
6. Ragini gives a gold necklace to her sister Priya. Priya accepts the necklace but does not pay 2(a) 1 A 
 
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anything in return for the necklace. The relationship between Ragini and Priya is of – 
a.       Lessor and Lessee 
b.      Buyer and Seller 
c.       Donor and Donee 
d.      Lessor and Sub Lessee 
OR 
Kavita gave possession of her farmhouse to Rajeev for some period of time for money. What type 
of relationship exists between Kavita& Rajeev?                                                                                           
a.       Donor & Donee 
b.      Seller & Buyer 
c.       Lessor & Lessee 
d.      Lessor and Sub- Lessee  
7. Which of the following is NOT a development of Advocates’ Act 1961? 
a. All old categories of practitioners were abolished and consolidated into a single category called 
‘advocates’. 
b. Established Bar Council of India. 
c. Created state bar Council in each state. 
d. Scraped off the provisions of Indian Bar Council Act of 1926. 
 
OR 
 
An advocate sought permission for advertising from  
a. State Bar Council where he is registered 
b. Bar Council of India 
c. Bar Association of the court he practices 
d. High court of the state where he practices 
 
5 1 K/U 
8. Rashi wants to pursue a 5 year integrated BA LLB programme from National Law School 5 1 A 
 
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University Delhi. Which entrance exam will she have to take? 
a. MAT 
b. CLAT 
c. LSAT 
d. AILET 
9. Who regulates the legal education in India 
a. Legal Education committee 
b. State Bar council 
c. Bar Council of India 
d. Recognised universities of India 
 
OR 
 
The Advocates –on-record practice in 
a. High Court 
b. Supreme Court 
c. Both High Courts and supreme Court 
d. Any Court in India 
5 1 K/U 
10. A acquires a pistol to kill his arch business rival B. A keeps the pistol loaded in his pocket but 
does nothing more than that to kill B.  
 
a. A is guilty of a criminal act as he kept the gun loaded in pocket. 
b. A is guilty of a criminal act as there he acquired the pistol 
c. A is not guilty as he has made no attempt to kill B. 
d. A is guilty because he had the intention to kill B. 
2(d) 1 A 
11. One morning Sandeep and his friends, Varan and Blair, were hanging out at the McLaren‘s coffee 
shop . Blair pointed out a very beautiful girl to Sandeep. The girl was sitting alone at the bar. 
Sandeep, with the intention of befriending her, went up to her to introduce himself. Before he 
could say anything, the girl threw her hot drink in his face as she was suffering from heartbreak 
2(c) 1 A 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2020-2021 
LEGAL STUDIES (074) 
 
Maximum marks: 80 
Time Allowed: 3 hrs.  
 
General Instructions: 
i.  The paper has 32 questions divided into Part A and Part B. All questions are compulsory. 
ii. Part A has 18 MCQ questions for 24 marks 
iii. Part B has 14 subjective questions for 56 marks 
iv. Read the question carefully before attempting. 
v. Overall internal choice for 33% is given in the paper. 
 
PART A- OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS 
1. Anand enters into a contract with Raman to supply 5 bags of cement for Rs. 2000/-. He delivers 5 
bags of cement on the decided date, and receives Rs. 2000/- from Raman as consideration, 
leading to discharge of the contract. 
What was the mode of discharge of contract in the above situation? 
 
a. Discharge by Breach of Contract 
b. Discharge by Performance 
c. Discharge by Operation of law 
d. Discharge by Lapse of time. 
 
2(b) 1 A 
2. Raghav was empanelled in the year 2020 under The Delhi Legal Services Authorities Act  as an 
expert  for matrimonial cases . In which year will he have to reapply for being a panelist in the 
reconstituted panel?  
a. 2021 
b. 2023 
6 1 A 
 
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c. 2025 
d. 2026 
3. Powers of the Lok Adalat are similar to that of - 
a. Civil court under Civil Procedure Code 
b. Criminal court under Criminal Procedure Code 
c. High Court 
d. Supreme Court 
 
OR 
 
The panel lawyer selected  under NALSA Regulations is - 
a. Allowed to charge fees from client 
b. Not allowed any remuneration 
c. Given remuneration from the consolidated fund of India 
d. Barred from taking any fees from the client 
 
