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LEGAL STUDIES SAMPLE PAPER 
SUB CODE: 074 
MAX MARKS 100            TIME 3 HRS 
General Instructions: 
(i) There are 30 questions in all. 
(ii) All the questions are compulsory. 
(iii) Questions number 1 to 8 are multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each. 
(iv) Questions number 9 to 14 are short answer questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 50 words. 
(v) Questions number 15 to 20 are short answer questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 100 words. 
(vi) Questions number 21 to 24 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 150 words. 
(vii) Questions number 25 to 30 are long answer questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 200 words. 
S.No                                               QUESTION Marks Unit Type 
1. The judiciary has adopted the role of a social activist through- 
a. Original Jurisdiction 
b. Advisory Jurisdiction 
c. Special Leave to Appeal 
d. Public Interest Litigation 
 
1 1 E 
2. Amit sold his farmhouse to Puja which consisted of apple and plum 
orchards, meant primarily for selling the produce of the orchards. Identify 
which law will govern this transaction: 
a. Sale of Goods Act 
b. Transfer of Property Act 
c. Indian contract Act  
d. Consumer protection Act 
 
1 2 A 
3. Ashish hits Rohan with a stone from his rear. Rohan could not see the stone 
coming towards him. Does this act amount to tort? 
a. Yes, because battery can take place even without assault 
b. Yes, because assault can take place even without battery 
c. No, battery cannot take place without assault 
d. No, assault cannot take place without battery 
 
1 2 H 
4. Gopal is a neighbor of Pankaj. Gopal hangs wet clothes on his balcony and 
the dripping water spoils the clothes of Pankaj. This situation leads to a fight 
between the two. How can the dispute be best resolved between the two 
parties; 
a. Ombudsman 
b. Arbitration 
c. Mediation 
d. Conciliation 
 
1 3 A 
5. Ashok was convicted and awarded death penalty in a rarest of rare case by 
the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the year 2010.  The sentence has not 
1 4 A 
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LEGAL STUDIES SAMPLE PAPER 
SUB CODE: 074 
MAX MARKS 100            TIME 3 HRS 
General Instructions: 
(i) There are 30 questions in all. 
(ii) All the questions are compulsory. 
(iii) Questions number 1 to 8 are multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each. 
(iv) Questions number 9 to 14 are short answer questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 50 words. 
(v) Questions number 15 to 20 are short answer questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 100 words. 
(vi) Questions number 21 to 24 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 150 words. 
(vii) Questions number 25 to 30 are long answer questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 200 words. 
S.No                                               QUESTION Marks Unit Type 
1. The judiciary has adopted the role of a social activist through- 
a. Original Jurisdiction 
b. Advisory Jurisdiction 
c. Special Leave to Appeal 
d. Public Interest Litigation 
 
1 1 E 
2. Amit sold his farmhouse to Puja which consisted of apple and plum 
orchards, meant primarily for selling the produce of the orchards. Identify 
which law will govern this transaction: 
a. Sale of Goods Act 
b. Transfer of Property Act 
c. Indian contract Act  
d. Consumer protection Act 
 
1 2 A 
3. Ashish hits Rohan with a stone from his rear. Rohan could not see the stone 
coming towards him. Does this act amount to tort? 
a. Yes, because battery can take place even without assault 
b. Yes, because assault can take place even without battery 
c. No, battery cannot take place without assault 
d. No, assault cannot take place without battery 
 
1 2 H 
4. Gopal is a neighbor of Pankaj. Gopal hangs wet clothes on his balcony and 
the dripping water spoils the clothes of Pankaj. This situation leads to a fight 
between the two. How can the dispute be best resolved between the two 
parties; 
a. Ombudsman 
b. Arbitration 
c. Mediation 
d. Conciliation 
 
1 3 A 
5. Ashok was convicted and awarded death penalty in a rarest of rare case by 
the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the year 2010.  The sentence has not 
1 4 A 
2 
 
been executed till date while Ashok is languishing in Tihar Jail waiting for the 
execution. Which of the following options can be best applied in this 
situation: 
a. Ashok cannot be given any relief as it’s a rarest of rare case 
b. Ashok has a right to appeal as the wait period is longer than 5 years 
c. Ashok does not have a right to appeal as no appeal can be filed against 
the judgment of a Supreme Court 
b. Ashok has a right to appeal on the ground of reformation. 
 
