200950 + Mcqs in General McqOptions

1.	ddatis a period during which a Muslim woman is prohibited from marrying on dissolution of marriage.
A.	By Death of husband
B.	By Divorce
C.	Only A and not B
D.	Both A and B
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	Which of the following Ceremony/Ceremonies are obligatory under the Hindu Marriage Act?
A.	Kanyadan
B.	Panigrahan
C.	Saptapadi
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

3.	Children born to annuled voidable marriages or void marriages under Section 11 and 12 of the Hindu Marriage Act are:
A.	Illegitimate
B.	Illegitimate but can inherit the property of their parents.
C.	Legitimate and can inherit all family property.
D.	Legitimate but can inherit only the property of their parents.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	To mature as a ground of Divorce the 'Desertion', under the Hindu MarriageAct, 1955, must continue for a minimum period of
A.	One year
B.	Two years
C.	Three years
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Three years

Discussion

5.	In which of its following Report the Law Commission recommended, theBreakdown Principle' to be accepted as the additional ground of Divorce?
A.	70th Report
B.	71st Report
C.	72nd Report
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. 72nd Report

Discussion

6.	In which of the following case the Supreme Court held thatThe Three Talakswould be treated as a 'Single Talakand not a valid Talak ?
A.	ShamimAra Vs. State of U.P. AIR 2002 SCR 4162
B.	Mohd. Ahmed Khan Vs. Shah Bano AIR 1985 SC 365
C.	Bai Tahira Vs. Ali Hussain AIR 1979 SC 362
D.	None of the above.
Answer» B. Mohd. Ahmed Khan Vs. Shah Bano AIR 1985 SC 365

Discussion

7.	What are essential tests for the existence of International Custom?
A.	Uniform practice of States and longevity of time period.
B.	Uniform practice of States and opinojuris sine necessitatis.
C.	Uniform practice of States, longevity of time period and opinojuris sine necessitatis .
D.	None of the above.
Answer» C. Uniform practice of States, longevity of time period and opinojuris sine necessitatis .

Discussion

8.	The non-permanent members of the Security Council of United Nations are elected for a term of
A.	Three years
B.	Five years
C.	One year
D.	Two years
Answer» E.

Discussion

9.	In which of the following cases, Judge Alvarez evolved a doctrine that General Assembly resolutions are virtually binding upon States in a legislative sense?
A.	South West Africa Voting Procedure case, ICJ Reports, 1975, p.12
B.	Western Sahara case, ICJ Reports, 1975, p.12
C.	Anglo-Norwegian Fisheries case, ICJ Reports, 1951, p. 152
D.	South West Africa Voting Procedure case, ICJ Reports, 1955, p.67
Answer» D. South West Africa Voting Procedure case, ICJ Reports, 1955, p.67

Discussion

10.	Ceremonies of Hindu Marriage have been laid down in Minute details in
A.	Dharma Sutra
B.	Dharma Shastra
C.	Grhiya Sutra
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

11.	Which of the following cases relates to nationality of an individual which is an evidence of the link of an individual with the State?
A.	Nottebohm case (Leichtenstein V. Guatemala), ICJ Reports, 1955, p.4
B.	South West Africa, Advisory Opinion, ICJ Reports, 1971, p.16
C.	Reservations to the Genocide Convention case, ICJ Reports, 1951, p.15
D.	United States Diplomatic and Consular Staff in Tehran, ICJ Reports, 1980, p.3
Answer» B. South West Africa, Advisory Opinion, ICJ Reports, 1971, p.16

Discussion

12.	In which of the following cases, International Court of Justice refused to give advisory opinion at the request of World Health Organization?
A.	Legality of the Threat of Use of Nuclear Weapons.
B.	Nicaragua Vs. U.S.A.
C.	Competence of Assembly regarding admission to United Nations.
D.	North Sea Continental Shelf cases.
Answer» B. Nicaragua Vs. U.S.A.

