AIBE 2019 Previous Year Questions

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Law of Contract

Q1

Which one of the following sentence is correctly method?

a.In India, consideration must follow from promisee only.
b.In India, consideration must follow from only promisor or only promisee.
c.In India, consideration must follow from promisor or any other person.
d.In India, consideration must follow from promisee or any other person
Q2

Assertion (A): Collateral transactions to wagering are valid. Reason (R): only wagering agreements are declared void under section 30 of the Indian contract Act.

a.(a) is true, but (r) is false.
b.(a) is false, but (r) is true.
c.Both (a) and (r) are true, but (r) is not correct explanation of (a)
d.Both (a) and (r) are true, and (r) is correct explanation of (a)
Q3

Term 'holder' include

a.The payee
b.The bearer
c.The endorsed
d.All of the above
Q4

Under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act,1939 a Muslim wife can seek Dissolution of marriage if the husband fails to perform marital obligation for:

a.2 year
b.3 year
c.4 year
d.5 year
Q7

The case of Muhammad Allahdad Khan Vs Muhammad Ismail Khan is related to:

a.Pre-emption
b.Gift
c.Mahr
d.Acknowledgement of paternity
Q8

In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court was in 2017 declared pronouncements of talaq three times at a time by a Muslim husband as unconstitutional?

a.Shayara Bano V/s Union of India
b.Shassnim Ara V/s State of U.P
c.Baitahira V/s Ali Hasan
d.Danial latifi V/s Union of India
Q29

Which of the following statements are true?

a.(i) and (iii)
b.(ii) and (iv)
c.(i) and (ii)
d.(ii) and (iii)
Q42

Which of the following is an infringement of a Registered Trade mark:

a.Use of a mark identical to the Trade mark in relation to goods without authorisation.
b.Advertising of that Trade mark such that the advertisement is against the reputation of the Trade Mark.
c.Use of that Trade mark as a business name without authorisation.
d.All of the above.
Q61

Which of the following is wrong in respect of the law of Copyright:

a.Copyright protects only the expression and not idea.
b.There is no copyright in respect of a fact.
c.There is no copyright in a government work
d.Copyright doesn't require registration.
Q64

An agreement not enforceable by law is stated to be void under ___.

a.Section 2(e)
b.Section 2(f)
c.Section 2(g)
d.Section 2(d)
Q92

Effect of 'not negotiable' crossing is mentioned under:

a.Section 125
b.Section 130
c.Section 131
d.Section 128
Q93

Section 16 of negotiable instrument defines:

a.Restrictive endorsement
b.Conditional endorsement
c.Indorsement "in full" and Indorsement "in blank"
d.All of the above
Q94

The liability under Section 138 of the negotiable instruments act 1881 is:

a.Strict liability
b.Vicarious liability
c.Both 'A and B'
d.None of the above
Q98

It deals with the Internal Management and Affairs of company:

a.Prospectus
b.Article of Association
c.Memorandum of Association.
d.Debenture

Constitutional Law of India

Q5

The Concept of 'Curative' Petition was introduced by the Supreme Court of India in the case of

a.Rupa Ashok Hura V/s Ashok Hura,AIR 2002 SC 1771
b.M.C.Mehta V/s Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 1087
c.Krishna Swami V/s Union of India, (1992) 45 CC 605
d.Sheela Barse V/s Union of India, (1986) 35 CC 5962
Q6

Right to Fare Legal Aid was recognised as a Fundamental Right under Act 21 of Indian Constitution in the case of-

a.Hussaainara Khatoon V/s State of Bihar, AIR 1979 SC 1360
b.M.H Hoskot V/s State of Maharashtra, AIR 1978 SC 1548
c.Madhu Mehta V/s Union of India (1989) 4 SC 1548
d.Rudal Shah V/s State of Bihar (1983) 45 SC 14
Q11

Public Interest litigation is relaxation of which of the following requirements:

a.Jurisdiction
b.Locus Standi
c.Both A & B
d.None of the Above
Q12

Which of the following is not a case of Public Interest Litigation:

a.Kesavananda Bharti v. State of Kerala AIR 1973 SC 1461
b.Vincent Narayan v. Union of India, AIR 1988 SC 889
c.Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms, AIR 2002 SC 2112
d.Vincent Panikurlangara v. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 990.
Q17

'Rule of Law' means

a.Equality before the Law
b.Supremacy of the Law
c.Predominance of legal spirit
d.All of the above
Q18

The purpose of writ of 'Quo warranto' is?

