Exam Details
Subject | law | |
Paper | paper 2 | |
Exam / Course | ugc net national eligibility test | |
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Organization | university grants commission | |
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Exam Date | June, 2012 | |
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Question Paper
1 The Supreme Court held in which of the following cases that preamble is not the part of the Constitution of India
Berubari case
A. K. Gopalan case
Balaji Case
Minerva Mill's case
2 Article 16(4A) which gives power to the State to make laws regarding reservation in favour of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was added by the
75th Amendment to the Constitution of India.
76th Amendment to the Constitution of India.
77th Amendment to the Constitution of India.
78th Amendment to the Constitution of India.
3 The protection and improvement of environment including forests and wild life of the country is
Directive Principle of State Policy
Fundamental National Policy
Fundamental Duty of a Citizen
Both Directive Principle of State Policy and Fundamental Duty of a Citizen
4 Originally the Supreme Court consisted of a Chief Justice and
Seven other judges
Twelve other judges
Thirteen other judges
Fifteen other judges
5 A resolution passed under Clause
of Article 249 shall remain in force for such period not exceeding
Three months
Six months
Nine months
Twelve months
6 The President's rule under Article 356 of the Constitution of India remains valid in the State for maximum period of
One month
Three months
Six months
One year
7 The power of the Parliament to a mend the Constitution of India is a constituent power laid down in Article 368 by
Twenty Fourth Amendment Act
Twenty Sixth Amendment Act
Forty Second Amendment Act
Forty Fourth Amendment Act
8 'Jurisprudence is as big as law and bigger'. who said this
Austin
Lloyds
Lewellyn
Holland
9 "Rousseau is a Janus like figure in the history of national law" who said this
Hobbes
J. S. Mill
Locke
Barker
10 Match List-I (Jurist) with List-II (Assumption) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List I List II I. Acquinars
Jural postulates II. Pound
Spirit of people III. Kelsen
Ground norm IV. Savigny
Reason and will in law
Codes I II III IV
11 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List I List II I. Law in a
Fuller changing society II. Human Law
Friedmann and Human Justice III. The morality
Stone of law IV. Ancient law
Main
Codes I II III IV
12 Which one of the following schools of Jurisprudence considers that "a reasoned scale of values can be discovered as a basis for legal development"
Sociological
Historical
Analytical
Philosophical
13 According to Salmond, the correlative of liberty is
Duty
No rights
Subjection
Disabilities
14 Assertion Customs to have the force of law must be immemorial.
Reason Custom represents common consciousness of people.
Codes
Both and are true and is the correct explanation of
Both and are true and is not a correct explanation of
is true, but is false.
is false, but is true.
15 Assertion International Court of Justice has power to decide cases on the basis of equity
Reason Equity is one of the General Principles of Law recognized by Civilized Nations.
Codes
Both and are true and is correct explanation of
Both and are true, but is not a correct explanation of
is true, but is false.
is false, but is true.
16 Match List-I with List-II
List I (Subject Matter) List II (Cases)
International S. S. Lotus Custom (France v. Turkey) PCIJ, Series No. 10
(b)Res Judicata U. N. Administrative Tribunal case, International Law Reports, 1954, P. 310
Legal status of (iii)Western General Sahara Case, Assembly Advisory Resolutions Opinion, ICJ on Rep., 1975, decolonization P. 12 and self determination
(d)Human (iv)Lawless Case, Rights American Journal of International Law, Vol. 56, 1962, P. 187
Codes
17 U. N. Commission on Human Rights has been discarded and replaced by
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Committee
Amnesty International
Human Rights Committee
Human Rights Council
18 Which of the following is not a primary source of International Law
International Treaty
Decision of International Court of Justice
International Custom
General Principle of Law recognized by Civilized Nations
19 Which of the following cases relates to retroactive nature of the act of recognition of government
Aksionairnoye Obschestro A. M. Luthar V. James Sagor Co., (1921) 3 K.B. P. 532
Trendtex Trading Corporation V. Central Bank of Nigeria, (1977) B. P. 529
Central Air Transport Inc. V. Central Air Transport Corporation, (1953) A. C. P. 70
Nicaragua V. U.S.A., ICJ Rep., 1984, P. 169.
