Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
Which of the following is true with regard to grant of temporary injunction?
A)
Temporary injunction cannot be granted without notice to the opposite party
B)
For disobedience to a temporary injunction, a person may be arrested and detained and his property may also be subjected to attachment and sale
C)
Issue of temporary injunction is mandatory in all cases
D)
Only (a) and (b)
Option B is correct: For disobedience to a temporary injunction, a person may be arrested and detained and his property may also be subjected to attachment and sale.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
Which paragraph of Schedule VI of the Constitution of India empowers the the District Council and the Regional Councils to make laws?
A)
Paragraph 12-B
B)
Paragraph 5
C)
Paragraph 3
D)
Paragraph 7
Schedule VI of the Constitution of India provides for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Paragraph 3 of Schedule VI specifically empowers the District Councils and Regional Councils to make laws regarding specific subjects listed therein (such as land allotment, forest management, marriage, social customs, etc.), subject to the assent of the Governor.
- Paragraph 3: Grants the legislative power to the District and Regional Councils.
- Paragraph 5: Relates to the power of the District Council to establish courts for trials of suits between parties.
- Paragraph 7: Relates to the power of the District Council to make rules for the conduct of its business.
- Paragraph 12-B: Is not the primary source of general legislative empowerment for the Councils.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
The term of the office of the Governor is -
A)
during the pleasure of the President
B)
six Years from the date of entering the office
C)
till he attains the age of 60
D)
till he attains the age of 65
Option A is correct: during the pleasure of the President.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
Which paragraph of Schedule VI of the Constitution of India dissolved the Mizo District Council?
A)
Paragraph 20-A
B)
Paragraph 20-B
C)
Paragraph 20-C
D)
Paragraph 21
Under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which provides for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, specific provisions exist for the dissolution of District Councils. Paragraph 20-A specifically empowers the Governor to dissolve a District Council if the Governor is satisfied that the Council is unable to discharge its functions. This provision is critical for the governance of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in Mizoram (such as the Lai and Mara Councils) and was historically relevant to the administrative transitions of the Mizo District Council. Paragraphs 20-B and 20-C deal with other administrative adjustments and specific transitional arrangements, while Paragraph 21 generally relates to the power of the Governor to make regulations for peace and good government.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
What does an actionable claim mean?
A)
Itisaclaim to any debt or any beneficial interest in moveable property not in possession
B)
Such claims can be recovered by means of suit or an action
C)
Both (a) & (b)
D)
Neither (a) nor (b)
Option C is correct: Both (a) & (b).
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
No Act of Parliament shail apply to the State of Mizoram in respect of -
A)
Ownership and transfer of land
B)
Inter-State migration
C)
Census
D)
Insurance
The State of Mizoram enjoys special protections under the Constitution of India, specifically under Article 371G. Article 371G provides that no Act of Parliament shall apply to the State of Mizoram in respect of: (a) religious or social practices of the Mizos; (b) Mizo customary law; and (c) ownership and transfer of land, unless the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram by a resolution passed by a majority of the members present and voting decides that such Act shall apply. Therefore, 'Ownership and transfer of land' is specifically protected from the automatic application of Parliamentary Acts. Options b (Inter-State migration), c (Census), and d (Insurance) fall under the general legislative competence of the Union Government (Union List) and are not exempted under the special provisions of Article 371G.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
The duty of the Advocate-General of a state is-
A)
to advice the Government ofa State
B)
perform duties of a legal character
C)
discharge the functions conferred on him under the constitution or the law in force
D)
All ofthe above
Option D is correct: All ofthe above.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
The Supreme Court had decided that Special Leave Petition cannot be filed to challenge an order passed by the High Court on the administrative side in -
A)
K. Hymavathi v. State of Andhra Pradesh
B)
Nimmanapally Surya Reddy v. Hon’ Chief Justice High Court of Telangana
C)
Anuj Sarwesh v. High Court of Delhi
D)
Satendra Babu v. High Court of Allahabad
Option B is correct: Nimmanapally Surya Reddy v. Hon’ Chief Justice High Court of Telangana.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
Which Article of the Constitution provides for Uniform Civil Code?
