CLAT Exam  >  CLAT Tests  >  Legal Mock Test - 13 - CLAT MCQ

Legal Mock Test - 13 - CLAT MCQ


Test Description

30 Questions MCQ Test - Legal Mock Test - 13

Legal Mock Test - 13 for CLAT 2024 is part of CLAT preparation. The Legal Mock Test - 13 questions and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus.The Legal Mock Test - 13 MCQs are made for CLAT 2024 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, notes, meanings, examples, exercises, MCQs and online tests for Legal Mock Test - 13 below.
Solutions of Legal Mock Test - 13 questions in English are available as part of our course for CLAT & Legal Mock Test - 13 solutions in Hindi for CLAT course. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free. Attempt Legal Mock Test - 13 | 50 questions in 40 minutes | Mock test for CLAT preparation | Free important questions MCQ to study for CLAT Exam | Download free PDF with solutions
Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 1

(Same Principle for Question no. 1 to 4)

Principle

A. The act of using threats to force another person to enter into a contract is called coercion.
B. The act of using influence on another and taking undue advantage of that person is called undue influence.
C. In order to prove coercion, the existence of the use of threat, in any form and manner, is necessary. If coercion is proved, the person who has been so threatened can refuse to abide by the contract.
D. In order to prove undue-influence, there has to be a pre-existing relationship between the parties to a contract. The relationship has to be of such a nature that one is in a position to influence the other. If it is proven that there has been undue influence, the party who has been so influenced need not enforce the contract or perform his obligations under the contract.

Facts: Aadil and Baalu are best friends. Aadil is the son of multi millionaire business person, Chulbul who owns Maakhan Pharmaceuticals. Baalu is the son of a bank employee, Dhanraj. One day, Aadil is abducted from his office by Baalu. Chulbul receives a phone call from Dhanraj telling him that if he does not make Baalu the CEO of Maakhan Pharmaceuticals, Aadil will be killed. Chulbul reluctantly agrees to make the Baalu the CEO. Subsequently Chulbul and Baalu sign an employment contract. However as soon as Aadil is released and safely returns home, Chulbul tells Baalu that he shall not enforce the employment contract. Baalu and Dhanraj are not sure as to what is to be done next.

Q. 

As per the rules and the given facts, who coerces whom:

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 2

Principle

A. The act of using threats to force another person to enter into a contract is called coercion.
B. The act of using influence on another and taking undue advantage of that person is called undue influence.
C. In order to prove coercion, the existence of the use of threat, in any form and manner, is necessary. If coercion is proved, the person who has been so threatened can refuse to abide by the contract.
D. In order to prove undue-influence, there has to be a pre-existing relationship between the parties to a contract. The relationship has to be of such a nature that one is in a position to influence the other. If it is proven that there has been undue influence, the party who has been so influenced need not enforce the contract or perform his obligations under the contract.

Facts: Aadil and Baalu are best friends. Aadil is the son of multi millionaire business person, Chulbul who owns Maakhan Pharmaceuticals. Baalu is the son of a bank employee, Dhanraj. One day, Aadil is abducted from his office by Baalu. Chulbul receives a phone call from Dhanraj telling him that if he does not make Baalu the CEO of Maakhan Pharmaceuticals, Aadil will be killed. Chulbul reluctantly agrees to make the Baalu the CEO. Subsequently Chulbul and Baalu sign an employment contract. However as soon as Aadil is released and safely returns home, Chulbul tells Baalu that he shall not enforce the employment contract. Baalu and Dhanraj are not sure as to what is to be done next.

Q. 

In the above fact situation:

1 Crore+ students have signed up on EduRev. Have you? Download the App
Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 3

Principle

A. The act of using threats to force another person to enter into a contract is called coercion.
B. The act of using influence on another and taking undue advantage of that person is called undue influence.
C. In order to prove coercion, the existence of the use of threat, in any form and manner, is necessary. If coercion is proved, the person who has been so threatened can refuse to abide by the contract.
D. In order to prove undue-influence, there has to be a pre-existing relationship between the parties to a contract. The relationship has to be of such a nature that one is in a position to influence the other. If it is proven that there has been undue influence, the party who has been so influenced need not enforce the contract or perform his obligations under the contract.

Facts: Aadil and Baalu are best friends. Aadil is the son of multi millionaire business person, Chulbul who owns Maakhan Pharmaceuticals. Baalu is the son of a bank employee, Dhanraj. One day, Aadil is abducted from his office by Baalu. Chulbul receives a phone call from Dhanraj telling him that if he does not make Baalu the CEO of Maakhan Pharmaceuticals, Aadil will be killed. Chulbul reluctantly agrees to make the Baalu the CEO. Subsequently Chulbul and Baalu sign an employment contract. However as soon as Aadil is released and safely returns home, Chulbul tells Baalu that he shall not enforce the employment contract. Baalu and Dhanraj are not sure as to what is to be done next.

Q. 

Chulbul is:

Detailed Solution for Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 3

D is the correct option. Chulbul is correct and justified his actions of refusing to enforce the employment contract as Chulbul was coerced by Dhanraj and also correct in refusing to enforce the employment contract as Baalu was complicit in the coercive act.

