CLAT 2016 Previous Year Paper

CLAT 2016

Q. 1 I like reading journals _______ novels.

A. The Best

B. more than

C. most than

D. the less than

 

Q. 2 There isn’t _________ water in the overhead tank.

A. Lot of

B. any

C. little

D. something

 

Q. 3 They always give the available seats to _______ comes first

A. Whomever

B. whom

C. whichever

D. whoever

 

Q. 4 A fire broke _____ in the neighbourhood.

A. Off

B. out

C. away

D. from

 

Q. 5 If you promise _______ angry with me, I’ll tell you what I broke.

A. not to get

B. get out

C. not getting

D. not get

 

Q. 6 A thief does not ______ the door.

A. Knock at

B. knock on

C. knock to

D. knock

 

Q. 7 There is a lot of work ______ hand. Let’s cancel ______ picnic.

A. Upon,the

B. in,a

C. in,the

D. on,a

 

Q. 8 It’s unfortunate that he died _____ cancer.

A. By

B. of

C. whom

D. with

 

Q. 9 Professor Ahmed ____ teaching us _____ August, 2012.

A. Was,for

B. had been,since

C. has been,since

D. has been,for

 

Q. 10 The method and practice of teaching is called ____.

A. Paediatrics

B. pedagogy

C. training

D. philately

 

Q. 11 Her parents have arrived _____ the airport.

A. To

B. at

C. on

D. in

 

Q. 12 They returned home _____ a taxi.

A. In

B. from

C. on

D. with

 

Q. 13 I have never come _______ nay one as rude as him.

A. Across

B. to

C. around

D. at

 

Q. 14 I can’t bear ____ late.

A. been

B. be

C. to

D. being

 

Q. 15 Mani, along with his friends, _____ for basket ball practice every morning.

A. Were going

B. are going

C. goes

D. go

 

Q. 16 Choose the correct spelling

A. Sacribegous

B. saereligious

C. sacrilegious

D. sacrilegiuos

 

Q. 17 Choose the correct spelling

A. Deceive

B. deceeve

C. diecieve

D. decieve

 

Q. 18 Choose the correct spelling

A. Collaborate

B. colaborate

C. colabborate

D. collaborrate

 

Q. 19 Choose the correct spelling

A. Integrity

B. integerety

C. intigerity

D. integerity

 

Q. 20 Choose the correct spelling

A. Berrister

B. barrister

C. barisster

D. berister

 

Q. 21 “Faux pas” means:

A. Expected to happening

B. flase

C. social blunder

D. fake identity

 

Q. 22 “Ab initio” means:

A. In continuation with

B. from the beginning

C. in defence of a comment

D. in connection with the future

 

Q. 23 “To bury the hatchet” means:

A. To end a feud with an enemy

B. to cremate carcass of an animal

C. to plant grass in the field

D. to hid some treasure

 

Q. 24 “Amicus curiae” means:

A. One of the judges of the court

B. A friend of the court

C. One among the parties to the dispute

D. One among the expert witnesses in a case.

 

Q. 25 Choose the correct option.

A. Please stop interfering into my romantic life.

B. Please stop interfering in my romantic life.

C. Please stop interfering with my romantic life.

D. Please stop interfering for my romantic life.

 

Q. 26 Choose the correct option

A. The Titanic did not reach their destination

B. The Titanic did not reach her destination

C. The Titanic did not reach his destination

D. The Titanic did not reach it’s destination

 

Q. 27 Choose the correct option

A. The Film Star climbed off their car and smiled at the people.

B. The Film Star come out of the car and smiled at the people.

C. The Film Star got out of the car and smiled at the people.

D. The Film Star got off the car and smiled at the people.

 

Q. 28 Choose the correct option.

A. Your grammar is very good, but you need to work on correcting your pronunciation.

B. Your grammar is very good, but you need to work on managing your pronunciation.

C. Your grammar is very good, but you need to work on repairing your pronunciation.

D. Your grammar is very good, but you need to work on modifying your pronunciation.

 

Q. 29 When _____ is bliss, it is _____ to be wise.

A. Romance, boring

B. ignorance, folly

C. knowledge, better

D. bachelorhood, single

 

Q. 30  ______ waters run _____.

A. Hot, fast

B. Muddy, slow

C. Stagnant, leisurely

D. Still, deep

 

Questions: 31 – 40

Direction for Question 31-40: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions given after the passage:

1. Often, we passionately pursue matters that in the future appear to be contradictory to our real intention or nature; and triumph is followed by remorse or regret. There are numerous examples of such a trend in the annals of history and contemporary life.

2. Alfred Nobel was the son of Immanuel Nobel, an inventor who experimented extensively with explosives. Alfred too carried out research and experiments with a large range of chemicals; he found new methods to blast rocks for the construction of roads and bridges; he was engaged in the development of technology and different weapons; his life revolved around rockets and cannons and gun powder. The ingenuity of the scientist brought him enough wealth to buy the Bofors armament plant in Sweden.

3. Paradoxically, Nobel’s life was a busy one yet he was lonely; and as he grew older, he began suffering from guilt of having invented the dynamite that was being used for destructive purposes.He set aside a huge part of his wealth to institute Nobel Prizes. Besides honouring men and women for their extraordinary achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine and literature, he wished to honour people who worked for the promotion of peace.

4. It’s strange that the very man whose name was closely connected with explosives and inventions that helped in waging wars willed a large part of his earnings for the people who work for the promotion of peace and the benefit of mankind. The Nobel Peace Prize is intended f or a person who has accomplished the best work for fraternity among nations, for abolition or reduction of war and for promotion of peace.

5. Another example that comes to one’s mind is that of Albert Einstein. In 1939, fearing that the Nazis would win the race to build the world’s first atomic bomb, Einstein urged President Franklin D Roosevelt to launch an American programme on nuclear research. The matter was considered and a project called the Manhattan Project was initiated. The project involved intense nuclear research the construction of the world’s first atomic bomb. All this while, Einstein had the impression that the bomb would be used to protect the world from the Nazis. But in 1945, when Hiroshima was bombed to end World War II, Einstein was deeply grieved and he regretted his endorsement of the need for nuclear research. 

6. He also stated that had he known that the Germans would be unsuccessful in making the atomic bomb, he would have probably never recommended making one. In 1947, Einstein began working for the cause of disarmament. But, Einstein’s name still continues to be linked with the bomb.Man’s fluctuating thoughts, changing opinions, varying opportunities keep the mind in a state of flux. Hence, the paradox of life: it’s certain t hat nothing is certain in life.

 

Q. 31 The Manhattan Project was intiated ______.

A. in honour of Einstein.

B. to protect the Nazis.

C. to bomb Hiroshima.

D. to carry out nuclear research

 

Q. 32 Alfred eastablished the Nobel Prizes to ______.

A. remind people of his achievements.

B. ease his guilt and promote work for the betterment of mankind.

C. use his wealth for hard working people.

D. honour only those people who are intelligent

 

Q. 33 In paragraph 4, the word ‘accomplished’ means ___________.

A. completed successfully.

B. worked hard.

C. won awards

D. made an effort to do something

 

Q. 34 In the fifth paragraph, the word ‘endorsement’ means

A. expressing one’s opposition.

B. expressing one’s approval or support.

C. making a promise to do something.

D. expressing one’s regret.

 

Q. 35 Working with arms and ammunition helped Alfred to amass _______.

A. enemies

B. intelligence

C. wealth

D. popularity

 

Q. 36 Immanuel’s interest in dynamites influenced Alfred’s inclination for working ___________.

A. for humanity

B. with explosives

C. for the Nobel Peace Prize

D. with contradiction

 

Q. 37 One of the paradoxes in Alfred’s life was that he was ___________.

A. lonely yet rich

B. hard working but a failure

C. intelligent yet lonely

D. occupied yet lonely

 

Q. 38 Einstein had the impression that the Germans would __________.

A. bomb Hiroshima.

B. be successful in making the world’s first atomic bomb.

C. be unsuccessful in making the atomic bomb.

D. work for humanity

 

Q. 39 The passage is _____________.

A. an argumentative essay

B. an expository essay.

C. a process essay.

D. a descriptive essay

 

Q. 40 The paradox, ‘it’s certain that nothing is certain in life’, indicates the writer’s

A. hatred for scientists

B. analytical mind

C. scientific mind

D. persuasive nature

 

Q. 41 India signed the “Paris Agreement on Climate Change” in April, 2016 at:

A. New York

B. Paris

C. New Delhi

D. Geneva

 

Q. 42 The country which cloned a buffalo calf first is:

A. India

B. U. S. A.

C. Sweden

D. Denmark

 

Q. 43 Mars is also known as the:

A. Blue planet

B. Brown Planet

C. Red Planet

D. Green Planet

 

Q. 44 In 2015, Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi launched a new campaign, “Start up India, Stand up India”. The campaign is aimed at:

A. Making India Digital

B. Promoting bank financing for start ups and offer incentives to boost entrepreneurship and job creation.

C. Promoting Swatch Bharat

D. Promoting free education to all children below the age of 14 years and assuring them jobs after obtaining higher education.

 

Q. 45 Who is the author of “Crime & Punishment”?

A. Geoffrey Chaucer

B. Fyodor Dostoevsky

C. Harold Joseph Laski

D. Karl Marx

 

Q. 46 Power to summon the Houses of the Parliament is vested with:

A. Vice President

B. President

C. Prime Minister

D. Speaker and Vice President

 

Q. 47 Which country is the first developed nation to default on debt of IMF?

A. USA

B. UK

C. Japan

D. Greece

 

Q. 48 Which State of India was declared in January, 2016 as the “first organic farming State of India”?

A. Punjab

B. Sikkim

C. Kerala

D. Haryana

 

Q. 49 Punjabi has become the ______________ most common language in the Parliament of Canada.

A. fourth

B. fifth

C. second

D. third

 

Q. 50 Which State has become the first State to introduce compulsory gender education at the graduate level?

A. Telangana

B. Kerala

C. Punjab

D. Andhra Pradesh

 

Q. 51 The highest peace time gallantry award Ashok Chakra was awarded posthumously during 2016 to:

A. Mohan Nath Goswami

B. Mahendra Singh

C. Jagdish Chand

D. Rajesh Atra

 

Q. 52 The Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015 was enacted to give effect to: 

A. the transfer of certain territories by India to Bangladesh and transfer of certain

territories from Bangladesh to India

B. the acquiring of territories by India from Bangladesh.

C. National Judicial Appointment Commission

D. transfer of certain territories by India to Bangladesh.

 

Q. 53 The Currency of Thailand is:

A. Baht

B. Rupee

C. Ringgit

D. Peseta

 

Q. 54 Parliament of India consists of:

A. Council of States

B. House of the People

C. House of the People and Council of States

D. President, House of the People and Council of States

 

Q. 55 The direction to hold floor test to prove majority in the Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand , to be held on 10th May, 2016 has been give n on 6th May, 2016 , by 

A. The Supreme Court of India

B. The High Court of Uttarakhand

C. The President of India

D. The Governor of Uttarakhand

 

Q. 56 Which organization has the motto ‘Be Prepared’?

A. National Disaster Management Authority

B. National Cadet Corps

C. Boys’ Scout

D. National Service Scheme

 

Q. 57 Under the Constitution of India the official language of the Union is:

A. English and Hindi

B. English

C. Hindi

D. Hindi in Devanagari Script

 

Q. 58 At the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships held at Doha in February, 2016, who among women won the gold medal in Long Jump?

A. Irina Ektova of Khazagstan

B. Mayooka Johny of India

C. Prajusha of India

D. Olga Rypakova of Khazakstan

 

Q. 59 The “Paris Agreement” was adopted in the twenty first session of Conference of Parties in the month of:

A. December, 2015

B. January, 2016

C. November, 2015

D. February, 2016

 

Q. 60 Who was conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award during August, 2015?

A. Dhoni

B. Virat Kohli

C. Saina Nehwal

D. Sania Mirza

 

Q. 61 Who is the President of Sri Lanka?

A. Jayavardane

B. K. Sripavan

C. Ranil Wickramasinghe

D. Maithripala Sirisena

 

Q. 62 Who has scored the fastest century in a Test Cricket match?

A. A B de Villiers, South Africa

B. Misbah Ul Haq, Pakistan

C. Brendon McCullum, New Zealand

D. Vivian Richards, West Indies

 

Q. 63 Who is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog?

A. Ms. Sushma Swaraj

B. Sh. Narendra Modi

C. Sh. Arun Jately

D. Ms. Sushmita Mahajan

 

Q. 64 Who is the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission?

A. Justice B.S. Chauhan

B. Justice Balakrishnan

C. Justice D.K. Jain

D. Justice H.L. Dattu

 

Q. 65 Who was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly in framing the Indian Constitution?

A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

C. Sir B.N. Rau

D. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

 

Q. 66 In April 2016, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited India. Their names are: 

A. Prince Robert and Kateler

B. Prince Charles and Cathy

C. Prince William and Kate Middleton

D. Prince Hillery and Victoria.

 

Q. 67 In case the President of India wants to resign, he shall address his resignation to the:

A. Chief Justice of India

B. Vice President

C. Chief Election Commissioner

D. Prime Minister

 

Q. 68 Name the Indian Gymnast who has become the first female Indian Gymnast to qualify for the Olympics.

A. Dipa Karmakar

B. Anjubala

C. Bisweshwari Nandi

D. Rupinder Kaur

 

Q. 69 In case of death of both the President and Vice-President of India, who shall act as the President of India?

A. Prime Minister

B. The Parliament will nominate from among its Members

C. Chief Justice of India

D. Attorney General of India

 

Q. 70 Who is the Union Finance Minister of India?

A. Mr. D.V. Sadananda Gowda

B. Ms. Sushma Swaraj

C. Mr. Arun Jaitly

D. Mr. Rajnath Singh

 

Q. 71 Who is the Chairman of National Green Tribunal?

A. Justice Balakrishna Reddy

B. Justice R.C. Lahoti

C. Justice Swatanter Kumar

D. Justice Bhandhari

 

Q. 72 Which State has the largest number of foreign students in India?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Haryana

D. Karnataka

 

Q. 73 Who lit the torch from the sun’s rays reflected in a parabolic mirrorduring the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the site of ancient Olympia in Greece on 22nd April, 2016?

A. Katerina Lehou

B. Ronaldo

C. Katerina Kaif

D. Joanie Laureh aka Chyna

 

Q. 74 The Parliament of which country became first Parliament in the world to run entirely on Solar Power?

A. UK

B. India

C. Pakistan

D. Japan

 

Q. 75 Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, in March, 2016, launched an ambitious programme “Setu Bharatam”. The programme is aimed at:

A. Linking all major cities and towns by rail, air and road by 2019.

B. Making all National Highways railway level crossing free by 2019

C. Providing travel concession to senior citizens throughout India.

D. Providing travel concession to women and children throughout India

 

Q. 76 How many Indian Universities/Institutes figure among the top 200 in BRICS rankings?

A. 6

B. 16

C. 26

D. 20

 

Q. 77 Which day is celebrated as “World Consumer Rights Day”?

A. 15th March

B. 5th September

C. 5th June

D. 15th July

 

Q. 78 Who was crowned as the winner of Femina Miss India 2016 and who will represent India at the Miss World pageant?

A. Sushruthi Krishna

B. Pankhuri Gidwani

C. Sushobita Kapoor

D. Priyadarshini Chatterjee

 

Q. 79 ___________ is the fastest planet to revolve around the Sun.

A. Mercury

B. Mars

C. Jupiter

D. Venus

 

Q. 80 Who has written the book “Indomitable Spirit”?

A. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

B. Justice Krishna Iyer

C. Ms. Arundhati Roy

D. Sh. Narendra Modi

 

Q. 81 The Rajya Sabha in April, 2016 passed two Bills, which had already been passed by the Lok Sabha earlier, repealing certain outdated/old l aws. The Bills intended to repeal:

A. 315 laws

B. 1053 laws

C. 153 laws

D. 513 laws

 

Q. 82 “Beyond the Lines – An Autobiography” is authored by:

A. Mr. Arun Shourie

B. Mr. Kuldip Nayar

C. Justice Krishna Iyer

D. Mr. Soli Sarab Ji

 

Q. 83 The maximum number of ‘Smokeless Villages’ are found in the State of:

A. Punjab

B. Rajasthan

C. Telangana

D. Karnataka

 

Q. 84 In an attempt to curb black money, the Government has made PAN mandatory for all financial transactions exceeding Rupees:

A. 4 lakhs

B. 3 lakhs

C. 2 lakhs

D. 1 lakhs

 

Q. 85 In which of the following States / Union Territories, the Election Commission has decided to hold election in a single phase on May 16, 2016?

A. Assam, Kerala and Pondicherry.

B. West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

C. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.

D. West Bengal, Kerala and Assam.

 

Q. 86 Name the country that has six Deputy Prime Ministers

A. Nigeria

B. Nicaragua

C. Nepal

D. Maldives

 

Q. 87 Country’s first ‘visually challenged friendly’ railway station is:

A. New Delhi

B. Varanasi

C. Tirupathi

D. Mysuru

 

Q. 88 The largest diaspora in the world is from:

A. Mexico

B. South Africa

C. India

D. China

 

Q. 89 A Japanese maglev, which is the fastest passenger train in the world, has broken its own record in 2015. The train reached ___________ kmph in the test run.

A. 503

B. 403

C. 603

D. 453

 

Q. 90 In January, 2016, at the first stage, the Union Ministry of Urban Development unveiled the list of ________ cities for smart cities mission out of 98 shortlisted cities:

A. 30

B. 15

C. 20

D. 25

 

Q. 91 The number of ‘three digit numbers’ which are multiples of 9 are:

A. 98

B. 101

C. 100

D. 99

 

Q. 92 The value of a machine depreciates every year at the rate of 10% on its value at the beginning of that year. If the present value of the machine is Rs. 729, its worth three years ago was:

A. Rs. 947.70

B. Rs. 1,000

C. Rs. 750.87

D. Rs. 800

 

Q. 93 The angle subtended by the Minor segment of a circle at the center is __________ the angle subtended by the Major segment at the center of the circle.

A. greater than

B. not related to

C. equal to

D. lesser than

 

Q. 94 What is the sum of all the natural numbers from 1 to 100?

A. 5000

B. 5050

C. 6000

D. 5052

 

Q. 95 A part of monthly hostel charges is fixed and the remaining depends on the number of days one has taken food in the mess. When a student A takes food for 20 days, she has to pay Rs. 1000 ashostel char ges whereas a student B, who takes food for 26 days, pays Rs. 1180 as hostel charges.Find the fixed charges and the cost of food per day.

A. 300, 30

B. 400, 40

C. 200, 20

D. 400, 30

 

Q. 96 A library has an average of 510 visitors on Sundays and 240 on other days. What is the average number of visitors per day in the month of June beginning with a Sunday?

A. 250

B. 280

C. 285

D. 276

 

Q. 97 12 defective pens are accidentally mixed with 132 good ones. It is not possible to just look at a pen and tell whether or not it is defective. One pen is taken out at random from this lot. Determine the probability that the pen taken out is a good one.

A. 7/12

B. 11/12

C. 10/12

D. 9/12

 

Q. 98 A man earns Rs. 20 on the first day and spends Rs. 15 on the next day. He again earns Rs. 20 on the third day and spends Rs. 15 on the fourth day. If he continues to save in this way, how soon will he have Rs. 60 in hand?