6. Mr. Smith, a foreign national visited India and was arrested on the suspicion 
of smuggling gold. He did not have the means to engage a lawyer and was 
thus unable to present his case. Identify the fundamental right of Mr. Smith 
violated in the above situation: 
a. Article 14 – Right to equality 
b. Article 19 – Right to freedom 
c. Article 21 – Right to life and personal liberty 
d. Article 24 – Right against exploitation 
 
1 4 A 
7. Vishal, a lawyer appearing in the Supreme Court argues cases in court upon 
instructions from another advocate. He wears gown that has flaps on the 
shoulders and cannot file a vakalatnama. Which category of lawyers does 
Vishal belong to? 
a. Senior Advocate 
b. Advocate on Record 
c. Solicitor  
d. Attorney General 
1 5 U 
8. Arrange sequentially, the evolution of legal services in India 
1. Article 39A inserted via 42
nd
 Amendment Act  
2. Committee under Justice Krishna Iyer to develop legal aid scheme for 
states 
3. Parliament enacted the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 
4. Committee on National Implementation of Legal Aid under Justice P N 
Bhagwati 
a. 1,2,3,4 
b. 1.3.2.4 
c. 4,1,2,3 
d. 2,1.4,3 
1 6 U 
9. How do regulators assist in the functioning of Tribunals? State, giving 
examples. 
 
2 1 R 
10. Apart from early retirement age, give any two factors that deter any senior 
lawyer from accepting judgeship in India. 
 
2 1 H 
11. Rita is charged for stealing jewelry. During the trial, she negotiates with the 
prosecution whereby the prosecution agrees to press for lesser charges. 
Identify and explain this arrangement. 
 
2 2 A 
12. Saahi, a resident of Candia, fearing persecution on the grounds of 
nationality, seeks asylum from a neighboring country, and is unwilling to 
2 4 A 
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LEGAL STUDIES SAMPLE PAPER 
SUB CODE: 074 
MAX MARKS 100            TIME 3 HRS 
General Instructions: 
(i) There are 30 questions in all. 
(ii) All the questions are compulsory. 
(iii) Questions number 1 to 8 are multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each. 
(iv) Questions number 9 to 14 are short answer questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 50 words. 
(v) Questions number 15 to 20 are short answer questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 100 words. 
(vi) Questions number 21 to 24 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 150 words. 
(vii) Questions number 25 to 30 are long answer questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 200 words. 
S.No                                               QUESTION Marks Unit Type 
1. The judiciary has adopted the role of a social activist through- 
a. Original Jurisdiction 
b. Advisory Jurisdiction 
c. Special Leave to Appeal 
d. Public Interest Litigation 
 
1 1 E 
2. Amit sold his farmhouse to Puja which consisted of apple and plum 
orchards, meant primarily for selling the produce of the orchards. Identify 
which law will govern this transaction: 
a. Sale of Goods Act 
b. Transfer of Property Act 
c. Indian contract Act  
d. Consumer protection Act 
 
1 2 A 
3. Ashish hits Rohan with a stone from his rear. Rohan could not see the stone 
coming towards him. Does this act amount to tort? 
a. Yes, because battery can take place even without assault 
b. Yes, because assault can take place even without battery 
c. No, battery cannot take place without assault 
d. No, assault cannot take place without battery 
 
1 2 H 
4. Gopal is a neighbor of Pankaj. Gopal hangs wet clothes on his balcony and 
the dripping water spoils the clothes of Pankaj. This situation leads to a fight 
between the two. How can the dispute be best resolved between the two 
parties; 
a. Ombudsman 
b. Arbitration 
c. Mediation 
d. Conciliation 
 
1 3 A 
5. Ashok was convicted and awarded death penalty in a rarest of rare case by 
the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the year 2010.  The sentence has not 
1 4 A 
2 
 
been executed till date while Ashok is languishing in Tihar Jail waiting for the 
execution. Which of the following options can be best applied in this 
situation: 
a. Ashok cannot be given any relief as it’s a rarest of rare case 
b. Ashok has a right to appeal as the wait period is longer than 5 years 
c. Ashok does not have a right to appeal as no appeal can be filed against 
the judgment of a Supreme Court 
b. Ashok has a right to appeal on the ground of reformation. 
 
