Legal Awareness & Legal Aptitude- 3 Previous Year Questions with Solutions

Q.221. Out of the following which statute is older than the others?    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Indian Contract Act
(b) Indian Penal Code
(c) Transfer of Property Act
(d) Companies Act.

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.222. Lawyers are officers of the Court and are constituted into an independent profession under the:    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Constitution of India
(b) Indian Penal Code
(c) Civil Procedure Code
(d) Advocates Act

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.223.  In relation to a case the term res subjudice means that:    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) The case has been decided by a court
(b) The case decided by a lower court could be appealed to a higher court
(c) A case has been dismissed by a court
(d) The case is pending before a court

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.224. Fiduciary relationship means a relationship based on:    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Money
(b) Contract
(c) Trust
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer is Option (c)

Q.225. Contract is said to have three essentials. Which one among the following is not an essential in the formation of contract?    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Offer
(b) Acceptance
(c) Consideration
(d) Damages

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.226. A draft is a/an ____ instrument.    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Transferable
(b) Negotiable
(c) Inchoate
(d) Non-refundable

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.227. The word "Ltd." after the name of a business enterprise denotes:    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) That it is a limited liability company
(b) That it is an unlimited liability company
(c) That it has issued limited shares
(d) That it has limited number of members

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.228. The founding member of the movement for Right to Information is:     (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Anna Hazare
(b) Aruna Roy
(c) Arvind Kejriwal
(d) Arundathi Roy

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.229. Chairman of Central Seventh Pay Commission in India was:    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur
(b) Justice B.N. Kripal
(c) Justice L.K. Majumdar
(d) Justice V.N. Khare

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.230. The Principal Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal is at:    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) New Delhi
(b) Kolkata
(c) Mumbai
(d) Chennai

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.231. First Lokpal Bill had been introduced in the Parliament of India in the year.    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) 1962
(b) 1964
(c) 1966
(d) 1968

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.232. Which country among the following is the first country in Europe to guarantee animal rights in its Constitution?    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Belgium
(b) Germany
(c) Switzerland
(d) Belgrade

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.233. Kothari Commission relates to:    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Sports
(b) Cultural
(c) Education
(d) Backward classes

Correct Answer is Option (c)

Q.234. Permission to vote in India by postal ballot is given to:    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
1. Members of the Armed Forces
2. Foreign Service personnel posted abroad
3. Officials on election duty
4. Candidates who are touring their constituencies
(a) 2, 4
(b) 1, 3
(c) 1 , 2 , 3
(d) 2, 3

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.235. Mr. Samay was severely hurt while working in his factory and fell unconscious. He was rushed to a hospital by his fellow workers. In the hospital (at emergency/casualty ward) the doctors opined that he should be operated immediately. While conducting preliminary examinations, he was found to be HIV positive. The doctors are in a dilemma regarding what should they do first.    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Doctor should operate first
(b) Doctors should inform his family members
(c) Doctors should inform his employers
(d) Doctors should not inform anyone because it would violate patient's right of privacy.

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.236. Y makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box and finds, after opening the box, that there is no jewel in it. Choose the appropriate answer.    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Y is not guilty of attempt to theft because the box was empty
(b) Y is guilty of attempt to commit theft
(c) Y is guilty of trespass
(d) Y is not guilty of any offence

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.237. Sheela, an adult married woman, agreed to live in adultery with Rahul and also agreed to serve him as his housekeeper. In return, Rahul, an adult agreed to pay Sheela ? 5000 per month for living in adultery and ? 5000 per month for housekeeping, the agreement is:    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Valid as the parties are adults and so capable of contracting
(b) Voidable as Sheela is a married woman
(c) Contingent as Sheela may or may not perform the agreement
(d) Unlawful as being opposed to public policy.

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.238. Rania applied for the post of Director in an organization. The governing body of the organization passed a resolution appointing him to the post. Afterwards, one of the members of the governing body informed him privately of the resolution. Subsequently, the resolution was rescinded by the governing body. Rania files a suit for breach of contract and claims damages.
Which one of the following is the correct legal proposition in the case?    (D.U. LL.B., 2001)
(a) Rania cannot claim damages as she had not resigned from her existing post in anticipation of getting the appointment letter
(b) Rania cannot claim damages as there was no proper communication of acceptance
(c) Rania can claim "damages as governing body cannot rescind the resolution once passed and communicated.
(d) Rania can claim damages as there was private communication.