20 In a case concerning the legality of the Threat or use of Nuclear Weapons, the International Court of Justice gave advisory opinion at the request of
U.N. Security Council
U. N. General Assembly
World Health Organization
United Nations Educational and Cultural Organization
21 Which is not the modern source of Hindu Law
Equity, Justice and Good Conscience
Precedent
Sruti
Legislation
22 Consider the following propositions and give the correct answer I. A void marriage remains valid until a decree annulling it has been passed by a competent court. II. A void marriage is never a valid marriage and there is no necessity of any decree annulling it. III. A voidable marriage is regarded as a valid marriage until a decree annulling it has been passed by a competent court. Codes
II and III are correct
I and II are correct
II and III are correct
I and III are correct
23 Assertion Break down of marriage as such is not a ground for Divorce.
Reason It may result into an easy way of dissolution of marriage and shall result into instability in the society.
Codes
Both and are correct.
is correct, but is incorrect.
Both and are wrong.
is correct, but is wrong.
24 Dastane Vs. Dastane is a case decided by the Supreme Court relating to
Adultery
Dessertion
Cruelty
None of the above
25 Marriages of all persons who are citizens of India belonging to various religions should by made compulsory registrable in their respective States where the marriage is solemnised. This was held by the Supreme Court in the case of
Githa Hariharn Vs. RBI
Seema Vs. Ashwani Kumar
John Vallamathom Vs. Union of India
None of the above
26 Assertion The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 brought changes like prohibition of polygamy and prigamy and permission for inter-caste marriages.
Reason The changes were brought under social pressure.
Codes
Both and are true and is correct explanation of
Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of
is correct but is false.
is false but is true.
27 An agreement made by mistake is
Void
Voidable
Illegal
Immoral
28 Which of the following statements are true
Minor's contract can be ratified on attaining majority.
Minor's contract cannot be ratified on attaining majority.
Minor's contract can be ratified jointly by both the parties to the contract.
Minor is not liable under minor's contract.
Codes
and
and
and
and
29 Assertion Damages must be related to damage.
Reason Damage is damaging and damages are compensating.
Codes
Both and are true, but is not correct explanation of
Both and are true, and is correct explanation of
is true, but is false.
is false, but is true.
30 Arrange the following concepts in sequence in which they appeared. Use the codes given below
Offer by x to y
Undue influence of x over y
Demand of damages by y from x
Acceptance of the offer by y.
Codes
31 Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched
In India, consideration must follow…..from promisee only.
In India, consideration must follow……from only promisor or only promisee.
In India, consideration must follow……from promisor or any other person.
In India, consideration must follow…..promisee or any other person.
32 Assertion(A) Collateral transactions to wagering agreements are valid.
Reason Only wagering agreements are declared void under Section 30 of the Indian Contract Act.
Codes
is true, but is false.
is false, but is true.
Both and are true, but is not correct explanation of
Both and are true and is correct explanation of
33 Liability in torts depends on
quantum of damages suffered
involvement of intention
infringement of legal right
effect of public interest
34 Which of the following ingredients are essential to make master liable for the acts of the servant
Tort was committed by the servant.
Tort was committed in the course of employment.
Express authority was given by master.
Master has knowledge of all constituent offers of tort.