6. Mr. Smith, a foreign national visited India and was arrested on the suspicion 
of smuggling gold. He did not have the means to engage a lawyer and was 
thus unable to present his case. Identify the fundamental right of Mr. Smith 
violated in the above situation: 
a. Article 14 – Right to equality 
b. Article 19 – Right to freedom 
c. Article 21 – Right to life and personal liberty 
d. Article 24 – Right against exploitation 
 
1 4 A 
7. Vishal, a lawyer appearing in the Supreme Court argues cases in court upon 
instructions from another advocate. He wears gown that has flaps on the 
shoulders and cannot file a vakalatnama. Which category of lawyers does 
Vishal belong to? 
a. Senior Advocate 
b. Advocate on Record 
c. Solicitor  
d. Attorney General 
1 5 U 
8. Arrange sequentially, the evolution of legal services in India 
1. Article 39A inserted via 42
nd
 Amendment Act  
2. Committee under Justice Krishna Iyer to develop legal aid scheme for 
states 
3. Parliament enacted the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 
4. Committee on National Implementation of Legal Aid under Justice P N 
Bhagwati 
a. 1,2,3,4 
b. 1.3.2.4 
c. 4,1,2,3 
d. 2,1.4,3 
1 6 U 
9. How do regulators assist in the functioning of Tribunals? State, giving 
examples. 
 
2 1 R 
10. Apart from early retirement age, give any two factors that deter any senior 
lawyer from accepting judgeship in India. 
 
2 1 H 
11. Rita is charged for stealing jewelry. During the trial, she negotiates with the 
prosecution whereby the prosecution agrees to press for lesser charges. 
Identify and explain this arrangement. 
 
2 2 A 
12. Saahi, a resident of Candia, fearing persecution on the grounds of 
nationality, seeks asylum from a neighboring country, and is unwilling to 
2 4 A 
3 
 
return to Candia. What is the status of Saahi in International Law? Identify 
the International convention which provides legal safeguards to Saahi in this 
context.   
 
13. How has the adversarial system followed by India made access to justice 
difficult? 
 
2 6 H 
14. State salient features of Lok Adalat and Permanent Lok Adalat. 2 6 EV 
15. Explain the reasons for granting special status to Judiciary in India. 
 
4 1 R 
16. Differentiate between Adversarial and Inquisitorial model of dispute 
resolution.  
 
4 3 U 
17. Evaluate the role of ADR techniques and institutions help in promoting 
lawyers as social engineers.  
4 3 EV 
18. Vanya completed LLB in the year 2012 from India. In 2014, she went to USA 
and now wants to practice law there. Advise her on the requirements she 
needs to fulfill before she can practice Law in the USA. 
 
4 5 R 
19. Consider the following situations and answer the questions that follow: 
a. In India, a Law Firm mentions on their website, their areas of expertise.  
b. In India, a Law Firm promotes itself by putting up billboards across the city 
and distributing flyers at the traffic signals. 
 Which of the abovementioned situations does not violate the guidelines 
given by BCI regarding advertisement by Lawyers? Give reasons for your 
answer. State the guidelines provided by Bar Council of India regarding 
advertisements. 
 
4 5 H 
20. Describe the procedure for empanelment of lawyers and senior advocates 
under the NALSA regulations, 2010. 
 
4 6 U 
21. Haircare Pvt Ltd advertised that usage of its shampoo ‘Tresses’ leads to long 
and shiny hair. It claimed that it would give a reward of Rs. 2000 who would 
face hair fall after using the shampoo. Riya after using the shampoo, 
suffered from a severe hair fall. She claimed the reward of Rs. 2000. The 
company refused the reward stating that the offer was not made to her. 
Decide whether Ms. Riya can claim the reward or not. Also refer the relevant 
case law. 
 
5 2 A 
22. Ajit was suspected of being involved in child abduction and merely on this 
suspicion was assaulted by the inhabitants of his village. A detailed report 
came in the newspaper highlighting the inaction of state agencies in 
protecting Ajit and his basic non derogable rights. Name the specialized 
body which can take action against the state agency. Give its functions and 
powers. 
 