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 4

Principle

A. The act of using threats to force another person to enter into a contract is called coercion.
B. The act of using influence on another and taking undue advantage of that person is called undue influence.
C. In order to prove coercion, the existence of the use of threat, in any form and manner, is necessary. If coercion is proved, the person who has been so threatened can refuse to abide by the contract.
D. In order to prove undue-influence, there has to be a pre-existing relationship between the parties to a contract. The relationship has to be of such a nature that one is in a position to influence the other. If it is proven that there has been undue influence, the party who has been so influenced need not enforce the contract or perform his obligations under the contract.

Facts: Aadil and Baalu are best friends. Aadil is the son of multi millionaire business person, Chulbul who owns Maakhan Pharmaceuticals. Baalu is the son of a bank employee, Dhanraj. One day, Aadil is abducted from his office by Baalu. Chulbul receives a phone call from Dhanraj telling him that if he does not make Baalu the CEO of Maakhan Pharmaceuticals, Aadil will be killed. Chulbul reluctantly agrees to make the Baalu the CEO. Subsequently Chulbul and Baalu sign an employment contract. However as soon as Aadil is released and safely returns home, Chulbul tells Baalu that he shall not enforce the employment contract. Baalu and Dhanraj are not sure as to what is to be done next.

Q. 

Baalu will succeed in getting the employment contract enforced if he can show that

Detailed Solution for Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 4

Rule A provides that the person who is threatened can refuse to enforce the contract only on the ground that Dhanraj has used coercion against him. Innocence of Baalu is not a ground to enforce it.

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 5

(Same Principle for Question no. 5 to 9)

Rules

A. A person is an employee of another if the mode and the manner in which he or she carries out his work is subject to control and supervision of the latter.

B. An employer is required to provide compensation to his or her employees for any injury caused by an accident arising in the course of employment. The words ‘in the course of the employment’ mean in the course of the work which the employee is contracted to do and which is incidental to it.

Facts

Messers. Zafar Abidi and Co. (Company) manufactures bidis with the help of persons known as ‘pattadrs’. The pattadars are supplied tobacco and leaves by the Company and are required to roll them into bidis and bring the

bidis back to the Company. The pattadars are free to roll the bidis either in the factory or anywhere else they prefer. They are not bound to attend the factory for any fixed number of bidis. The Company verifies whether the bidis adhere to the specified instructions or not the pays the pattadars on the basis of the number of bidis that are found to be of right quality. Aashish Mathew is one of the pattadars of the Company. He was hit by a car just outside the precinct of the factory while he was heading to have lunch in a nearby food-stall. Aashish Mathew has applied for compensation from the Company.

Q. 

Which of the following statements can most plausibly be inferred from the application of the rules to the give facts:

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 6

Rules

A. A person is an employee of another if the mode and the manner in which he or she carries out his work is subject to control and supervision of the latter.

B. An employer is required to provide compensation to his or her employees for any injury caused by an accident arising in the course of employment. The words ‘in the course of the employment’ mean in the course of the work which the employee is contracted to do and which is incidental to it.

Facts

Messers. Zafar Abidi and Co. (Company) manufactures bidis with the help of persons known as ‘pattadrs’. The pattadars are supplied tobacco and leaves by the Company and are required to roll them into bidis and bring the

bidis back to the Company. The pattadars are free to roll the bidis either in the factory or anywhere else they prefer. They are not bound to attend the factory for any fixed number of bidis. The Company verifies whether the bidis adhere to the specified instructions or not the pays the pattadars on the basis of the number of bidis that are found to be of right quality. Aashish Mathew is one of the pattadars of the Company. He was hit by a car just outside the precinct of the factory while he was heading to have lunch in a nearby food-stall. Aashish Mathew has applied for compensation from the Company.

Q. 

In case the pattadars were compulsorily required to work in the factory for a minimum number of hours every day, then it would be correct to state that:

Detailed Solution for Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 6

A is the correct option.Even if the pattadars were compulsorily required to work in the factory for a minimum number of hours every day it doesn't mean that  the accident will be included in their  course of employment and hence the company is not liable to compensate.

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 7

Rules

A. A person is an employee of another if the mode and the manner in which he or she carries out his work is subject to control and supervision of the latter.

B. An employer is required to provide compensation to his or her employees for any injury caused by an accident arising in the course of employment. The words ‘in the course of the employment’ mean in the course of the work which the employee is contracted to do and which is incidental to it.

Facts

Messers. Zafar Abidi and Co. (Company) manufactures bidis with the help of persons known as ‘pattadrs’. The pattadars are supplied tobacco and leaves by the Company and are required to roll them into bidis and bring the

bidis back to the Company. The pattadars are free to roll the bidis either in the factory or anywhere else they prefer. They are not bound to attend the factory for any fixed number of bidis. The Company verifies whether the bidis adhere to the specified instructions or not the pays the pattadars on the basis of the number of bidis that are found to be of right quality. Aashish Mathew is one of the pattadars of the Company. He was hit by a car just outside the precinct of the factory while he was heading to have lunch in a nearby food-stall. Aashish Mathew has applied for compensation from the Company.