Codes
3
4
4
2
35 Which of the following is an essential constituent of negligence Defendant was under or legal duty to exercise due care This duty was owed to plantiff Defendant committed breach of such duty That the breach of such duty was the direct and proximate cause of the damage alleged. Codes
1,2and3
1,2,3and4
3 and 4
2 and 4
36 Which one of the following is not a good defence in suits for damages or negligence
Contributory Negligence
Express contract with plantiff
Express contract where statute prohibits
Voluntary assumptions of risk
37 Match List with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I List II
Rayland Vs 1. Compensation Fletcher for pain and suffering
Donoghue V 2. Loss caused by Stevenson Competition in business
Gludster 3. Strict liability Grammer School Case
Rose Vs. 4. Liability of Ford minor for tests 5 Liability for negligence
Codes
1 2 3 4
2 3 4 5
3 5 2 1
3 4 2 1
38 Assertion Tort is a civil wrong redressible by an action for unliquidated damages only.
Reason Law does not provide compensation in the nature of liquidated damages.
Codes
Both and are true and is correct explanation of
Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of
is true but is false.
is false but is true.
39 while walking along a deserted road at night during winter saw a just born baby abandoned on a side. For a moment be realized that he could save the baby without appreciable trouble, expense or loss of his time and also felt that if the baby is left over unprotected, it might die. But he did nothing and went away. another person also passed through that road and saw the baby and acted just like and went away. Next morning the infant baby died of exposure. Decide who is responsible
Only who saw first
for omitting to be compassionate
Both and for negligence
Neither nor is responsible
40 Decide on whom criminal liability can be fixed on the following The accused caught hold of the victim and exhorted on the main accused to strike the victim; upon which he inflicted a kirpan wound and consequently the victim died. Assertions is liable for punishment. and are both liable for common intention. and are both responsible for victims death for having common object. is not liable for any offence. Reasons
is quite possible
is reasonable
is as occasion demands
is most accurate
41 a quack, an uneducated in matters of surgery, had performed an operation on a man for internal piles with the help of ordinary Knife, unlike previous occasions, for which the man died due to haemorrhage. Decide on liability. is a recognised quack and hence not liable. profession is not legally acceptable hence liable. is not liable because the man consented for such operation. is not liable because it was a post operational syndrome The probable answer is
Statement is correct
Statement is correct
Statement is correct
Statement and are correct
42 Fill in the gap. in support of a just claim of has stated against for a sum of Rupees one thousand and falsely sweared on a trial that he heard admitted as to the just claim of The court decides that it was an affirmation of
Statement of truth
False evidence
Making a declaration
None of them
43 One of the essentials of holding a person responsible for dowry death is
subjected to harassment by peer groups.
subjected to harassment for dowry
subjected to harassment under suspicious circumstances
All of them
44 Fill in the gap An act of grievous hurt is always inferred through enormity to and not merely a slight more than a frolic.
Murder
Bodily injury
Amputation
All of them
45 Assertion(A) Before Bangalore Water Supply case educational institutions were excluded from the definition of an industry.
Reason Main purpose of such institutions is to impart education, and not to run business or trade.
Codes
Both and are true and is the correct explanation.
Both and are true but is not the correct explanation.
is true but is false.
is false but is true.
46 An individual dispute becomes industrial dispute when it is taken up by
Union only.
Union or substantial number of workmen.
Continuous support of union.
Subsequent support of union.
47 Which of the following statements are true
I. All employees are workmen.
II. All employees are not workmen.
III. All workmen are employees.
IV. All managerial staff are workmen.
Codes
Iand II
II and III
III and IV
I and III
48 In which of the following cases the Supreme Court held that medical representative is not workman
Standard Vacuum Oil Company V. Commissioner of Labour
Anand Bazar Patrika V. Its Workmen
Workmen V. Greaves Cotton Co.
J J Dechane V. State of Kerala
49 Which one of the following statement is true
The general funds of a registered trade union shall not be spent on the payment of salaries.
A registered Trade union may constitute a separate fund for the promotion of the civic and political interests.
No appeal lies against the order of refusal of the Registrar to register a Trade union.
Every registered Trade Union shall not be a body corporate.