A)
Article 43
B)
Article 44
C)
Article 45
D)
Article 46
Option B is correct: Article 44.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
Judicial Activism can have adverse effect on which of the following?
A)
Separation of power between the legislature and judiciary
B)
Centre-State relationship
C)
Transparency in the judiciary
D)
All of the above
Option A is correct: Separation of power between the legislature and judiciary.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
A lack of which of the following jurisdiction can be set up at any stage:
A)
Territorial jurisdiction
B)
Pecuniary jurisdiction
C)
Subject-matter jurisdiction
D)
All of these
Option C is correct: Subject-matter jurisdiction.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
An inter pleader suit is one where the real dispute is between the only.
A)
Defendants
B)
Plaintiffs
C)
Intervenors
D)
Respondents
Option A is correct: Defendants.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
Any person can be a next friend or a guardian to a minor if -
A)
heisofsound mind
B)
major
C)
his interest isnot adverse to thatofthe minor
D)
Allofthese
Option D is correct: Allofthese.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
In the case of Puttaswamy v. Union of India, the Supreme Court declared that Right to Privacy is a fundamental right and is inherently protected under -
A)
Article 14
B)
Article 16
C)
Article 19
D)
Article 21
Option D is correct: Article 21.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
Which of the following grounds is necessary to be proved in order to remove a Speaker of any Legislative Assembly?
A)
Misbehaviour
B)
Incapacity
C)
Conduct involving moral turpitude
D)
Ceases to be a member of the house
Option D is correct: Ceases to be a member of the house.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
Which of the following is not appointed by the President of India?
A)
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
B)
The Prime Minister of India
C)
Chief Justice of India
D)
Chief of Army Staff
Option A is correct: Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
A person has contingent interest on a property when it is expressed to take effect -
A)
On the happening ofa specified uncertain event
B)
Ifaspecified uncertain event shall not happen
C)
Both (a) and (b)
D)
Neither (a) nor (b)
Option C is correct: Both (a) and (b).
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
The appointment of the District Judges is provide under Article -
A)
231
B)
233
C)
235
D)
237
Option B is correct: 233.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
Application under Order [X Rule 7 of the code to set aside the order of ex-parte proceeding may be filed.
A)
At or before the date fixed for hearing
B)
30 days
C)
60 days
D)
Only on the date fixed for hearing
Option A is correct: At or before the date fixed for hearing.
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
Under the provision of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, an unborn person acquires vested interest on transfer for his benefit -
A)
upon his Birth.
B)
when he is conceived.
C)
no provision is made in the Act.
D)
none of these
Option A is correct: upon his Birth..
Legal Service • 2024 • Law Paper-I
The provision of contingent interest is provided in -
A)
Section 21 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882
B)
Section 22 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882
C)
Section 23 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882
D)
Section 24 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Option A is correct: Section 21 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882.
Legal Service • 2024 • General Knowledge
Which country has joined NATO as its 32nd member?
A)
Sweden
B)
Finland
C)
Ukraine
D)
Serbia
Option A is correct: Sweden.
Legal Service • 2024 • General Knowledge
Money2India (Canada) app, to ease the process of transferring money to India, was launched by which bank?
A)
SBI Bank
B)
ICICI Bank
C)
Canara Bank
D)
Axis Bank
Option B is correct: ICICI Bank.
Legal Service • 2024 • General Knowledge
The Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Minister, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers are all members of
A)
National Integration Council
B)
Planning Commission
C)
National Development Council
D)
Zonal Council
Option C is correct: National Development Council.
Legal Service • 2024 • General Knowledge
The PM-DevINE scheme is a new venture of government exclusively targeted for infrastructure projects in:
A)
150 Most Backward Districts
B)
Most Backward Tribal Areas
C)
North East India
D)
Coastal Regions
Option C is correct: North East India.
