Class 12 Legal Studies Official Sample Question Paper (2019-20) | Legal Studies for Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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LEGAL STUDIES SAMPLE PAPER 2019-2020 
SUB CODE:074  
Class XII 
 
General Instructions: 
 
1. All questions are compulsory. Internal choice is given in all sections. 
2. Section A- Questions from 1 – 4 has 20 Objective type questions. 
3. Section B - Questions from 5 – 12 are of 2 marks each. The answers to these questions should 
not exceed 40 words each. 
4. Section C- Questions from 13 – 17 are of 4 marks each. The answers to these questions should 
not exceed 100 words each. 
5. Section D-  Questions from 18 – 21 are of 6 marks each. The answers to these questions 
should not exceed 200 words each.  
 
MAX MARKS: 80                                                                                                TIME: 3 HRS 
 
S.No.                                               QUESTION Marks Unit Typo 
SECTION A 
Q1. Fill in the blanks:- 
a ________ is the highest judicial authority below a High Court 
Judge. 
1 1 R 
b ___________  of  administrative law is applied on the basis of the 
following elements:- 
a.       If there is an express promise given by a public authority 
b.      Because of the existence of a regular practice which the 
claimant can reasonably expect to continue 
c.       Such an expectation must be reasonable 
  
OR 
  
________ form of Government cannot strictly apply separation of 
powers. 
1 2 U 
c Doctrine of stare decisis means _________ 1 3 R 
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LEGAL STUDIES SAMPLE PAPER 2019-2020 
SUB CODE:074  
Class XII 
 
General Instructions: 
 
1. All questions are compulsory. Internal choice is given in all sections. 
2. Section A- Questions from 1 – 4 has 20 Objective type questions. 
3. Section B - Questions from 5 – 12 are of 2 marks each. The answers to these questions should 
not exceed 40 words each. 
4. Section C- Questions from 13 – 17 are of 4 marks each. The answers to these questions should 
not exceed 100 words each. 
5. Section D-  Questions from 18 – 21 are of 6 marks each. The answers to these questions 
should not exceed 200 words each.  
 
MAX MARKS: 80                                                                                                TIME: 3 HRS 
 
S.No.                                               QUESTION Marks Unit Typo 
SECTION A 
Q1. Fill in the blanks:- 
a ________ is the highest judicial authority below a High Court 
Judge. 
1 1 R 
b ___________  of  administrative law is applied on the basis of the 
following elements:- 
a.       If there is an express promise given by a public authority 
b.      Because of the existence of a regular practice which the 
claimant can reasonably expect to continue 
c.       Such an expectation must be reasonable 
  
OR 
  
________ form of Government cannot strictly apply separation of 
powers. 
1 2 U 
c Doctrine of stare decisis means _________ 1 3 R 
2 
 
d In the 13
th
 century England, the barons were dissatisfied with the 
taxation policies of the King. The problem was resolved by 
______ 
  
OR 
  
________ is the International human rights treaty which protects 
our civil and political rights. 
1 4 U 
e ___________ was the first pan India law which abolished a 
religious test for enrolment as a  pleader. 
1 5 R 
Q2. Answer the following in one word/one sentence each. 
a. The President of India approached the Supreme Court to give its 
advice on State’s obligation to provide social security to the senior 
citizens. The Supreme Court refrained from giving any advice. In 
one word, explain the reason for Supreme Court’s refrain. 
  
OR 
  
In one line, any one reason why Senior advocates refuse to accept 
judgeship. 
1 1 U 
b. Name the Patron in chief of the State Legal Service Authority. 1 6 R 
c. Mr. Venkath, a renowned advocate regularly argued in the Court 
wearing a special uniform but was not allowed to file a 
vakalathnama. Identify the post. 
1 5 A 
d. Which fund would be utilized towards the cost of legal services 
provided by the SCLSC? 
1 6 R 
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LEGAL STUDIES SAMPLE PAPER 2019-2020 
SUB CODE:074  
Class XII 
 
General Instructions: 
 
1. All questions are compulsory. Internal choice is given in all sections. 
2. Section A- Questions from 1 – 4 has 20 Objective type questions. 
3. Section B - Questions from 5 – 12 are of 2 marks each. The answers to these questions should 
not exceed 40 words each. 
4. Section C- Questions from 13 – 17 are of 4 marks each. The answers to these questions should 
not exceed 100 words each. 
5. Section D-  Questions from 18 – 21 are of 6 marks each. The answers to these questions 
should not exceed 200 words each.  
 
