Miscellaneous In Law — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of the following Acts was amended by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013?
Correct Answer: Option B — The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 is the correct answer to “Which of the following Acts was amended by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 2 of 40
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Arms Act, 1959 came into force on:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1st October, 1962
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1st October, 1962 is the correct answer to “Arms Act, 1959 came into force on:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 3 of 40
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A testamentary document is denoted as
Correct Answer: Option B — A will
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A will is the correct answer to “A testamentary document is denoted as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 4 of 40
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Sodomy is a ground for divorce under which of the following matrimonial legislations?
Correct Answer: Option A — The Divorce Act, 1869
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Divorce Act, 1869 is the correct answer to “Sodomy is a ground for divorce under which of the following matrimonial legislations”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which of the following is not copyrightable?
Correct Answer: Option A — A false biography that defames its subject
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A false biography that defames its subject is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not copyrightable”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 6 of 40
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A succession certificate granted under Part X of Indian Succession Act, 1925 shall have effect
Correct Answer: Option C — Throughout India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Throughout India is the correct answer to “A succession certificate granted under Part X of Indian Succession Act, 1925 shall have effect”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 7 of 40
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Which of the following statements is/are correct in regard to a valid custom?
Correct Answer: Option C — The custom need not to be consistent with other custom in the same area
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The custom need not to be consistent with other custom in the same area is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements is/are correct in regard to a valid custom”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 8 of 40
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The test for determining bias is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Reasonable likelihood test
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Reasonable likelihood test is the correct answer to “The test for determining bias is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 9 of 40
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No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under the Accommodation Control Act, unless the complaint in respect of the offence has been made within
Correct Answer: Option D — Three months from the date of offence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Three months from the date of offence is the correct answer to “No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under the Accommodation Control Act, unless the complaint in respect of the offence has been made within”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 10 of 40
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Under the Shia Law, if the husband has capacity to speak but announces Talak in writing the Talak is-
Correct Answer: Option C — Void
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Void is the correct answer to “Under the Shia Law, if the husband has capacity to speak but announces Talak in writing the Talak is-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 11 of 40
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Special Marriage Act was initially enacted in which year?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1872
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1872 is the correct answer to “Special Marriage Act was initially enacted in which year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 12 of 40
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Coparcenary property of a Hindu- 1. Devolves by succession 2. Devolves by survivorship 3. Can be partitioned 4. Cannot be partitioned Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option B — 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Coparcenary property of a Hindu- 1. Devolves by succession 2. Devolves by survivorship 3. Can be partitioned 4. Cannot be partitioned Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 13 of 40
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In the Government of India Act, 1935, which subjects are included in the concurrent list?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “In the Government of India Act, 1935, which subjects are included in the concurrent list”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which of the following chapters of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 deals with "The control of timber and other forest produce in transit"?
Correct Answer: Option C — Chapter VII
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chapter VII is the correct answer to “Which of the following chapters of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 deals with "The control of timber and other forest produce in transit"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 15 of 40
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A statutory body arbitrarily terminated the services of an employee without hearing and notice. What is the best remedy for the employee?
Correct Answer: Option D — He can approach administrative Tribunal for relief
Detailed Academic Explanation:
He can approach administrative Tribunal for relief is the correct answer to “A statutory body arbitrarily terminated the services of an employee without hearing and notice. What is the best remedy for the employee”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 16 of 40
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Who out of the following cannot be appointed as arbitrator?
Correct Answer: Option C — A person who has an interest in the subject matter of dispute
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A person who has an interest in the subject matter of dispute is the correct answer to “Who out of the following cannot be appointed as arbitrator”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 17 of 40
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Which is the leading case on environment
Correct Answer: Option A — M. C. Metha v. Union of India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
M. C. Metha v. Union of India is the correct answer to “Which is the leading case on environment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 18 of 40
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How many agnayayudh can be acquired or possessed or carried by any person at any time?
Correct Answer: Option D — Not more than 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Not more than 3 is the correct answer to “How many agnayayudh can be acquired or possessed or carried by any person at any time”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 19 of 40
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Which condition is not required to be satisfied by an invention to be patentable subject matter under Patent Act:
Correct Answer: Option C — Distinctiveness
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Distinctiveness is the correct answer to “Which condition is not required to be satisfied by an invention to be patentable subject matter under Patent Act:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 20 of 40
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Under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 which one of the following has power to constitute authorities?
Correct Answer: Option D — Central Government
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Central Government is the correct answer to “Under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 which one of the following has power to constitute authorities”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 21 of 40
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Which provision of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006 confers power upon the authorities to direct dispossession of persons in wrongful occupation of Gram Panchayat properties?
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 67
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 67 is the correct answer to “Which provision of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006 confers power upon the authorities to direct dispossession of persons in wrongful occupation of Gram Panchayat properties”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 22 of 40
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Which among the following legal instruments is not related to climate change?
