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Legal Principles and Doctrines

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Legal principles and doctrines establish the foundational rules of jurisprudence and civil rights. Questions cover constitutional reasonable restrictions, courtroom evidence standards, and property laws. These topics are strictly necessary for law legal studies exams and judicial services prelims.

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Multiple choice civics why do we need a parliament? parliamentary procedures parliamentary system parliamentary system and procedures

The right to move a motion for an adjournment of the business of the House is subject to the restrictions such as _______________.

  1. It should raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance

  2. It should not cover more than one matter

  3. It should not raise a question of privilege

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
An adjournment motion involves an element of censure against the Government. So it can only be initiated in Lok Sabha. In the event of an adjournment motion being adopted, the House automatically stands adjourned. The right to move a motion for an adjournment of the business of the House is subject to the following restrictions:
1. It should raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance.
2. It should not cover more than one matter.
3. It should be restricted to a specific matter of recent occurrence and should not be framed in general terms.
4. It should not raise a question of privilege.
5. It should not revive discussion on a matter that has been discussed in the same session.
6. It should not deal with any matter that is under adjudication by the court.
7. It should not raise any question that can be raised on a distinct motion.

Multiple choice commerce performance of contract who will perform the contract performance, discharge, breach and remedies of contract business law and contract act

Inadequacy of consideration may be taken into account by the Court to determine whether the consent or promisor was freely given.

  1. True

  2. Partly True

  3. False

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

Under the Indian Contract Act, inadequacy of consideration does not invalidate a contract, but it can be evidence to determine if consent was freely given. It is not strictly true or false, making 'partly true' the most accurate classification.

Multiple choice commerce performance of contract who will perform the contract performance, discharge, breach and remedies of contract business law and contract act

In case of death of the Promisor before performance, the Representatives of the Promisor are not bound when _________.

  1. it involves the personal skill of the Promisor

  2. there is no such provision in the correct

  3. either (a) or (b)

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

Representatives are not bound to perform a contract if it depends on the personal skill of the deceased promisor, as that skill cannot be inherited.

Multiple choice commerce performance of contract who will perform the contract performance, discharge, breach and remedies of contract business law and contract act

_______ does not effect the free consent of the parties.

  1. Fraud

  2. Coercion

  3. Incompetency of parties

  4. Undue influence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Free consent is affected by coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, and mistake. Incompetency of parties relates to the capacity to contract, not to the consent process itself.

Multiple choice commerce performance of contract who will perform the contract performance, discharge, breach and remedies of contract business law and contract act

Mistake as to Foreign Law is treated in the same manner as _____.

  1. Mistake of Indian Law

  2. Mistake of Fact

  3. Misrepresentation

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

Under the Indian Contract Act, a mistake as to foreign law is treated as a mistake of fact, whereas a mistake as to Indian law does not make a contract void.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence partnership 3 - registration of a partnership firm partnership deed registration of partnership registration of partnership firm

Any Statement, Intimation or Notice recorded or noted in the Register of Firms shall, as against any person be  __________ of any fact therein stated.

  1. prima facie proof

  2. collaborative proof

  3. inclusive proof

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

Under the Indian Partnership Act, entries in the Register of Firms are considered conclusive proof of the facts stated therein.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence partnership 3 - registration of a partnership firm partnership deed registration of partnership registration of partnership firm

__________ constitutes as an evidence of agreement.

  1. Oral agreement

  2. Written agreement

  3. Mutual understanding

  4. Similar objectives
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A written agreement (partnership deed) serves as formal, concrete evidence of the terms and conditions agreed upon by the partners.

Multiple choice elements of business partnership 1 - meaning, definition, characteristics and kinds types of partnership types of partnerships dissolution of partnership

On which of the following grounds all or any one of the Partner can apply to the court for Dissolution?

  1. Perpetual Losses

  2. Unsound mind of a Partner

  3. Misconduct

  4. All of these.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Indian Partnership Act, the court may dissolve a firm on various grounds including a partner's unsound mind, misconduct, or persistent losses. Since all these are valid grounds, 'All of these' is the correct choice.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
The court can intervene if ________________.

  1. Any law passed by the government is not followed.

  2. Anyone does not study well

  3. A child tells a lie

  4. Both (a) and (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The laws and policies are made with the expectation of the people and to maintain order in society. The courts intervene when the law made by the government is not followed as the main task of the judiciary is to enforce the law which is not being followed.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Two or more legal issues together to be heard in one hearing or trial is called?

  1. Unification

  2. Clubbing

  3. Joinder

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

In law, a joinder is the joining of two or more legal issues together. Procedurally, a joinder allows multiple issues to be heard in one hearing or trial and is done when the issues or parties involved overlap sufficiently to make the process more efficient or more fair. It helps courts avoid hearing the same facts multiple times or seeing the same parties return to court separately for each of their legal disputes. The term is also used in the realm of contracts to describe the joining of new parties to an existing agreement.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Law that deals with the resolution of lawsuits (disputes) between individuals or organisations is called ___________.

  1. Criminal law

  2. Civil law

  3. Rule of law

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

The aim of the civil law is to uphold the rights of an individual and to compensate him. Civil law handles the disputes between individuals, organizations, or between the two, in which compensation is awarded to the victim. Criminal law deals with crime and the legal punishment for criminal offenses.

Multiple choice business organisation management - nature, significance and scope management as an art, science and profession management as art, science and profession comparison of business, profession and employment levels and functions of management management functions functions and levels of management

LLP cannot raise funds from public.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partly true

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

A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a private entity. Unlike a public limited company, an LLP cannot raise funds from the general public through the issuance of shares or debentures.

Multiple choice

What is Wrongful Dismissal or Termination?

  1. Dismissed based on race, sex, religion, etc.,

  2. Dismissed with reason

  3. Dismissed without proper reason and proper notice

  4. Both Answer 1 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employee is terminated without proper notice or pay in lieu of notice (Option C), or when the termination violates human rights laws, such as discrimination based on race, sex, or religion (Option A).

Multiple choice

You are not required by law to be honest on your job application.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

While there is no specific criminal statute for general lying on a resume, misrepresentation on a job application can constitute fraud or provide the employer with just cause for immediate dismissal without notice. Therefore, legally, you are required to be honest, and dishonesty carries severe legal and employment consequences.