6 1 K/U 
4. Bipin approached  Permanent Lok Adalat for resolution of his dispute with the Electricity Board 
on the issue of inflated electricity bill. Permanent Lok Adalat are set up under - 
a. Legal Services Authorities (Amendment)  Act 2002  
b. Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 
c. Article 39A of Constitution of India. 
d. Article 14 of Constitution of India 
6 1 A 
5. Read the given situations and decide which of the following is eligible to receive free legal aid . 
a. Raghu in a property dispute with his brother 
b. Pankaj working as accounts officer in Government sector undertaking having service 
related issues 
c. Mr. Seth a senior citizen fighting for his pension 
d. Mrs. Verma, branch manager  of a bank accused of money laundering  
6 1 A 
6. Ragini gives a gold necklace to her sister Priya. Priya accepts the necklace but does not pay 2(a) 1 A 
 
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anything in return for the necklace. The relationship between Ragini and Priya is of – 
a.       Lessor and Lessee 
b.      Buyer and Seller 
c.       Donor and Donee 
d.      Lessor and Sub Lessee 
OR 
Kavita gave possession of her farmhouse to Rajeev for some period of time for money. What type 
of relationship exists between Kavita& Rajeev?                                                                                           
a.       Donor & Donee 
b.      Seller & Buyer 
c.       Lessor & Lessee 
d.      Lessor and Sub- Lessee  
7. Which of the following is NOT a development of Advocates’ Act 1961? 
a. All old categories of practitioners were abolished and consolidated into a single category called 
‘advocates’. 
b. Established Bar Council of India. 
c. Created state bar Council in each state. 
d. Scraped off the provisions of Indian Bar Council Act of 1926. 
 
OR 
 
An advocate sought permission for advertising from  
a. State Bar Council where he is registered 
b. Bar Council of India 
c. Bar Association of the court he practices 
d. High court of the state where he practices 
 
5 1 K/U 
8. Rashi wants to pursue a 5 year integrated BA LLB programme from National Law School 5 1 A 
 
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University Delhi. Which entrance exam will she have to take? 
a. MAT 
b. CLAT 
c. LSAT 
d. AILET 
9. Who regulates the legal education in India 
a. Legal Education committee 
b. State Bar council 
c. Bar Council of India 
d. Recognised universities of India 
 
OR 
 
The Advocates –on-record practice in 
a. High Court 
b. Supreme Court 
c. Both High Courts and supreme Court 
d. Any Court in India 
5 1 K/U 
10. A acquires a pistol to kill his arch business rival B. A keeps the pistol loaded in his pocket but 
does nothing more than that to kill B.  
 
a. A is guilty of a criminal act as he kept the gun loaded in pocket. 
b. A is guilty of a criminal act as there he acquired the pistol 
c. A is not guilty as he has made no attempt to kill B. 
d. A is guilty because he had the intention to kill B. 
2(d) 1 A 
11. One morning Sandeep and his friends, Varan and Blair, were hanging out at the McLaren‘s coffee 
shop . Blair pointed out a very beautiful girl to Sandeep. The girl was sitting alone at the bar. 
Sandeep, with the intention of befriending her, went up to her to introduce himself. Before he 
could say anything, the girl threw her hot drink in his face as she was suffering from heartbreak 
2(c) 1 A 
 
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and did not want to talk to him. Sandeep decides to sue the girl for battery. 
 
A) The girl cannot be blamed as she was suffering from heartbreak. Sandeep got what he 
deserved.  
B) The girl realised that Sandeep was flirting with her and her behaviour can be justified on the 
grounds of self defence. 
C) The girl had a justification to throw the drink in his face. The use of force was completely 
lawful and hence battery has not been committed. 
D) The girl has committed battery as she used unlawful force to ward off Sandeep. Moreover, her 
act was intentional. 
OR 
 
A was sitting on a chair reading a book. His friend, B decided to play a practical joke on him. 
Accordingly, he pulled the chair from under him. As a result of which, A landed on the floor. 
(a) B’s act amounts to a battery 
(b) B’s act amounts to an assault 
(c) B’s act amounts to an assault till the time A lands on the floor 
(d) B’s act amounts to neither battery nor assault because there was no intention 
12. Brij was caught red handed while travelling without a ticket in a train by the Travelling Ticket 
officer. 
 
a. Brij has to pay a fine as the TT officer is compounding the offence. 
b. Brij has to be imprisoned as this is a non-compoundable offence. 
c. Brij can’t pay a fine at all but has to be imprisoned by the officer. 
d. The Travelling Ticket officer can allow Brij to travel without a ticket. 
2(d) 1 A 
13. The defendants, who are employees of the Municipal Corporation, opened a manhole in the street. 
In the evening they left the manhole open and unattended, just covered it by a canvass  shelter and 
surrounded it by warning lamps. The plaintiff, an eight year old boy, took one of the lamps into 
the shelter and was playing with it there, when he stumbled over it and fell into the manhole. A 
violent explosion followed and the plaintiff suffered burn injuries. The defendants are 
2 1 A