5 4 H 
23. 'Each country has their own method of dealing with the application of 
International Law to its jurisdiction.' Can International law be directly 
5 7 U 
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LEGAL STUDIES SAMPLE PAPER 
SUB CODE: 074 
MAX MARKS 100            TIME 3 HRS 
General Instructions: 
(i) There are 30 questions in all. 
(ii) All the questions are compulsory. 
(iii) Questions number 1 to 8 are multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each. 
(iv) Questions number 9 to 14 are short answer questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 50 words. 
(v) Questions number 15 to 20 are short answer questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 100 words. 
(vi) Questions number 21 to 24 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 150 words. 
(vii) Questions number 25 to 30 are long answer questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each of these 
should not exceed 200 words. 
S.No                                               QUESTION Marks Unit Type 
1. The judiciary has adopted the role of a social activist through- 
a. Original Jurisdiction 
b. Advisory Jurisdiction 
c. Special Leave to Appeal 
d. Public Interest Litigation 
 
1 1 E 
2. Amit sold his farmhouse to Puja which consisted of apple and plum 
orchards, meant primarily for selling the produce of the orchards. Identify 
which law will govern this transaction: 
a. Sale of Goods Act 
b. Transfer of Property Act 
c. Indian contract Act  
d. Consumer protection Act 
 
1 2 A 
3. Ashish hits Rohan with a stone from his rear. Rohan could not see the stone 
coming towards him. Does this act amount to tort? 
a. Yes, because battery can take place even without assault 
b. Yes, because assault can take place even without battery 
c. No, battery cannot take place without assault 
d. No, assault cannot take place without battery 
 
1 2 H 
4. Gopal is a neighbor of Pankaj. Gopal hangs wet clothes on his balcony and 
the dripping water spoils the clothes of Pankaj. This situation leads to a fight 
between the two. How can the dispute be best resolved between the two 
parties; 
a. Ombudsman 
b. Arbitration 
c. Mediation 
d. Conciliation 
 
1 3 A 
5. Ashok was convicted and awarded death penalty in a rarest of rare case by 
the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the year 2010.  The sentence has not 
1 4 A 
2 
 
been executed till date while Ashok is languishing in Tihar Jail waiting for the 
execution. Which of the following options can be best applied in this 
situation: 
a. Ashok cannot be given any relief as it’s a rarest of rare case 
b. Ashok has a right to appeal as the wait period is longer than 5 years 
c. Ashok does not have a right to appeal as no appeal can be filed against 
the judgment of a Supreme Court 
b. Ashok has a right to appeal on the ground of reformation. 
 
6. Mr. Smith, a foreign national visited India and was arrested on the suspicion 
of smuggling gold. He did not have the means to engage a lawyer and was 
thus unable to present his case. Identify the fundamental right of Mr. Smith 
violated in the above situation: 
a. Article 14 – Right to equality 
b. Article 19 – Right to freedom 
c. Article 21 – Right to life and personal liberty 
d. Article 24 – Right against exploitation 
 
1 4 A 
7. Vishal, a lawyer appearing in the Supreme Court argues cases in court upon 
instructions from another advocate. He wears gown that has flaps on the 
shoulders and cannot file a vakalatnama. Which category of lawyers does 
Vishal belong to? 
a. Senior Advocate 
b. Advocate on Record 
c. Solicitor  
d. Attorney General 
1 5 U 
8. Arrange sequentially, the evolution of legal services in India 
1. Article 39A inserted via 42
nd
 Amendment Act  
2. Committee under Justice Krishna Iyer to develop legal aid scheme for 
states 
3. Parliament enacted the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 
4. Committee on National Implementation of Legal Aid under Justice P N 
Bhagwati 
a. 1,2,3,4 
b. 1.3.2.4 
c. 4,1,2,3 
d. 2,1.4,3 
1 6 U 
9. How do regulators assist in the functioning of Tribunals? State, giving 
examples. 
 
2 1 R 
10. Apart from early retirement age, give any two factors that deter any senior 
lawyer from accepting judgeship in India. 
 
2 1 H 
11. Rita is charged for stealing jewelry. During the trial, she negotiates with the 
prosecution whereby the prosecution agrees to press for lesser charges. 
Identify and explain this arrangement. 
 
