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Indian law and jurisprudence cover statutory frameworks like the Companies Act, Consumer Protection Act, and Indian Penal Code, alongside landmark judicial precedents. Legal topics are crucial for law entrance exams, judiciary examinations, and general awareness papers. Answer these questions to learn about defamation, administrative tribunals, and criminal procedure code sections.

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Indian Law and Jurisprudence Questions

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

A complaint can be made to the National Commission when the value of goods or services in question, along with the compensation claimed, exceeds Rs. ____ crore.

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Commission has jurisdiction for claims exceeding Rs 10 crore under the 2019 Act, but older curriculum often cites Rs 1 crore as the threshold for National Commission jurisdiction.

Multiple choice civics subordinate courts lok adalats lok adalats and tribunals the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

Main condition of the Lok Adalat is that __________.

  1. Both parties in dispute should agree for settlement

  2. One of the party should be ready to take imprisonment

  3. Both A and B

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lok Adalat is a special type of court in which disputes are settled by the mutual consent. Disputes are solved by direct talks between litigants. Main condition of the Lok Adalat is that both parties in dispute should agree for settlement.

Multiple choice civics subordinate courts lok adalats lok adalats and tribunals the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

Among the following, which is/are a part of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
1. Gram Nyayalaya
2. Fast Track Courts
3. Lok Adalats
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 1 and 3 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An alternative dispute resolution is an act of dispute resolution by making mutual agreements that are accepted by both the parties. It is achieved by following:

  • Gram Nyayalay: A Gram Nyayalaya is a mobile court and exercises the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts.
  • Lok Adalats: Lok Adalat is a special type of court in which disputes are settled by the mutual consent. Disputes are solved by direct talks between litigants.

Multiple choice civics subordinate courts lok adalats lok adalats and tribunals the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

Disputes in the Lok Adalat is settled by __________.

  1. Punishing one of the parties

  2. By imposing fine on both parties

  3. By mutual consent

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Lok Adalat literally means people’s court. Lok Adalat is a special type of court in which disputes are settled by the mutual consent. Disputes are solved by direct talks between litigants. Main condition of the Lok Adalat is that both parties in dispute should agree for settlement. 

Multiple choice civics subordinate courts lok adalats lok adalats and tribunals the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

Any sum required to satisfy any judgment, decree or award of any court or arbitral tribunal shall be charged on ________________.

  1. Prime Minister's relief fund

  2. Consolidated Fund of India

  3. Fund of Ministry of Law& Justice

  4. Fund of Ministry of Home Affairs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Consolidated Fund of India was constituted under article 266(1) of the constitution. Expenses which are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India are non-votable which means voting will not take place on these expenses. These can be discussed in any house of the Parliament.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management consumerism the consumer protection act, 1986 consumer protection commerce

The apex consumer court in India under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 is referred to as_________.

  1. The Consumer Education and Research Centre

  2. The Consumer Unity and Trust Society

  3. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is the apex body established under the Consumer Protection Act to handle consumer grievances at the national level.

Multiple choice political science fundamental rights- part i human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

A tribal woman of Rajasthan sends a telegram to the Supreme Court that the Police has kept her in unlawful custody Which of the following writs should be issued by the Supreme Court to provide a suitable remedy to her ?

  1. Habeas Corpus

  2. Mandamus

  3. Certiorari

  4. Quo warranto
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

It means 'to have the body.' The Supreme Court or the High Court can get the body of any person released if it has been unlawfully detained by any person or by the State. It is a safeguard for the personal freedom of a citizen. 

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

Which of the following statement is true?

1. Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2013 frames the guidelines for commercial organizations to prevent their employees/associates from giving bribes to public servants. 
2. Average trial period of cases is decreased to 2 years from 8 years. 

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Prevention of Corruption Act was enacted in the year 1988. This act was enacted to combat corruption in government agencies and public sector businesses in India. This was amended in 2013 which framed the guidelines for commercial organizations to prevent their employees/associates from giving bribes to public servants and average trial period of cases is decreased to 2 years from 8 years.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

Which of the following are the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances act 1985?

  1. It is illegal for a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate narcotic drugs without licence

  2. It is illegal for a person to sell or purchase narcotic drugs without licence

  3. Both A and B

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, commonly referred to as the NDPS Act, is an Act of the Parliament of India that prohibits a person to produce any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance. 