MAX MARKS: 80                                                                                                TIME: 3 HRS 
 
S.No.                                               QUESTION Marks Unit Typo 
SECTION A 
Q1. Fill in the blanks:- 
a ________ is the highest judicial authority below a High Court 
Judge. 
1 1 R 
b ___________  of  administrative law is applied on the basis of the 
following elements:- 
a.       If there is an express promise given by a public authority 
b.      Because of the existence of a regular practice which the 
claimant can reasonably expect to continue 
c.       Such an expectation must be reasonable 
  
OR 
  
________ form of Government cannot strictly apply separation of 
powers. 
1 2 U 
c Doctrine of stare decisis means _________ 1 3 R 
2 
 
d In the 13
th
 century England, the barons were dissatisfied with the 
taxation policies of the King. The problem was resolved by 
______ 
  
OR 
  
________ is the International human rights treaty which protects 
our civil and political rights. 
1 4 U 
e ___________ was the first pan India law which abolished a 
religious test for enrolment as a  pleader. 
1 5 R 
Q2. Answer the following in one word/one sentence each. 
a. The President of India approached the Supreme Court to give its 
advice on State’s obligation to provide social security to the senior 
citizens. The Supreme Court refrained from giving any advice. In 
one word, explain the reason for Supreme Court’s refrain. 
  
OR 
  
In one line, any one reason why Senior advocates refuse to accept 
judgeship. 
1 1 U 
b. Name the Patron in chief of the State Legal Service Authority. 1 6 R 
c. Mr. Venkath, a renowned advocate regularly argued in the Court 
wearing a special uniform but was not allowed to file a 
vakalathnama. Identify the post. 
1 5 A 
d. Which fund would be utilized towards the cost of legal services 
provided by the SCLSC? 
1 6 R 
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e. ‘Set up in the 20
th
 Century BC, its purpose was to establish justice 
on the Earth and to hold back the strong from oppressing the 
weak.’ Which document is being discussed in the above lines? 
OR 
Which article of the Indian Constitution ensures social justice 
based on equality of opportunity in accessing justice? 
  
1 6 U 
Q.3 Multiple Choice Questions:-       
a. Which of the following disputes can be resolved through 
mediation?: 
a.    Election disputes 
b.   Criminal offences 
c.    Matrimonial disputes 
d.         Cases of Minors 
OR 
  
Rohan wants to opt for a dispute resolution form which offers way 
to discuss and solve the problem underlying a dispute and create 
truly lasting peace? Identify: 
a.    Mediation 
b.   Conciliation 
c.    Arbitration 
d.   Lok Adalat 
1 3 A 
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LEGAL STUDIES SAMPLE PAPER 2019-2020 
SUB CODE:074  
Class XII 
 
General Instructions: 
 
1. All questions are compulsory. Internal choice is given in all sections. 
2. Section A- Questions from 1 – 4 has 20 Objective type questions. 
3. Section B - Questions from 5 – 12 are of 2 marks each. The answers to these questions should 
not exceed 40 words each. 
4. Section C- Questions from 13 – 17 are of 4 marks each. The answers to these questions should 
not exceed 100 words each. 
5. Section D-  Questions from 18 – 21 are of 6 marks each. The answers to these questions 
should not exceed 200 words each.  
 
MAX MARKS: 80                                                                                                TIME: 3 HRS 
 
S.No.                                               QUESTION Marks Unit Typo 
SECTION A 
Q1. Fill in the blanks:- 
a ________ is the highest judicial authority below a High Court 
Judge. 
1 1 R 
b ___________  of  administrative law is applied on the basis of the 
following elements:- 
a.       If there is an express promise given by a public authority 
b.      Because of the existence of a regular practice which the 
claimant can reasonably expect to continue 
c.       Such an expectation must be reasonable 
  
OR 
  
________ form of Government cannot strictly apply separation of 
powers. 
1 2 U 
c Doctrine of stare decisis means _________ 1 3 R 
2 
 
d In the 13
th
 century England, the barons were dissatisfied with the 
taxation policies of the King. The problem was resolved by 
______ 
  
OR 
  
________ is the International human rights treaty which protects 
our civil and political rights. 
1 4 U 
e ___________ was the first pan India law which abolished a 
religious test for enrolment as a  pleader. 
1 5 R 
Q2. Answer the following in one word/one sentence each. 
a. The President of India approached the Supreme Court to give its 
advice on State’s obligation to provide social security to the senior 
citizens. The Supreme Court refrained from giving any advice. In 
one word, explain the reason for Supreme Court’s refrain. 
  