A. on 27th day

B. on 24th day

C. on 12th day

D. on 17th day

 

Q. 99 60 kg of an alloy X is mixed with 100 kg of an alloy Y. If alloy X has lead and tin in the ratio of 3:2 and alloy Y has tin and copper in the ratio of 1:4, then the amount of tin in the new alloy is

A. 53 kgs

B. 80 kgs

C. 36 kgs.

D. 44 kgs.

 

Q. 100 60 kg of an alloy X is mixed with 100 kg of an alloy Y. If alloy X has lead and tin in the ratio of 3:2 and alloy Y has tin and copper in the ratio of 1:4, then the amount of tin in the new alloy is

A. 53 kgs.

B. 80 kgs

C. 36 kgs

D. 44kgs

 

Q. 101 The traffic lights at three different signal points change after every 45 seconds, 75 seconds and 90 seconds respectively. If all change simultaneously at 7:20:15 hours, then they will change again simultaneously at

A. 7:27:30 hours

B. 7:28:00 hours

C. 7:27:50 hours

D. 7:27:45 hours

 

Q. 102 A circular park, 42 m in diameter, has a path 3.5 m wide running around it on the outside. Find the cost of gravelling the path at Rs. 4 per m2

A. Rs. 1672

B. Rs. 1652

C. Rs. 2002

D. Rs. 2048

 

Q. 103 A train which is moving at an average speed of 40 kmph, reaches its destination on time. When its average speed reduces to 35 kmph, then it reaches its destination 15 minutes late. The distance travelled b y the train is:

A. 80 kms

B. 40 kms

C. 70 kms

D. 30 kms

 

Q. 104 The mean of 72 items was found to be 63. If two of the items were misrecorded as 27 and 9 instead of 72 and 90 respectively, find the correct mean.

A. 64.75

B. 64.25

C. 63.25

D. 65.75

 

Q. 105 Principle: Defamation is the publication of a statement which tends to lower reputation of a person in the estimation of other members of the society generally.

Facts: ‘A’ writes a highly offensive and derogatory letter about ‘B’, and send it directly to ‘B’ in a sealed cover.

A. ‘A’ is liable to ‘B’ for defamation, as the letter is highly offensive and derogatory and is directly sent to ‘B’.

B. A’ is not liable to ‘B’ for defamation, since there is no publication to any other person in whose estimation the reputation of ‘B’ could be brought down.

C. ‘A’ is liable to ‘B’ for defamation, as the letter is highly offensive a nd derogatory.

D. ‘A’ is liable to ‘B’ for defamation, as it has hurt his (B’s) self-esteem.

 

Q. 106 A patient in a hospital is given soup daily in a cylindrical bowl of dia meter 7 cm. If the bowl is filled with soup to a height of 4 cm, how much soup the hospital has to prepare daily to serve 250 patients?

A. 40 litres

B. 38 litres

C. 38.5 litres

D. 39.5 litres

 

Q. 107 The angles between the hands of a clock when the time is 4:25 am is:

A. 14½ degrees

B. 12½ degrees

C. 17½ degrees

D. 13½ degrees

 

Q. 108 A shop gives 15% discount on the purchase of a T.V. If paid for in cash immediately, a further discount of 12% is given. If the marked price is Rs. 15,000, what is the price of the T.V if cash purchase is made?

A. Rs. 12,750

B. Rs. 11,220

C. Rs. 10,950

D. Rs. 11,475

 

Q. 109 If a boy is standing at the top of the tower and another boy is at the ground at some distance from the foot of the tower, then the angle of elevation and depression between the boys when both look at each other will be

A. Angle of elevation will be greater

B. Cannot be predicted for relation

C. Angle of depression will be greater

D. Equal

 

Q. 110 If the product of zeroes of the polynomial ax2 – 6x – 6 is 4, find the value of ‘a’

A. -3/2

B. -1/2

C. 3/2

D. 1/2

 

Question 111

Section : Legal Aptitude 

This section consists of Fifty (50) questions. Follow the instructions carefully and choose the most appropriate option:

The question number 111-145 in this section consist of legal proposition(s) (hereinafter referrred to as ‘principle’) and facts. Such principles may or may not be true in hte real and legal sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purpose of this section. In other words, in answering the following question. Further, you must not assume any facts other than those stated in the question. The objective of this section is to test your interest towards study of law, research aptitude and problem solving ability, even if the ‘most reasonable conclusion’ arrived at may e absurd or unacceptable for any other reason. To answer a question, the given principle is to be applied to the given facts so as to arrive at most reasonable conclusion.

 

Q. 111 Principle : Intentional application of force to another person is action able in law.

Facts : ‘P’ and ‘D’ are unknown to each other. When ‘P’ is about to sit on a chair, ‘D’ intentionally pulls it away as a result of which ‘P’ falls on the floor and is injured.

A. ‘D’ is not liable as ‘P’ is not seriously injured.

B. ‘D’ is liable as he intentinally caused injury to P.

C. ‘D’ is not liable as such jokes are common in the society.

D. ‘D’ is not liable as the injury is not directly caused.

 

Q. 112 Principle :

1. Wagering agreement are void.

2. Collateral agreement to wagering contracts are valid.

Facts : XYZ Bank lends Rs. 40,000 to Sabu in order to enable him to award as prize to

Randeep who is the winner of horse race. Later Sabu refused to pay the prize stating that horse racing is wagering agreement. Can XYZ Bank recover money from Sabu.

A. Yes it is only a collateral agreement to horse racing and there fore the bank can recover the money from Sabu.

B. Horse racing is illegal and therefore XYZ Bank cannot recover anything from Sabu.

C. No, as it is as wagering contract.

D. Bank can recover money from Sabu so that payment of prize money can be made to Randeep.

 

Q. 113 Principle : Where a person lawfully does anything for another person, or delivers anything to him, not intending to do so or to provide gratuitously, and such other person takes the benifits of that; the latter is bound to compensate the former for somethind done or thing provided, or ot restore, the thing so delivered.

Facts: Trader ‘A’ delivers certain eatables at ‘B’s house by mistake. ‘B’ consmed the eatables without asking anything. Which of the following derivations is correct?

A. ‘B’ is bound to pay ‘A’ for the eatables.

B. ‘B’ can be made liable to pay for the eatables, only if ‘A’ establish as an express contract between ‘A’ and ”B’.

C. ‘B’ is not bound to pay ‘A’ for the eatables.

D. It is the discretin of ‘B’ to make payment to ‘A’

 

Q. 114 Principle : Consent is a good defence in a civil action for tort but the act should be the same for which consent was given.

Facts : ‘B’ was formally invited by ‘A’ to his house. ‘B’ after sitting for some time in drawing room, moved to the bed room of the house. ‘A’ sued ‘B’ for trespass.114

A. ‘B’ has interfered with privacy of ‘A’.

B. ‘B’ has committed no trespass as he entered the house with ‘A’s consent.

C. ‘B’ has offended ‘A’ by moving to bed room.

D. ‘B’ has committed trespass as there was no consent of ‘A’ for entry in the Bed room.

 

Q. 115 Principle : Whoever takes away any moveable thing form the land of any person without that person’s consent, he is said to have committed theft.

Facts : During his visit to the house of ‘C’, ‘A’ asked ‘B’ the son of ‘C’, to accompany ‘A’ to the forest. Neither ‘A’ nor ‘B’ informed ‘C’ in this regard. ‘B’ accompanied ‘A’ to the forest. 

A. ‘A’ has committed theft as soon as he entered the house of ‘C’.

B. ‘A’ has not committed theft.

C. ‘ A’ has committed theft

D. ‘A’ has not committed theft till ‘B’ did not accompany him.

 

Q. 116 Principle: The communication of a proposal is complete when it comes to the knowledge of the person to whom it is made.

Facts : ‘A’ sent a letter making a proposal to ‘B’ to purchase the hous e of ‘B’.

A. The communication of proposal is complete when ‘B’ reads the letter.

B. The communication of proposal is complete when A sent the letter.

C. The communication of proposal is complete when B’s wife received it.

D. The communication of proposal is complete when B’s wife handed over the letter to ‘B’.

 

Q. 117 Principle: Law does not penalise for wrongs which are of trivial nature.

Facts: In the course of a discussion, ‘A’ threw a file of papers at the t able which touched the hands of ‘B’.

A. ‘A’ is liable for his act, as the file touched ‘B’s hand.

B. ‘A’ is liable for his act, as it assaulted ‘B’.

C. ‘A’ is liable for insulting ‘B’.

D. ‘A’ is not liable for his act, as it was of trivial nature.

 

Q. 118 Principle: Copyright law protects only work. ‘Work’ means cinemato graphic film but does not include performance by an actor in a cine matographic film.

Facts: Alia Bhatt acted in a movie

A. The acting of Alia Bhatt can be protected under copyright law as professional work.

B. The acting of Alia Bhatt cannot be protected under copyright law.

C. The acting of Alia Bhatt can be protected under copyright law only as an artistic work

D. The acting of Alia Bhatt can be protected as film producer’s work.

 

Q. 119 Principle: Import means bringing some consignment into India from a foreign country. 

Facts: A consignment from Sri Lanka entered the territorial waters of India. However, this consignment never crossed the Indian custom barrier nor did it enter into the stream of commerce in India.

A. The consignment will only be imported into India when it enters into the stream of commerce in India.

B. The consignment was not imported into India.

C. The consignment was imported into India.

D. The consignment will only be imported into India when it crosses the Indian custom barrier

 

Q. 120 Principle: A person is said to have committed assault when an apprehension is caused in the mind of a person that he is about to use ph ysical force against his body.

Facts: ‘A’ abuses ‘B’ while he was sitting in a moving train, by aggressively shaking his fists when ‘B’ was standing on the railway platform at a distance.

A. ‘A’ has caused apprehension of assault in the mind of ‘B’.

B. ‘A’ has committed assault against ‘B’.

C. A has not committed assault against ‘B’.

D. ‘A’ has caused fear of assault in the mind of ‘B’

 

Q. 121 Principle: Sale of liquor is illegal. All agreements relating to prohibit ed items do not exist in the eyes of law.

Facts: ‘A’ entered into an agreement with ‘B’ for the sale of liquor. ‘A’ failed to supply the agreed quantity of liquor to ‘B’.

A. ‘B’ can bring a legal action against ‘B’.

B. ‘A’ can bring a legal action against ‘B’.

C. ‘B’ cannot bring any legal action against ‘A’.

D. ‘A’ and ‘B’ can initiate appropriate legal proceeding against each other.

 

Q. 122 Principle: Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under twelve years of age, who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion.

Facts: Himesh, 11 years old boy, picks up a gold ring worth Rs 5000/-lying on a table in his friend’s house and immediately sells it for Rs 2000/-, and misappropriates the money. 

A. Himesh would not be protected under the principle stated above because, irrespective of the age, stealing is an offence.

B. Himesh would be protected under the principle stated above because he is below 12 years of age.

C. Himesh would be protected under the principle stated above because his acts show that he was not sufficiently mature to understand the nature and consequences of his conduct.

D. Himesh would not be protected under the principle stated above because his acts show that he was sufficiently mature to understand the nature and consequences of his conduct.

 

Q. 123 Principle:One who dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use or sells any movable property belonging to another, is guilt y of the offence of misappropriation. 

Facts: ‘A’ takes property belonging to ‘Z’ out of Z’s possession, in good faith, believing when he takes it, that the property belongs to him self. Subsequently, ‘A’, on discovering his mistake, without disclosin g the actual facts, dishonestly sells the property to a stranger.

A. ‘A’ may be guilty of theft but not for misappropriation.

B. ‘A’ is guilty of an offence of misappropriation.

C. ‘A’ is not guilty because when he took the property, he believed in good faith that it belonged to him.

D. ‘A’ is not guilty as the property can be recovered from the stranger.

Q. 124 Principle: Letters or words not describing quality of things can be registered as a trade mark.

Facts: Ram made an application for registration of alphabet ‘B’ written in a fancy style as trade mark to be applied on packets and cartons of shoes manufactured by him.

A. The alphabet ‘B’ can be registered as trade mark because it describes the quality of things.

B. The alphabet ‘B’ cannot be registered as trade mark because it is an English letter.

C. The alphabet ‘B’ can be registered as trade mark.

D. The alphabet ‘B’ cannot be registered as trade mark because it belongs to humanity.

 

Q. 125 Principle: Defamation is the publication of a statement which tends to lower reputation of a person in the estimation of other members of the society generally.

Facts: ‘A’ writes a highly offensive and derogatory letter about ‘B’, and sends it directly to ‘B’ in a sealed cover.

A. ‘A’ is liable to ‘B’ for defamation, as the letter is highly offensive and derogatory and is directly sent to ‘B’.

B. A’ is not liable to ‘B’ for defamation, since there is no publication to any other person

in whose estimation the reputation of ‘B’ could be brou ght down.

C. ‘A’ is liable to ‘B’ for defamation, as the letter is highly offensive a nd derogatory.

D. ‘A’ is liable to ‘B’ for defamation, as it has hurt his (B’s) self-estee m.

 

Q. 126 Principle: Existence of all the alleged facts is relevant, whether they occurred at the same time and place or at different times and places.

Facts: ‘A’, a citizen of England, is accused of committing murder of ‘B’ in India by taking part in a conspiracy hatched in England.

A. Only the fact that ‘A’ citizen of England is accused of committing murder of ‘B’ in India is relevant.

B. ‘A’ citizen of England cannot be tried in India.

C. Only the fact that ‘A’ is accused of conspiracy hatched in England is relevant.

D. The facts that ‘A’ citizen of England is accused of commission of murder in India and of conspiracy hatched in England are relevant facts.

 

Q. 127 Principle: An agreement without free consent can be enforces only at the option of the party whose consent was not free.

Facts: A obtains the consent of ‘B’ to enter into an agreement by put ting a gun on the head of B’s girl friend.

A. ‘B’ can enforce the agreement.

B. ‘B’ cannot enforce the agreement.

C. Neither ‘A’ nor ‘B’ can enforce the aggrement.

D. ‘A’ can enforce the agreement.

 

Q. 128 Principle: Acceptance of proposal must be the exact mirror image of the proposal. 

Facts: ‘A’ made a proposal to ‘B’ to sell a chair for Rs. 500. ‘B’ expressed his desire to buy the said chair for Rs. 400.

A. It is not clear whether A made a proposal to ‘B’.

B. ‘B’ has accepted the proposal of ‘A’.

C. ‘B’ has not accepted the proposal of ‘A’.

D. It is not clear whether ‘B’ has accepted the proposal of ‘A’ or not.

 

Q. 129 Principle: Mere silence as to facts lakely to affect the decision of a person to enter into a contract is not fraud.

Facts: ‘A’ sells to ‘B’ (A’s daughter who is minor) a horse which ‘A’ knows to be unsound. ‘A’ says nothing to ‘B’ about the unsoundness of the horse.

A. ‘B’ can take plea of fraud because she is minor.

B. There can not be a contract between a father and daughter.

C. ‘A’ has not committed fraud.

D. ‘A’ has committed fraud.

 

Q. 130 Principle: A person, who is usually of unsound mind, but occasionally normal, may make a contract when he is not of unsound mind.

Facts: ‘A’ generally remains in the state of unsound mind and rarely becomes capable of understanding the things.

A. ‘A’ can make a contract when normal.

B. ‘A’ can make a contract only for his own benefit.

C. ‘A’ can never make a contract.

D. ‘A’ can make a contract at any time whenever he pleases.

 

Q. 131 Principle: In case where there is an infringement of legal right even without any actual loss or damage, the person whose right is Infringed has a cause of action.

Facts: ‘P’ was wrongfully prevented by the Returning officer from exercising his vote in an assembly election. Still he (‘P’) brought an action claiming damages. Which of the following derivations is correct?

A. ‘P’ would succeed in his action, as it is mandatory to cast vote.

B. ‘P’ would succeed in his action, as he was wrongfully prevented from exercising his legal right of voting in that election.

C. ‘P’ would not succeed in his action, as he did not suffer any loss in that election.

D. ‘P’ would not succeed in his action, as the candidate for whom he wanted to give his vote won the election.

 

Q. 132 Principle: There are certain acts which, though harmful, are not wrongful in law; therefore, do not give legal right to bring action in law, to the person who suffers from such acts. 

Facts: ‘Prakash’ has a rice mill. His neighbour, Shanti, sets up another rice mill and offers a tough competition to Prakash. As a consequence, Prakash’s profits fall down. He brings a suit against Shanti for damages.

A. Prakash can succeed in his claim as it is a case of actual damages.

B. Prakash cannot succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of damage without infringement of any legal right.

C. Prakash may succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of loss to his business.

D. Prakash can succeed in his claim for damages, as it is a case of damage as a result of infringement of his legal right.

 

Q. 133 Principle: A condition to a contract can also be complied with after the happening of the event to which such a condition is attached.

Facts: ‘A’ promises to pay Rs. 5000 to ‘B’ on the condition that he shall marry with the consent of ‘C’, ‘D’ and ‘E’. ‘B’ marries without the consent of ‘C’, ‘D’ and ‘E’, but obtains their consent after the Marriage. 

A. ‘B’s marriage is not valid.

B. ‘B’ has not fulfilled the condition.

C. The condition is illegal

D. ‘B’ has fulfilled the condition.

 

Q. 134 Principle: Killing is not murder if the offender, whilst deprived of the power of self-control by intense and sudden provocation, causes the death of the person who gave the provocation.

Facts: ‘A’, a man found his girl friend sleeping, in her own bed room, with another man

named ‘B’. ‘A’ did not do anything but went to his home, picked a gun and cartridges, returned to the girl friend’s bed room with loaded gun but found the place empty. After fifteen days he saw his girl friend dining in a restaurant. Without waiting for even a second, ‘A’ fired five bullets at his girl friend who died on the spot.

A. ‘A’ could have killed ‘B’ instead of his girl friend.

B. ‘A’ could have killed both ‘B’ and his girl friend.

C. ‘A’ did not kill his girl friend under intense and sudden provocation.

D. ‘A’ killed his girl friend under intense and sudden provocation

 

Q. 135 Principle: Whoever by words or writing conveys to others any imputation concerning any person’s reputation is said to defame that person.

Facts: During a marriage ceremony, ‘A’ circulated a pamphlet saying that ‘S’, sister of the bride, is a thief, she has stolen the shoes of the bridegroom.

A. ‘A’ has defamed the bridegroom.

B. ‘A’ defamed the bride.

C. ‘A’ has defamed ‘S’.

D. ‘A’ did not defame ‘S’ as he never intended it.

 

Q. 136 Principle: Causing of an effect partly by an act and partly by an omission is an offence. 

Facts: ‘A’ confined her daughter ‘D’ in a room. ‘A’ also did not provide any food to her daughter ‘D’. Consequently, ‘D’ died of starvation.

A. ‘A’ committed the offence of confining ‘D’.

B. ‘A’ committed the offence of causing death of ‘D.

C. ‘A’ committed no offence.

D. ‘A’ committed the offence of not providing food to ‘D’.

 

Q. 137 Principle: Whoever does not arrest the killer and report the matter to the concerned authorities commits an offence.

Facts: ‘A’, a woman, sees ‘B’ , another woman, killing a third woman ‘C’. ‘A’ neither

attempted to arrest ‘B’ nor informed the concerned authorities.

A. ‘A’ has not committed an offence.

B. ‘A’ has committed an offence.

C. ‘B’ has not committed an offence.

D. ‘B’ has committed an offence.

 

Q. 138 Principle: False imprisonment is a tort (wrong) which means the total restraint of a person’s liberty without lawful justification.

Facts: A part of a public road had been closed for spectators of a boat race. ‘P’ wanted to

enter but hewas prevented by ‘D’ and other policemen because he had not paid the admission fee. ‘P’ was able toenter the enclosure by other means but was unable to go where he wanted to go. The policemenrefused access to where he wanted to go but allowed him to remain where he was or to go back. ‘P’ remained within the enclosure and refused to leave. Subsequently, ‘P’ sued ‘D’ for false imprisonment.