a.To compel public authority to perform duty
b.To restraint public authority to do illegal act
c.To oust illegal occupant of a public post
d.All of the above
Q19

Writ of Certiorari can be issued against

a.Judicial and Quasi-Judicial bodies
b.Quasi Judicial and Administrative bodies
c.Administrative Bodies only
d.None of the above
Q20

Supreme Court of India held that it is permanent obligation of every member of medical profession either government or private to give medical aid to every injured person brought for treatment immediately without waiting for procedural formalities in the case of-

a.Common Cause V/s Union of India (1996) 1 SC 753
b.Peoples Union of India, AIR 1983 SC 339
c.Parmanand Katara V/s Union of India ,AIR 1989 SC 2039
d.Lakshmi Kant Pandey V/s Union of India (1984) 25 SC 244
Q21

The Supreme Court of India has issued the direction to make the CBI independent agency so that it can function more effectively and Investigate Crimes and Corruptions at high places in public life in the Case of-

a.Union of India V/s Association For democratic reforms, AIR 2002 SC 2112
b.Bangalore medical Trust V/s B.S Muddappa (1991) 45 SC 54
c.Vincent Panikurlangra V/s Union of India (1987) 2 SC 165
d.Vincent Narayan V/s Union of India, AIR 1998 SC 889
Q44

Residuary Powers in India may be exercised by

a.Parliament
b.State Legislatures
c.President
d.Both A & B
Q52

Which of the following Courts/Tribunals cannot entertain a Public Interest Litigation:

a.Supreme Court
b.High Court
c.Central Administrative Tribunal
d.None of the Above
Q56

From which of the following countries, the Constitution of India has borrowed the 'Power of Judicial Review'?

a.Canada
b.United Kingdom
c.USA
d.Ireland
Q57

Enforcement of which of the following articles of the Constitution of India cannot be suspended even during the proclamation of emergency?

a.14 & 19
b.20& 21
c.23 &24
d.21 & 22
Q59

Which Court or Authority has the power to punish any person for contempt of the National Company Law Tribunal:

a.Supreme Court
b.High Court
c.National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
d.National Company Law Tribunal
Q66

The principle of Law of Taxation that "No tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law". It is contained under:

a.Article 265 of the constitution
b.Article 300 of the constitution
c.Article 19(1)(g) of the constitution
d.Article 285 of the constitution
Q68

Under which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution Parliament is empowered to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in National Interest?

a.Article 249
b.Article 250
c.Article 252
d.Article 253
Q69

In which of the following cases the court has laid down that 'Right to life' does not include 'Right to die'?

a.State Vs Sanjay Kr. Bhatia
b.Smt. Gian Kaur Vs State of Punjab
c.R Vs Holiday
d.P. Rathinam Vs UOI
Q70

The question whether a bill is a money bill or not is decided by?

a.The Prime Minister
b.The Finance Minister
c.The President
d.The Speaker, Lok Sabha
Q71

Decision under 10th Schedule is taken by?

a.President
b.Chief Justice of India
c.Prime Minister
d.Presiding officers of Houses
Q78

By which Constitutional Amendment was clause (4B) inserted into Article 16?

a.91
b.77
c.85
d.81

Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)

Q9

'Mesne Profits' of property means:

a.Those profits by which the person in wrongful possession of such property actually received or might have received there from, together with interest on such profits.
b.The profits due to improvements made by person in wrongful possession.
c.Both A & B
d.None of the above.
Q10

Which of the following is not a legal representative?

a.Executor and administrators.
b.Hindu coparceners.
c.Creditor
d.Intermeddler
Q31

Which of the following is not an essential element of a decree:

a.Conclusive determination of the rights of the parties.
b.Formal expression of adjudication.
c.An adjudication from which an appeal lies as an appeal from an order.
d.The adjudication must have been given in a suit before the court.
Q39

Which order has been specially enacted to protect the interest of Minors and Unsound Mind:

a.Order 31
b.Order 32
c.Order 33
d.Order 34
Q40

Which order of the CPC lays down general rules governing pleadings in a court?

a.Order 6
b.Order 7
c.Order 8
d.Order 9
Q41

Second appeal under section 100 is applicable:

a.Substantial question of law as formulated by the High Court.
b.Substantial question of law as not formulated by the High Court.
c.An appellate decree passed Ex Parte.
d.All of the above
Q85

Which of the following is not a requirement for a foreign judgment to be conclusive:

a.It must be given on merits of the case.
b.It must be pronounced by a Court of competent jurisdiction.
c.It was not obtained by fraud.
d.It is by a court in an enemy country.
Q89