OR 
  
In one line, any one reason why Senior advocates refuse to accept 
judgeship. 
1 1 U 
b. Name the Patron in chief of the State Legal Service Authority. 1 6 R 
c. Mr. Venkath, a renowned advocate regularly argued in the Court 
wearing a special uniform but was not allowed to file a 
vakalathnama. Identify the post. 
1 5 A 
d. Which fund would be utilized towards the cost of legal services 
provided by the SCLSC? 
1 6 R 
3 
 
e. ‘Set up in the 20
th
 Century BC, its purpose was to establish justice 
on the Earth and to hold back the strong from oppressing the 
weak.’ Which document is being discussed in the above lines? 
OR 
Which article of the Indian Constitution ensures social justice 
based on equality of opportunity in accessing justice? 
  
1 6 U 
Q.3 Multiple Choice Questions:-       
a. Which of the following disputes can be resolved through 
mediation?: 
a.    Election disputes 
b.   Criminal offences 
c.    Matrimonial disputes 
d.         Cases of Minors 
OR 
  
Rohan wants to opt for a dispute resolution form which offers way 
to discuss and solve the problem underlying a dispute and create 
truly lasting peace? Identify: 
a.    Mediation 
b.   Conciliation 
c.    Arbitration 
d.   Lok Adalat 
1 3 A 
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b. Rakesh was caught jumping the traffic signal and as a punishment, 
he was sought to be imprisoned. However, instead of being 
imprisoned, Rakesh could pay a fine. Which category of crime 
does the above act belong to? 
a.       Compoundable offences 
b.      Non – compoundable offences 
c.       Cognizable offences 
d.      Non – bailable offence 
  
Or 
  
A crime involves the following stages: 
1.      Commission 
2.      Preparation 
3.      Intention 
4.      Attempt 
Which of the following shows the correct sequencing: 
a.       1,2,3,4 
b.      4,3,2,1 
c.       3,2,4,1 
d.      3,2,1,4 
  
1 2 U 
c. In response to a PIL filed by AK Balaji, the Madras High Court 
allowed the foreign lawyers to practice in India and held that : 
a.       Foreign lawyers are not allowed to practice in India 
b.      Foreign lawyers are allowed to practice in India by setting up 
offices 
c.       Foreign lawyers are not allowed to set up liason offices in 
India 
d.      Foreign lawyers can practice in India on a fly in, fly out basis 
1 5 U 
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LEGAL STUDIES SAMPLE PAPER 2019-2020 
SUB CODE:074  
Class XII 
 
General Instructions: 
 
1. All questions are compulsory. Internal choice is given in all sections. 
2. Section A- Questions from 1 – 4 has 20 Objective type questions. 
3. Section B - Questions from 5 – 12 are of 2 marks each. The answers to these questions should 
not exceed 40 words each. 
4. Section C- Questions from 13 – 17 are of 4 marks each. The answers to these questions should 
not exceed 100 words each. 
5. Section D-  Questions from 18 – 21 are of 6 marks each. The answers to these questions 
should not exceed 200 words each.  
 
MAX MARKS: 80                                                                                                TIME: 3 HRS 
 
S.No.                                               QUESTION Marks Unit Typo 
SECTION A 
Q1. Fill in the blanks:- 
a ________ is the highest judicial authority below a High Court 
Judge. 
1 1 R 
b ___________  of  administrative law is applied on the basis of the 
following elements:- 
a.       If there is an express promise given by a public authority 
b.      Because of the existence of a regular practice which the 
claimant can reasonably expect to continue 
c.       Such an expectation must be reasonable 
  