A. It was a case of false imprisonment, but ‘D’ could not be made liable for it.

B. ‘D’ could not be made liable for false imprisonment as he has not touched him.

C. ‘D’ could be made liable for false imprisonment, as he did restrict P’s movements.

D. ‘D’ could not be made liable for false imprisonment, as he did not totally restrict P’s movements

 

Q. 139 Principle: An independent contractor is one who is employed to do some work of his employer. He is engaged under a contract for services. He undertakes to produce a given result, and in the actual execution of the work, he is not under the direct control or

following directions of hi semployer. He may use his own discretion in execution of the work assigned.In general, an employer is not liable for the torts (wrongful acts) of his independent contractor. But,the employer may be held liable if h e directs him to do some careless acts.

Facts: Ramesh hired a taxi-cab to go to Delhi Airport. As he started l ate from his home, he kept on urging the taxi-driver to drive at a high speed and driver followed the directions; and ultimately due to high speed an accident took place causing injuries to a person.

A. Ramesh would be held liable for damages as he exercised the control by giving directions to the driver.

B. Ramesh would not be held liable for damages because the drive r was an independent contractor and not his servant.

C. Ramesh would not be held liable for damages because Ramesh did not know the consequences of such rash driving.

D. Ramesh would not be liable as car was not owned by him.

 

Q. 140 Principle: Nothing is an offence, which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper car e and caution.

Facts: ‘A’ takes up a gun, not knowing whether it is loaded or not, points it playfully at ‘B’ and pulls the trigger. Consequently, ‘B’ falls dead.

A. ‘B’s death is not accidental, as there was want of proper care and caution on the part of ‘A’.

B. ‘B’s death is accidental, as ‘A’ had no intention to kill ‘B’.

C. ‘B’s death is accidental, as ‘A’ was just pointing the gun playfully at ‘B’.

D. ‘B’s death is accidental, as ‘A’ did not have the knowledge that the gun is loaded.

 

Q. 141 Principle: An agreement may be entered into orally or in writing, or by conduct.

Facts: ‘A’ went to the shop of ‘B’ and picked a toothbrush and gave a cheque of Rupees twenty to ‘B’ and left the shop. 

A. Payment of toothbrush cannot be made through a cheque

B. ‘A’ did not enter into an agreement with ‘B’.

C. ‘A’ should have carried a currency note of Rupees twenty to make the payment.

D. There was an agreement between ‘A’ and ‘B’.

 

Q. 142 Principle: Law never enforces an impossible promise.

Facts: ‘A’ made a promise to ‘B’ to discover treasure by magic.

A. Law will not enforce the promise .

B. Law will enforce the promise.

C. Law will enforce the promise only at the option of ‘A’.

D. Law will enforce the promise only at the option of ‘B’

 

Q. 143 Principle: Consent is a good defence for civil action in tort. But consent must include both knowledge of risk and assumption of risk, i.e, readiness to bear harm.

Facts: A lady passenger was aware that the driver of the cab, in which she opted to travel was little intoxicated. The cab met with an accident and lady got injured.

A. Driver can take the plea that he was lightly intoxicated.

B. Lady is not entitled to claim compensation as she had knowledge of the risk.

C. Lady is entitled to claim compensation as she only knew about risk and there was no assumption of risk.

D. Lady can refuse to pay the fare as she had suffered injuries.

 

Q. 144 Principles: • A person is said to abet the doing of a thing when he instigates any other person to do that thing. • Mere acquiescence, however, does not amount to instigation. 

Facts: ‘A’ says to ‘B’: I am going to kill ‘C’.” And, ‘B’ replies: “Do as you wish and take the consequences”; whereafter ‘A’ kills ‘C’.

A. ‘B’ has not abetted ‘A’ to kill ‘C’.

B. ‘B’ has abetted ‘A’ by conspiracy.

C. ‘B’ abetted ‘A’ to kill ‘C’.

D. ‘B’ is jointly liable with ‘A’ for killing ‘C’.

 

Q. 145 Principles: • A servant is one who is employed to do some work for his employ er (master). He is engaged under a contract of service. He works directly under the control and directions of his master. • In general, the master is vicariously liable for those torts (wrongful acts) of his servant which are done by the servant in the course of his employment.

Facts: ‘M’ appointed ‘D’ exclusively for the purpose of driving his tourist vehicle. ‘M’ also appointed ‘C’ exclusively for the purpose of performing the work of a conductor for the tourist vehicle. During one trip, at the end of the journey, ‘C’, while ‘D’ was not on the driver’s seat, and apparently for the purpose of turning the vehicle in the right direction for the next journey, drove it through the street at high speed, and negligently injured ‘P’. 

A. ‘M’ could be made liable for the act of ‘C’, as his (C’s) act of driving the vehicle was within his scope of employment.

B. ‘M’ is not liable as he was not present at the time of accident.

C. ‘M’ could not be made liable for the act of ‘C’, as his (C’s) act of d riving the vehicle was not in the course of his employment.

D. ‘M’ could be made liable for the act of ‘C’, as ‘C’ was employed nder a contract of service.

 

Q. 146 ‘alibi’ means a plea by an accused person that he –

A. was facing trial.

B. was present elsewhere

C. underwent preventive detention.

D. remained in judicial custody

 

Q. 147 Under the Constitution of India restriction on freedom of religion can not be placed on the ground of –

A. Public order

B. Social justice

C. Morality

D. Health

 

Q. 148 If an authority is holding information about another in a ‘fiduciary capacity’, the

information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 may not be obtainable. ‘Fiduciary relationship’ is based on: 

A. Authority

B. Law

C. Trust

D. Contract

 

Q. 149 Which one of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy under Part IV of the Constitution of India?

A. Promotion of adult education.

B. Promotion of International peace and security.

C. Organisation of village panchayats.

D. Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.

 

Q. 150 ‘audi alteram partem’ means –

A. Not connected to facts.

B. Giving opportunity of hearing of the other side.

C. Following the substantive law.

D. A transferee cannot retransfer

 

Q. 151 Which among the following was described by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the “heart and soul of the Constitution of India”?

A. Right to Constitutional Remedies

B. Right to equality

C. Freedom of Religion

D. Right to move throughout the territory of India

 

Q. 152 obiter dicta’ means –

A. Direction by a judge.

B. Basis of judicial decision.

C. Judgment of a court in the case before it.

D. An opinion given by the court not necessary for the decision.

 

Q. 153 Under the Constitution of India ‘Right to Pollution Free Environment’ has emerged as a fundamental right from the right to

A. Life and personal liberty under Article 21

B. Freedom of movement under Article 19

C. Conserve culture under Article 29.

D. Equality under Article 14

 

Q. 154 ‘persona non grata’ means –

A. Non-person

B. An unacceptable person

C. Non-performance of promise.

D. Ungrateful person

 

Q. 155 The object of which one of the following writs is to prevent a person to hold public office which he is not legally entitled to hold ?

A. Quo warranto

B. Mandamus

C. Prohibition

D. Certiorari

 

Q. 156 Which among the following does not belong to the ‘right to freedom of religion’?

A. Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion.

B. Freedom from attending religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions.

C. Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion .

D. Freedom of speech and expression .

 

Q. 157 ‘lis pendens’ means –

A. A pending suit

B. On the basis of evidence

C. Awaited information

D. Decision awaited.

 

Q. 158 Which Indian State has prescribed minimum educational qualification for candidates contesting panchayat polls?

A. Gujarat

B. Kerala

C. Punjab

D. Haryana

 

Q. 159 As per law the minimum age for the marriage of a boy and a girl in India is

A. 21 years in both cases

B. 18 years and 21 years respectively

C. 21 years and 18 years respectively

D. 18 years in both cases

 

Q. 160 The Supreme Court of India has struck down the Constitution (Ninet yninth Amendment) Act, 2014 as unconstitutional. It is related to –

A. National Judicial Appointment Commission

B. Religious Rights

C. Land Exchange between India and Bangladesh

D. Jallikattu (Bull Fighting)

 

Questions: 161 – 163

Direction for Questions 161 – 163

Read the following information carefully and choose the most appropriate option:

A and B are good in driving bus and car. C and A are good in driving car and scooter. C, D and E are good in driving scooter and tractor. E and C are good in driving scooter and auto rickshaw. D and B are good in driving bus and tractor. 

 

Q. 161 Who is good in driving scooter, tractor and auto rickshaw but not good in driving car?

A. A

B. E

C. D

D. C

 

Q. 162 Who is good in driving scooter, tractor and bus?

A. C

B. D

C. B

D. A

 

Q. 163 Who is good in driving tractor, scooter, car and autorickshaw but no t bus?

A. C

B. D

C. B

D. A

 

Questions: 164 – 166

Direction for Questions 164 – 166

Read the following information carefully and choose the most appropriate option:

In each question, there is a statement and two assumptions numbered as I and II. Read the statement and find which of the given assumptions is implicit:

(A) If assumption I is implicit.

(B) If assumption II is implicit.

(C) If neither assumption I nor Assumption II is implicit.

(D) If both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit.

 

Q. 164 Statement: The next meeting of the executive board of a company will be held after six months.

Assumptions:

I. Existing executive board will be dissolved before six months

II. The company will remain in function after six months

A. Neither assumption I nor Assumption II is implicit.

B. Assumption II is implicit.

C. Both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit.

D. Assumption I is implicit.

 

Q. 165 Statement: In the State of Zuminisia, people prefer to travel by X airline instead of Y airline, as X airline has advanced German security system and 99% on time operations. Assumptions:

I. Airline X with advanced German security system and record on time operation is perceived better than airline Y.

II. Had advanced German security system and on time performance record of Y airline been implemented, it would have been preferred over airline X.

A. Assumption I is implicit.

B. Neither assumption I nor Assumption II is implicit.

C. Assumption II is implicit.

D. Both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit.

 

Q. 166 Statement:To attend a convocation ceremony scheduled to be held on Thursday at GM University, Chennai, Mr X left for Chennai on Tuesday by train.

Assumptions:

I. Mr X may reach home on Saturday

II. Mr X may reach the University on Wednesday

A. Assumption I is implicit.

B. Assumption II is implicit.

C. Both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit.

D. Neither assumption I nor Assumption II is implicit

 

Questions: 167 – 168

Direction for Questions 167 – 168

Read the following information carefully and choose the most appropriate option:

In a joint family, A, B, C, D, E, and F are the members. B is the son of C. A and C are husband and wife. C is not the mother of B. E is the brother of C. D is the daughter of A and F is the brother of B. 

 

Q. 167 Which of the following is a pair of females in the family?

A. AE

B. AD

C. DF

D. BD

 

Q. 168 Who is the mother of B?

A. D

B. F

C. A

D. E

 

Questions: 169 – 170

Read the following information carefully and choose the most appropriate option:

In each of the questions, two statements are numbered as I and II. There may be a cause and effect relationship between the two statements. The statements maybe the effect of the same cause or an independent cause. The statements may be independent causes without having any relationship.

Read both the statements and mark your answer as:

(A) If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

(B) If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

(C) If both statements I and II are independent causes.

(D) If both statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

 

Q. 169 Statement I: In last two years, there is a considerable reduction in c ncellation of flights due to fog in North India.

Statement II: In last two years, there is a considerable improvement in passenger amenities on all airports of North India.

A. Both statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

B. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

C. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

D. Both statements I and II are independent causes

 

Q. 170 Statement I: The Government, by legislation has decided to make all public information available to general public.

Statement II: Before passing of legislation, general public did not have access to public information.

A. Both statements I and II are independent causes.

B. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

C. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

D. Both statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

 

Q. 171 Identify the statement which cannot be false.

A. Democracy is the best form of government.

B. Water evaporates at 100° C.

C. All radii of any given circle are of equal length.

D. Myopia is a congenital disorder.

 

Q. 172 An old woman decided to divide her gold among her daughter and d aughters-in-law. She first kept exactly half of the gold for her daughter. Then she divided the rest of her gold among her daughters-in-law. The eldest one got 26 grams more than the youngest daughter-in-law. The middle one got wice as the youngest one. If the eldest daughter-in-law got 66 grams of gold, how much was recieved by the daughter.

A. 198 grams

B. 172 grams

C. 186 grams

D. 194 grams

 

Q. 173 Find the odd one out from the following group.

WINDSHIELD, SPARK PLUG, CLUTCH PEDAL, CAR, ENGINE

A. Car

B. Engine

C. Windshield

D. Spark Plug

 

Q. 174 Four statements are given below. Group two of them in such a way that one is logically incorrect and the other is verifiable as a matter of fact

(a) The Sun does not rise in the East.

(b) A straight line is the shortest distance between any two points.

(c) Every circle has a centre.

(d) The maximum duration of a total solar eclipse is about 7.5 minute s

A. [a,c]

B. [c,d]

C. [a,d]

D. [a,b]

 

Q. 175 This question consists of a related pair of words, followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair that best represents a similar relations hip as the one expressed in the given pair of words:

SANDERLING : BIRD

A. Mastiff: Dog

B. Cat : Mare

C. Frog : Toad

D. Water : Fish

 

Q. 176 From among the given options, identify the statement which means t he same as the statement ‘The dual nature of light is an enigma’.

A. Two contradictory descriptions of light presuppose a third description.

B. Light has distinct properties which makes it unique.

C. Light is mysterious

D. The nature of light is an enigma.

 

Q. 177 Which word in the following group DOES NOT belong to the others?

17PROSPER, EXCITE, THRIVE, FLOURISH

A. Prosper

B. Excite

C. Flourish

D. Thrive

 

Q. 178 Examine the following numbers and identify the next number:

45; 43; 40; 36; 31; 25; ….

A. 23

B. 29

C. 17

D. 18

 

Q. 179 f it is true that ‘All humans are imperfect’, then which one of the following is necessarily true?

A. No humans are imperfect.

B. Some humans are not imperfect.

C. Every human is imperfect.

D. All imperfect beings are humans.

 

Q. 180 If it is false that ‘Men always pray to God’, then which one of the following statements is true?

A. Men seldom pray to God.

B. Men always pray to God.

C. Some men pray to God.

D. All men pray to God.

 

Q. 181 Geeta is twice the present age of Seema. If age of Seema is 20 years now, how many years ago Geeta was three times Seema’s age?

A. 10

B. 8

C. 12

D. 9

 

Q. 182 In certain code MAIL is written as ZNVY then how will FILM be written in that code? 

A. SVYZ

B. MLIF

C. NORY

D. XLMP

 

Q. 183 You are given a 60inch long ribbon, and you are instructed to cut 60 1-inch long strips out of this ribbon. The time taken to cut one strip i s one second. So how long will it take to cut 60 strips?

A. 1 minute

B. 1 minute and 1 second

C. 30 seconds

D. 59 seconds

 

Q. 184 If it is true that ‘Religious fundamentalism is dangerous to the society’, then which one of the following statements can also be true?

A. Disrespect for other religions is dangerous to the society.

B. Religious pluralism is dangerous to the society.

C. Religion without reason is dangerous to the society.

D. Belief in any religion is dangerous to the society.

 

Q. 185 If it is true that ‘Good governance implies law and order in society’ t hen identify the statement which has to be accepted along with the given statement?

A. An able government very effectively uses laws to promote peace.

B. A healthy society is governed by maximum number of laws.

C. A strong government uses force to impose laws.

D. Law is indispensable for the society

 

Q. 186 If it is false that ‘There is at least one octogenarian in the room’, then which one of the following is probable?

A. No one in the room is an octogenarian.

B. All those who are in the room are octogenarians.

C. One person in the room is not an octogenarian.

D. Some people in the room are not octogenarians.

 

Q. 187 A, B, C and D have got some money with them. If A gives 8 rupees to B, B will have as much as C has and A will have 3 rupees less than what C has. Also if A takes 6 rupees from C, A will have twice as much money as D. If B and D together have 50 rupees, how much money does A and B have respectively ?

A. 29, 32

B. 27, 40

C. 32, 29

D. 40, 27

 

Q. 188 Who among the following is the odd one in the following group of persons?

Chief Justice of India, Attorney General of India, Solicitor General, Advocate General

A. Chief Justice of India.

B. Advocate General

C. Solicitor General

D. Attorney General of India

 

Q. 189 In a bag, there are some diamonds. In another bag, there are one fourth the number more has the number of diamonds in the first bag. If the difference in the number of diamonds in the first and second bag is 3, how many diamonds are there in the first bag?

A. 10

B. 16

C. 12

D. 8

 

Q. 190 Mr. X, the President of a club arrived in a meeting at 10 minutes to 12 30 hrs. Mr X came earlier by 20 minutes than the other participating members in the meeting, who arrived late by 30 minutes. At what time was the meeting scheduled?

A. 1210 hrs

B. 1220 hrs

C. 1240 hrs

D. 1250 hrs

 

Q. 191 In a class, student X has 8th position from the top and 84th from the bottom. How many students are there in the class?

A. 96

B. 98

C. 91

D. 88

 

Q. 192 There is some relationship between the figures given in the series. Find out the missing one from the alternatives below:

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

 

Q. 193 If Oceans are Deserts, then Waves are:

A. Powerful

B. Ripples

C. Sand Dunes

D. Water

 

Q. 194 Assume that both premises, ‘No innocent person should be punished’ and ‘Socrates is innocent’ are true. Then which one of the following options is necessarily true?

A. Socrates may not be punished.

B. Socrates is not punished.

C. It is not proper to punish Socrates.

D. Socrates should not be punished

 

Q. 195 A 2100 member team consisting of Team Leaders and Athletes is attending a National Athletic Meet. For every 20 Athletes, there is one Team Leader. How many Team Leaders would be there in the team?

A. 100

B. 105

C. 110

D. 95

 

Q. 196 Choose the pair of words from the options that best represents a similar relationship as the one expressed in the following pair of word s.

WAITER: RESTAURANT

A. Driver : Car

B. Teacher : School

C. Author : Book

D. Actor : Acting

 

Q. 197 Examine the series and identify the missing number:

46, 44, 40, 38, 34, …

A. 26

B. 32

C. 28

D. 30

 

Q. 198 Identify the argument which cannot be accepted

A. All unmarried women are spinsters. Therefore, all spinsters are women.

B. All wives are married. Therefore, all married people are wives.

C. All equilateral triangles are equiangular. Therefore, all equiangul ar triangles are equilateral.

D. All rainy days are wet days. Therefore, all wet days are rainy day s.

 

Q. 199 Identify the statement which cannot be true.

A. Snow is white.

B. All bachelors are faithful to their wives.

C. Black body radiation is a physical phenomenon.

D. Every natural number has a successor

 

Q. 200 If it is false that ‘Animals are seldom aggressive’, then which one of t he following statements conveys the same meaning?

A. All animals are always aggressive.

B. All animals are aggressive.

C. At least one animal is aggressive.

D. Sometimes animals are aggressive.

 

Answer Sheet 
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer B B D D A A C B C B
Question 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Answer B A A D C C A A A B
Question 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer C B A B B B C A B D
Question 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Answer D B A B C B D B D B
Question 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Answer A A C B B B D B D A
Question 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Answer A A A D A C D B A D
Question 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
Answer D C B D C C B A C C
Question 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
Answer C D A C B B A D A A
Question 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Answer B B D C C C D C C C
Question 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Answer C B D B D C B D D B
Question  101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
Answer D C C A B C C B D A
Question  111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
Answer B A A D B A D B C C
Question 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130
Answer C D B C B D A C C A
Question 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140
Answer B B D C C B B D A A
Question 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
Answer D A C C C B B C A B
Question 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160
Answer A D A B A D A D C A
Question 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170
Answer B B A B A B B C A C
Question 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180
Answer C C A C A D B D C A
Question 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190
Answer A A D A A A D A C A
Question 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200
Answer C D C D A B B B B D

 

CLAT 2015 Previous Year Paper

CLAT 2015

Questions: 1 – 3

In the question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrases(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options, given choose the best one.

 

Q. 1 The further [A]/ farther [B] he pushed himself, the more disillusioned he grew.

For the crowd it was more of a historical [A]/ historic [B] event; for their leader it was just another day.

The old has a healthy distrust [A]/ mistrust [B] for all new technology.

The film is based on a worthy [A]/ true [B] story.