Discussion

13.	Which of the following has the power to give effect to the judgment of the International Court of Justice if a party to the case fails to perform the obligations incumbent upon it under a judgment?
A.	General Assembly
B.	Security Council
C.	Highest National Court in the concerned State
D.	International Court of Justice
Answer» C. Highest National Court in the concerned State

Discussion

14.	Assertion (AS): The right to clean drinking water and right to free air to breath are attributes of the right to life.Reason (R): Because they are the basic elements which sustain life.Codes:
A.	(AS) and (R) are true. (R) is good explanation of (AS).
B.	Both (AS) and (R) are true. But (R) is not a good explanation of (AS).
C.	(AS) is true, (R) is false.
D.	(AS) is false, (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true. But (R) is not a good explanation of (AS).

Discussion

15.	In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court applied the doctrine of public trust that the State as a trustee of all natural resources is under a legal duty to protect the natural resources. These natural resources are meant for public use and cannot be converted into private ownership?
A.	M.C. Mehta Vs. Kamalnath and Others.
B.	M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India (Ganga Water Pollution case)
C.	M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India (Replacing diesel vehicles by CNG vehicles)
D.	Church of God (Full Gospel) in India Vs. KKR Majestic Colony Welfare Association.
Answer» B. M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India (Ganga Water Pollution case)

Discussion

16.	The termenvironmentunder Section 2 (a) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 means
A.	Air, Water and Land only.
B.	Water, Air, Land and interrelationship between air, water, and land only.
C.	Water, Air, Land, and the interrelationship between water, air and land and human beings, other living creatures, plants, micro-organism and property.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.

Discussion

17.	In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court discussed the development of the precautionary principle?
A.	A.P. Pollution Control Board Vs. M.V. Nayudu.
B.	Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra Vs. State of U.P.
C.	M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India (Ganga Water Pollution case)
D.	Olga Tellis (1986) case
Answer» B. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra Vs. State of U.P.

Discussion

18.	A married man commits adultery if he commits sexual intercourse with
A.	A teen aged girl.
B.	An unmarried woman.
C.	Any woman who is not his wife.
D.	Married woman.
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court directed closing down and demolition of shrimp industries in coastal regulation zone and implement theprecautionary principleandthe polluter pays principle and held them liable for payment of compensation for reversing the ecology and compensate the individual for loss suffered?
A.	S. Jagannath Vs. Union of India.
B.	Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum Vs. Union of India.
C.	M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India.
D.	Church of God (Full Gospels) in India Vs. KKR Majestic Colony Welfare Association.
Answer» B. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum Vs. Union of India.

Discussion

20.	In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court upheld the governmental direction to close down the lime-stone mining operations and quarrying permanently, holding it the duty of the lessee to protest and safeguard the right of the people to live in a healthy environment with minimal disturbance of ecological balance?
A.	All India Council for Enviro Legal Action Vs. Union of India.
B.	Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh.
C.	Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum Vs. Union of India.
D.	M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India.
Answer» C. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum Vs. Union of India.

Discussion

21.	In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court observed that, 'When there is a state of uncertainty due to the lack of data or material about the extent of damage or pollution likely to be caused, then in order to maintain the ecological balance, the burden of proof that the said balance will be maintained must necessarily be on the industry or the unit which is likely to cause pollution'?
A.	M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India.
B.	Olga Tellis Vs. Bombay Municipal Corporation.
C.	Taj Trapezium case.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

22.	Can a woman be prosecuted for gang rape?
A.	Occasionally
B.	As the case demands
C.	Not at all
D.	When she is a party to it
Answer» D. When she is a party to it

Discussion

23.	Fill in the gap. Contributory negligence is ______ defense to a criminal charge.
A.	Genuine
B.	Accurate
C.	Sharp
D.	no
Answer» E.