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.239. A lady wanted to buy a railway ticket but finding crowd near the ticket window at the station, asked Raju, who was near the window, to get a ticket for her and handed him money for the same. Raju took the money and instead of getting the ticket, ran away with it. What offence has been committed by Raju.    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) No offence
(b) Criminal breach of trust
(c) Criminal misappropriation
(d) Theft

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.240. Z is carried off by a tiger. X fires at the tiger, knowing that the shot might kill Z, but with no intention to kill Z, and in good faith trying to save Z, X's shot, however, gives Z a mortal wound. Choose the correct option:    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) X has committed an offence of a grievous nature
(b) X has no moral duty to save 7 therefore he can be held liable
(c) X has not committed any offence, as the act was in good faith and for the benefit of Z
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer is Option (c)

Directions: Each of the next six questions consists of two statements, one labelled as 'Assertion' (A) and other as 'Reason' (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer.
Q.241. Assertion (A): A void contract is not necessarily illegal.
Reason (R): Every illegal contract is void.    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.242. Assertion (A): X, because of unsound state of mind and not knowing the nature of the act, attacks Y, who in self-defence and in order to ward off the attack, hits him thereby injuring him. Y has not committed an offence.
Reason (R): Y had a right of private defense against X under Section 98 of the Indian Penal Code.    (D.U. LL .B., 2013)
(a) Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.243. Assertion (A): Austin's concept of law is known as imperative theory.
Reason (R): Austin emphasized on the commanding character of law.    (D.U. LL. B., 2013)
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.244. Assertion (A): The essence of joint liability under section 149 of the IPC is that the criminal act must have been done with a view to fulfil the common object of an unlawful assembly.
Reason (R): Any sudden and provocative act done by a member of an unlawful assembly would render the other members of that assembly liable.    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Both A and R arc individually true and R Ls the correct explanation of
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer is Option (c)

Q.245. Assertion (A): In the event of violation of any legal right (tort) the aggrieved party is entitled to recover unliquidated damages.
Reason (R): The object of awarding damages to the aggrieved party is to put him in the same position in which he would have been if the wrong would not have been committed. Damages are, therefore, assessed on that basis.    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.246. Assertion (A): The Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a Governor for a period of five years.
Reason (R): The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.    (D.U. LL.B., 2013)
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.247. Which Indian language is given the status of' Classical language' by the Central Government recently?    (NLU, Delhi, 2012)
(a) Sanskrit
(b) Telugu
(c) Tamil
(d) Odia

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.248. The "Right to Information" (RTI) is a    (NLU, Delhi, 2012)
(a) Constitutional Right
(b) Statutory Right
(c) Fundamental Right
(d) Contractual Right

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.249. For transfer of accused person from a foreign State to India for any offence within India or relating to India is done     (NLU, Delhi, 2012)
(a) by previous repatriation agreement between India and concerned foreign country
(b) by instant repatriation agreement between India and concerned foreign country
(c) at the desire of ambassador representing India in concerned foreign country
(d) at the desire of the ambassador who represents concerned foreign country in India.

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.250. Who said "litigation is a game in which the Court is the umpire"?    (D.U. LL.B., 2012.) 
(a) Salmond
(b) Pollock
(c) Dicey
(d) Blackstone.

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.251. Who said that democracy is a "government of the people, by the people and for the people"?    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Abraham Lincoln
(b) Woodrow Wilson
(c) Aristotle
(d) Plato

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.252. In which of the following copyright does not subsist?     (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Industrial designs
(b) Artistic works
(c) Computer software
(d) Sound recording

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.253. Pochampally saree is protected under    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Patents law
(b) Trademark law
(c) Designs law
(d) Geogaprahical indications law.