She coughed discreetly [A]/ discretely [B] to announce her presence.

A. BABAB

B. ABBBA

C. BAABA

D. BBAAB

 

Q. 2 Regrettably [A]/ Regretfully have to decline your invitation. The critics censored [A]/ censured [B] the new movie because of its social unacceptability.

He was besides [A]/ beside [B] himself with range when I told him what I had done.

Anita had a beautiful broach [A]/ assent [B] to surgical treatment.

A. BABBA

B. BBAAB

C. ABBBA

D. BABAB

 

Q. 3 The prisoner’s interment [A]/ internment [B] came to an end with his early release.

She managed to bite back the ironic [A]/ caustic[B] retort on the tip of her tongue. Jeans that flair[A]/ flare[B] at the bottom are in fashion these days.

They heard the bells peeling[A]/ pealing[B] far and wide.

The students baited[A]/ bated[B] the instructor with irrelevant questions.

A. BBABB

B. ABBBB

C. BABBA

D. BBBBA

 

Q. 4 Identify the incorrect sentence/ sentences.

A) I want to do an MBA before going into business.

B) Priti’s husband has been on active service for three months.

C) The horse suddenly broke into a buckle.

D) I need to file an insurance claim.

A. B and C

B. C only

C. B and D

D. B, C and D

 

Q. 5 Identify the incorrect sentence/ sentences.

A) I must run fast to catch up with him.

B) The newly released book is enjoying a popular run.

C)The doctor is on a hospital round.

D) You can’t run over him like that

A. A and C

B. D only

C. A, C and D

D. A only

 

Q. 6 Identify the incorrect sentence/ sentences.

A) The letter was posted to the address.

B) Your stand is beyond all reasons.

C) How do you deal with friend who doesn’t listen to a reason?

D) My wife runs a profitable business in this suburb.

A. A only

B. D only

C. B and C

D. C and D

 

Questions: 7 – 12

Fill in the blanks, numbered [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] and [6] in the passage given below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each blank. “Between the year 1946 and the year 1995, I did not file any income tax returns”. With the [1] statement, Soubhik embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. “I originally owed Rs.20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income Tax Department then went into action, and I learned first-hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled”. 

 

Q. 7 Fill up the blank [1]

A. devious

B. blunt

C. tactful

D. pretentious

 

Q. 8 Fill in the blanks [2]

A. interest

B. taxes

C. principal

D. returns

 

Q. 9 Fill up the blank [3]

A. sanctions

B. refunds

C. fees

D. fines

 

Q. 10 Fill in the blank [4]

A. closed

B. detached

C. attached

D. inpounded

 

Q. 11 Fill in the blank [5]

A. smashed

B. seized

C. dismantled

D. frozen

 

Q. 12 Fill up the blank [6]

A. purchaser

B. victim

C. investor

D. offender

 

Questions: 13 – 14

Four alternatives summaries are given the text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text.

Q. 13 Some decisions will be fairly obvious – “no brainers”. Your bank account is low, but you have a two-week vacation coming up and you want to get away to some place warn to relax with your family. Will you accept your in-laws offer of free use of their Florida beach front condo? Sure. You like your employer and feel ready to move forward in your career. Will you step in for your boss for three weeks while she attend a professional development course? Of course.

A. Some decisions are obvious under certain circumstances. You may, for example, readily accept a relative’s offer of free holiday accommodation. Or step in for your boss when she is away.

B. Some decisions are no-brainers. You need not think when making them. Examples are condo offers from in-laws and job offers from bosses when your bank account is low or boss is away.

C. Easy decisions are called “no-brainers” because they do not require any cerebral activity. Examples such as accepting free holiday accommodation abound in our lives.

D. Accepting an offer from in-laws when you are short on funds and want a holiday is a nobrainer. Another no-brainer is taking the boss’s job when she is away.

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

 

Q. 14 Physically, inertia is a feeling that you just can’t move; mentally, it is a sluggish mind. Even if you try to be sensitive, if your mind is sluggish, you just don’t feel anything intensely. You may even see a tragedy enacted in front of your eyes and not be able to respond meaningfully.. You may see one person exploiting another, one group persecuting another, and not be able to get angry. Your energy is frozen. You are not deliberately refusing to act; you just don’t have the capacity.

A. Inertia makes your body and mind sluggish. They become insensitive to tragedies, exploitation, and persecution because it freezes your energy and decapitates it.

B. When you have inertia you don’t act although you see one person exploiting another or one group persecuting another. You don’t get angry because you are incapable.

C. Inertia is of two types – physical and mental. Physical inertia restricts bodily movements. Mental inertia prevents response to events enacted in front of your eyes.

D. Physical inertia stops your body from moving; mental inertia freezes your energy and stops your mind from responding meaningfully to events, even tragedies, in front of you.

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

 

Q. 15 For the word a contextual sentence is given. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

SPECIOUS : A specious argument is not simply a false one but one that has the ring of truth. 

A. Deceitful

B. Fallacious

C. Credible

D. Deceptive

 

Q. 16 For the word a contextual sentence is given. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

OBVIATE : The new mass transit system may obviate the need for the use of personal cars.

A. Prevent

B. Forestall

C. Preclude

D. Bolster

 

Q. 17 For the word a contextual sentence is given. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

DISUSE : Some words fall into disuse as technology makes objects obsolete.

A. Prevalent

B. Discarded

C. Obliterated

D. Unfashionable

 

Q. 18 For the word a contextual sentence is given. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

PARSIMONIOUS : The evidence was constructed from every parsimonious scraps of information.

A. Prevalent

B. Penurious

C. Thrifty

D. Altrustic

 

Q. 19 For the word a contextual sentence is given. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

FACETIOUS : When I suggested that war is a method of controlling population, my father remarked that I was being facetious.

A. Jovian

B. Jovial

C. Jocular

D. Joking

 

Questions: 20 – 21

Answer the question based on the following information. Indicate which of the statement given with that particular question consistent with the description of unreasonable man in the passage below. Unreasonableness is a tendency to do socially permissible things at the wrong time. The unreasonable man is the sort of person who comes to confide in you when you are busy. He serenades his beloved when she is ill. He asks a man who has just lost money by paying a bill for a friend to pa a bill for him. He invites a friend to go for a ride just after the friend has finished a long car trip. He is eager to offer services which are not wanted, but which cannot be politely refused. If he is present at an arbitration, he stirs up dissension between the two parties, who were really anxious to agree. Such is the unreasonable man.

 

Q. 20 The unreasonable man tends to

A. entertain women

B. be a successful arbitrator when dissenting parties are anxious to agree

C. be helpful when solicited

D. tell a long story to people who have heard it many times before

 

Q. 21 The unreasonable man tends to

A. bring a higher bidder to a salesman who has just closed a deal

B. disclose confidential information to others

C. sing the praise of the bride when he goes to a wedding.

D. sleep late and rise early

 

Questions: 22 – 24

In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of paraphrasing the underlined part are indicated. Choose the best alternative among the four options. 

 

Q. 22 The management can still hire freely BUT CANNOT SCOLD FREELY.

A. cannot scold at will

B. cannot give umbrage

C. cannot take decision to scold

D. cannot scold willfully

 

Q. 23 This government has given subsidies to the Navratnas but there is NO TELLING WHETHER THE SUBSEQUENT ONE WILL DO.

A. whether the subsequent government will do so

B. if the government to follow will accept the policy

C. if the government to follow will adhere to the policy

D. no telling whether the subsequent one will do so

 

Q. 24 The Romanians may be restive under Soviet direction but THEY ARE TIED TO MOSCOW BY IDEOLOGICAL AND MILITARY LINKS.

A. they are close to Moscow from ideological and military perspective

B. they are preparing for a greater revolution

C. secretly they rather enjoy the prestige of being protected by the mighty soviets

D. there is nothing they can do about it

 

Questions: 25 – 27

In the question, a related pair of words or phrases is followed by a pair of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the original pair.

 

Q. 25 Dulcet : Raucous

A. Sweet : Song

B. Crazy : Insane

C. Palliative : Exacerbating

D. Theory : Practical

 

Q. 26 Malapropism : Words

A. Anachronism : Time

B. Ellipsis : Sentence

C. Jinjanthropism : Apes

D. Catechism : Religion

 

Q. 27 Peel : Peal

A. Coat : Rind

B. Laugh : Bell

C. Rain : Reign

D. Brain : Cranium

 

Questions: 28 – 37

In view of this passage given below. Choose the best option for question. 

When talks come to how India has done for itself in 50 years of Independence, the world has nothing but praise for our success in remaining a democracy. On other fronts, the applause is less loud. In absolute terms, India has not done too badly, of course, life expectancy has increased. So has literacy. Industry, which was barely a fledgling, has grown tremendously. And as far as agriculture is concerned, India has been transformed from a country perpetually on the edge of starvation into a success story held up for others to emulate. But these are competitive times when changed is rapid, and to walk slowly when the rest of the world is running is almost as bad as standing still on walking backwards. Compared with large chunks of what was then the developing world South Korea, Singapore , Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China and what was till lately a separate Hong Kong – India has fared abysmally. It began with a far better infrastructure than most of these countries had. It suffered hardly or not at all during the Second world war. It had advantages like an English speaking elite, quality scientific manpower (including a Nobel laureate and others who could be ranked among the world’s best) and excellent business acumen. Yet, today, when countries are ranked according to their global competitiveness, it is tiny Singapore that figures at the top. Hong Kong is an export powerhouse. So is Taiwan. If a symbol were needed of how far we have fallen back, note that while Korean Cielos ares old in India, no one is South Korea is rushing to buy an Indian car. The reasons list themselves. Topmost is economic isolationism. The government forgot that it itself could not create, but only squander wealth. Some of the manifestations of the old attitude have changed. Tax rates have fallen. Licensing has been all but abolished. And the gates of global trade have been opened wide. But most of these changes were first by circumstances partly by the foreign exchange bankruptcy of 1991 and the recognition that the govt. could no longer muster the funds of support the public sector, leave alone expand it. Whether the attitude of the government itself, or that of more than handful of ministers, has changed, is open to question. In many other ways, however, the government has not changed one with. Business still has to negotiate a welter of negotiations. Transparency is to see beyond their noses. A no-exit policy for labour is equivalent to a no-entry policy for new business. If one industry is not allowed to retrench labour, other industries will think a hundred times before employing new labour, In other ways too, the government hurts industries. Public sector monopolies like the department of telecommunications and Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. make it possible for Indian business to operate only at a cost several times that of their counterparts abroad. The infrastructure is in a shambles party because it is unable to formulate a sufficiently remunerative policy for private business, and partly because it does not have the stomach to change market rates for services. After a burst of activity in the early nineties, the government is dragging its feet. At the rate it is going, it will be another fifty years before the government realizes that a pro- business policy is the pro-people policy. By then of course, the world would have moved even farther ahead. 

 

Q. 28 The writer’s attitude towards the Government is …

A. critical

B. ironical

C. sarcastic

D. derisive

 

Q. 29 The writer is surprised at the Government’s attitude its industrialists because….

A. the government did not heed to protect its industrialists.

B. the issue of competition was non-existent

C. the government looked upon its industrialists as crooks

D. the attitude was a conundrum

 

Q. 30 The Government was compelled to open the economy due to…

A. pressure from international market

B. pressure from domestic market

C. foreign change bankruptcy and paucity with the government

D. All of the above

 

Q. 31 The writer ends the passage on a note of…

A. cautious optimism

B. pessimism

C. optimism

D. pragmatism

 

Q. 32 According to the writer India should have performed better than the other Asian nations because…

A. it had adequate infrastructure

B. it had better infrastructure

C. it had better politicians who could take the required decisions.

D. All of the above

 

Q. 33 India was in better condition than the other Asian nations because…

A. it did not face the ravages of the Second World War.

B. it had an English speaking populace and good business sense.

C. it had enough wealth through its export.

D. Both (a) and (b) above.

 

Q. 34 The major reason for India’s poor performance is…

A. Economic isolationism

B. Economic mismanagement

C. Inefficient industry

D. All of these

 

Q. 35 One of the factors of the government’s projectionist policy was…

A. encouragement of imports

B. discouragement of imports

C. encouragement of exports

D. discouragement of exports

 

Q. 36 The example of the Korean Cielo has been presented to highlight…

A. India’s lack of stature in the international market.

B. India’s poor performance in the international market.

C. India’s lack of credibility in the international market.

D. India’s disrepute in the international market.

 

Q. 37 According to the writer….

A. India’s politicians are myopic in their vision of the country’s requirement.

B. India’s politicians are busy lining their pocket.

C. India’s politician’s are not conversant with the needs of the present scenario.

D. All of the above

 

Q. 38 Choose the option closest in meaning to the Capitalized word.

GRANDIOSE…

A. imposing

B. unpretentious

C. boring

D. lanky

 

Q. 39 Choose the option closest in meaning to the Capitalized word.

SPRY……

A. doubtful

B. nimble

C. prognosticate

D. leave

 

Q. 40 Choose the option closest in meaning to the Capitalized word.

FUDGE…..

A. to sweeten

B. smear

C. irritate

D. falsify

 

Q. 41 Attukal Pongal festival, which is figured in Guinness Book of world records is celebrated in…

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Kerala

C. Telangana

D. Goa

 

Q. 42 In February 2015, which Indian Cricket legend has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame?

A. Rahul Dravid

B. Anil Kumble

C. Sachin Tendulkar

D. Mohammed Azharuddin

 

Q. 43 Which of the following Acts formally introduced the principle of elections for the first time?

A. The Indian Councils Act, 1909

B. Government of India Act, 1919

C. The Government of India Act, 1935

D. India’s Independence Act, 1935

 

Q. 44 IRTCT has recently launched a new service called ‘Rupay prepaidcards’ which will enable passengers to book their tickets, do shopping and pay service bills online. This service was launched in collaboration with which bank?

A. Union Bank of India

B. State Bank of India

C. ICICI Bank

D. Bharatiya Mahila Bank

 

Q. 45 Garuda Shakti III is the military exercise between India and which country?

A. Nepal

B. Russia

C. Indonesia

D. China

 

Question 46

Match List – I with List – II and select the best option using the code given below the lists.

 

Q. 46 List 1 ( Organization / Centers) List – II (Locations)

A. High Altitude Warfare School               1. Chennai

B. Indian Air Force Training Center         2. Gulmarg

C. National Defense College                       3. New Delhi

D. Institute of National Recognition        4. Pune

A. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

C. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

D. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

 

Q. 47 Name India’s Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-missile which was successfully test fired on 19 March 2015 from a Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft?

A. Astra

B. K-100

C. Mitra

D. Tejas

 

Q. 48 The ISRO has developed a “Flood Hazard Atlas” by mapping flood prone and vulnerable areas in which state?

A. Kerala

B. Maharashtra

C. Assam

D. Tripura

 

Q. 49 Which South East Asian country has recently banned surrogacy service to end its

flourishing rent-a-womb industry? 

A. Singapore

B. Laos

C. Thailand

D. Vietnam

 

Q. 50 Which of the following is the oldest share market in India?

A. Bombay

B. Madras

C. Calcutta

D. Delhi

 

Q. 51 The name is new Andhra Pradesh capital city is likely to be……

A. Amaravathi

B. Badrachala

C. Krishna Nagar

D. Varshavathi

 

Q. 52 The Ulfa city, where annual BRICS summit – 2015 is scheduled to be held is in which country? 

A. China

B. Russia

C. South Africa

D. Brazil

 

Q. 53 The “Ease of Doing Business Index” is prepared and published by…..

A. World Trade Organization

B. World Bank Group

C. United Nations

D. European Union

 

Q. 54 Prime Minister Modi has launched the “Give It Up” campaign for voluntarily giving up….. 

A. Use of tobacco products

B. LPG subsidy

C. Use of incandescent bulbs

D. Use of plastics

 

Q. 55 Which one of the following Railway Zones and the corresponding Headquarter pairs is not correctly matched?

A. North Eastern Railway: Gorakhpur

B. South Eastern Railway: Bhubaneshwar

C. Eastern Railway: Kolkata

D. South East Central Railway: Bilaspur

 

Q. 56 Which among the following is the world’s largest e- commerce company?

A. Amazon

B. eBay

C. Alibaba

D. Flipkart

 

Q. 57 Which committee was constituted by RBI to review governance of boards of banks in India?

A. P J Nayak Committee

B. H R Khan Comittee

C. Harsh Vardhan Comittee

D. K Subramanian Comittee

 

Q. 58 The recently announced Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana aims to boost…?

A. Organic Farming

B. Drip Irrigation

C. Horticulture crops

D. Vegetable production

 

Q. 59 The winner of 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix is…?

A. Sebastian Vettel

B. Kimi Raikkonen

C. Lewis Hamilton

D. Jenson Button

 

Q. 60 Which of the following is essentially a solo dance nowadays performed in group as well?

A. Kuchipudi

B. Kathak

C. Manipuri

D. Mohiniattam

 

Q. 61 Who among the following was the author of Rajtarangini, commonly regarded as the first genuine history of India written by an Indian?

A. Banbhatta

B. Ravikirti

C. Pushpananda

D. Kalhana

 

Q. 62 Name the golfer who won the Indian Open title on 22 February 2015.

A. SSP Chowrasia

B. Anirban Lahiri

C. Siddikur Rahman

D. Daniel Chopra

 

Q. 63 Which space agency has successfully launched the world’s first all electric satellites in March, 2015?

A. Russia Federal Space Agency

B. China National Space Administration

C. SpaceX

D. European Space Agency

 

Q. 64 Who among the following 18th century Indian rulers has been called ‘Plato of his tribe’?

A. Sawai Jai Singh

B. Badam Singh

C. Suraj Mal

D. Guru Gobing Singh

 

Q. 65 Bhalchandra Nemade who has been selected for the 50th Jnanpith Award for 2014, on 6 february 2015, is a famous writer in which language?

A. Marathi

B. Oriya

C. Malayalam

D. Urdu

 

Q. 66 A Snickometer is associated with which sports?

A. Tennis

B. Cricket

C. Hockey

D. Football

 

Question 67

Which of the following is an incorrect option? 

 

Q. 67 Which of the following is an incorrect option?

A. Within the Arcitc and Antarctic Circles there is at least one day in the year during which the sun does not set and at least one day on which it never rises.

B. At the North Pole there is darkness for half the year.

C. At the summer solstice, the sun shines vertically over the Tropic of Capricorn.

D. The sun shines vertically over the Equator twice in the year.

 

Q. 68 What is the correct sequence of the following movements in chronological order?

1. Civil Disobedience Movement

2. Khilafat Movement

3. Home Rule Movement

4.Quit India Movement

A. 1, 2, 3, 4

B. 4, 3, 2, 1

C. 3, 2 ,4, 1

D. 2, 4, 3, 1

 

Q. 69 Recently, which country became the first member country to the UN Framework

Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to submit its action plan on Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC)?

A. India

B. Switzerland

C. Australia

D. Singapore

 

Q. 70 Lysosomes, which are known as suicide bags, are produced by which organelle?

A. Mitochondria

B. Golgi body

C. Ribosome

D. Peroxisome

 

Q. 71 Which is the single policy rate to unambiguously signal the stance of monetary policy as recently recommend by RBI?

A. PLR

B. Repo

C. Bank

D. CLR

 

Q. 72 Which city has become India’s first fully WiFi – enabled metro city on 5 February 2015?

A. Mumbai

B. Kolkata

C. Chennai

D. Delhi

 

Q. 73 Who among the following is India’s first chief of cyber security?

A. B. J. Srinath

B. Gulshan Rai

C. A. S. Kamble

D. Amardeep S. Chawla

 

Q. 74 Which one of the following is the online grievances monitoring portals launched by union government for Indians living abroad?

