Law Of Torts — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

The prosecution ended in favour of the plaintiff after exhausting all the steps of judicial process is the correct answer to “In a suit for malicious prosecution which one of the following is not an essential element”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

The defendant is not liable for nuisance is the correct answer to “During the scarcity of potatoes, long queues were made outside the defendant's shop who having a licence to sell fruits and vegetables used to sell only 1 kg of potatoes per ration card. The queues extended on to the highway and also caused some obstruction to the neighbouring shops. The neighbouring shopkeepers brought an action for nuisance against the defendant. Which one of the following decisions will be correct in this suit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Mainly based on judicial decision is the correct answer to “In India, the law of tort is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Damnum sine injuria is the correct answer to “Gloucester Grammer School case explains”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

A section of the public who know less of the plaintiff is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not an element in establishing a case in libel”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Negligence is the correct answer to “The Rule of 'res ipsa loquitur' is related to the tort of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Tortuous liability of Municipal Corporation is the correct answer to “The case of Ratlam Municipality v. Virdhichand is related to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Intention of the defendant is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not an exception to the principle of strict liability”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Where there is a right there is a remedy is the correct answer to “The meaning of the maxim 'Ubi jus ibi remedium' is:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Either in tort or breach of contract is the correct answer to “Which one of the following statements is correct? When the act of defendant falls in tort and breach of contract, the defendant may be sued”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Who committed one and the same act is the correct answer to “Which one of the following statements is correct? All persons are joint tort-feasors,”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Defamation is the correct answer to “Which one of the following wrongs are covered both under the criminal law and law of torts”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Reddy will succeed as his right to vote was denied by the police is the correct answer to “Principle: A plaintiff who suffers some injury will be entitled to receive compensation even if he suffers no loss. Factual Situation: Reddy was a strong political worker of Party X. He was proceeding to the poling booth at about 7:30 am, to cast his vote in favour of Mr. Naik, his party candidate. On the way, the State Police officials suspected Reddy to be an anti-social element and took him into custody for questioning. Reddy pleaded with the officials that he was a genuine voter and had no previous criminal records and requested them to allow him to cast his vote. The officials allegedly detained him in custody till about 4:45 pm and thereafter released him, recording that they could not find any thing against him. By the time Reddy reached the poling booth the polling time was over and he could not vote for Mr. Naik. When the results were declared Mr. Naik got a Majority of over 6000 votes and Party X got the majority to form the Government. Reddy files a suit for compensation against the State.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Donoghue v. Stevenson is the correct answer to “The 'neighbor' principle was laid down in the landmark case of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Rylands v. Fletcher is the correct answer to “The rule of strict liability is based on the decision in the case of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Ashby v. White is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is a leading case on 'Injuria Sine Damnum'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

All of these is the correct answer to “Which one of the following constitutes an example of joint tort feasors”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Injury to property is the correct answer to “Which of the following tort is not related to nuisance based on 'Physical discomfort' or interference with another's health and safety”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Both the Supreme Court and the High Court is the correct answer to “The writ of habeas corpus for procuring the release of a person wrongfully detained is issued by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Valenti non fit injuria is the correct answer to “"A person cannot complain of harm which he has exposed himself, with knowledge and free will" refers to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Asbhy v. White is the correct answer to “In which case the principle 'ubi us ibi remedium' recognized”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Unliquidated damages is the correct answer to “The remedy in tort law is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Is no defence is the correct answer to “In tort, mistake”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Yes. As 10 balls had escaped the field, the risk was reasonably foreseeable. The District Cricket Association (DCA) is responsible and is liable for damages because it has a duty to take reasonable measures to prevent it is the correct answer to “Principle: If an injury is the result of a reasonably foreseeable cause, the person/authority responsible is liable for damages because he has a duty to take reasonable measures to prevent it. Facts: Janet, a housewife standing at her balcony, was struck on the head by a ball that flew out of a cricket field across her home. Janet sues the District Cricket Association (DCA), the owner of the cricket field for public nuisance and negligence on the ground that the field did not have a fence high enough to prevent such occurrence. District Cricket Association (DCA) claims that only about 10 balls had escaped the field in the previous 10 years and it was therefore an unforeseeable risk. Is there a duty on the part of the District Cricket Association (DCA) to prevent the risk? Is the District Cricket Association (DCA) liable to compensate Janet”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