Discussion

24.	'X' a Police Officer while executing a warrant of arrest against 'Y' asks 'Z' to identify 'Y'. 'Z' knowingly tells that 'M' is 'Y' and consequently 'M' is arrested. What offence is committed by 'Z?
A.	Abetment by Instigation
B.	Abetment by Aiding
C.	Abetment by False representation
D.	Abetment by Mischief
Answer» D. Abetment by Mischief

Discussion

25.	The accused fired two shots with a revolver at point blank range at the Acting Governor but the bullets failed to produce the desired result because of some defect in the ammunition or intervention of leather wallet. What offence is caused?
A.	Culpable Homicide
B.	Attempt to Murder
C.	Attempt to harm
D.	None of them
Answer» C. Attempt to harm

Discussion

26.	Right in re aliena means a right over
A.	His own property.
B.	A property of someone else.
C.	A property situated in a foreign country.
D.	A property situated in one's own country.
Answer» C. A property situated in a foreign country.

Discussion

27.	Criminal breach of trust is an offence which signifies:
A.	Entrustment
B.	Demand
C.	Refusal
D.	Wrongful intention
Answer» B. Demand

Discussion

28.	The birth and death of legal person is determined by
A.	Nature
B.	Custom
C.	Law
D.	Precedent
Answer» D. Precedent

Discussion

29.	In a case where a minor girl was in the custody of her mother. Later the mother obtained divorce from her husband and thereafter the father forcefully removed the daughter from the school. What offence is created by the father?
A.	Abduction
B.	Kidnapping
C.	Confinement
D.	Custody
Answer» C. Confinement

Discussion

30.	Match List – I (Legal Right) with List – II (Nature of Legal Right) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:List – I List – IIa. Time barred debt 1) Personal Rightb. Right to reputation 2) Right in Personamc. Right to physical integrity 3) Imperfect Rightd. Right arising out of a contract 4) Right in RemCodes: a b c d
A.	3 4 2 1
B.	3 2 1 4
C.	2 3 1 4
D.	3 4 1 2
Answer» E.

Discussion

31.	aw is the guarantee of the conditions of life of society, assured by the States'' power of constraintwho said it?
A.	Dvguit
B.	Ihering
C.	Savigny
D.	Ehrlich
Answer» C. Savigny

Discussion

32.	Find correct answer: The writ of prohibition may be issued, when there is
A.	An absence of jurisdiction or abuse of jurisdiction.
B.	Violation of principles of natural justice and fraud.
C.	Any kind of contravention of the law of the land.
D.	all of the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	Match the following:List – I List – IIa. Enacted law 1) Legislationb. Case law 2) Agreementc. Customary law 3) Precedentd. Conventional law 4) CustomCodes: a b c d
A.	1 2 4 3
B.	1 2 3 4
C.	1 3 4 2
D.	3 1 4 2
Answer» D. 3 1 4 2

Discussion

34.	State the legal status of Hindu Joint family.
A.	Hindu Joint family is a legal person.
B.	Hindu Joint family is a natural person.
C.	Hindu Joint family is both a legal and natural person.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» B. Hindu Joint family is a natural person.

Discussion

35.	Find correct answer:The writ of certiorari necessarily implies that
A.	An error of fact, cannot corrected.
B.	An error of law apparent on the face of the record can be corrected.
C.	Violation of natural justice.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» C. Violation of natural justice.

Discussion

36.	In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that the principles of natural justice are applicable to administrative proceedings?
A.	M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India.
B.	Maneka Gandhi Vs. Union of India.
C.	A.K. Kraipak Vs. Union of India.
D.	Smt. Indira Nehru Gandhi Vs. Raj Narain.
Answer» D. Smt. Indira Nehru Gandhi Vs. Raj Narain.