Q. 

According to the facts and the rules specified, which of the following propositions is correct:

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 8

Rules

A. A person is an employee of another if the mode and the manner in which he or she carries out his work is subject to control and supervision of the latter.

B. An employer is required to provide compensation to his or her employees for any injury caused by an accident arising in the course of employment. The words ‘in the course of the employment’ mean in the course of the work which the employee is contracted to do and which is incidental to it.

Facts

Messers. Zafar Abidi and Co. (Company) manufactures bidis with the help of persons known as ‘pattadrs’. The pattadars are supplied tobacco and leaves by the Company and are required to roll them into bidis and bring the

bidis back to the Company. The pattadars are free to roll the bidis either in the factory or anywhere else they prefer. They are not bound to attend the factory for any fixed number of bidis. The Company verifies whether the bidis adhere to the specified instructions or not the pays the pattadars on the basis of the number of bidis that are found to be of right quality. Aashish Mathew is one of the pattadars of the Company. He was hit by a car just outside the precinct of the factory while he was heading to have lunch in a nearby food-stall. Aashish Mathew has applied for compensation from the Company.

Q. 

Select the statement that could be said to be most direct inference from specified facts:

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 9

Rules

A. A person is an employee of another if the mode and the manner in which he or she carries out his work is subject to control and supervision of the latter.

B. An employer is required to provide compensation to his or her employees for any injury caused by an accident arising in the course of employment. The words ‘in the course of the employment’ mean in the course of the work which the employee is contracted to do and which is incidental to it.

Facts

Messers. Zafar Abidi and Co. (Company) manufactures bidis with the help of persons known as ‘pattadrs’. The pattadars are supplied tobacco and leaves by the Company and are required to roll them into bidis and bring the

bidis back to the Company. The pattadars are free to roll the bidis either in the factory or anywhere else they prefer. They are not bound to attend the factory for any fixed number of bidis. The Company verifies whether the bidis adhere to the specified instructions or not the pays the pattadars on the basis of the number of bidis that are found to be of right quality. Aashish Mathew is one of the pattadars of the Company. He was hit by a car just outside the precinct of the factory while he was heading to have lunch in a nearby food-stall. Aashish Mathew has applied for compensation from the Company.

Q. 

If the pattadars were compulsory required to work in the factory for a minimum number of hours every day, then the Company would have been liable to pay compensation to Aashish Mathew if the latter:

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 10

Doctrine of restitution does not apply against a……………….

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 11

Schedule IX was inserted in the constitution of India by:

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 12

‘A’ a child is in a house with Z which has caught fire. Neighboring people spreads a blanket to save the child. Z in the interest of the child throws him on the blanket, but the child dies. Z has committed an offence of…………..

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 13

Assertion: The supreme court of India is bound by its own judgment

Reason: The highest court binds all subordinate courts by its own judgment

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 14

Disputes b/w states in India come to the Supreme court under:

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 15

Residuary powers are vested in the

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 16

Assertion: Speaking on Art. 32 in the constituent assembly, Dr. Ambedkar described the Article as the very soul of the constitution

Reason: Article 32 provides effective remedies against violation of fundamental rights

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 17

A retired judge of a High court cannot:

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 18

Assertion: The directive principles of state policy are not enforceable by any court

Reason: Directive principles are more or less fundamental in the governance of the country

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 19

A member of the state public service commission can be removed on the ground of misbehavior only after an inquiry has been held by:

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 20

Right to life does not include right to die. It has been held in case of

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 21

A promise to paint a picture for B by a certain day at a certain price. A dies before the day

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 22

A owes B Rs. 5000. C pays to B Rs. 1000 and B accepts them, in satisfaction of his claim on A

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 23

Assertion: H writes to his wife a letter, which contains defamatory matter about B. H is not liable to B for defamation.

Reason: Communication of defamatory matter by a husband to his wife or vice versa, is not a publication for what passes b/w them is protected

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 24

Assertion: Government cannot be held liable for the rots committed by its servants

Reason: A master is liable for the torts committed by his servant in the course of his employment

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 25

As an element of the tort of defamation, publication means that

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 26

Liability in tort depends upon

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 27

Assertion: when A sends letter to B in a closed envelope in which defamatory things about B are written. A is not liable to B for tort of defamation, though B feels much pain and anguish after reading it.

Reason: publication of defamatory statement an essential element of defamation

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 28

In which of the following cases mens rea is not an essential ingredient for offences under:

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 29

A says – “Z is an honest man; he never stole B’s watch” intending to cause it to be believed that Z did steal B’s watch

Legal Mock Test - 13 - Question 30

Assertion: Attempt to commit suicide is punishable under the Indian law

Reason: In English law also attempt to commit suicide is punishable

View more questions
Information about Legal Mock Test - 13 Page
In this test you can find the Exam questions for Legal Mock Test - 13 solved & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving Questions and answers for Legal Mock Test - 13, EduRev gives you an ample number of Online tests for practice

Top Courses for CLAT

Download as PDF

Top Courses for CLAT