Multiple choice

Directions: Read the following statements and give the correct explanation with the help of the codes given below.

Assertion (A): A perfect duty is one which a man not merely ought to perform, but may be justly compelled to perform. Reason (R): A perfect duty is one which is not merely recognised by law but enforced.

  1. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

  2. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

  3. Both (A) and (R) are true.

  4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A perfect duty is one which a man not merely ought to perform, but it justly compelled to perform. Paying one’s debts is a perfect duty. Conversely, it is a perfect right conferred to the creditor. According to Salmond, 'A perfect duty is one which is not merely recognised by law but also enforced by law. A duty is enforceable when an action or other legal proceeding, civil or criminal, will lie for the breach of it and when judgement will be executed against the defendant, if need be, through the physical force of the State.'

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