2 2 A 
12. Saahi, a resident of Candia, fearing persecution on the grounds of 
nationality, seeks asylum from a neighboring country, and is unwilling to 
2 4 A 
3 
 
return to Candia. What is the status of Saahi in International Law? Identify 
the International convention which provides legal safeguards to Saahi in this 
context.   
 
13. How has the adversarial system followed by India made access to justice 
difficult? 
 
2 6 H 
14. State salient features of Lok Adalat and Permanent Lok Adalat. 2 6 EV 
15. Explain the reasons for granting special status to Judiciary in India. 
 
4 1 R 
16. Differentiate between Adversarial and Inquisitorial model of dispute 
resolution.  
 
4 3 U 
17. Evaluate the role of ADR techniques and institutions help in promoting 
lawyers as social engineers.  
4 3 EV 
18. Vanya completed LLB in the year 2012 from India. In 2014, she went to USA 
and now wants to practice law there. Advise her on the requirements she 
needs to fulfill before she can practice Law in the USA. 
 
4 5 R 
19. Consider the following situations and answer the questions that follow: 
a. In India, a Law Firm mentions on their website, their areas of expertise.  
b. In India, a Law Firm promotes itself by putting up billboards across the city 
and distributing flyers at the traffic signals. 
 Which of the abovementioned situations does not violate the guidelines 
given by BCI regarding advertisement by Lawyers? Give reasons for your 
answer. State the guidelines provided by Bar Council of India regarding 
advertisements. 
 
4 5 H 
20. Describe the procedure for empanelment of lawyers and senior advocates 
under the NALSA regulations, 2010. 
 
4 6 U 
21. Haircare Pvt Ltd advertised that usage of its shampoo ‘Tresses’ leads to long 
and shiny hair. It claimed that it would give a reward of Rs. 2000 who would 
face hair fall after using the shampoo. Riya after using the shampoo, 
suffered from a severe hair fall. She claimed the reward of Rs. 2000. The 
company refused the reward stating that the offer was not made to her. 
Decide whether Ms. Riya can claim the reward or not. Also refer the relevant 
case law. 
 
5 2 A 
22. Ajit was suspected of being involved in child abduction and merely on this 
suspicion was assaulted by the inhabitants of his village. A detailed report 
came in the newspaper highlighting the inaction of state agencies in 
protecting Ajit and his basic non derogable rights. Name the specialized 
body which can take action against the state agency. Give its functions and 
powers. 
 
5 4 H 
23. 'Each country has their own method of dealing with the application of 
International Law to its jurisdiction.' Can International law be directly 
5 7 U 
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applied in the domestic jurisdiction? Explain, giving the current position in 
India as developed by Constitutional provisions and case law. 
 
24. Evaluate the importance of the following International Human Right Laws 
a. UDHR 
b. Erga Omnes obligations 
 
5 7 EV 
25. Identify the related principles enunciated by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in 
various case laws through Judicial Review and explain the following briefly. 
a. Part III of the Constitution, among others cannot be amended or taken 
away. 
b. Sentence or punishment should not be disproportionate and 
burdensome. 
c. Chance of hearing cannot be debarred completely.  
 
6 1 A 
26. The reforms brought about by Napoleon in the French system of 
administration of justice had two objectives.  
a. State the two objectives. 
b. Identify and explain the working of this new system brought about by 
Napoleon 
 
6 2 H 
27. Vitawin and Energo, two companies manufacturing health drinks had a 
dispute over manufacturing technique. They want to resort to alternate 
dispute resolution to solve their dispute rather than going for the traditional 
litigation. Suggest the most suited alternate dispute resolution mechanism. 
Explain the procedure and compare the decision rendered under the 
suggested ADR mechanism and court order.  
 
6 3 A 
28. What are Directive Principles of State Policy? State its main features and 
give one instance where a DPSP was raised to the status of Fundamental 
Right. 
 
6 4 R 
29. Describe the Advocates’ Act, 1961, and explain how it revolutionized legal 
profession in India.  
 
6 5 U 
30. Describe the structural Constitution of the Central Authority. What are the 
functions of the Central Authority? 
 
6 6 R