50 Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below
List I (Subject) List II (Provisions of Trade Union Act, 1926)
Appointment 1 Section 24 of Registrar
Appeal 2 Section 10
Amalgamation 3 Section 3 of Trade Unions
Cancellation 4 Section 11 of registration
Codes
2 4 1 3
4 1 3 2
3 4 1 2
1 3 2 1
Berubari case
A. K. Gopalan case
Balaji Case
Minerva Mill's case
2 Article 16(4A) which gives power to the State to make laws regarding reservation in favour of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was added by the
75th Amendment to the Constitution of India.
76th Amendment to the Constitution of India.
77th Amendment to the Constitution of India.
78th Amendment to the Constitution of India.
3 The protection and improvement of environment including forests and wild life of the country is
Directive Principle of State Policy
Fundamental National Policy
Fundamental Duty of a Citizen
Both Directive Principle of State Policy and Fundamental Duty of a Citizen
4 Originally the Supreme Court consisted of a Chief Justice and
Seven other judges
Twelve other judges
Thirteen other judges
Fifteen other judges
5 A resolution passed under Clause
of Article 249 shall remain in force for such period not exceeding
Three months
Six months
Nine months
Twelve months
6 The President's rule under Article 356 of the Constitution of India remains valid in the State for maximum period of
One month
Three months
Six months
One year
7 The power of the Parliament to a mend the Constitution of India is a constituent power laid down in Article 368 by
Twenty Fourth Amendment Act
Twenty Sixth Amendment Act
Forty Second Amendment Act
Forty Fourth Amendment Act
8 'Jurisprudence is as big as law and bigger'. who said this
Austin
Lloyds
Lewellyn
Holland
9 "Rousseau is a Janus like figure in the history of national law" who said this
Hobbes
J. S. Mill
Locke
Barker
10 Match List-I (Jurist) with List-II (Assumption) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List I List II I. Acquinars
Jural postulates II. Pound
Spirit of people III. Kelsen
Ground norm IV. Savigny
Reason and will in law
Codes I II III IV
11 Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List I List II I. Law in a
Fuller changing society II. Human Law
Friedmann and Human Justice III. The morality
Stone of law IV. Ancient law
Main
Codes I II III IV
12 Which one of the following schools of Jurisprudence considers that "a reasoned scale of values can be discovered as a basis for legal development"
Sociological
Historical
Analytical
Philosophical
13 According to Salmond, the correlative of liberty is
Duty
No rights
Subjection
Disabilities
14 Assertion Customs to have the force of law must be immemorial.
Reason Custom represents common consciousness of people.
Codes
Both and are true and is the correct explanation of
Both and are true and is not a correct explanation of
is true, but is false.
is false, but is true.
15 Assertion International Court of Justice has power to decide cases on the basis of equity
Reason Equity is one of the General Principles of Law recognized by Civilized Nations.
Codes
Both and are true and is correct explanation of
Both and are true, but is not a correct explanation of
is true, but is false.
is false, but is true.
16 Match List-I with List-II
List I (Subject Matter) List II (Cases)
International S. S. Lotus Custom (France v. Turkey) PCIJ, Series No. 10
(b)Res Judicata U. N. Administrative Tribunal case, International Law Reports, 1954, P. 310
Legal status of (iii)Western General Sahara Case, Assembly Advisory Resolutions Opinion, ICJ on Rep., 1975, decolonization P. 12 and self determination
(d)Human (iv)Lawless Case, Rights American Journal of International Law, Vol. 56, 1962, P. 187
Codes
17 U. N. Commission on Human Rights has been discarded and replaced by
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Committee
Amnesty International
Human Rights Committee
Human Rights Council
18 Which of the following is not a primary source of International Law
International Treaty
Decision of International Court of Justice
International Custom
General Principle of Law recognized by Civilized Nations
19 Which of the following cases relates to retroactive nature of the act of recognition of government
Aksionairnoye Obschestro A. M. Luthar V. James Sagor Co., (1921) 3 K.B. P. 532
Trendtex Trading Corporation V. Central Bank of Nigeria, (1977) B. P. 529
Central Air Transport Inc. V. Central Air Transport Corporation, (1953) A. C. P. 70
Nicaragua V. U.S.A., ICJ Rep., 1984, P. 169.