A reference can be made during the pendency of the case:

a.The Subordinate Court refers the case to the High Court for the latter's opinion on a question of law.
b.The Subordinate Court refers the case to the High Court for the latter's opinion on a question of evidence.
c.The Subordinate Court refers the case to the High Court for the latter's opinion on a question of fact.
d.The Subordinate Court refers the case to the High Court for the Latter's opinion on a question of court procedure.
Q90

A person can apply for review of judgment when:

a.He is aggrieved by a decree/order from which an appeal is allowed, but no appeal has been preferred.
b.He is aggrieved by a decree/order from which no appeal is allowed.
c.He is aggrieved by a decision on a reference from a Court of small causes.
d.All of the above.
Q91

In which of the following cases, the remedy of revision is not available?

a.Cases in which first appeal lies.
b.Cases in which second appeal lies.
c.Interlocutory orders.
d.All of the above.

Professional Ethics & Cases

Q13

Which of the following can be done by a Senior Advocate in accordance with the Rules of Bar Council of India:

a.Make concessions on behalf of client on instructions from junior advocate.
b.Accept instructions to draft a pleading
c.Accept brief directly from a client
d.None of the Above
Q32

Which of the following is not a duty of an Advocate to Court:

a.To not commit breach of section 126 of Evidence Act.
b.To not to appear on behalf of any organisation of whose Executive Committee, he is a member.
c.To not appear before a Court, Tribunal or Authority in which his near relation is a member.
d.To conduct himself with dignity and self-respect during presentation of a case before a Court and otherwise acting before a Court.
Q33

Which of the following rules of Chapter II of Part VI of the Bar Council Rules deal with the duty of an Advocate in respect of any moneys received by him from Client:

a.Rule 25
b.Rule 33
c.Rule 24
d.None of the Above
Q58

Which of the following provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961 provides for the power of Bar Council of India to withdraw to itself, any proceedings for disciplinary action pending before any State Bar Council:

a.Section 35
b.Section 37
c.Section 36(2)
d.None of the Above

Legal Maxims

Q14

Which one of the following is true about Latin Maxim 'Ubi Jus Ibi remedium'?

a.Where there is right, there is remedy.
b.Where there is remedy, there is right.
c.Both A & B
d.None of the Above

Law of Torts

Q15

The Latin word 'Injuria Sine Damnum' Literally means:

a.Infringement of legal right without damages.
b.Damages without Infringement of legal right.
c.Both A & B
d.All of the above
Q16

The Provision relating to claims Tribunal is given under ________ of Motor Vehicles Act:

a.Section 165-175
b.Section 175-180
c.Section 170-175
d.Section 171-177
Q65

Which one of the following sections of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 defines the term 'Consumer'?

a.Section 2(1)(a)
b.Section 2(1)(b)
c.Section 2(1)(c)
d.Section 2(1)(d)

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)

Q22

One of the following statements is not true, which one is that:

a.A confession by one co accused implicating other co accused would be proved.
b.A confession to a police-officer cannot be proved.
c.A confession by a person in the custody of a police officer to any person in the presence of magistrate can be proved.
d.If the confession of a person leads to recovery of a thing it can be proved.
Q23

The Kashmira Singh Vs State of MP is a leading case on:

a.Dying declaration
b.Admission
c.Confession to police officer
d.Confession of a co-accused
Q24

Which of the following fact is not relevant in civil and criminal cases under Section 8 of the Indian Evidence Act

a.Motive
b.Attempt
c.Conduct
d.Preparation
Q62

Under the Indian Evidence Act, the character of a person is not relevant in which of the following cases:

a.Previous good character of an accused in criminal case
b.Previous bad character in reply to good character in criminal case.
c.Character to prove conduct imputed in civil case
d.Character affected the amount of damage is civil case
Q63

Which one of the following is primary evidence:

a.Document produced for the inspection of the court
b.Copies made from original
c.Certified copies of the document
d.Photostat copies of a document
Q80

If it is proved that a man has not been heard of for _____ by those who would naturally have heard of him if he were alive, the presumption under section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act is that he is dead:

a.5 year
b.7 year
c.15 year
d.20 year
Q81

A dumb witness given his evidence in writing in the open court, such evidence would be treated as:

a.Oral evidence
b.Documentary evidence
c.Secondary evidence
d.Primary evidence
Q82

Which of the following is not a public document?

