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Property and Trust Law
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Property and trust law covers ownership rights, leases, adverse possession, and the transfer of assets. These legal principles are fundamental for judiciary exams, UPSC, and state PSCs. Practice these questions to understand property rights and related legal procedures thoroughly.
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Property and Trust Law Questions
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A lien on goods for price while he is in possession of the goods
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In case of insolvency of the buyer, a right of stopping the goods in transit after he has parted with the possession of them
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A right of resale
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None of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Subject to the provisions of Sale of Goods Act, 1930 and of any law for the time being in force, notwithstanding that the property in the goods may have passed on to the buyer, the unpaid seller of goods, as such, has by implication of law —
(a) a lien on the goods for the price while he is in possession of them;
(b) in case of the insolvency of the buyer, a right of stopping the goods in transit after he has parted with the possession of them;
(c) a right of resale as limited by this Act.
Thus, option (4) is the correct answer.
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obviate
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condone
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proscribe
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placate
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equivocate
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Obviate means avoid, solve or prevent.
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Right of set off
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Right of lien
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Right of appropriation
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None of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Clayton's Case (1816) established the rule of appropriation in banking - when a customer has multiple debts and makes a payment without specifying which debt it applies to, the bank applies it to the earliest debt chronologically (first in, first out). This principle is fundamental to appropriation of payments.
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Transfer of property to state
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Forfeiture of property
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Property in wrongful possession
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Sale from property wrongfully possessed
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None of the above
A
Correct answer
Explanation
When an individual dies and there is no legal heir and will which relates to his property, then according to the provision of Hindu Succession act, the property is transferred to the state. This is known as escheat.
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stolen property
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theft property
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extorted property
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robbed property
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/
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Property transferred by way of theft, extortion or robbery is called as stolen property.
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Mahr
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Right to collect rent
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Copyright
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Services
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All of the above
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Correct answer
Explanation
A gift will not be valid without delivery of possession.
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Sound mind
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Ownership over property
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Voluntary
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Free consent
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All of the above
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One heir to another
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Share of land in a zamindari
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Share in freehold property in a commercial town
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All of the above
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
All of the above are examples where property is undivided.
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Before the delivery of possession
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After the delivery of possession
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Anytime
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All of the above
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
A gift can be revoked by the donor anytime whether before or after the delivery of possession of the gift is made.
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Undivided share in property
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Divided share in property
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Compensation in lieu of share
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Both (2) and (3)
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Under Muslim law, Mushaa means an undivided share in property.
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joint family property
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self acquired property
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separate property
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none of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
It is the joint property in Hindu undivided family. Thus (1) is the correct option. It is not the self acquired or separate property.
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Attempted theft from yards
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Attempted theft from gardens
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Attempted theft from open spaces
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Theft or attempted theft from yards, gardens, open spaces or out-buildings unless the contents thereof are specifically insured by the policy are not payable under Burglary (Business Premises) policy.
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Father
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Father's father
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Mother
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Father and father's father
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The guardians of the property of a minor are called legal guardians. Father and father's father are the legal guardians of the property. Father and father's father are entitled to appoint the executors under a will.
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When sale is necessary
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When double value is obtained
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When the property is in danger
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When the produce of the property is insufficient to defray the expenses
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All of the above
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Under all of the above circumstances, the legal guardian may alienate the immovable property of a minor.
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Absolutely void
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Void but can be ratified by the minor
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Voidable
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Valid
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A de facto guardian is merely a custodian of the person and property of the minor; he or she has no rights, but only obligations in comparison to rights and duties of a natural or legal guardian. He may alienate the movable property of the minor in case of necessity, but he cannot alienate the immovable property. An alienation of the minor's immovable property without the authority of the court by a de facto guardian is absolutely void.