Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bachelor of Science in Law (BSL).

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1.

Statutes which are there in existence for a specified fixed period is known as

A. Permanent Statute
B. Temporary Statute
C. Codifying Statute
D. Remedial statute
Answer» C. Codifying Statute
Discussion
2.

Which legal maxim means to stand by things decided ?

A. Stare Decisis
B. Ration Decendiin
C. In BonemPartem
D. Ejusdem Generis
Answer» B. Ration Decendiin
Discussion
3.

Which of the following rules of interpretation are applicable to Taxation Statutes?

A. Liberal and wide interpretation
B. Strict and narrow interpretation
C. Beneficial interpretation
D. Utilitarian interpretation
Answer» C. Beneficial interpretation
Discussion
4.

Which one among the following are external aids to interpretation?

A. Tittle
B. Illustrations
C. Proviso clause
D. Dictionary
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

Under which section of General Clauses Act does effect of repeal is stated?

A. Section 3
B. Section 4
C. Section 6
D. Section 8
Answer» D. Section 8
Discussion
6.

Doctrine of Mischief Rule was given under

A. Foss Vs Harbottle
B. Heydon s Case
C. Thomson Vs Clan Morris
D. Foster Vs DiphwysCasson
Answer» C. Thomson Vs Clan Morris
Discussion
7.

A person to whom an authority or decision-making power has been delegated to from a higher source, cannot, in turn, delegate again to another, unless the original delegation explicitly authorized it , Which maxim fits this explanation?

A. Delegatus Non PotestDelegare
B. Audi Alteram Partem
C. Nemojudex in causasua
D. Reddendosingulasingulis
Answer» B. Audi Alteram Partem
Discussion
8.

Which out of the following is a statute?

A. A circular issued by a private club regulating entry
B. A set of rules made for a game of UNO
C. A bye law made by the Municipality for segregation of waste
D. A pamphlet instructing the use of a herbal hair dye
Answer» D. A pamphlet instructing the use of a herbal hair dye
Discussion
9.

The judiciary when interpreting a criminal statute generally applies which of the following rule of interpretation?

A. Forgiveness rule
B. Rule of literal interpretation
C. Beneficial interpretation
D. Golden rule of interpretation
Answer» C. Beneficial interpretation
Discussion
10.

In Exchequer Vs. Heydon [1584] EWHC Exch J36 76 ER 637,the court expounded which of the following rule?

A. The Golden rule
B. The Red rule
C. The Mischief rule
D. The literal interpretation rule
Answer» D. The literal interpretation rule
Discussion
11.

Section _____ of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with meaning of service by post.

A. 25
B. 26
C. 27
D. 28
Answer» D. 28
Discussion
12.

Which of the following is not a General rule of interpretation.

A. a statute must be read as a whole
B. same word to have a same meaning
C. a construction to avoid absurdity is permissible
D. technical words to have ordinary meaning
Answer» E.
Discussion
13.

Which of the following is based on the principle that a law which violates fundamental rights is not a nullity or void ab initio but becomes unenforceable.

A. Doctrine of waiver
B. Doctrine of lifting the veil
C. Doctrine of severalty
D. Doctrine of eclipse
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

The general rule is that a taxing statute should be construed ______ , that is, a person should not be taxed unless the words of the statue unambiguously impose the talk on him.

A. beneficially
B. leniently
C. harmoniously
D. strictly
Answer» E.
Discussion
15.

The effect of an Act which has expired or was repealed was that for all purposes it would be presumed that the Act _____ existed, unless the contrary intention appeared.

A. always
B. never
C. sometimes
D. rarely
Answer» C. sometimes
Discussion