a.Bank Books
b.Post-Mortem Report
c.Judgement of the High Court
d.Registered Sale Deed

Arbitration & ADR

Q25

BATNA Stands for:

a.Bilateral agreement to negotiation and arbitration
b.Best alternative to a negotiated agreement
c.Bilateral Trade negotiated agreement
d.None of the above
Q26

Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with

a.Interim measures by the court
b.Discretionary powers of the court
c.Both A & B
d.None of the above
Q72

In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that an International Commercial Arbitration is one which has its juridical or legal seat of arbitration outside India:

a.Bhatia International v. Buk Trading S.A. (2002) 4 SCC 105.
b.Bharat Aluminium Company v. Kaiser Aluminium Technical Services Inc. (2012) 9 SCC 552.
c.Booz Allen and Hamilton Inc. v. SBI Home Finance Limited (2011) 5 SCC 532.
d.Vimal Kishore Shah v. Jayesh Dinesh Shah (2016) 8 SCC 788.
Q74

Which one is a Foreign Award:

a.An award in a arbitration where at least one party in non-Indian
b.An award passed in a foreign seated arbitration
c.An award passed in a arbitration where both the parties are non-Indian
d.None of the above

Land Acquisition Act

Q27

For the first time in India Income Tax was introduced by Sir James Wilson in the year:

a.1886
b.1868
c.1860
d.None of the Above
Q28

In which case Justice J.C. Shah of S.C. observed "Since by the exercise of the power a serious invasion is made upon the rights, privacy and freedom of the tax payer, the power must be exercised strictly in accordance with law and only for the purpose for which law authorises it to be excercised"

a.Director of Inspection Vs Pooranmal
b.ITO Vs Seth Brothers
c.P.R. Metrani Vs CIT
d.None of the above
Q67

Under which section of Income Tax Act "Income of other persons are included in assessee's total income":

a.Sections 56-58
b.Sections 139-147
c.Section 246-262
d.Section 60-65
Q83

The Land Acquisition Act, 1894 came into force on-

a.First Day of January, 1894.
b.First Day of February, 1894.
c.First Day of March, 1894.
d.First Day of April, 1894
Q95

The objectives of Land Acquisition Act, 1894 are-

a.An Act to amend the law for the acquisition of land for public purposes and for industry.
b.An Act to amend the law for the purchase of land for public purpose and for business.
c.An Act to amend the law for the possessions of land for public purpose and for manufacturing.
d.An Act to amend the law for the Acquisition of land for public purposes and for Companies.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

Q30

Which one of the following sections of CrPC deals with irregularities which vitiate proceeding?

a.Section 460
b.Section 461
c.Section 462
d.Section 468
Q34

Under which of the following sections of CrPC provisions relating to police report is given?

a.Section 173 (2) (i)
b.Section 177
c.Section 174 (2) (i)
d.Section 175
Q35

Which one of the following provisions of CrPC deals with anticipatory bail?

a.Section 437
b.Section 438
c.Section 439
d.None of the above
Q36

The provision relating to cancellation of bond and bail bond is given under:

a.Section 446-A
b.Section 446
c.Section 447
d.Section 450
Q77

Under which one of the following section of CrPC, police officer is under obligation to inform the accused ground of right to bail.

a.Section 49
b.Section 50
c.Section 57
d.Section 60
Q79

Inherent Power under section 482 CrPC can be exercised by.

a.The Supreme Court
b.The Court of Session
c.The High Court
d.All of the above
Q84

Which of the following sentences can the Court of Session pass:

a.Death Sentence.
b.Rigorous Imprisonment.
c.Simple Imprisonment.
d.Any sentence authorised by law but Death Sentence must be confirmed by the High Court.
Q96

Under which one of the following section of CrPC, police officer can arrest an accused without warrant?

a.Section 40
b.Section 41
c.Section 42
d.Section 43
Q97

Which one of the following courts, under criminal procedure code, 1973 can try a murder case.

a.Judicial Magistrate 1st class
b.Chief Judicial Magistrate
c.Court of Session
d.None of the above

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Q37

The provisions relating to dowry is given under:

a.Section 304-B of the I.P.C
b.Section 304-A of the I.P.C
c.Section 304 of the I.P.C
d.Section 305-B of the I.P.C
Q38

Which of the following section is designed to curb infanticide:

a.Section 317 of the I.P.C
b.Section 313 of the I.P.C
c.Section 318 of the I.P.C
d.Section 315 of the I.P.C
Q43