20 In a case concerning the legality of the Threat or use of Nuclear Weapons, the International Court of Justice gave advisory opinion at the request of
U.N. Security Council
U. N. General Assembly
World Health Organization
United Nations Educational and Cultural Organization
21 Which is not the modern source of Hindu Law
Equity, Justice and Good Conscience
Precedent
Sruti
Legislation
22 Consider the following propositions and give the correct answer I. A void marriage remains valid until a decree annulling it has been passed by a competent court. II. A void marriage is never a valid marriage and there is no necessity of any decree annulling it. III. A voidable marriage is regarded as a valid marriage until a decree annulling it has been passed by a competent court. Codes
II and III are correct
I and II are correct
II and III are correct
I and III are correct
23 Assertion Break down of marriage as such is not a ground for Divorce.
Reason It may result into an easy way of dissolution of marriage and shall result into instability in the society.
Codes
Both and are correct.
is correct, but is incorrect.
Both and are wrong.
is correct, but is wrong.
24 Dastane Vs. Dastane is a case decided by the Supreme Court relating to
Adultery
Dessertion
Cruelty
None of the above
25 Marriages of all persons who are citizens of India belonging to various religions should by made compulsory registrable in their respective States where the marriage is solemnised. This was held by the Supreme Court in the case of
Githa Hariharn Vs. RBI
Seema Vs. Ashwani Kumar
John Vallamathom Vs. Union of India
None of the above
26 Assertion The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 brought changes like prohibition of polygamy and prigamy and permission for inter-caste marriages.
Reason The changes were brought under social pressure.
Codes
Both and are true and is correct explanation of
Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of
is correct but is false.
is false but is true.
27 An agreement made by mistake is
Void
Voidable
Illegal
Immoral
28 Which of the following statements are true
Minor's contract can be ratified on attaining majority.
Minor's contract cannot be ratified on attaining majority.
Minor's contract can be ratified jointly by both the parties to the contract.
Minor is not liable under minor's contract.
Codes
and
and
and
and
29 Assertion Damages must be related to damage.
Reason Damage is damaging and damages are compensating.
Codes
Both and are true, but is not correct explanation of
Both and are true, and is correct explanation of
is true, but is false.
is false, but is true.
30 Arrange the following concepts in sequence in which they appeared. Use the codes given below
Offer by x to y
Undue influence of x over y
Demand of damages by y from x
Acceptance of the offer by y.
Codes
31 Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched
In India, consideration must follow…..from promisee only.
In India, consideration must follow……from only promisor or only promisee.
In India, consideration must follow……from promisor or any other person.
In India, consideration must follow…..promisee or any other person.
32 Assertion(A) Collateral transactions to wagering agreements are valid.
Reason Only wagering agreements are declared void under Section 30 of the Indian Contract Act.
Codes
is true, but is false.
is false, but is true.
Both and are true, but is not correct explanation of
Both and are true and is correct explanation of
33 Liability in torts depends on
quantum of damages suffered
involvement of intention
infringement of legal right
effect of public interest
34 Which of the following ingredients are essential to make master liable for the acts of the servant
Tort was committed by the servant.
Tort was committed in the course of employment.
Express authority was given by master.
Master has knowledge of all constituent offers of tort.
Codes
3
4
4
2
35 Which of the following is an essential constituent of negligence Defendant was under or legal duty to exercise due care This duty was owed to plantiff Defendant committed breach of such duty That the breach of such duty was the direct and proximate cause of the damage alleged. Codes
1,2and3
1,2,3and4
3 and 4
2 and 4
36 Which one of the following is not a good defence in suits for damages or negligence
Contributory Negligence
Express contract with plantiff
Express contract where statute prohibits
Voluntary assumptions of risk
37 Match List with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I List II
Rayland Vs 1. Compensation Fletcher for pain and suffering
Donoghue V 2. Loss caused by Stevenson Competition in business
Gludster 3. Strict liability Grammer School Case
Rose Vs. 4. Liability of Ford minor for tests 5 Liability for negligence
Codes
1 2 3 4
2 3 4 5
3 5 2 1
3 4 2 1
38 Assertion Tort is a civil wrong redressible by an action for unliquidated damages only.
Reason Law does not provide compensation in the nature of liquidated damages.