Correct Answer: Option D — Nagoya Protocol
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nagoya Protocol is the correct answer to “Which among the following legal instruments is not related to climate change”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 23 of 40
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Under which Section of SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, anticipatory bail is prohibited?
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 18
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 18 is the correct answer to “Under which Section of SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, anticipatory bail is prohibited”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 24 of 40
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Mother Teresa was declared a saint by Pop Francis in Vatican City on
Correct Answer: Option D — 4th September, 2016
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4th September, 2016 is the correct answer to “Mother Teresa was declared a saint by Pop Francis in Vatican City on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 25 of 40
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How many persons representing NGO's are to be nominated to National Board for Wildlife, by Central Government?
Correct Answer: Option A — Five
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Five is the correct answer to “How many persons representing NGO's are to be nominated to National Board for Wildlife, by Central Government”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 26 of 40
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Whether Joint Hindu Family/Hindu Undivided Family:
Correct Answer: Option C — Is not a juristic person
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Is not a juristic person is the correct answer to “Whether Joint Hindu Family/Hindu Undivided Family:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 27 of 40
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Who can suspend or revoke the licences issued under the Arms Act?
Correct Answer: Option C — Licensing authority
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Licensing authority is the correct answer to “Who can suspend or revoke the licences issued under the Arms Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 28 of 40
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"Marriages of all persons who are citizens of India belonging to various religions should be made compulsorily registrable in their respective states where the marriage is solemnized." This was held by Supreme Court in the case of
Correct Answer: Option A — Seema v. Ashwani Kumar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Seema v. Ashwani Kumar is the correct answer to “"Marriages of all persons who are citizens of India belonging to various religions should be made compulsorily registrable in their respective states where the marriage is solemnized." This was held by Supreme Court in the case of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 29 of 40
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Notification specifying small quantity and commercial quantity issued under Section 2 of the NDPS Act prescribes small quantity of the Heroin
Correct Answer: Option D — 5 gm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5 gm is the correct answer to “Notification specifying small quantity and commercial quantity issued under Section 2 of the NDPS Act prescribes small quantity of the Heroin”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 30 of 40
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When a minor is admitted to the benefits of partnership, such minor
Correct Answer: Option D — All these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All these is the correct answer to “When a minor is admitted to the benefits of partnership, such minor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 31 of 40
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If a trademark is registered in India under the Trade Marks Act, 1999; how long will trademark protection last, assuming renewal?
Correct Answer: Option D — Potentially forever; if there is continued commercial use
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Potentially forever; if there is continued commercial use is the correct answer to “If a trademark is registered in India under the Trade Marks Act, 1999; how long will trademark protection last, assuming renewal”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 32 of 40
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A few words have been used in Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act but these have not been defined, their meaning will be referred from:-
Correct Answer: Option B — Indian Penal Code
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indian Penal Code is the correct answer to “A few words have been used in Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act but these have not been defined, their meaning will be referred from:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 33 of 40
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The liability of a person in possession, not as owner, to deliver to persons entitled to immediate possession arises
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The liability of a person in possession, not as owner, to deliver to persons entitled to immediate possession arises”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 34 of 40
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Which of the following powers is not vested with Lokpal under Chapter-VII of the Act, 2013?
Correct Answer: Option B — Powers of criminal court in certain cases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Powers of criminal court in certain cases is the correct answer to “Which of the following powers is not vested with Lokpal under Chapter-VII of the Act, 2013”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 35 of 40
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Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. v. Myspace Inc. 2011 is a leading case on the Copyright Act, 1957 dealing with which section of the Act?
Correct Answer: Option D — Section 51
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 51 is the correct answer to “Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. v. Myspace Inc. 2011 is a leading case on the Copyright Act, 1957 dealing with which section of the Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 36 of 40
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The doctrine of 'Acting under Dictation' is applied in the case of
Correct Answer: Option B — Failure to exercise discretion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Failure to exercise discretion is the correct answer to “The doctrine of 'Acting under Dictation' is applied in the case of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 37 of 40
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The case of Hanuman Prasad v. Mst. Baboee is related to
Correct Answer: Option B — Marriage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Marriage is the correct answer to “The case of Hanuman Prasad v. Mst. Baboee is related to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 38 of 40
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In the following four numbers, three are same in a certain way while the rest one is different. Find out the different one.
Correct Answer: Option D — 72
Detailed Academic Explanation:
72 is the correct answer to “In the following four numbers, three are same in a certain way while the rest one is different. Find out the different one.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 39 of 40
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Who may order attachment of any opium poppy or coca plant which has been illegally cultivated?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Who may order attachment of any opium poppy or coca plant which has been illegally cultivated”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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Question 40 of 40
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There are bulk of laws which govern people and which come not from the legislature but from the chambers of administrators. This is called delegated legislation and it is different from
Correct Answer: Option D — Executive legislation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Executive legislation is the correct answer to “There are bulk of laws which govern people and which come not from the legislature but from the chambers of administrators. This is called delegated legislation and it is different from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Miscellaneous In Law.
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