A. Madad

B. Sankalp

C. Mythri

D. Rakshan

 

Q. 75 Which of the following is a Direct tax?

A. Excise duty

B. Sales tax

C. Income tax

D. None of the above

 

Q. 76 Indian Space Research Organization was recently conferred ‘Space Pioneer Award’ by the National Space Society (NSS) of which country over the historic feat on successfully sending an orbit to Martian atmosphere in its very first attempt?

A. France

B. European Union

C. China

D. USA

 

Q. 77 Recently in which country did Indian Prime Narendra Modi inaugurate the first of the eight Coastal Surveillance Radar Systems (CSRS) being set up by India?

A. Mauritius

B. Maldives

C. Sri Lanka

D. Seychelles

 

Q. 78 Greece and Turkey are working to resolve their dispute over sovereignty and related rights in the area of which sea?

A. Black Sea

B. Sea of Marma

C. Aegean Sea

D. Mediterranean Sea

 

Q. 79 Name the Indian industrialists on whose 175th birth anniversary, Union government launched the commemorative stamp on 6 January 2015?

A. G D Birla

B. T V Sundaram Iyengar

C. Kasturbhai Lalbhai

D. Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata

 

Q. 80 Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

A. Kunal Bahl & Rohit Bansal – Snapdeal

B. Sachin Bansal & Binny Bansal – Red Bus

C. Deepinder Goyal & Pankaj Chaddah – Zomato

D. Bhavish Aggarwal & Ankit Bhati – Ola cab

 

Q. 81 Which state is ti host the 36th National Games in 2016?

A. Karnataka

B. Goa

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Telanga

 

Q. 82 Project Varsha, India’s new naval base under construction is near which of the following cities?

A. Kochi

B. Karwar

C. Vishakapatnam

D. Chennai

 

Q. 83 Young Indian shuttler K. Srikanth on 15 March 2015 won which of the following major badminton championship?

A. China Grand Prix Gold

B. Australian Grand Prix Gold

C. Swiss Grand Prix Gold

D. Indonesian Grand Prix Gold

 

Q. 84 What is the name given to the dedicated TV channel for farmers that was announced in the Union Budget for 2014-15 and Rs. 100 crore was set aside for its establishment? 

A. Kisan

B. Farmers Show

C. Krishi Channel

D. None of the above

 

Q. 85 The “Friends for Life” – an elephant conservation project has been launched by World Wide Fund for Nature India and…..

A. Aditya Birla Group

B. Muthoot Group

C. Manapuram Group

D. Reliance Ltd

 

Q. 86 The National Industrial Corridor (NIC) that was proposed to be established in the Union Budget of 2014-15, will have its headquarters at which city?

A. Pune

B. Bhubaneswar

C. Bangalore

D. Hyderabad

 

Q. 87 President Pranab Mukherjee on 6 January 2015 signed the ordinance to amend Citizenship Act, 1955. Which of the statements in this regard is/are right?

I. The ordinance exempts Person of Indian Origin (PIO) from appearing before the local police station on every visit.

II. It replaced the clause that says foreigners marrying Indians must continuously stay in the country for a period of six months before they get an Indian citizenship.

A. I Only

B. II Only

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I or II

 

Q. 88 Name the renowned Indian ecologist who has been chosen for the prestigious 2015 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement on 23 March 2015?

A. MS Swaminathan

B. Kasthuri Rangan

C. Jayaram Ramesh

D. Madhav Gadgil

 

Q. 89 How much Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in country’s defence sector was proposed in the Union Budget 2014-15 presented on 10 July 2014?

A. 51%

B. 49%

C. 29%

D. 10%

 

Q. 90 The protein CA – 125 (Cancer Antigen) is used as bio-marker for detection of which type of cancer?

A. Ovarian Cancer

B. Bone Cancer

C. Lung Cancer

D. Oral Cancer

 

Questions: 91 – 95

Answer the questions based on the information given in the following table. A, B, C, D, E denote companies and 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 denote years. A B C D E

M S M S M S M S M S

2006 2.8 1.3 3.3 2.2 2.6 1.7 3.0 2.2 1.9 1.4

2007 3.2 2.0 2.4 1.6 2.2 1.5 2.5 1.9 2.0 1.7

2008 1.9 0.9 2.9 1.6 2.1 1.0 2.3 1.5 1.6 1.1

2009 1.0 0.4 2.4 1.3 2.8 1.4 1.1 1.2 3.2 2.5

2010 2.5 1.5 2.3 1.2 2.6 2.1 1.8 1.1 3.1 2.6

 

Q. 91 What is the total number of units manufactured by Company C over all the years together?

A. 1420

B. 1030

C. 1230

D. 1320

 

Q. 92 What is the approximate percent increase in the number of units sold b Company E in the year 2007 from the previous year?

A. 17

B. 36

C. 27

D. 21

 

Q. 93 The number of units sold by the company D in the year 2006 is what percent of the number of units manufactured by it in that year?(rounded off to two digits after decimal)

A. 52.63

B. 61.57

C. 85.15

D. 73.33

 

Q. 94 What is the respective ratio of total number of units manufactured by Company A and B together in the year 2009 to those sold by them in the same year?

A. 2:01

B. 3:02

C. 5:02

D. None of the above

 

Q. 95 What is the average number of units sold by Company D all the years together?

A. 166

B. 158

C. 136

D. 147

 

Q. 96 What is the value of x in the following equation?

x⁰‧⁴/16 = 32/x²‧⁶

A. 8

B. 9

C. 6

D. 7

 

Q. 97 The simplified value of [(0.111)³ + (0.222)³ – (0.333)³ + (0.333)² × (0.222)] is :

A. 0.999

B. 0.111

C. 0

D. 0.888

 

Q. 98 When 2 1/2 is added to a number and the sum is multiplied by 4 1/4 and the 3 is added to the product and then the sum is divided by 1 1/5, the quotient becomes 25. What is that number?

A. 2 1/2

B. 3 1/2

C. 4 1/2

D. 5 1/2

 

Q. 99 if x= (16³ + 17³ + 18³ + 19³), then x divided by 70 leaves a remainder of…

A. 0

B. 1

C. 69

D. 35

 

Q. 100 A man has 9 friends, 4 boys and 5 girls. In how many ways can he invite them, if there have to be exactly 3 girls in the invitees?

A. 320

B. 160

C. 80

D. 200

 

Q. 101 A group of 630 children is arranged in rows for a group photograph session. Each row contains three fewer children than the row in front of it. What number of rows is not possible?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

 

Q. 102 A die is rolled twice. What is the probability that the sum of the numbers on the two faces is 5?

A. 3/13

B. 4/14

C. 6/13

D. 1/9

 

Q. 103 Two trains, one from Howrah to Patna and other from Patna to Howrah, start

simultaneously. After they meet, the trains reach their destinations after 9 hours and 16 hours respectively. The ratio of their speed is…

A. 2 : 3

B. 4 : 3

C. 6 : 7

D. 9 : 6

 

Q. 104 A watch which gains uniformly is 2 minutes slow at noon on Monday and is 4 minute 48 second fast at 2 p.m. on the following Monday. When was it correct?

A. 2 p.m. on Tuesday

B. 2 p.m. on Wednesday

C. 3 p.m. on Thursday

D. 1 p.m. on Friday

 

Q. 105 A speaks truth in 75% cases and B in 80% of the cases. In what percentage of cases are they likely to contradict each other, narrating the same incident?

A. 5%

B. 15%

C. 35%

D. 45%

 

Q. 106 The sum of all the natural numbers from 200 to 600 (both inclusive) which are neither divisible by 8 nor by 12 is:

A. 1, 23, 968

B. 1, 33, 068

C. 1, 33, 268

D. 1, 87, 332

 

Q. 107 In a tournament, there are n teams T₁,T₂,…..Tₙ with n>5. Each team consists of k players, k>3. The following pairs of teams have one player in common T₁ and T₂, T₂ and T₃,….., Tₙ₋₁ and Tₙ and T₁. No other pair of teams has any player in common. How many players are participating in the tournament, considering all the n teams together?

A. k(n-1)

B. n(k-2)

C. k(n-2)

D. n(k-1)

 

Q. 108 If n²=12345678987654321, what is n?

A. 12344321

B. 1235789

C. 111111111

D. 11111111

 

Q. 109 Along a road lie an odd number of stones placed at intervals of 10m. These stones have to be assembled around the middle stone. A person can carry only one stone at a time. A man carried out the job starting with the stone in the middle, carrying stones in succession, thereby covering a distance of 4.8 km. Then, the number of stones is: 

A. 35

B. 15

C. 31

D. 29

 

Q. 110 What are the last two digits of 7²⁰⁰⁸?

A. 01

B. 21

C. 61

D. 71

 

Questions: 111 – 125

The question consist of two statements, one labelled as PRINCIPLE and other as FACT. You are to examine the principle and apply it to the given facts carefully and

select the best option.

 

Q. 111 PRINCIPLE: Whoever intending to take dishonestly any movable property out of the possession of any person without that person’s consent moves that property, such taking is said to commit theft.

FACT: RAMU cuts down a tree on RINKU’s ground, with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of RINKU’s possession without RINKU’s consent. A could not take the tree away.

A. RAMU can be prosecuted for theft

B. RAMU cannot be prosecuted for theft

C. RAMU can be prosecuted for attempt to theft

D. RAMU has neither committed theft nor attempt to commit theft

 

Q. 112 PRINCIPLE: injuria sine damnum i.e. injury without damage.

FACT: SONU, who was returning officer at a polling booth, wrongly refused to register a duly tendered vote of MONU, though he was a qualified voter. The candidate, whom MONU sought to vote, was declared elected.

A. MONU can sue SONU on the ground that he was denied to cast vote, which is a fundamental right.

B. MONU can sue SONU on the ground that he was denied to cast vote, which is a legal right.

C. MONU cannot sure SONU because there is no injury or damage cause to MONU.

D. MONU cannot sue SONU because to whom he sought to vote was declared elected

 

Q. 113 PRINCIPLE: A person is said to be of sound mind for the purpose of making a contract if, at the time when he makes it, he is capable of understanding it and of forming a rational judgement as to its effect upon his interests.

FACT: Mr. X who is usually of sound mind, but occasionally of unsound mind enters into a contract with Mr. Y when he is of unsound mind. Y came to know about this fact afterwards and now wants to file a suit against Mr. X.

A. Mr. X cannot enter into contract because he is of unsound mind when he entered into contract

B. Mr. C can enter into contract but the burden is on the other party to prove that he was of unsound mind at the time of contract.

C. Mr. X can enter into a contract but the burden is on Mr. X to prove that he was of unsound mind at the time of contract

D. None of the above

 

Q. 114 PRINCIPLE: When one person signifies to another his willingness to do or to abstain from doing anything, with a view to obtaining the assent of that other to such act or abstinence, he is said to make a proposal.

FACT: “Ramanuj telegraphed to the Shyamsunder, writing: “will you sell me your Rolls Royce CAR? Telegram the lowest cash price.” Shyamsunder replied, too by telegram: ‘Lowest price for CAR is Rs. 20 lacs.’ Ramanuj immediately sends his consent through telegram stating: ‘I agree to buy the CAR for Rs. 20 lacs asked by you.’ Now Shyamsunder refused to sell the CAR.

A. He cannot refuse to sell the CAR because the contract has already been made.

B. He can refuse to sell the CAR because it was only invitation to offer and not the real offer.

C. It was not a valid offer because willingness to enter into a contract was absent.

D. None of the above

 

Q. 115 PRINCIPLE: A master is liable for the acts committed by his servant in the course of employment.

FACT: Sanjay is a driver working in Brookebond and Co. One day, the Manager asked him to drop a customer at the airport and get back at the earliest. On his was back from the airport, he happened to see his fiance Ruhina waiting for a bus to go home. He offered to drop her at home, which happened to be close to his office. She got into the car and soon thereafter; the car somersaulted due to the negligence of Sanjay. Ruhina was thrown out of the car and suffered multiple injuries. She seeks compensation from Brookebond and Co. 

A. Brookebond and Co., shall be liable, because Sanjay was in the course of employment at the time of the accident

B. Brookebond and Co., shall not be liable, Sanjay was not in the course of employment when he took Ruhina inside the car.

C. Ruhina got into the car at her own risk, and therefore, she cannot sue anybody.

D. None of the above

 

Q. 116 PRINCIPLE: Nuisance as a tort (civil wrong) means an unlawful interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of land, or some right over, or in connection with it.

FACT: During the scarcity of onions, long queues were made outside the defendant’s shop who having a license to sell fruits and vegetables used to only 1 Kg. of onion per ration card. The queues extended onto the highway and also caused some obstruction to the neighboring shops. The neighboring shopkeepers brought an action for nuisance against the defendant.

A. The defendant is liable for nuisance

B. The defendant was not liable for nuisance

C. The defendant was liable under the principle of strict liability

D. The plaintiff’s suit should be decreed in his favour

 

Q. 117 PRINCIPLE: Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.

FACT: A takes his son B who is three years old, for a bath to the well. He throws his son inside the well so that he could have a good bath. After 10 minutes he also jumped in the well to take a bath and take his son out of the well. Both were rescued by the villagers but his son was found dead.

A. A has committed culpable homicide not amounting to murder

B. A has committed murder

C. A has done no offence as he can plead the defence of unsoundness of mind

D. A’s family should be responsible for this incident to let him take child to the well

 

Q. 118 PRINCIPLE: ignorantia juris non excusat and ignorantia facti excusat.

FACT: George was a passenger from Zurich to Manila in a Swiss Plane. When the plane landed at the airport at Bombay on 28th Nov. 1962 it was found on search that George carried 34 kgs of gold bars in person and that he had not declared it in the ‘Manifest for transit’. On 26th Nov. 1962 Government of India issued a notification and modified its earlier exemption and now it is necessary that, the gold must be declared in the “Manifest” of the aircraft.

A. George cannot be prosecuted because he had actually no knowledge about the new notification issued only two days ago

B. George cannot be prosecuted because it is mistake of fact which is excusable

C. George’s will be prosecuted because mistake of law is not excusable

D. George liability would depend on the discretion of the court

 

Q. 119 PRINCIPLE: Everybody is under a legal obligation to take reasonable care to avoid an act or omission which he can foresee would injure his neighbor. The neighbor for this purpose, is any person whom he should have in his mind as likely to be affected by his act. 

FACT: Krishnan, while driving a car at high speed in a crowded road, knocked down a cyclist. The cyclist died on the spot with a lot of blood spilling around, Lakshmi, a pregnant woman passing by, suffered from a nervous shock, leading to abortion. Lakshmi filed a suit against Krishnan claiming damages

A. Krishna will be liable, because he owed a duty of reasonable care to everybody on the road including Lakshmi

B. Krishna will not be liable, because he could not have foreseen Lakshmi suffering from nervous shock as a result of his act.

C. Krishna will be liable to Lakshmi because he failed to drive carefully

D. None of the above

 

Q. 120 PRINCIPLE: Preparation is not an offence except the preparation of some special offences. 

FACT: Ramesh keeps poisoned halua in his house, wishing to kill Binoy whom he invited to a party and to whom he wishes to give it. Unknown to Ramesh, his only son takes halua and dies. In this case

A. Ramesh is liable for the murder

B. He is not liable for murder since it is a preparation alone

C. He is liable for culpable homicide

D. None of the above

 

Q. 121 PRINCIPLE: Agreements, the meaning of which is not certain, or capable of being made certain, are void.

FACT: A horse was bought for a certain price coupled with a promise to give Rs. 500 more if the horse proved lucky.

A. This is a valid agreement

B. This agreement is void for uncertainty because it is very difficult to determine what luck, bad or good, the horse had brought to the buyer.

C. The agreement is partially valid and partially void

D. None of the above

 

Q. 122 PRINCIPLE: Mere silence as to facts likely to affect the willingness of a person to enter into a contract is not fraud, unless the circumstances of the case are such great that, regard being had to them, it is duty of the person keeping silence to speak, or unless his silence is, in itself, equivalent to speech.

FACT: A sells, by auction, to B, a horse which A knows to be unsound. A says nothing to B about the horse’s unsoundness.

A. A can be held liable for fraud

B. A can be held liable for misrepresentation

C. A cannot be held liable, because he did not say anything positive about the soundness of the horse

D. A cannot be held liable because it is the buyer who must be aware of the things

 

Q. 123 PRINCIPLE: Any direct physical interference with the goods in somebody’s possession without lawful justification is called trespass to goods.

FACT: A purchased a car from a person who had no title to it and had sent it to a garage for repair. X, believing, wrongly, that the car was his, removed it from the garage.

A. X can be held responsible for trespass to goods

B. X cannot be held responsible for trespass to good as he was under a wrong belief

C. X has not committed any wrong

D. None of the above

 

Q. 124 PRINCIPLE: “Nobody shall unlawfully interfere with a person’s use or enjoyment of land, or some right over, or in connection with it. The use or enjoyment, envisaged herein, should be normal and reasonable taking into account surrounding situation.” 

FACT: Jeevan and Pavan were neighbors in a residential locality. Pavan started a typing class in a part of his house and his typing sound disturbed Jeevan who could not put up with any kind of continuous noise. He filed a suit against Pavan.

A. Pavan is liable, because he should not have started typing class in his house

B. Pavan is liable, because as a neighbour, he should have realised Jeevan’s delicate nature

C. Pavan is not liable, because typing sound did not disturb anyone else other than Jeevan

D. None of the above

 

Q. 125 PRINCIPLE: Doctrine of Double Jeopardy. No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence twice.

FACT: Maqbool brought some gold into India without making any declaration to Custom department on the airport. The custom authorities confiscated the gold under the Sea Customs Act. Maqbool was later charged for having committed an offence under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act.

A. He cannot be prosecuted because it would amount to double jeopardy.

B. He can be prosecuted because confiscation of good by custom authorities does not

amount to prosecution by the Court

C. Maqbool ought to have known that can be stopped by the custom authorities.

D. None of the above

 

Questions: 126 – 135

The question consist of two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R).

You are to examine the two statements carefully and select the best option.

 

Q. 126 Assertion: Custom per se is law, independent of prior recognition by the sovereign or the judge.

Reason: Custom is source of law but by itself is not law.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 127 Assertion: Idol is a person who can hold property.

Reason: Only human being can be called person not the lifeless things.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 128 Assertion: Laws are means of achieving an end namely social control.

Reason: The ultimate end of law is to secure greatest happiness to greatest number.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 129 Assertion: Every person should have the freedom of speech and expression.

Reason: If a person is stopped from speaking then mankind will lose the truth.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 130 Assertion: Attempt to commit an offence though does not result in any harm, should also be punished.

Reason: A person who tries to cause a prohibited harm and fails, is, in terms of moral

culpability, not materially different from the person who tries and succeeds.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 131 Assertion: In India, every state has a High Court in its territory.

Reason: The Constitution of India provides for a High Court in each state.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 132 Assertion: The Council of Ministers at the centre is collectively responsible both to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Reason: The members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are eligible to be ministers of the Union Government.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 133 Assertion: The reservation of 33% of seats for women in Parliament and State Legislature does not require Constitutional Amendment.

Reason: Political parties contesting elections can allocate 33% of seats they contest to

women candidates without any Constitutional Amendment.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 134 Assertion: We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Democratic Republic.

Reason: A republic will ensure we have a head of state that is democratically elected and accountable to voters. As a result the head of state will be a more effective constitutional safeguard.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 135 Assertion: Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January every year in the country.

Reason: The Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Questions: 136 – 138

Read the definition and elements of the attempt, apply them on the given fact situations and answer the question:-

Definition of Attempt: Lord Blackburn has said that “there is no doubt that there is difference between a preparation antecedent to an attempt and the actual attempt, but if the actual transaction has commenced which would have ended in the crime if not interrupted, there is clearly an attempt to commit the crime.” 

1. Fault element: Intention or knowledge requisite for committing an offence; and 

2. Conduct Element: does any act towards its commission and has crossed the stage of preparation. This ast is so closely connected with, proximate to the commission that it fails in object because of facts not known to him or because of circumstances beyond his control.