Codes
Both and are true and is correct explanation of
Both and are true but is not the correct explanation of
is true but is false.
is false but is true.
39 while walking along a deserted road at night during winter saw a just born baby abandoned on a side. For a moment be realized that he could save the baby without appreciable trouble, expense or loss of his time and also felt that if the baby is left over unprotected, it might die. But he did nothing and went away. another person also passed through that road and saw the baby and acted just like and went away. Next morning the infant baby died of exposure. Decide who is responsible
Only who saw first
for omitting to be compassionate
Both and for negligence
Neither nor is responsible
40 Decide on whom criminal liability can be fixed on the following The accused caught hold of the victim and exhorted on the main accused to strike the victim; upon which he inflicted a kirpan wound and consequently the victim died. Assertions is liable for punishment. and are both liable for common intention. and are both responsible for victims death for having common object. is not liable for any offence. Reasons
is quite possible
is reasonable
is as occasion demands
is most accurate
41 a quack, an uneducated in matters of surgery, had performed an operation on a man for internal piles with the help of ordinary Knife, unlike previous occasions, for which the man died due to haemorrhage. Decide on liability. is a recognised quack and hence not liable. profession is not legally acceptable hence liable. is not liable because the man consented for such operation. is not liable because it was a post operational syndrome The probable answer is
Statement is correct
Statement is correct
Statement is correct
Statement and are correct
42 Fill in the gap. in support of a just claim of has stated against for a sum of Rupees one thousand and falsely sweared on a trial that he heard admitted as to the just claim of The court decides that it was an affirmation of
Statement of truth
False evidence
Making a declaration
None of them
43 One of the essentials of holding a person responsible for dowry death is
subjected to harassment by peer groups.
subjected to harassment for dowry
subjected to harassment under suspicious circumstances
All of them
44 Fill in the gap An act of grievous hurt is always inferred through enormity to and not merely a slight more than a frolic.
Murder
Bodily injury
Amputation
All of them
45 Assertion(A) Before Bangalore Water Supply case educational institutions were excluded from the definition of an industry.
Reason Main purpose of such institutions is to impart education, and not to run business or trade.
Codes
Both and are true and is the correct explanation.
Both and are true but is not the correct explanation.
is true but is false.
is false but is true.
46 An individual dispute becomes industrial dispute when it is taken up by
Union only.
Union or substantial number of workmen.
Continuous support of union.
Subsequent support of union.
47 Which of the following statements are true
I. All employees are workmen.
II. All employees are not workmen.
III. All workmen are employees.
IV. All managerial staff are workmen.
Codes
Iand II
II and III
III and IV
I and III
48 In which of the following cases the Supreme Court held that medical representative is not workman
Standard Vacuum Oil Company V. Commissioner of Labour
Anand Bazar Patrika V. Its Workmen
Workmen V. Greaves Cotton Co.
J J Dechane V. State of Kerala
49 Which one of the following statement is true
The general funds of a registered trade union shall not be spent on the payment of salaries.
A registered Trade union may constitute a separate fund for the promotion of the civic and political interests.
No appeal lies against the order of refusal of the Registrar to register a Trade union.
Every registered Trade Union shall not be a body corporate.
50 Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below
List I (Subject) List II (Provisions of Trade Union Act, 1926)
Appointment 1 Section 24 of Registrar
Appeal 2 Section 10
Amalgamation 3 Section 3 of Trade Unions
Cancellation 4 Section 11 of registration
Codes
2 4 1 3
4 1 3 2
3 4 1 2
1 3 2 1
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