OR 
  
________ form of Government cannot strictly apply separation of 
powers. 
1 2 U 
c Doctrine of stare decisis means _________ 1 3 R 
2 
 
d In the 13
th
 century England, the barons were dissatisfied with the 
taxation policies of the King. The problem was resolved by 
______ 
  
OR 
  
________ is the International human rights treaty which protects 
our civil and political rights. 
1 4 U 
e ___________ was the first pan India law which abolished a 
religious test for enrolment as a  pleader. 
1 5 R 
Q2. Answer the following in one word/one sentence each. 
a. The President of India approached the Supreme Court to give its 
advice on State’s obligation to provide social security to the senior 
citizens. The Supreme Court refrained from giving any advice. In 
one word, explain the reason for Supreme Court’s refrain. 
  
OR 
  
In one line, any one reason why Senior advocates refuse to accept 
judgeship. 
1 1 U 
b. Name the Patron in chief of the State Legal Service Authority. 1 6 R 
c. Mr. Venkath, a renowned advocate regularly argued in the Court 
wearing a special uniform but was not allowed to file a 
vakalathnama. Identify the post. 
1 5 A 
d. Which fund would be utilized towards the cost of legal services 
provided by the SCLSC? 
1 6 R 
3 
 
e. ‘Set up in the 20
th
 Century BC, its purpose was to establish justice 
on the Earth and to hold back the strong from oppressing the 
weak.’ Which document is being discussed in the above lines? 
OR 
Which article of the Indian Constitution ensures social justice 
based on equality of opportunity in accessing justice? 
  
1 6 U 
Q.3 Multiple Choice Questions:-       
a. Which of the following disputes can be resolved through 
mediation?: 
a.    Election disputes 
b.   Criminal offences 
c.    Matrimonial disputes 
d.         Cases of Minors 
OR 
  
Rohan wants to opt for a dispute resolution form which offers way 
to discuss and solve the problem underlying a dispute and create 
truly lasting peace? Identify: 
a.    Mediation 
b.   Conciliation 
c.    Arbitration 
d.   Lok Adalat 
1 3 A 
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b. Rakesh was caught jumping the traffic signal and as a punishment, 
he was sought to be imprisoned. However, instead of being 
imprisoned, Rakesh could pay a fine. Which category of crime 
does the above act belong to? 
a.       Compoundable offences 
b.      Non – compoundable offences 
c.       Cognizable offences 
d.      Non – bailable offence 
  
Or 
  
A crime involves the following stages: 
1.      Commission 
2.      Preparation 
3.      Intention 
4.      Attempt 
Which of the following shows the correct sequencing: 
a.       1,2,3,4 
b.      4,3,2,1 
c.       3,2,4,1 
d.      3,2,1,4 
  
1 2 U 
c. In response to a PIL filed by AK Balaji, the Madras High Court 
allowed the foreign lawyers to practice in India and held that : 
a.       Foreign lawyers are not allowed to practice in India 
b.      Foreign lawyers are allowed to practice in India by setting up 
offices 
c.       Foreign lawyers are not allowed to set up liason offices in 
India 
d.      Foreign lawyers can practice in India on a fly in, fly out basis 
1 5 U 
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d. Ajay completed his LL.B. degree and wants to get himself enrolled 
for practice in various District Courts in India. An application for 
his enrolment will be made to: 
a.       Bar Council of India 
b.      State Bar Council 
c.       High Court 
d.      District Court 
OR 
Ravin, a Non law graduate wants to become a Solicitor in the UK. 
He necessarily needs to pursue: 
a.       Graduate Diploma in Law 
b.      Legal Practise Course 
c.       LL.B. 
d.      Bar Vocational Course 
1 5 A 
e. Richard, a citizen of an enemy country was detained by the local 
police without providing grounds of arrest. Can Richard question 
the action of police authority? 
a.       Yes, he was not given ground for his arrest under Section 22 
of the Indian Constitution 
b.      Yes, he is a foreign national and will not be subject to Indian 
laws 
c.       No, safeguard for arrest and detention under Article 22 do not 
apply to a national from an enemy country 
d.      No because police authorities can arrest and detain on 
suspicion 
1 4 A 
Q4. State whether the following statements are True or False       
 a. UNESCO and WHO have together been termed as the Bretton 
Woods Twins 
Or 
Custom could be derived from law of nature or mutual consent of 
both the parties 
1 7 R