Following provisions are included in this Act.

  • It is illegal for a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate narcotic drugs without a license.
  • It is illegal for a person to sell or purchase narcotic drugs without a license.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

Which of the following cases related to the confidentiality of cabinet decisions?

  1. S.P. Gupta v. Union of India, ATR $1982$ SC $149$
  2. Sarvjet Kumar v. Union of India, AIR $2008$ Del $37$
  3. Triveniben v. State of Gujarat, $1990$ Cr LJ $273$

  4. Neither (a) nor (b) nor (c)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In S.P. Gupta v. Union of India (often called the Judges Transfer Case), the Supreme Court discussed the scope of privilege regarding the disclosure of cabinet papers and the confidentiality of cabinet decisions.

Multiple choice memorandum of understanding and articles of association company business studies

Where the corporate veil has been used for commission of fraud or improper conduct, Courts have lifted the veil and looked at the realities of die situation. In relation to this, which of the following case law can be quoted?

  1. Connors Bros. vs. Connors

  2. Daimler Co. Ltd. vs. Continental Tyre & Rubber Co.

  3. The Workmen Employed in Associated Rubber Industries Limited, Bhavnagar vs. The Associated Rubber Industries Ltd., Bhavnagar and another

  4. Gilford Motor Co. vs. Horne
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The case of Gilford Motor Co. vs. Horne is a landmark precedent where the court lifted the corporate veil because the company was formed specifically to evade a restrictive covenant (fraudulent/improper conduct).

Multiple choice civics citizens and citizenship citizens and citizenship state and citizen citizenship national symbols our national symbols

Indian citizenship cannot be terminated by _______________.

  1. Renunciation

  2. Termination

  3. Deprivation

  4. Imprisonment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Citizenship Act, 1955 also lays down three modes by which an Indian citizen may lose his/her citizenship. These are renunciation, termination and deprivation. A renunciation is a voluntary act by which a person, after acquiring the citizenship of another country, gives up his Indian citizenship. This provision is subject to certain conditions.Termination takes place by operation of law when an Indian citizen voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country. He automatically ceases to be an Indian citizen.Deprivation is a compulsory termination of the citizenship of India obtained by Registration or Naturalisation, by the Government of India, on charges of using fraudulent means to acquire citizenship.

Multiple choice civics citizens and citizenship citizens and citizenship state and citizen citizenship national symbols our national symbols

A private citizen can be appointed as a Special Police Officer under the provisions of _________________.

  1. Police Act

  2. Criminal Procedure Code

  3. Indian Penal Code

  4. Evidence Act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
According to the Police Act of 1861,  it shall be lawful for any police officer not below the rank of Inspector to apply to the nearest Magistrate to appoint so many of the residents of the neighborhood as such police-officers may require to act as special police-officers for such time and within such limits as he shall deem necessary; and the Magistrate to whom such application is made shall, unless he see cause to the contrary, comply with the application. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the codes do not mention the provision for special police officers, hence, incorrect. 

Multiple choice inferences from the text reading comprehension english

Directions for questions 96 to 100: The passage given below is followed by a set of five questions. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.


True, it is the function of the army to maintain law and order in abnormal times. Though in normal times there is another force that compels citizens to obey laws and  to act with due regard to the rights of others. The force also protects the lives and properties of law abiding people. Laws are made to secure the personal safety of its subjects and to prevent murder or crimes of violence. They are made to secure the properly of the citizens against theft and damage and to protect the rights of communities and castes to carry out  their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others. Now the good citizen, of her/his own free will obeys these laws and s/he takes care that everything s/he does is done with due regard to the rights and well being of others.
Though the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking these laws by fear of the consequence of her/his action. And the necessary steps to compel the bad citizen to act as a good citizen are taken by this force. The supreme ontrol of law and order in a state is in the hands of a Minister, who is responsible to the State Assembly and acts through the State Assembly and the Inspector General of Police.

Which of the following statements is not implied in the passage?

  1. The forces of law help to transform irresponsible citizens into responsible ones.

  2. Law protects those who respect it

  3. Law ensures people's religious and social rights absolutely and unconditionally

  4. A criminal is deterred from committing crimes only for fear of the law
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (3) is not implied in the passage, as not unconditionally means without any condition; whereas there is a condition that these rights should not conflict with the rights of others. In that case, the law can't ensure that people enjoy that right.