Discussion

37.	Find correct answer:Administrative law is the law relating to the powers and procedures of
A.	The Parliament
B.	The Legislature
C.	The Administrative Authorities
D.	Judiciary
Answer» D. Judiciary

Discussion

38.	The Chairperson of Delimitation Commission
A.	Justice Kuldeep Singh
B.	Justice R.S. Sarkaria
C.	Justice R.S. Pathak
D.	Justice S.N. Phukan
Answer» B. Justice R.S. Sarkaria

Discussion

39.	Representation of House of People is based on
A.	Literacy of State
B.	Area of the State
C.	Population
D.	Community
Answer» D. Community

Discussion

40.	Article 40 of the Constitution of India deals with
A.	Provision for Just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
B.	Living wages etc. for workers.
C.	Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition.
D.	Organisation of Village Panchayats.
Answer» E.

Discussion

41.	Find the correct answer:The principles of natural justice are:(i) No person can be judge in his own case.(ii) No person shall be condemned unheard.Codes:
A.	Only (i) is correct.
B.	Only (ii) is correct.
C.	(i) and (ii) are correct.
D.	None of the above are correct.
Answer» D. None of the above are correct.

Discussion

42.	Find correct answer: Administrative Tribunals exercises:
A.	Purely Administrative functions
B.	Purely Judicial functions
C.	Purely Legislative functions
D.	Quasi Judicial functions
Answer» E.

Discussion

43.	Article 20 and Article 21 has been taken from the purview of Article 359 of the Constitution of India by
A.	42nd Amendment
B.	43rd Amendment
C.	44th Amendment
D.	59th Amendment
Answer» D. 59th Amendment

Discussion

44.	What is the effect of violation of the rule:Audi Alteram Partemon an administrative action?
A.	Mere irregularity
B.	Null and void
C.	An illegality
D.	Voidable
Answer» C. An illegality

Discussion

45.	Democracy and Federalism are essential features of our Constitution and basic feature of its structure. This observation was made in S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India by the Judge.
A.	Justice P.B. Sawant
B.	Justice S.R. Pandyan
C.	Justice J.S. Verma
D.	Justice A.M. Ahmadi
Answer» B. Justice S.R. Pandyan

Discussion

46.	Assertion (AS): A Bill which contains a taxation clause besides clauses dealing with other matters may also be a Money Bill.Reason (R): All Bills dealing with taxes are Money Bills.Codes:
A.	Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
B.	Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
C.	(AS) is false, but (R) is true.
D.	(AS) is true, but (R) is false.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).

Discussion

47.	In the following questions two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Indicate your answer:STATEMENT: All students in my class are intelligent.Sunil is not intelligent.Conclusions : I. Sunil is not a student of my class.II. Sunil must work hard.
A.	Only conclusion I follows
B.	only conclusion II follows
C.	Both conclusions I and II follow
D.	Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Answer» B. only conclusion II follows

Discussion

48.	3 daily wage workers A, B and C are distributed Rs. 178 in such a way that A gets Rs.4/- less than C, B gets Rs.15 more than A and C gets Rs.11 less than B. What is the ratio of their shares ?
A.	50 : 51 : 52
B.	53 : 56 : 68
C.	53 : 68 : 57
D.	57
Answer» D. 57

Discussion

49.	According to A.V. Dicey in India the 'Rule of Law' is embodied in
A.	Article 12 of the Constitution of India
B.	Article 13 of the Constitution of India
C.	Article 14 of the Constitution of India
D.	Article 21 of the Constitution of India
Answer» D. Article 21 of the Constitution of India

Discussion

50.	n the following questions two statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements. Indicate your answer:STATEMENT Education is a process of lighting.Mind requires light to enlighten the core of cognitive aspect. Conclusions: I. Education is a light which removes the darkness of mind.II. Education is a static process for mind.
A.	Only conclusion I follows.
B.	Only conclusion II follows
C.	Both conclusion I and II follow.
D.	Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Answer» E.

Discussion

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ddatis a period during which a Muslim woman is prohibited from marrying on dissolution of marriage.

Which of the following Ceremony/Ceremonies are obligatory under the Hindu Marriage Act?

