Important Law Questions for Preliminary Exam
Some Important Q & A
- Who said that the “Indian Constitution is a federation with the strong centralising tendency”?
Ans. Sir Ivor Jennings - Who was the first President of the constituent assembly of India?
Ans. Dr. Rajendra Prasad - When did the constitution of Jammu and Kashmir come into force?
Ans. 26 January 1957 - Who decides a dispute regarding the election of the President of India?
Ans. Supreme Court - Which article relates to the doctrine of severability?
Ans. Article 13 - To which authority does the President submit his resignation?
Ans. The Vice President - Who has the power to pardon a death sentence?
Ans. The President - Who determines the salaries of the judges of the Supreme Court?
Ans. Parliament - In which case it was said that the right to fly the national flag is a fundamental right of a citizen guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the constitution?
Ans. Naveen Jindal vs Union of India - Who shall issue notice if any territory becomes a part of India?
Ans. Government of India - A, a person 20 years old, instigates his sister B, who is 6 years old, to pick the pocket of a passenger. As soon as B tries to take out the purse and put it in her school bag, she is caught. When the purse was opened, it was found empty. What offence has A and B committed?
Ans. Only A is guilty of abetment. B is not liable. - Which case propounded the doctrine of joint liability?
Ans. Reg vs Cruise - Which section of the Indian Penal Code defines the word ‘act’?
Ans. Section 33 - Which section of the Indian Penal Code punishes promoting enmity between groups on the basis of religion?
Ans. Section 153A - Which section is related to theft in dwelling house?
Ans. Section 380 of IPC - For committing extortion, valuable security is defined under which section of the Indian Penal Code?
Ans. Section 30 - Which section is based on the principle of ‘De minimus non curat lex’?
Ans. Section 95 of IPC - What does the maxim “Ignorantia juris non excusat” means?
Ans. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse.
Some More Q & A
- What is required to remarry with a divorced wife under Muslim law?
Ans. Practice of Halala - When a Muslim renounces Islam, what is it called?
Ans. Apostasy - What does the term ‘Iddat’ mean in Muslim law?
Ans. Waiting period - What kind of dower is Mahr-I-Musamma?
Ans. Specified dower - Which section of the Transfer of Property Act provides for transfer by an ostensible owner?
Ans. Section 41 - When did the Transfer of Property Act come into force?
Ans. 1 July 1882 - Transfer of Property Act is supplementary to which Act?
Ans. Indian Contract Act - In the absence of any contract or usage, a lease of immovable property shall be deemed to be for what period?
Ans. Year to year - Which section of the Transfer of Property Act relates to oral transfer?
Ans. Section 9 - In criminal procedure, when evidence is deficient, which section provides for the release of the accused?
Ans. Section 169 - Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code is related to the submission of the police report?
Ans. Section 173 - Which section of the Partnership Act says that ‘partnership is not created by status’?
Ans. Section 5 - According to the Indian Partnership Act, what does the word “business” include?
Ans. Every trade, occupation, and profession. - Which section provides for the effects of non-registration of a partnership firm?
Ans. Section 69 of the Indian Partnership Act - Which Act deals with the transfer of movable property?
Ans. Sales of Goods Act, 1930 - At what stage can the court return the plaint under Order VII Rule 10?
Ans. At any stage of the suit - Which provision of the Civil Procedure Code provides reasons for the rejection of plaint?
Ans. Order VII Rule 11 - Which section of the Civil Procedure Code contains the principle of restitution?
Ans. Section 144 - What is the time limit for a person to file a suit who is dispossessed of immovable property?
Ans. Six months - When did the Specific Relief Act come into force?
Ans. 1 March 1964 - What does the term legal disability mean as per the Limitation Act?
Ans. Minor, insane, or idiot - How shall the time mentioned in the instrument or limitation period be computed?
Ans. As per Gregorian calendar - When is a suit said to be instituted in the court?
Ans. By presentation of the plaint - What is the limitation period for foreclosure?
Ans. Thirty years