When one adopts a risky method of work under his own free will is the correct answer to “The maxim 'volenti non fit injuria' applies”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

They would not be liable because 'Y' did not own any duty of care towards her and he was also not negligent to her is the correct answer to “X', a fisher woman alighted from a tramcar. While the conductor was helping her to put the fish basket on her head, a motor cyclist 'Y' passed the tram and immediately afterwards negligently collided with Z's motor car. 'Y' was killed. 'X' did not see 'Y' or the accident which occurred fifteen yards away because her view was blocked by the tram. She, however, heard the collision and after 'Y's body has been removed, she approached the spot and saw the blood left on the road. In consequence, she had a nervous shock and gave birth to still-born child as she was then eight months' pregnant. If she sues the representatives of 'Y' for 'Y's negligence, then:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Can become a private nuisance if causes special or particular damage to a person different from the damage caused to the public as a whole is the correct answer to “A public nuisance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Both A and C can sue B for tort only is the correct answer to “A employs B, a surgeon, to attend his infant son C. By reason of B's negligence C is injured. Which one of the following is correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Option "Civil Wrong" is the correct answer for this question under Law Of Torts.

On positive law of the land is the correct answer to “Action of State vis-a-vis his own subjects has to be justified”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

(1), (2) and (3) are correct is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to 'absolute liability' principle laid down in M. C. Mehta v. Union of India. Answer by using the below: (1) The principle was approved except as to quantum of damages in Charan Lal Sahu v. Union of India (2) The principle in determining compensation was applied in Union Carbide Corporation v. Union of India (3) The compensation to be awarded must have some broad correlation not only with magnitude and capacity of the enterprise but also with the harm caused by it was held in Deepak Nitrite v. State of Gujarat (4) The principle is not followed in India because Parliament could not yet pass Public Liability Insurance Bill, 1991”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Neither in India nor in England is the correct answer to “The doctrine of common employment at present is applicable”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Consent to illegal act is no consent is the correct answer to “Which one of the following limitations to the rule of Volunti non fit injuria is not correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

As the responsibility to supply electricity is statutory the primary liability to compensate is that of the Board is the correct answer to “There was a plea for damages against the Electricity Board when a cyclist was entrapped and electrocuted by a live wire. The Board tried to oppose the plea on ground that the wire was a diverted line laid by a stranger to siphon energy. Will the Court accept the defence of the Board”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

M. C. Mehta v. Union of India is the correct answer to “In which one of the following cases has the Supreme Court laid down that where the enterprise is engaged in hazardous or inherently dangerous activities and harm results to anyone on account of accident, the enterprise is strictly liable to compensate all those who are affected by such accident”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

3 and 4 are correct is the correct answer to “Consider the following set of legal propositions: 1. A person can claim damages for all wrongs he has suffered. 2. A person can claim damages for wrongs only if they are caused intentionally. 3. A person can claim damages for a wrong if it is caused by infringement of this legal right. 4. A person can claim damage even if he has suffered no loss. Of the above propositions:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Strict liability is the correct answer to “Liability without fault”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Ferae naturae is the correct answer to “The Scienter rule applies in case of liability for animals which are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Dr. 'B' is liable as leaving a mop inside the body during surgery raised a presumption of negligence on his part is the correct answer to “Principle: General rule is that it is for the plaintiff to prove negligence of the defendant. But if the thing causing the injury is under the control of defendant and injury is such as would not occur without negligence, law presumes negligence. Facts: While performing a surgery for the removal of stones from the kidney of 'A', Dr. 'B' left a mop inside the body of 'A'. 'A' suffered acute pain and has to be operated again for the removal of the mop. 'A' sues Dr. 'B' for damages.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.

Fraser is the correct answer to “"A tort is an infringement of a right in rem of private individual, giving a right of compensation of the suit of the injured party." This is the definition given by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Law Of Torts.