 

Q. 136 ‘RANI’ ran to a well stating that she would jump into it, and she started running towards the well but she was caught before she could reach it.

A. She is not guilty of attempt to commit suicide because she might have changed her mind before jumping into the well.

B. She is guilty of attempt to commit suicide

C. Right to life includes rights to die hence a person should not be held responsible for attempt to commit suicide.

D. None of the above

 

Q. 137 ‘SINY’ with an intention to pickpocket puts his hand into MINU’s pocket. MINU had a loaded pistol in his pocket. The thief touches the pistol and trigger goes on, whereby MINU is shot dead.

A. SINY will be liable only for attempting to pickpocket and not for killing because she cannot be treated differently from all other pickpockets who steal under exactly similar circumstances and same intention, with no risk of causing death and with no greater care to avoid it

B. SINY will be liable for attempting to murder

C. SINY will be liable for culpable homicide not amounting to murder as his intention was definitely not to kill

D. None of the above

 

Q. 138 ‘JAM’ denied food to his wife JANE for several days by keeping her confined in a room with an intention to accelerate her death. JANE ultimately managed to escape.

A. JAM is guilty for attempt to murder his wife.

B. JAM is not guilty for attempt to murder his wife and he was only doing preparation

C. JAM is not guilty to murder his wife as she always had the option to escape

D. None of the above

 

Questions: 139 – 142

Fill in the blanks. Choose the pair of words which complete the sentence to make logical sense:

 

Q. 139 The NDA led Government notified the ………….. and the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, this ending the over two-decade-old ………….. of appointing judges of Supreme Court and high courts. Under the new law, a six-member panel headed by ……………. will select judges of apex court and state high courts.

A. 99th Constitutional (Amendment) Act 2015, collegium system, the Chief Justice of India

B. 121st Constitutional (Amendment) Act 2015, collegium system, the Union Law Minister

C. 121st Constitutional (Amendment) Act 2015, collegium system, the Prime Minister

D. 99th Constitutional (Amendment) Act 2015, cabinet system, the Prime Minister

 

Q. 140 The …………….. Legislative Assembly on 31st March 2015 passed a controversial Anti- Terrorism Law. Earlier, the passed bill was rejected two times by the then ……………. in 2004 and 2008

A. Bihar, Presidents

B. Madhya Pradesh, Governors

C. Gujarat, Presidents

D. Maharashtra, Governors

 

Q. 141 The Union Government on the recommendation of the ……………… under the chairmanship of ……………. has decided to decriminalize Section …………….. of the Indian Penal Code. 

A. 20th Law Commission, Justice A.P. Shah & 309

B. 20th Law Commission, Justice M.P. Shah & 307

C. Supreme Court, Justice H.L. Dattu & Section 309

D. Planning Commission, Law Minister, section 309

 

Q. 142 A bench headed by ……………… quashed allocation of 214 ……………….. as ………………..

A. Justice H L Dattu, coal block, illegal and arbitrary

B. Justice R. M. Lodha, coal blocks, illegal and arbitrary

C. Justice T. S. Thakur, licenses, illegal and arbitrary

D. None of the above

 

Q. 143 Choose the best option for the following statement:

No one can be compelled to sing the National Anthem since:

1. It will be violative of the right to freedom of speech and expression.

2. It will be violative of the right to freedom of conscience and practice & propagation of religion.

3. There is no legal provision obliging anyone to sing the National Anthem.

A. 1 and 2 are correct

B. 2 and 3 are correct

C. 1, 2 and 3 are correct

D. None is correct

 

Q. 144 Five years’ experience is a must to be able to practice as an advocate in the Supreme Court of India. This rule was prescribed by the….

A. Bar Council of India

B. Supreme Court of India

C. High Court of Delhi

D. Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

 

Q. 145 Union Government recently approved 33% Reservation for Women in:

A. Horizontally and each category (OBC, SC, ST, and others) in direct recruitment in all non-gazetted Police Posts in all Union Territories including Delhi

B. Horizontally and each category (OBC, SC, ST, and others) in direct recruitment in all gazetted Police Posts in all Union Territories including Delhi

C. Horizontally and each category (OBC, SC, ST, and others) in direct recruitment in all gazetted and non-gazetted Police Posts in all Union Territories including Delhi

D. Horizontally and each category (OBC, SC, ST, and others) in direct recruitment in all gazetted and non-gazetted Posts in all Union Territories including Delhi

 

Q. 146 As per Indian Protocol, who among the followings ranks highest in the order of precedence?

A. Deputy Prime Minister

B. Former President

C. Governor of a State within his State

D. Speaker of Lok Sabha

 

Q. 147 Consider the following statements and choose the best option:

1. The Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is the Chief Justice of India.

2. Chief Justice Mr. Justice H. L. Dattu is the present Chairman of NALSA.

3. The Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is the senior most judge (after CJI) of the Supreme Court of India.

4. Hon’ble Mr. Justice T. S. Thakur is the present Chairman of NALSA.

A. 1 and 2 are correct

B. 2 and 3 are correct

C. 3 and 4 are correct

D. None is correct

 

Q. 148 India and Britain recently signed an “extradition treaty”. Extradition means –

A. Exports without double taxation

B. Order of Indian courts will apply to Indians living in the U.K.

C. India and the U.K. will deport criminals on reciprocal basis to each other

D. None of the above

 

Q. 149 What is a ‘moot’?

A. A basic point of law

B. A basic fact of case

C. Mock court for practice by students in general

D. Another name for magistrate’s court

 

Q. 150 The temporary release of a convicted prisoner from jail for a fixed period is called –

A. Bail

B. Parole

C. Acquittal

D. Discharge

 

Q. 151 The Railway authorities allowed a train to be over-crowded. In consequence, a legitimate passenger, Mr. X got his pocket picked. Choose appropriate answer-

A. Mr. X can sue the railway authorities for the loss suffered.

B. Mr. X cannot sue because he had given his consent to travel in an over-crowded train.

C. Mr. X cannot sue the railway authorities because there was no infringement of legal right and mere fact that the loss was caused does not give rise to a cause of action

D. None of the above

 

Q. 152 Choose the best option for the following statement:

The distinction between fraud and misrepresentation:

1. Fraud is more or less intentional wrong, whereas misrepresentation may be quite innocent.

2. In addition to rendering the contract voidable, is a cause of action in tort for damages.

Simple misrepresentation is not a tort but a person who rightfully rescinds a contract is

entitled to compensation for any damages which he has sustained through the nonfulfilment of the contract.

3. A person complaining of misrepresentation can be met with the defence that he has “the means of discovering the truth with ordinary diligence”. But expecting fraud by silence in other cases of fraud it is no defence that “the plaintiff had the means of discovering the truth by ordinary diligence”.

4. None of the above

 

A. 1 is correct

B. 1 & 2 are correct

C. 1, 2 & 3 are correct

D. Only 4 is correct

 

Q. 153 In a recent case a Supreme Court bench comprising of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Prafulla C Pant held that the amount of maintenance to be awarded under Section 125 of CrPC cannot be restricted for the iddat period (three months) only as the inherent and fundamental principle behind Section 125. Also, it said that an order under Section 125 CrPC can be passed if a person, despite having sufficient means, neglects or refuses to maintain the wife.

A. Shamima Farooqui v. Shahid Khan

B. Mohd. Ahmad Khan v. Shah Bano Begum

C. Hamida Bano v. Abdul Rasheed

D. Abdul kadir v. Salima

 

Q. 154 Select the correct statements on Social Justice Bench constituted on social issue:

1. Constituted by Supreme Court on 3 December 2014

2. Started operation on 12 December 2014

3. The brainchild of Chief Justice of India H L Dattu

4. Two-judge bench to be headed by Justice Madan B Lokur

5. The other member is Justice U U Lalit

 

A. 1, 2 & 5 are correct

B. 1, 2 & 3 are correct

C. 1, 3 & 4 are correct

D. All are correct

 

Q. 155 Select the correct statements about 14th Finance Commission which submitted its report to the President:

1. It covers the period between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2020.

2. The Commission headed by former RBI Governor Y V Reddy.

3. Article 280 of Constitution provides for appointment of Finance Commission

4. 1st and 13th Finance Commission was headed by K C Neogy & Dr Vijay Kelkar

respectively.

 

A. 1, 3 & 5 are correct

B. 1, 2 & 3 are correct

C. 1, 3 & 4 are correct

D. All are correct

 

Q. 156 Who administers oath of office to the Governor of a State?

A. President of India

B. Chief Justice of High Court of the respective state

C. Chief Justice of India

D. Speaker of State Assembly

 

Q. 157 Governor of a State can make Laws during recess of State Legislative Assembly through….

A. Act

B. Bills

C. Notification

D. Ordinance

 

Q. 158 Who called Indian Constitution as Quasi-Federal?

A. Austin

B. K. C. Wheare

C. H. M. Servai

D. Jennings

 

Q. 159 President of India exercises his powers…

A. EIther directly or through officers subordinate to him

B. Through ministers

C. Through Prime Minister

D. Through cabinet

 

Q. 160 Vote on accounts is meant for ….

A. Vote on the report of CAG

B. To meet unforeseen expenditure

C. Appropriating funds pending passing of budget

D. Budget

 

Questions: 161 – 168

W, X, Y and Z are four friends, who do not mind exchanging items. X has two chessboards each costing Rs. 500, and a record player. Z originally had a cycle and a walkman. Each cricket bat costs Rs. 700. Both W and Z got a cricket bat from Y. X gave his record player costing Rs. 2000 to Y. Z get a camera costing Rs. 1500 from W. The cycle of Z costs Rs 1000 and the walkman is for Rs. 700. Y had three cricket bats at the beginning and W had two cameras the total cost of which is Rs. 5000. X gave one of his chessboards to Z and took Z’s cycle. Z gave his walkman to W.

 

Q. 161 Total cost of materials Z had at the beginning was:

A. Rs. 1500

B. Rs. 1700

C. Rs. 1000

D. Rs. 2000

 

Q. 162 At the beginning who had the coolest items:

A. W

B. X

C. Y

D. Z

 

Q. 163 Who did not have a cricket bat after the exchange of items was over?

A. W

B. X

C. Y

D. Z

 

Q. 164 Who became the gainer be highest amount through exchange?

A. W

B. X

C. Y

D. Z

 

Q. 165 The person incurring the highest amount of financial loss through exchange lost an amount of:

A. Rs. 600

B. Rs. 1000

C. None

D. Rs. 500

 

Q. 166 The amount of price of all the things remaining with four persons lie between:

A. Rs. 800-Rs. 900

B. Rs. 10000-12000

C. Rs. 9000-Rs. 10000

D. Rs. 10000-Rs. 11000

 

Q. 167 Even after exchanges, an item of highest value remained in possession of:

A. W

B. X

C. Y

D. Z

 

Q. 168 Among the things exchanged, which one faced the highest exchange value in percentage term.

A. Cricket Bat

B. Record Player

C. Camera

D. Cycle

 

Questions: 169 – 173

Recently, the answers of a test held nationwide were leaked to a group of unscrupulous people. The investigative agency has arrested the mastermind and nine other people A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I in this matter. Interrogating them, the following facts have been obtained regarding their operation. Initially, the mastermind obtains the correct answer-key. All the others create their answerkey from one or two people who already possess the same. These people are called his/her sources. If the key to a question from both sources is identical, it is copied, otherwise left blank. If the person has only one source, he/she copies the source’s answer into his/her copy. Finally each person compulsorily replaces one of the answers (not a blank one) a wrong answer in his/her answer key. The paper contained 200 questions, so the investigative agency has ruled out the possibility of two or more of them introducing wrong answers to the same question. The investigative agency has a copy of the correct answer key and has tabulated the following data. This data represents question numbers

 

Q. 169 Which one of the following must have two sources?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

 

Q. 170 How many people (excluding the mastermind) needed to make answer keys before C could make his answer key?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

 

Q. 171 Both G and H were sources to ….

A. F

B. B

C. A

D. None of these

 

Q. 172 Which of the following statement is true?

A. A introduced the wrong answer to question 27

B. E introduced the wrong answer to question 46

C. F introduced the wrong answer to question 14

D. H introduced the wrong answer to question 46

 

Q. 173 Which of the following two groups of people has identical sources?

(I) A, D and G

(II) E and H

A. Only (I)

B. Only (II)

C. Neither (I) nor (II)

D. Both (I) and (II)

 

Questions: 174 – 178

In the following question, a group of numerals is given followed by four groups of symbol/letter combinations lettered (A), (B), (C), and (D). Numerals are to be coded as per the codes and conditions. You have to find out which of the combinations (A), (B), (C), and (D) is correct and indicate your answer accordingly.

Following conditions apply:

1. If the first digit as well as the last digit is odd, both are to be coded as ‘X’.

2. If the first digit as well as the last digit is even, both are to be coded as ‘$’.

3. If the last digit is ‘O’, it is to be coded as #.

 

Q. 174 Find out the combination for: 487692

A. $KEFM@

B. AKEFM@

C. AKFEM@

D. $KEFM$

 

Q. 175 Find out the combination for: 713540

A. X%BA#

B. E%BA#

C. E%BAR

D. None of the above

 

Q. 176 Find out the combination for: 765082

A. EFB#K@

B. XFBRK@

C. EFBRK@

D. None of the above

 

Q. 177 Find out the combination: 364819

A. *FAK%X

B. XFAK&M

C. *FAK%M

D. None of the above

 

Q. 178 Find out the combination for: 546839

A. XAFK*X

B. XAFK*M

C. BAFK*X

D. None of the above

 

Questions: 179 – 181

From the alternatives given below, choose the best option that correctly classifies the four sentences as a: 

F: Fact: If it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true.

J: Judgement: If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention.

I: Inference: If it is logical conclusion or deduction about something based on the knowledge of facts.

Q. 179 A. Everyday social life is impossible without interpersonal relationships.

B. The root of many misunderstandings has been cited poor relations among individuals.

C. Assuming the above to be true, social life will be much better if people understand the importance of good interpersonal relations.

D. A study reveals that interpersonal relations and hence life in general can be improved with a little effort on the part of individuals.

A. FJIJ

B. JFIF

C. FIFJ

D. IFFJ

 

Q. 180 A. The cabinet minister definitely took the wrong step in giving the government contract. 

B. Under the circumstances, he had many other alternatives.

C. The Prime Minister is embarrassed due to the minister’s decision.

D. If he has put the government in jeopardy, the minister must resign.

A. JFFI

B. IFJI

C. FFJI

D. IFIJ

 

Q. 181 A. If democracy is to survive, the people must develop a sense of consumerism.

B. Consumerism has helped improve the quality of goods in certain countries.

C. The protected environment in our country is helping the local manufacturers.

D. The quality of goods suffers if the manufacturers take undue advantage of this.

A. IJFI

B. JFJI

C. IJJF

D. IFJI

 

Questions: 182 – 184

Question consists of five statements followed by options consisting of three statements put together in a specific order. Choose the best option which indicates a valid argument, that is, where the third statement is a conclusion drawn from the preceding two statements.

Q. 182 A. Traffic congestion increases carbon monoxide in the environment.

B. Increase in carbon monoxide is hazardous to wealth.

C. Traffic congestion is hazardous to health.

D. Some traffic congestion does not cause increase carbon monoxide.

E. Some traffic congestion is not hazardous to health.

A. CBA

B. BDE

C. CDE

D. BAC

 

Q. 183 A. MBAs are in great demand.

B. Samrat and Akshita are in great demand

C. Samrat is in great demand

D. Akshita is in great demand.

E. Samrat and Akshita are MBAs

A. ABE

B. ECD

C. AEB

D. EBA

 

Q. 184 A. All software companies employ knowledge workers.

B. Infotech employees are knowledge workers.

C. Infotech is a software company.

D. Some software companies employ knowledge workers.

E. Infotech employs only knowledge workers

A. ABC

B. ACB

C. CDB

D. ACE

 

Questions: 185 – 186

Read the following information carefully to choose best option for the question:

A. ‘L%M’ means that M is brother of L.

B. ‘LxM’ means that L is mother of M.

C. ‘L÷M’ means that L is the sister of M.

D. ‘L=M’ means that M is father of L.

 

Q. 185 Which of the following mean “I is the nephew of Q?”

1. Q%J=I

2. Q÷MxB%J

3. C÷I=B%Q

A. Only 3

B. Only 1

C. Only 2

D. None of the above

 

Q. 186 If ‘A$B’ means that A is the father of B, ‘A*B’ means that A is the mother of B, ‘A@B’ means that A is the wife of B, then which of the following means that M is the grand-mother of N? 

A. M*R$T@N

B. M*R@T@N

C. M*T$N@R

D. M*T@N$R

 

Questions: 187 – 189

The question contains two statements numbered I and II.

You have to decide whether the information provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statement and give your answer as:

Answer (1) if the information in the statement I alone are sufficient to answer the questions.

Answer (2) if the information in the statement II alone are sufficient to answer the questions.

Answer (3) if the information either in the statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the questions.

Answer (4) if the information even in both I and II statements are not sufficient to answer the questions.

 

Q. 187 Can a democratic system operate without an effective opposition?

I. The opposition is indispensible.

II. A good politician always learns more from his opponents than from his frevent supporters.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

 

Q. 188 Do habits make men’s life rigid?

I. It is out of habit that people envy others.

II. Men become slave of habits.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

 

Q. 189 Does intelligence predict the child’s ability to learn?

I. Intelligence is unaffected by bad teaching or dull home environment.

II. Children from poor home backgrounds do not well in their school-work.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

 

Questions: 190 – 192

In the following question some capital alphabets are written in a row, below them their coding has been given. In the question, a particular word has been coded in a particular manner using codes given below the capital letters. You have to understand the pattern of coding and have to answer the question asked subsequently.

 

Q. 190 If LONDON is 5c62z5 then EUROPE is?

A. wh7cdw

B. wh7z6v

C. bv76cb

D. wh76cb

 

Q. 191 If DASH is 2a84, then SMASH is?

A. 75U7t

B. eya84

C. 8zqe3

D. 8zqe4

 

Q. 192 If FASHION is z64t7w, then POSITION is?

A. z64e476c

B. z64e47c6

C. c674e46z

D. c674e4z6

 

Questions: 193 – 194

The question contains two statements and two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the two given statements.

Answer (1) If only conclusion I follows.

Answer (2) If only conclusion II follows.

Answer (3) If neither I nor II follows.

Answer (4) If both I and II follows.

 

Q. 193 Statements:

I. Some players are singers

II. All singers all tall

Conclusions:

I. Some players are tall

II. All players are tall

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

 

Q. 194 Statements:

I. Some vegetables are fruits.

II. No fruit is black

Conclusions:

I. Some fruits are vegetables

II. No vegetable is black

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

 

Q. 195 Amit first goes in South direction, then he turns towards left and travels for some distance. After that he turns right moves certain distance. At last he turns left and travels again for some distance. Now, in which direction is he moving?

A. South

B. West

C. East

D. None of the above

 

Q. 196 There are six houses in a row. Mr Aalekh has Mr. Mishra and Mr. Iliyas as neighbours. Mr. Mritynjay has Mr. Sandeep and Mr. Nayak as neighbours. Mr Sandeep’s house is not next to Mr. Mishra or Mr. Iliyas and Mr. Nayak does not live next to Mr. Iliyas. Who are Mr. Mishra’s next door neighbours?

A. Mr. Aalekh and Mr. Mishra

B. Mr. Aalekh and Mr. Iliyas

C. Mr. Nayak and Mr. Aalekh

D. None of the above

 

Q. 197 From the word ‘LAPAROSCOPY’, how many independent meaningful English words can be made without changing the order of the letters and using each letter only once?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

 

Q. 198 If Monday falls on 1st of October, which day will fall three days after the 20th in that month?

A. Monday

B. Tuesday

C. Saturday

D. Wednesday

 

Q. 199 In the word GRAPHOLOGIST, if 1st and 7th letters, 2nd and 9th letters, 3rd and 11th letters, 4th and 8th letters and 5th and 12th letters are mutually interchanged then which letter will be 6th letter from the left of 10th letter from the left side?