A person undergoing life imprisonment, if attempts to commit murder and hurt is caused thereby, he may be punished with:

a.Life Imprisonment
b.Death
c.Imprisonment
d.All of the above
Q45

The Punishments to which offenders are liable under the provision of I.P.C are:

a.Death and imprisonment for life
b.Rigorous imprisonment and simple imprisonment
c.Forfeiture of property and fine
d.All of the above
Q46

M' Naghten Rules form the basis of the law of:

a.Infancy
b.Insanity
c.Ignorance of fact
d.Mistake
Q53

'A' places men with firearms at the outlets of a building and tells 'Z' that they will fire at 'Z' if 'Z' attempts to leave the building 'A' is:

a.Wrongfully restrains Z
b.Wrongfully confine Z
c.Both A & B
d.None of the above
Q54

'A' incites a dog to spring upon 'Z', without Zs' consent. If 'A' intends to cause injury, fear or annoyance to 'Z':

a.'A' uses force to 'Z'
b.'A' assaulted 'Z'
c.'A' uses criminal force to 'Z'
d.None of the above
Q55

'A' causes cattle to enter upon the field belonging to 'Z', intending to cause and knowing that he is likely to cause damage to 'Z's' crop. 'A' has committed:

a.Mischief
b.Criminal trespassing
c.Criminal breach of trust
d.Extortion

Cyber Law (IT Act)

Q47

The authentication to be affected by the use of asymmetric crypto system and hash function is known as:

a.Public key
b.Private key
c.Digital Signature
d.Electronic Governance
Q48

Punishment for Cyber Terrorism under Section 66F shall be punishable:

a.With Imprisonment which may extend to three year or with fine not exceeding two lakh rupees or with both.
b.With imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.
c.With imprisonment which may extend to imprisonment for life.
d.With imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.

Labour & Industrial Laws

Q49

Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 define "Industry" means any

a.(i) and (ii)
b.(i), (ii) and (iii)
c.(iii)and (iv)
d.All of the above
Q86

Ensuring the safety, health and welfare of the employees is the primary purpose of the:

a.Payment of wages Act, 1936
b.Industrial Dispute Act, 1947
c.Factories Act, 1948
d.Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
Q87

In which case Supreme Court held that whether teachers are not workmen?

a.Dharangadhara Chemical work Ltd. V/s State of Saurashtra, AIR 1957 Section 264.
b.University of Delhi V/s Ram Nath, AIR 1963 Section 1873
c.J.K Cotton Spinning and Weaving Mills Co. Ltd. V/s L.T AIR 1964 Section 737
d.Sunderambal V/s Government of Goa, AIR (1988) Section 1700.
Q88

Under Section 2 (cc) of the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 'Closure' means:

a.The permanent closing down of a place of employment or part thereof.
b.The partly closing down of a place of employment or part thereof.
c.The temporary closing down of a place of employment or part thereof.
d.The short-term closing down of a place of employment or part thereof.

Family Law I (Hindu Law)

Q50

Which of the following provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 incorporates the fault theory of divorce?

a.Section 13(1)
b.Section 11
c.Section 13B
d.Section 13(2)
Q51

Under the Hindu Maintenance and Adoption Act, 1956, which of the both following circumstances can a dependent enforce his right to maintenance against a transferee of an estate out of which he has a right to receive maintenance:

a.Only when the Transferee has notice of such right.
b.Only when the transfer is gratuitous.
c.Both A & B
d.None of the above.
Q73

Which of the following provisions of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 lays down for the escheat:

a.Section 25
b.Section 26
c.Section 27
d.Section 29
Q75

If a man marries a girl who is within his prohibited relationship and his custom does not permit such marriage, such a man would be punished under:

a.Section 17 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955
b.Section 18 (a) of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955
c.Section 18(b) of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955
d.No punishment for such marriages
Q76

Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 provides that a child from a void marriage would be legitimate?

a.Section 11
b.Section 13 (a)
c.Section 12
d.Section 16

TPA

Q60

Which of the following is not a vested interest:

a.'A' stipulates that title in a property shall pass to 'C' on his death.
b.'A' stipulates that title in a property shall pass to 'C' on the death of 'B'
c.'A' stipulates that title in a property shall pass to 'C' if he marries 'B'
d.'A' stipulates that title in a property shall pass to 'C' after ten years.

Environmental Law

Q99

Public Liability Insurance Act was enacted in:

a.1991
b.1993
c.1995
d.1997
Q100

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is mandatory under:

a.Indian Forest Act
b.Air Act
c.Wildlife Protection Act
d.Environment Protection Act

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