APP • Law Paper-I
Who among the following scholars is not a proponent of Legal Positivism?
A)
Ronald Dworkin
B)
John Austin
C)
Joseph Raz
D)
H.L.A. Hart
Ronald Dworkin is not generally classified as a legal positivist.
APP • Law Paper-I
A minor who claims to be over the age of majority commits
A)
fraud
B)
misrepresentation
C)
extortion
D)
larceny
A minor cannot be made contractually liable merely by falsely representing age; the traditional exam key treats the conduct as fraud, hence option A.
APP • Law Paper-I
An agreement made without free consent is:
A)
Always void
B)
Voidable
C)
Unlawful
D)
Either void or voidable.
An agreement made without free consent is generally voidable at the option of the aggrieved party, subject to exceptions.
APP • Law Paper-I
The consideration or object of an agreement is lawful unless it is
A)
Forbidden by law
B)
Forbidden by contractors themselves
C)
Forbidden by custom
D)
None of these
An agreement's consideration or object is unlawful when, among other things, it is forbidden by law.
APP • Law Paper-I
The Court may grant rescission where the contract is-
A)
Voidable at the option of the plaintiff
B)
Void
C)
Unenforceable
D)
illegal
Rescission is a remedy where the contract is voidable at the plaintiff's option.
APP • Law Paper-I
According to AV Dicey, in India the Rule of law is embodied in
A)
Article 12 of the Constitution of India
B)
Article 13 of the Constitution of India
C)
Article 14 of the Constitution of India
D)
Article 15 of the Constitution of India
Based on established principles in Law, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Article 14 of the Constitution of India' (Option C).
APP • Law Paper-I
The correct sequence in the formation of a contract is :
A)
Offer, acceptance, agreement, consideration.
B)
Agreement, consideration, offer,acceptance.
C)
Offer , Consideration, acceptance, agreement.
D)
Offer,acceptance, consideration, agreement.
Contract formation proceeds from offer to acceptance, producing agreement, with consideration completing enforceability in the usual sequence.
APP • Law Paper-I
Which of the following case is concern with possession?
A)
Merry Vs Green
B)
Ancona Vs Rogers
C)
Hibbert Vs Mc Kieren
D)
All of these
Based on established principles in Law, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'All of these' (Option D).
APP • Law Paper-I
“Custom is not law until approved by the judges” it was stated by
A)
Savigny
B)
Puchta
C)
Gray
D)
Hegel
Gray emphasized that custom becomes law through judicial recognition.
APP • Law Paper-I
A rights in personam is
A)
available only against a particular person
B)
available against person in general
C)
a positive right
D)
both (a) & (b)
A right in personam is enforceable against a particular person or persons.
APP • Law Paper-I
The concept of “Dialectical materialism” is a concept commonly associated with which of the following school of thought?
A)
Marxism
B)
Liberal theory
C)
Postmodernism
D)
Utilitarianism
Dialectical materialism is classically associated with Marxism.
APP • Law Paper-I
Drawing cash from ATM, is an example of
A)
Express contract
B)
Implied contract
C)
Tacit contract
D)
Unlawful contract
Using an ATM to obtain cash involves an implied contractual relationship.
APP • Law Paper-I
Anticipatory breach of a contract takes place –
A)
During the performance of the contract
B)
At the time when the performance is due
C)
Before the performance is due
D)
At the time when the contract is entered into
Anticipatory breach occurs before the time fixed for performance.
APP • Law Paper-I
The case of Taylor v. Caldwell (1883)deals with-
A)
Discharge of contract by destruction of subject matter
B)
Anticipatory breach of contract
C)
Discharge of contract by death of a party
D)
Breach of contract.
Taylor v Caldwell established discharge of contract by destruction of the subject matter/frustration.
APP • Law Paper-I
Which one of the following is the correct statement?
A)
Certiorari can be issued against judicial or quasi judicial authorities
B)
Mandamus can be issued against administrative authorities
C)
Both (a) & (b)
D)
None of these
Based on established principles in Law, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Certiorari can be issued against judicial or quasi judicial authorities' (Option A).
APP • Law Paper-I
Which of the following school adhered to the view that. “Law is found not made, it is self existent”.
A)
Analytical School
B)
Historical School
C)
Sociological School
D)
Realist School
The historical school holds that law is found in social custom and development rather than simply made by legislation.
APP • Law Paper-I
The following is not a tort described as ‘trespass to the person
A)
Battery
B)
False imprisonment
C)
Public nuisance
D)
Assault
Based on established principles in Law, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Battery' (Option A).
APP • Law Paper-I
If there is a unilateral mistake as regards identity of a party caused by fraud of he other party, the contract is –
A)
Void
B)
Voidable
C)
Valid
D)
illegal
A mistake as to identity induced by fraud in an essential case makes the purported contract void.
APP • Law Paper-I
Lokpal and lokayukta is competent to
A)
Discharge the function of administrative officer
B)
Investigate complaints involving grievances in respect of administrative action
C)
Inquiry conduct of officer
D)
Give observation and recommendations regarding administrative action
Based on established principles in Law, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Discharge the function of administrative officer' (Option A).
APP • Law Paper-I
What is the age for making a contract?
A)
18
B)
25
C)
35
D)
Majority
Capacity to contract is attained on reaching the statutory age of majority.
APP • Law Paper-I
Long possession creates ownership by
A)
Subscription
B)
Prescription
C)
Simplification
D)
Possessio-simpliciter
Long possession may ripen into ownership by prescription.
APP • Law Paper-I
According to Salmond, which one of the following is the supreme law of the land?
A)
Colonial legislation
B)
Executive legislation
C)
Judicial legislation
D)
Law made by the Parliament
Option D: Law made by the Parliament. This matches the standard definition or established fact for the concept asked.
APP • Law Paper-I
When the principle of ‘due process of law’ is applied which of the following is a necessary condition?
A)
Principle of Natural Justice
B)
Power of judicial review
C)
Doctrine of Procedure established by law
D)
Independence of judiciary
Based on established principles in Law, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Doctrine of Procedure established by law' (Option C).
APP • Law Paper-I
Qui Facit per alium facit per se mean
A)
liability under the law of torts
B)
liability for unauthorized act
C)
vicarious liability
D)
Strict liability
Based on established principles in Law, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'liability for unauthorized act' (Option B).
APP • Law Paper-I
What are the expectation to the rule of Natural Justice
A)
Exclusion of statutory provision
B)
Exclusion by constitutional provision
C)
Exclusion in case of legislative act
D)
All the these
Based on established principles in Law, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'All the these' (Option D).