A. S

B. T

C. G

D. None of these

 

Q. 200 The son of M is the father of N and grandfather (Mother’s father) of R. S is the daughter of N and sister of B. On the basis of this information, how is M related to B?

A. Grandfather

B. Grandmother

C. Grandmother’s mother

D. None of the above

 

Answer Sheet 
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer B A D B B D B A D C
Question 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Answer B D A D C D A D A D
Question 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer A A A A B A C A C C
Question 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Answer B B D A A B A A B D
Question 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Answer B B A A C A A C C A
Question 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Answer A B B B B A A A A D
Question 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
Answer D B C C A B C C B B
Question 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
Answer B B B A C D D C D B
Question 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Answer B C C A B A A D B A
Question 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Answer C D D A B A C B A B
Question  101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
Answer D D B B C C D C C A
Question  111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
Answer A B C B A A C C B B
Question 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130
Answer B C A D B D C B A A
Question 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140
Answer D D D A A A A A A C
Question 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
Answer A B C A A C C C C B
Question 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160
Answer C C A D D B D B A C
Question 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170
Answer B A B D C D A D B C
Question 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180
Answer D C D D B C D A B A
Question 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190
Answer B A C B D C C B D B
Question 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200
Answer C A A A C C B B D D

 

CLAT 2014 Previous Year Paper

CLAT 2014

Q. 1  Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

A vote of …………………… proposed at the end of the meeting.

A. thanks were

B. thank was

C. thanks had been

D. thanks was

 

Q. 2 Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

During the recession many companies will …………………… lay off workers.

A. be forced to

B. have the force to

C. forcefully

D. be forced into

 

Q. 3 Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

She has good ……………….. over the famous foreign languages.

A. expertise

B. command

C. control

D. authority

 

Q. 4 Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

The Chairman pointed out in favour of the manager that the profitability of the industrial

plant had ………………………… since he took over the administration.

A. arisen

B. declined

C. added

D. increased

 

Q. 5 Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

When the examinations were over, ………………………. went to Paris.

A. me and Rohan

B. I and Rohan

C. Rohan and me

D. Rohan and I

 

Q. 6 Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

Let’s go for a walk, …………………………. ?

A. can we

B. shall we

C. can’t we

D. shouldn’t we

 

Q. 7 Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

Had Anil been on time, he ………………………….. missed the train.

A. would not have been

B. had not

C. will not have

D. would not have

 

Q. 8 Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

The most alarming fact is that infection is spreading …………………… the state and reaching villages and small towns.

A. over

B. across

C. far

D. from

 

Q. 9 Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

In big cities people are cut …………………… from nature.

A. off

B. down

C. away

D. out

 

Q. 10 Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

The dissidents ……………………. a great problem in every political party.

A. give

B. cause

C. pose

D. hold

 

Q. 11 The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(a) Payment for imports and exports is made through a system called foreign exchange. The value of the money of one country in relation to the money of other countries is agreed upon.

(b) The rates of exchange vary from time to time.

(c) For example, an American dollar or a British pound sterling is worth certain amounts in the money of other countries.

(d) Sometimes a US dollar is worth 60 rupees in India.

A. abcd

B. bacd

C. acbd

D. cabd

 

Q. 12 The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(a) When a dictionary is being edited, a lexicographer collects all the alphabetically arranged citation slips for a particular word.

(b) The moment a new word is coined, it usually enters the spoken language.

(c) The dictionary takes note of it and makes a note of it on a citation slip.

(d) The word then passes from the realm of hearing to the realm of writing.

 

A. abcd

B. acbd

C. bacd

D. bcad

 

Q. 13 The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent

paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(a) The impression that corruption is a universal phenomenon persists and the people do not co-operate in checking this evil.

(b) So there is hardly anything that the government can do about it now.

(c) It is regrettable that there is a widespread corruption in the country at all levels.

(d) Recently several offenders were brought to book, but there were not given deterrent punishment.

A. cdab

B. adbc

C. adcb

D. cbad

 

Q. 14 The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent

paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(a) In all social affairs convention prescribes more or less generally accepted rules of behaviour.

(b) Of course, there is nothing absolute about conventions.

(c) They vary from country to country, from age to age.

(d) Convention has a necessary part to play in the life of everyone.

A. abcd

B. adbc

C. dacb

D. dabc

 

Q. 15 The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent

paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

(a) In fact, only recently there have been serious studies to find out how many of us actually have nightmares.

(b) Now that is changing.

(c) The study of nightmares has been curiously neglected.

(d) While results so far are inconclusive, it seems fair to say that at least half the population has occasional nightmares.

A. cadb

B. abdc

C. adcb

D. cbad

 

Q. 16 Given below are a few foreign language phrases which are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for each of the phrases.

Ex officio

A. By virtue of previously held position

B. Former official

C. By virtue of office

D. Outside the office

 

Q. 17 Given below are a few foreign language phrases which are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for each of the phrases.

Ultra Vires

A. Within powers

B. Full powers

C. Near powers

D. Beyond powers

 

Q. 18 Given below are a few foreign language phrases which are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for each of the phrases.

Quid pro quo

A. Something for nothing

B. Something for something

C. Everything for something

D. Something for everything

 

Q. 19 Given below are a few foreign language phrases which are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for each of the phrases.

Inter vivos

A. between the living

B. among the living and the dead

C. between the dead

D. among the dead and the living

 

Q. 20 Given below are a few foreign language phrases which are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for each of the phrases.

Corpus juris

A. body of judges

B. group of jurists

C. body of law

D. knowledge of law

 

Q. 21 Which of the following spellings is correct?

A. Concensus

B. Consencus

C. Consenssus

D. Consensus

 

Q. 22 Which of the following spellings is correct?

A. Procede

B. Proceed

C. Proceede

D. Proced

 

Q. 23 Which of the following spellings is correct?

A. Accommodate

B. Acommodate

C. Accomodate

D. Acomodate

 

Q. 24 Which of the following spellings is correct ‘for a page at the booking of a book’?

A. Foreward

B. Forword

C. Forworde

D. Foreword

 

Q. 25 Which of the following spellings is correct?

A. Arguement

B. Argument

C. Arguemant

D. Arguemint

 

Q. 26 Choose the explanation that best reflects the spirit of the idiom/proverb/phrase given in each question.

To make clean breast of:

A. To tell the truth about something.

B. To gain prominence.

C. To destroy before it blooms.

D. To praise oneself.

 

Q. 27 Choose the explanation that best reflects the spirit of the idiom/proverb/phrase given in each question.

A man of straw:

A. A creditable man.

B. A very active man.

C. A man of no or little substance.

D. An unreasonable man.

 

Q. 28 Choose the explanation that best reflects the spirit of the idiom/proverb/phrase given in each question.

A wild-goose chase:

A. A wise search.

B. A fruitful search.

C. A worthwhile hunt.

D. A futile pursuit.

 

Q. 29 Choose the explanation that best reflects the spirit of the idiom/proverb/phrase given in each question.

Put on the market:

A. To offer for sale.

B. Alongside the market.

C. Already purchased.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 30 Choose the explanation that best reflects the spirit of the idiom/proverb/phrase given in each question.

To meet someone halfway:

A. To show that you are prepared to strain your relationship with someone.

B. To compromise with someone.

C. Confrontation.

D. Incongruity

 

Questions: 31 – 40

Passage-1:

The spread of education in society is at the foundation of success in countries that are latecomers to development. In the quest for development, primary education is absolutely essential because it creates the base. But higher education is just as important, for it provides the cutting edge. And universities are the life-blood of higher education. Islands of excellence in professional education, such as Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), are valuable complements but cannot be substitutes for universities which provide educational opportunities for people at large. There can be no doubt that higher education made a significant contribution to economic development, social progress and political democracy in independent India. It is a source of dynamism for the economy. It has created social opportunities for people. It has fostered the vibrant democracy in our polity. It has provided a beginning for the creation of a knowledge society. But it would be a mistake to focus on its strengths alone. It has weaknesses that are a cause for serious concern. There is, in fact, a quite crisis in higher education in India that runs deep. It is not yet discernible simply because there are pockets of excellence, an enormous reservoir of talented young people and an intense competition in the admissions process. And, in some important spheres, we continue to reap the benefits of what was shown in higher education 50 years ago by the founding fathers of the Republic. The reality is that we have miles to go. The proportion of our population, in the age group 18-24, that enters the world of higher education is 7 per cent, which is only one-half the average of Asia. The opportunities for higher education, in terms of the number of places in universities, are simply not enough in relation to our needs. What is more, the quality of higher education in most of our universities require substantial improvement. It is clear that the system of higher education in India faces serious challenges. It needs a systematic overhaul, so that we can educate much larger numbers without diluting academic standards.This is imperative because the transformation of economy and society in the 21st century would depend, in significant part, on the spread and quality of education. It is only an inclusive society that can provide the foundations for a knowledge society. The challenges that confront higher education in India are clear. It needs a massive expansion of opportunities for higher education, to 1500 universities nationwide, that would India to attain a gross enrollment ratio of at least 15 per cent by 2015. It is just as important to raise the average quality of higher education in every sphere. At the same time, it is essential to create institutions that are exemplars of excellence at par with the best in the world. In the pursuit of these objectives, providing people with access to higher education inn a socially inclusive manner is imperative. The realisation of these objectives, combined with access, would not only develop the skills and capabilities we need for the economy but would also help transform India into a knowledge economy and society.

 

Q. 31 The principal focus of the passage is:

A. Primary education.

B. Intermediate education.

C. Higher education.

D. Entire education system.

 

Q. 32 The style of the passage can be best described as:

A. Academic

B. Critical and analytical

C. Comparative

D. None of the above

 

Q. 33 What kind of society can provide the foundation for a knowledge society?

A. Elite society

B. Contracted society

C. Exclusive society

D. Inclusive society

 

Q. 34 According to the passage, which one of the following is INCORRECT?

A. There are no quality institutes providing excellent professional education in India

B. Not many people go for higher education in India

C. Education is the basis of success

D. All the above options are correct

 

Q. 35 According to the passage, the current state of affairs of higher education in India is:

A. Satisfactory

B. Excellent, and there is no need of any expansion of opportunities for higher education

C. Not good enough, and there is a need of expansion of opportunities for higher education, besides creating institutions and universities that are models of excellence

D. Not explained in the passage

 

Q. 36 According to the passage, which of the following is not a challenge that confronts higher education in India?

A. Expanding opportunities for higher education

B. Creating institutions and universities that are exemplars of excellence.

C. Substantial improvement in the quality of higher education in most of our universities.

D. Getting into World University Rankings

 

Q. 37  According to the passage, which of the following is CORRECT?

A. Primary education is very important.

B. Universities are the life-blood of higher education.

C. Transformation of economy and society in the 21st century would depend, in significant part, on the spread and the quality of education among our people, particularly in the sphere of higher education.

D. All the above propositions are correct

 

Q. 38 Should the entire university system in India be modeled on premier institutes, such as IITs and IIMs, providing professional education?

A. Yes

B. For sure

C. No

D. The passage is silent on the question

 

Q. 39 What is the antonym of the expression ‘cutting edge’ ?

A. Conventional

B. Avant-garde

C. Advanced

D. Contemporary

 

Q. 40 What is the meaning of the word ‘discernible’?

A. Unobtrusive

B. Noticeable

C. Unremarkable

D. Inconspicious

 

Q. 41 The next number in the sequence is: 19, 29, 37, 43, ………………….

A. 45

B. 47

C. 50

D. 53

 

Q. 42 An unknown man is found murdered. The corpse has one gold plated tooth, right ear is pierced and a healed fracture of left hand thumb. A man with these characteristics is reported missing. What are the chances (probability) of the corpse being the missing man? (Given the occurrence of the gold-plated teeth in the area, 1 in 5000, left hand thumb fractures 1 in 20000 and of right ear pierces 1 in 100).

A. 1 in 1,000

B. 1 in 1,000,000

C. 1 in 1,000,000,000

D. 1 in 10,000,000,000

 

Q. 43 Value of “A” in the expression, 5 = 12 x 10 ÷ 120/240 = A x 10, is:

A. 11

B. 24.5

C. 34

D. 6.5

 

Q. 44 The Least Common Multiple (L.C.M.) of 0.12, 9.60 and 0.60 is:

A. 9.60

B. 0.12

C. 0.6

D. None of these

 

Q. 45 There are 30 boys and 40 girls in a class. If the average age of boys is 10 yr. and average age of girls is 8 yr., then the average age of the whole class is:

A. 8 yr.

B. 8.86 yr.

C. 8.2 yr.

D. 9 yr.

 

Q. 46 A person spends 1/3 part of his income on food, 1/4 part on house rent and remaining Rs. 630 on other items. The house rent is:

A. Rs. 504

B. Rs. 1512

C. Rs. 378

D. None of these

 

Q. 47 A person covers a certain distance by car at a speed of 30 km/h and comes back at a speed of 40 km/h. The average speed during the travel is:

A. 34.3 km/h

B. 35 km/h

C. 37.5 km/h

D. 32.8 km/h

 

Q. 48 An employer reduces the number of employees in the ratio 8 : 5 and increases wages in the ratio 7 : 9. Therefore, the overall wages bill is:

A. Increased in the ratio 45 : 56

B. Decreased in the ratio 56 : 45

C. Increased in the ratio 13 : 17

D. Decreased in the ratio 72 : 35

 

Q. 49 Father is 3 yr. older than the mother and the mother’s age is now twice the daughter’s age. If the daughter is 20 yr. old now, then the father’s age when the daughter was born in: 

A. 20 yr.

B. 40 yr.

C. 43 yr.

D. 23 yr.

 

Q. 50 If 80% of A = 20% of B and B = 5x% of A, then the value of x is:

A. 75

B. 80

C. 90

D. 85

 

Q. 51 A mixture of 40 L of alcohol and water contains 10% water. How much water should be added to this mixture, so that the new mixture contains 20% water?

A. 9L

B. 5L

C. 7L

D. 6L

 

Q. 52 ‘A’ can do a piece of work in 20 days and ‘B’ can do the same work in 15 days. How long will they take to finish the work, if both work together?

A. 13 1/2 days

B. 10 days

C. 8 4/7 days

D. 17 1/2 days

 

Q. 53 A man can row 5 km/h in still water. If the speed of the current is 1 km/h, it takes 3 h more in upstream than in the downstream for the same distance. The distance is:

A. 36 km

B. 24 km

C. 20 km

D. 32 km

 

Q. 54 A starts a business with Rs. 5000 and B joins the business 5 months later with an

investment of Rs. 6000. After a year, they earn a profit of Rs. 34000. Find the shares of A and B in the profit amount depending on their individual investment.

A. Rs. 20000, Rs. 14000

B. Rs. 16000, Rs. 16000

C. Rs. 14000, Rs. 20000

D. None of these

 

Q. 55 A farmer has some hens and some goats. If the total number of animal heads is 80 and the total number of animal feet is 200, what is the total number of goats?

A. 40

B. 60

C. 20

D. Cannot be determined

 

Q. 56 A square field has its area equal to 324 m^2. The perimeter of the field is:

A. 36m

B. 72m

C. 18m

D. 6561m

 

Q. 57 A closed metal box measure 30 cm x 20 cm x 10 cm. Thickness of the metal is 1 cm. The volume of the metal required to make the box is:

A. 1041 cm^3

B. 6000 cm^3

C. 4536 cm^3

D. 1968 cm^3

 

Q. 58 The difference between the simple interest and the compound interest (compounded annually) on Rs. 2000 for 2 yrs. at 8% per annum will be:

A. Rs. 10

B. Rs. 20

C. Rs. 13

D. Rs. 25

 

Q. 59 A dealer marked his goods 20% above the cost price and allows a discount of 10%. Then the gain percent is:

A. 2%

B. 4%

C. 6%

D. 8%

 

Q. 60 A man went to the Reserve Bank of India with Rs. 2000. He asked the cashier to give him Rs. 10 and Rs. 20 notes only in return. The man got 150 notes in all. How many notes of Rs. 10 did he receive?

A. 100

B. 150

C. 50

D. 70

 

Q. 61 Which of the following Judges of the Supreme Court of India is famously known as the ‘Green Judge’?

A. Justice VR Krishna Iyyar

B. Justice PN Bhagwati

C. Justice Kuldeep Singh

D. Justice BN Kirpal

 

Q. 62 Law Day is observed on:

A. 26th January

B. 26th May

C. 15th August

D. 26th November

 

Q. 63 In which year, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) was formed by the amalgamation of the Technical Development Establishment (TDE) of the Indian Army and the Directorate of Technical Development & Production (DTDP) with the Defence Science Organisation (DSO):

A. 1955

B. 1958

C. 1959

D. 1963

 

Q. 64 The Reserve Bank of India was established in the year:

A. 1858

B. 1935

C. 1947

D. 1950

 

Q. 65 Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture, called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It signifies:

A. Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation.

B. Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara.

C. The gesture of debate or discussion/argument.

D. Both (A) and (B) are correct.

 

Q. 66 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the Fundamental Duties under the Constitution of India? It shall be the duty of every citizen of India –

A. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.

B. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievements.

C. Who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

D. To vote in public elections.

 

Q. 67 Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was mostly written from right to left?

A. Nandnagari

B. Brahmi

C. Kharoshti

D. Sharada

 

Q. 68 During the time of which Mughal Emperor did the East India Company establish its first factory in India?

A. Akbar

B. Jahangir

C. Shahjahan

D. Aurangzeb

 

Q. 69 Who, among the following, first translated the Bhagawat Gita into English?

A. Charles Wilkins

B. Alexander Cunningham

C. William Jones

D. James Prinsep

 

Q. 70 Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: 

A. a-4; b-3; c-1

B. a-1; b-4; c-3

C. a-2; b-1; c-3

D. a-1; b-4; c-2

 

Q. 71 Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

A. a-2; b-3; c-1; d-4

B. a-4; b-3; c-2; d-1

C. a-1; b-2; c-4; d-3

D. a-2; b-3; c-4; d-1

 

Q. 72 Who was not a Chief Justice of India?

A. Justice M Patanjali Sastri

B. Justice KN Wanchoo

C. Justice HR Khanna

D. Justice MN Venkatachaliah

 

Q. 73 Who was the first Attorney-General for India?

A. CK Daphtary

B. MC Setalvad

C. Niren De

D. LN Sinha

 

Q. 74 Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the Civil Disobedience Movement, launched in 1930, started from? 

A. Sabarmati

B. Dandi

C. Sevagram

D. Champaran

 

Q. 75 Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: 

A. a-1; b-2; c-3; d-4

B. a-4; b-3; c-2; d-1

C. a-2; b-4; c-3; d-1

D. a-1; b-4; c-3; d-2

 

Q. 76 Which of the following planets has the maximum number of natural satellites?

A. Earth

B. Mars

C. Jupiter

D. Saturn

 

Q. 77 In India, the interest rate on savings accounts in all the nationalised commercial banks is fixed by?

A. Union Ministry of Finance

B. Union Finance Commission

C. Indian Banks’ Association

D. None of the above

 

Q. 78 Solvents are the substances used to dissolve other substances. Consider the following substances : (1) Water (2) Ether (3) Toluene (4) Chloroform (5) Ethanol

Which of the above can be used as solvents?