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.254. Which of the following companies has recently been issued compulsory licence under Indian Patents Act, 1970?     (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Natco Pharma
(b) Cipla
(c) Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
(d) Ranbaxy

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.255. Press Council of India is    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Statutory body
(b) Constitutional body
(c) Self-regulatory body
(d) Private Association

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.256. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) enjoy    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Constitutional status
(b) Statutory status
(c) Autonomous body under Parliament
(d) None of the above.

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.257. A marriage between a boy of below 21 years of age and a girl of below 18 years of age is    (D.U. LL.B., 2012
(a) Void
(b) Valid
(c) Voidable
(d) Irregular

Correct Answer is Option (c)

Q.258. For a valid Muslim marriage    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) offer and acceptance must be at the same place
(b) offer and acceptance must be at the same time
(c) offer and acceptance must be at the same time and place
(d) offer and acceptance may be at different times and at different places.

Correct Answer is Option (c)

Q.259. A Muslim man under personal laws cannot marry    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) a Jew
(b) a Christian
(c) an idolatress or a fire-worshipper
(d) All of the above

Correct Answer is Option (c)

Q.260. X, a doctor, informs his patient Y that Y was suffering from cancer. Hearing this Y dies of heart failure. X has committed    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) culpable homicide not amounting to murder
(b) no crime because he (X) communicated in good faith
(c) the crime of killing Y because X knew that Y could die after hearing the news
(d) the murder of Y.

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.261. Fiduciary relationship are relationships based on    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Financial terms
(b) Contracts
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Trust

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.262. A void agreement means     (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Agreement not enforceable by law
(b) Agreement illegal in nature
(c) Agreement not acceptable to Court of law
(d) Agreement violating legal procedure

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.263. A without the request of anybody, extinguishes the fire of Ji's godown. A suffers injury thereby. If B promises to compensate A for the whole amount he has spent on his treatment, then the contract is    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Valid and enforceable
(b) Unenforceable because of lack of intention to create binding contract by the parties
(c) Void for want of consideration
(d) Voidable at B’s option

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.264. Which of the following acts invite tortuous liability and is not saved by the doctrine "volenti non fit injuria "?     (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) A surgeon amputates a limb of a patient to save life
(b) Injury is caused while play-fighting with naked swords at a religious function
(c) Injury is caused to a player in a football match
(d) Injury is caused while doing lawful acts under a contract

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.265. Which of the following is not a principle of natural justice?    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Audi alteram partem
(b) Pacta sunt servanda
(c) Justice, equity and good conscience
(d) Judges to be above suspicion

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.266. Which of the following grounds has been proposed for divorce in Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and Special Marriage Act, 1954?   (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Cruelty
(b) Abstention of sexual intercourse by spouse
(c) Irretrievable breakdown of marriage
(d) Desertion

Correct Answer is Option (c)

Q.267. Palimony is a term used to describe court ordered financial settlement in disputes relating to:    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Partners in live-in-relations
(b) Environmental issues
(c) Consumer affairs
(d) Human rights violations

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.268. Which of the following is the principal subject of private international law?    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Nation states
(b) Individuals
(c) Societies
(d) Multinational companies

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.269. Tribal People were referred to as 'Adivasis' for the first time by   (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) M.K. Gandhi
(b) B.R. Ambedkar
(c) Vinoba Bhave
(d) Vallabhbhai Patel

Correct Answer is Option (b)

Q.270. Which of the following defences is not available to the accused in a criminal case?    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Infancy
(b) Self-defence
(c) Involuntary intoxication
(d) Consent of the other party to the death

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.271. Which offence does not require a minimum of five persons?    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Correct Answer is Option (d)
(b) Riots
(c) Unlawful Assembly
(d) Robbery

Correct Answer is Option (d)

Q.272. Gram Nyayalaya Act, 2008 refers to    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Access to justice to citizens at door steps
(b) Informal settlement of disputes
(c) Free legal services
(d) All of the above

Correct Answer is Option (a)

Q.273. In which of the following countries Chairman is the Head of the Stale?    (D.U. LL.B., 2012)
(a) Myanmar
(b) Nepal
(c) Mauritius
(d) Bhutan

Correct Answer is Option (a)