Children born to annuled voidable marriages or void marriages under Section 11 and 12 of the Hindu Marriage Act are:

To mature as a ground of Divorce the 'Desertion', under the Hindu MarriageAct, 1955, must continue for a minimum period of

In which of its following Report the Law Commission recommended, theBreakdown Principle' to be accepted as the additional ground of Divorce?

In which of the following case the Supreme Court held thatThe Three Talakswould be treated as a 'Single Talakand not a valid Talak ?

What are essential tests for the existence of International Custom?

The non-permanent members of the Security Council of United Nations are elected for a term of

In which of the following cases, Judge Alvarez evolved a doctrine that General Assembly resolutions are virtually binding upon States in a legislative sense?

Ceremonies of Hindu Marriage have been laid down in Minute details in

Which of the following cases relates to nationality of an individual which is an evidence of the link of an individual with the State?

In which of the following cases, International Court of Justice refused to give advisory opinion at the request of World Health Organization?

Which of the following has the power to give effect to the judgment of the International Court of Justice if a party to the case fails to perform the obligations incumbent upon it under a judgment?

Assertion (AS): The right to clean drinking water and right to free air to breath are attributes of the right to life.Reason (R): Because they are the basic elements which sustain life.Codes:

In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court applied the doctrine of public trust that the State as a trustee of all natural resources is under a legal duty to protect the natural resources. These natural resources are meant for public use and cannot be converted into private ownership?

The termenvironmentunder Section 2 (a) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 means

In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court discussed the development of the precautionary principle?

A married man commits adultery if he commits sexual intercourse with

Can a woman be prosecuted for gang rape?

Fill in the gap. Contributory negligence is ______ defense to a criminal charge.

'X' a Police Officer while executing a warrant of arrest against 'Y' asks 'Z' to identify 'Y'. 'Z' knowingly tells that 'M' is 'Y' and consequently 'M' is arrested. What offence is committed by 'Z?

The accused fired two shots with a revolver at point blank range at the Acting Governor but the bullets failed to produce the desired result because of some defect in the ammunition or intervention of leather wallet. What offence is caused?

Right in re aliena means a right over

Criminal breach of trust is an offence which signifies:

The birth and death of legal person is determined by

In a case where a minor girl was in the custody of her mother. Later the mother obtained divorce from her husband and thereafter the father forcefully removed the daughter from the school. What offence is created by the father?

aw is the guarantee of the conditions of life of society, assured by the States'' power of constraintwho said it?

Find correct answer: The writ of prohibition may be issued, when there is

Match the following:List – I List – IIa. Enacted law 1) Legislationb. Case law 2) Agreementc. Customary law 3) Precedentd. Conventional law 4) CustomCodes: a b c d

State the legal status of Hindu Joint family.

Find correct answer:The writ of certiorari necessarily implies that

In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that the principles of natural justice are applicable to administrative proceedings?

Find correct answer:Administrative law is the law relating to the powers and procedures of

The Chairperson of Delimitation Commission

Representation of House of People is based on

Article 40 of the Constitution of India deals with

Find the correct answer:The principles of natural justice are:(i) No person can be judge in his own case.(ii) No person shall be condemned unheard.Codes:

Find correct answer: Administrative Tribunals exercises:

Article 20 and Article 21 has been taken from the purview of Article 359 of the Constitution of India by

What is the effect of violation of the rule:Audi Alteram Partemon an administrative action?

Democracy and Federalism are essential features of our Constitution and basic feature of its structure. This observation was made in S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India by the Judge.

Assertion (AS): A Bill which contains a taxation clause besides clauses dealing with other matters may also be a Money Bill.Reason (R): All Bills dealing with taxes are Money Bills.Codes:

3 daily wage workers A, B and C are distributed Rs. 178 in such a way that A gets Rs.4/- less than C, B gets Rs.15 more than A and C gets Rs.11 less than B. What is the ratio of their shares ?

According to A.V. Dicey in India the 'Rule of Law' is embodied in