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 3, 4 and 5

D. All of these

 

Q. 79 Viruses are parasitic, having DNA/RNA ; but, they can be crystallised and lack respiration. Therefore, they are treated as:

A. Living beings

B. Non-living beings

C. Both living and non-living beings

D. None of the above

 

Q. 80 Who is the winner of the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2013?

A. Javed Akhtar

B. Gulzar

C. AR Rahman

D. Indeevar

 

Q. 81 Who among the following has been recently appointed as brand ambassador for Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):

A. Aamir Khan

B. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

C. MC Mary Kom

D. Sania Mirza

 

Q. 82 Till date (2014), how many people have been awarded the Bharat Ratna Award?

A. 40

B. 41

C. 42

D. 43

 

Q. 83 Which country Malala Yousafzai belongs to?

A. Pakistan

B. Afghanistan

C. The USA

D. England

 

Q. 84 Who recently became the first woman chief of the State Bank of India?

A. Arundhati Bhattacharya

B. Shubhalakshmi Panse

C. Vijaylakshmi Iyer

D. Chanda Kochhar

 

Q. 85 Who is the Chairman of the 14th Finance Commission?

A. Dr. M Govinda Rao

B. Dr. Vijay Kelkar

C. Dr. Y V Reddy

D. Dr. Raghuram Rajan

 

Q. 86 The Chairperson of the Seventh Pay Commission is:

A. Justice BN Srikrishna

B. Justice DK Jain

C. Justice AP Shah

D. Justice AK Mathur

 

Q. 87 Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

United Nations Specialised Agency and their headquarters:

A. International Civil Aviation Organisation – Montreal

B. World Trade Organisation – Geneva

C. United Nations Industrial Development Organisation – Brussels

D. International Fund for Agricultural Development – Rome

 

Q. 88 The First Five Year Plan of India was based on:

A. John W Miller Model

B. PC Mahalanobis Model

C. Gadgil Yojana

D. Herrod-Domar Model

 

Q. 89 Which one of the following measures is NOT likely to aid in improving India’s balance of payment position?

A. Promotion of import substitution policy

B. Devaluation of rupee

C. Imposition of higher tariff on imports

D. Levying the higher duty on exports

 

Q. 90 Find out the correct chronological sequence of the following persons’ visit to India at one time or another:

(1) Fa-Hien (2) I-Tsing (Yijing) (3) Megasthanese (4) Hiuen-Tsang

A. 1, 3, 2, 4

B. 1, 3, 4, 2

C. 3, 1, 4, 2

D. 3, 1, 2, 4

 

Q. 91 Which was the first newspaper to be published in India?

A. Bombay Samachar

B. The Hindu

C. Bengal Chronicle

D. Bengal Gazette

 

Q. 92 The change in the colour of stars is linked to:

A. Variation in their surface temperature

B. Variation in their distance from the earth

C. Fluctuations in their composition and size

D. Irregular absorption or scattering in earth’s atmosphere

 

Q. 93 Which one of the following does NOT remain to be a planet now?

A. Neptune

B. Uranus

C. Pluto

D. Venus

 

Q. 94 Who was appointed as the 23rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?

A. KC Chakrabarty

B. Urijit Patel

C. Raghuram Rajan

D. D Subbarao

 

Q. 95 Which one of following offices is held during the pleasure of the President of India?

A. Vice-President

B. Governor of a State

C. Chief Justice of India

D. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

 

Q. 96 Who was the first winner of the prestigious Jnanpith Award?

A. Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay

B. Kuppali Venkatappagowda Puttappa

C. G Sankara Kurup

D. Umashankar Joshi

 

Q. 97 Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer:

List I

(a) Visakhadatta (b) Varahamihira (c) Sushruta (d) Brahmagupta

List II

(1) Surgery (2) Drama (3) Astronomy (4) Mathematics

A. a-1; b-3; c-4; d-2

B. a-2; b-1; c-3; d-4

C. a-2; b-3; c-1; d-4

D. a-3; b-4; c-1; d-2

 

Q. 98 Who was among the following honoured with Arjun Award in Chess for the year 2013? 

A. Kavita Chahal

B. Parimarjan Negi

C. Ronjan Sodhi

D. Abhijeet Gupta

 

Q. 99 Economic growth rate projected by the IMF for India in the fiscal year 2014-15 is:

A. 5.4 per cent

B. 5.5 per cent

C. 5.6 per cent

D. 5.7 per cent

 

Q. 100 Who was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Italy on 22nd February 2014?

A. Oleksandr Turchynov

B. Matteo Renzi

C. Enrico Letta

D. Giorgio Napolitano

 

Q. 101 Which one of the following is the highest peacetime gallantry award of India?

A. Param Vir Chakra

B. Ashok Chakra

C. Maha Vir Chakra

D. Kirti Chakra

 

Q. 102 Which one of the following gases is lighter than air?

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Chlorine

C. Oxygen

D. Hydrogen

 

Q. 103  Name the scientist who is known as the father of modern genetics:

A. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

B. Hugo de Vries

C. Gregor Johann Mendel

D. Charles Darwin

 

Q. 104 Which year was designated by the United Nations as International Women’s Year?

A. 1974

B. 1975

C. 1976

D. 1977

 

Q. 105 Mention the correct abbreviation for ATM:

A. Automated Teller Machine

B. Any Time Money

C. All Time Money

D. Auto-limited Teller Machine

 

Q. 106 General Election is being held in India from 7 April to 12 May 2014 to constitute:

A. 14th Lok Sabha

B. 15th Lok Sabha

C. 16th Lok Sabha

D. 17th Lok Sabha

 

Q. 107 Mention the name of the current Chief Justice of India:

A. Justice Altamas Kabir

B. Justice P Sathasivam

C. Justice RM Lodha

D. Justice HL Dattu

 

Q. 108 The 9th Ministerial Conference of the WTO, held during 3 December – 6 December 2013, was concluded at:

A. Geneva, SwitzerlandK

B. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

C. Warsaw, Poland

D. Bali, Indonesia

 

Q. 109 Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2013 was awarded to:

A. Mo Yan

B. James E Rothman

C. Lars Peter Hansen

D. Alice Munro

 

Q. 110 Which one of the following satellites was successfully launched by the ISRO’s Polar Satellite launch Vehicle (PSLV-C24) on 4th April 2014?

A. IRNSS-1B

B. GSAT-14

C. INSAT-3D

D. SARAL

 

Questions: 111 – 113

Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below: 

Five friends Satish, Rajesh, Rehman, Rakesh, and Vineet – each presents one paper to their class on Physics, Zoology, Botany, English, or Geology – one day a week; Monday through Friday. 

(i) Vineet does not present English and does not give his presentation on Tuesday.

(ii) Rajesh makes the Geology presentation, and does not do it on Monday or Friday.

(iii) The Physics presentation is made on Thursday.

(iv) Rehman makes his presentation, which is not on English, on Wednesday.

(v) The Botany presentation is on Friday, and not by Rakesh.

(vi) Satish makes his presentation on Monday.

 

Q. 111 What day is the English presentation made?

A. Friday

B. Monday

C. Tuesday

D. Wednesday

 

Q. 112 What presentation does Vineet do?

A. English

B. Geology

C. Physics

D. Botany

 

Q. 113 What day does Rakesh make his presentation on?

A. Monday

B. Tuesday

C. Wednesday

D. Thursday

 

Q. 114 Each question contains a statement on relationship and a question regarding relationship based on the statement. Choose the correct option.

Pointing to a photograph, a man said, “I have no brother or sister but that man’s father is

my father’s son”. Whose photograph was that?

A. His father’s

B. His own

C. His son’s

D. His nephew’s

 

Q. 115 Each question contains a statement on relationship and a question regarding relationship based on the statement. Choose the correct option.

Ranjan introduces Abhay as the son of the only brother of his father’s wife. How is Abhay related to Ranjan?

A. Son

B. Brother

C. Cousin

D. Uncle

 

Q. 116 Each question contains a statement on relationship and a question regarding relationship based on the statement. Choose the correct option.

Pointing to a lady on the stage, Bhumika said, “She is the sister of the son of the wife of my husband. How is the lady related to Bhumika?

A. Cousin

B. Sister-in-law

C. Sister

D. Daughter

 

Q. 117 Each question contains a statement on relationship and a question regarding relationship based on the statement. Choose the correct option.

Pinky, who is Victor’s daughter, says to Lucy, “Your mother Rosy is the younger sister of my father, who is the third child to Joseph”. How is Joseph related to Lucy?

A. Father-in-law

B. Father

C. Maternal Uncle

D. Grandfather

 

Q. 118 Each question contains a statement on relationship and a question regarding relationship based on the statement. Choose the correct option.

Pramod told Vinod, ‘Yesterday I defeated the only brother of the daughter of my grandmother”. Whom did Pramod defeat?

A. Father

B. Son

C. Father-in-law

D. Cousin

 

Questions: 119 – 123

Read the information given below to answer the questions.

(i) In a family of six persons, there are people from three generations. Each person has separate profession and also each one likes different colours. There are two couples in the family.

(ii) Charan is a CA and his wife neither is a doctor nor likes green colour.

(iii) Engineer likes red colour and his wife is a teacher.

(iv) Vanita is mother-in-law of Namita and she likes orange colour.

(v) Mohan is grandfather of Raman and Raman, who is a principal, likes black colour.

(vi) Sarita is granddaughter of Vanita and she likes blue colour, Sarita’s mother likes white colour.

 

Q. 119 Who is an Engineer?

A. Sarita

B. Vanita

C. Namita

D. Mohan

 

Q. 120 What is the profession of Namita?

A. Doctor

B. Engineer

C. Teacher

D. Cannot be determined

 

Q. 121 Which of the following is the correct pair of two couples?

A. Mohan – Vanita and Charan – Sarita

B. Vanita – Mohan and Charan – Namita

C. Charan – Namita and Raman – Sarita

D. Cannot be determined.

 

Q. 122 How many ladies are there in the family?

A. Two

B. Three

C. Four

D. None of these

 

Q. 123 Which colour is liked by CA?

A. White

B. Blue

C. Black

D. None of these

 

Q. 124 Two buses start from the opposite points of a main road, 150 kms apart. The first bus runs for 25 kms and takes a right turn and then runs for 15 kms. It then turns left and runs for another 25 kms and takes the direction back to reach the main road. In the meantime, due to a minor breakdown, the other bus has run only 35 kms along the main road. What would be the distance between the two buses at this point?

A. 65 kms

B. 75 kms

C. 80 kms

D. 85 kms

 

Q. 125 ‘G’, ‘H’, ‘I’, ‘J’, ‘K’, ‘L’, ‘M’, ‘N’ are sitting around a round table in the same order for group discussion at equal distances. Their positions are clock wise. If ‘M’ sits in the north, then what will be the position of ‘J’?

A. East

B. South-East

C. South

D. South-West

 

Q. 126 Roshan, Vaibhav, Vinay and Sumit are playing cards. Roshan and Vaibhav are partners. Sumit faces towards North. If Roshan faces towards West, then who faces towards South? 

A. Vinay

B. Vaibhav

C. Sumit

D. Data is inadequate

 

Q. 127 Five boys are standing in a row facing East. Pavan is to the left of Tvan, Vipin, Chavan. Tavan, Vipin, Chavan are to the left of Nakul. Chavan is between Tvan and Vipin. If Vipin is fourth from the left, then how far is Tavan from the right?

A. First

B. Second

C. Third

D. Fourth

 

Q. 128 One morning after sunrise, Suraj was standing facing a pole. The shadow of the pole fell exactly to his right. Which direction was Suraj facing?

A. West

B. South

C. East

D. Data is inadequate

 

Questions: 129 – 130

Read the information given below to answer the questions. Diana is three times older than Jackson; Edward is half the age of Stephen. Jackson is older than Edward.

 

Q. 129 Which one of the following can be inferred?

A. Jackson is older than Stephen.

B. Diana is older than Stephen.

C. Diana may be younger than Stephen.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 130 Which one of the following information will be sufficient to estimate Diana’s age?

A. Edward is 10 year old.

B. Both Jackson and Stephen are older than Edward by the same number of years.

C. Both A and B above

D. None of the above

 

Q. 131 Study the sequence/pattern of letters or numbers carefully to work out the pattern on which it is based, and answer what the next item in the sequence must be. For example, the sequence ‘A, C, E, G, ?’ has odd numbered letters of alphabet; therefore, the next item must be ‘I’.

0, 3, 8, 15, ?

A. 24

B. 26

C. 35

D. None

 

Q. 132 Study the sequence/pattern of letters or numbers carefully to work out the pattern on which it is based, and answer what the next item in the sequence must be. For example, the sequence ‘A, C, E, G, ?’ has odd numbered letters of alphabet; therefore, the next item must be ‘I’.

8, 16, 28, 44, ?

A. 60

B. 64

C. 62

D. 66

 

Q. 133 Study the sequence/pattern of letters or numbers carefully to work out the pattern on which it is based, and answer what the next item in the sequence must be. For example, the sequence ‘A, C, E, G, ?’ has odd numbered letters of alphabet; therefore, the next item must be ‘I’.

0, 6, 24, 60, 120, 210, ?

A. 290

B. 240

C. 336

D. 504

 

Q. 134 POQ, SRT, VUW, ?

A. XYZ

B. XZY

C. YZY

D. YXZ

 

Q. 135 A1, C3, F6, J10, 015, ?

A. U21

B. V21

C. T20

D. U20

 

Q. 136 Two words, which have a certain relation, are paired. Select a correct option to substitute the question mark so as to make a similar relational pair with the word given after double colon (::).

Bow : Arrow :: Pistol : ?

A. Gun

B. Shoot

C. Rifle

D. Bullet

 

Q. 137 Two words, which have a certain relation, are paired. Select a correct option to substitute the question mark so as to make a similar relational pair with the word given after double colon (::).

Eye : Wink :: Heart : ?

A. Throb

B. Move

C. Pump

D. Respirate

 

Q. 138 Two words, which have a certain relation, are paired. Select a correct option to substitute the question mark so as to make a similar relational pair with the word given after double colon (::).

Ocean : Water :: Glacier : ?

A. Cooling

B. Cave

C. Ice

D. Mountain

 

Q. 139 Two words, which have a certain relation, are paired. Select a correct option to substitute the question mark so as to make a similar relational pair with the word given after double colon (::).

Prima Facie : On the first view :: In pari delicto : ?

A. Both parties equally at fault

B. While litigation is pending

C. A remedy for all disease

D. Beyond powers

 

Q. 140 Two words, which have a certain relation, are paired. Select a correct option to substitute the question mark so as to make a similar relational pair with the word given after double colon (::).

Delusion : hallucination :: Chagrin : ?

A. Illusion

B. Ordered

C. Cogent

D. Annoyance

 

Q. 141 Each question comprises two statements (numbered as I and II). You have to take the statements as true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.

(I) All contracts are agreements.

(II) All agreements are accepted offers.

Which of the following derivations is correct?

A. All accepted offers are contracts

B. All agreements are contracts

C. All contracts are accepted offers

D. None of the above

 

Q. 142 Each question comprises two statements (numbered as I and II). You have to take the statements as true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.

(I) Some beautiful women are actresses.

(II) All actresses are good dancers.

Which of the following derivations is correct?

A. Some beautiful women are good dancers.

B. All good dancers are actresses

C. Both (1) and (2)

D. None of the baove

 

Q. 143 Two statements are given below followed by two conclusions (I and II). You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements.

Statements:

Some books are magazine.

Some magazines are novels.

Conclusions:

(I) Some books are novels.

(II) Some novels are magazines.

Some

A. Only (I) follow

B. Only (II) follows

C. Both (I) and (II) follow

D. Neither (I) nor (II) follows

 

Q. 144 In each of the following questions, a related pair of words is followed bu four pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.

Statements:

All students like excursions.

Some students go for higher education.

Conclusions:

(I) Students who go for higher education also like excursions.

(II) Some students do not go for higher education, but like excursions.

A. Only (I) follows

B. Only (II) follows

C. Both (I) and (II) follows

D. Neither (I) nor (II) follows

 

Q. 145 In each of the following questions, a related pair of words is followed bu four pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.

Statements:

All good hockey players are in the Indian Hockey team.

‘X’ is not a good hockey player.

Conclusions:

(I) ‘X’ is not in the Indian Hockey team.

(II) ‘X’ wants to be in the Indian Hockey team.

A. Only (I) follows

B. Only (II) follows

C. Both (I) and (II) follows

D. Neither (I) nor (II) follows

 

Q. 146 In each of the following questions, a related pair of words is followed bu four pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.

India : Tricolour

A. China : Sickle and Hammer

B. UK : Red Cross

C. USA : Stars and Stripes

D. None of the above

 

Q. 147 In each of the following questions, a related pair of words is followed bu four pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.

Statute : Law

A. Proviso : Clause

B. Chapter : Exercise

C. University : School

D. Section : Illustration

 

Q. 148 In each of the following questions, a related pair of words is followed bu four pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.

Buddhists : Pagoda

A. Parsis : Temple

B. Christians : Cross

C. Jains : Sun Temple

D. Jews : Synagogue

 

Q. 149 Each question consists of five statements (a-e) followed by options consisting of three statements put together in a specific order. Choose the option which indicates a valid argument; that is, where the third statement is a conclusion drawn from the preceding two statements.

a. Law graduates are in great demand.

b. Rajesh and Krishna are in great demand.

c. Rajesh is in great demand.

d. Krishna is in great demand.

e. Rajesh and Krishna are law graduates.

Choose the correct option:

A. abe

B. ecd

C. aeb

D. eba

 

Q. 150  Each question consists of five statements (a-e) followed by options consisting of three statements put together in a specific order. Choose the option which indicates a valid argument; that is, where the third statement is a conclusion drawn from the preceding two Statements. 

a. All captains are great players.

b. Some captains are successful sports administrators.

c. Ritwik is a great player.

d. Ritwik is a captain and successful sports administrator.

e. Some successful sports administrators are great players.

Choose the correct option:

A. acd

B. abe

C. dca

D. edc

 

Q. 151 Principle:

When one person signifies to another his willingness to do or to abstain from doing anything, with a view to obtaining the assent of that other to such act or abstinence, he is said to make a proposal. The expression of willingness/desire results in a valid proposal only when it is made/addressed to some person(s). 

Facts:

‘X’ makes the following statement in an uninhabited hall: ‘I wish to sell my mobile phone for Rs. 1,000.’

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. ‘X ‘made a statement that resulted in a promise

B. ‘X’ made a statement that resulted in a proposal

C. ‘X’ made a statement that did not result in any proposal

D. ‘X’ made a statement that resulted in an agreement

 

Q. 152 Principle: A proposal (offer) should be made with an intention that after its valid

acceptance, a legally binding promise or agreement will be created. The test for the determination of such intention is not subjective, rather it is objective. The intention of the parties is to be ascertained from the terms of the agreement and the surrounding circumstances under which such an agreement is entered into. As a general rule, in the case of arrangements regulating social relations, it follows as a matter of course that the parties do not intend legal consequences to follow. On the contrary, as a general rule, in the case of arrangements regulating business affairs, it follows as a matter of course that the parties intend legal consequences to follow. However, the above rules are just presumptive in nature, and hence, can be rebutted. 

Facts: One morning while having breakfast, ‘X’, the father, says to ‘Y’ (X’s son), in a casual manner, ‘I shall buy a motorbike for you if you get through the CLAT?

A. ‘X’ made a statement that resulted in an enforceable promise

B. ‘X’ made a statement that resulted in a valid proposal

C. ‘X’ made a statement that resulted in an enforceable agreement

D. ‘X’ made a statement that did not result in any enforceable agreement

 

Q. 153 Principle: Acceptance (of offer) must be communicated by the offeree to the offeror so as to give rise to a binding obligation. The expression ‘by the offeree to the offeror’ includes communication between their authorised agents.

Facts: ‘X’ made an offer to buy Y’s property for a stipulated price. ‘Y’ accepted it and communicated his acceptance to ‘Z’, a stranger.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. Y’s acceptance resulted in an agreement

B. Y’s acceptance did not result in any agreement

C. Y’s acceptance resulted in a contract

D. Y’s acceptance resulted in a promise

 

Q. 154 Principle: Acceptance should be made while the offer is still subsisting. The offeror is free to retract his offer at any time before his offer gets accepted by the offeree. Once the offer is withdrawn or is lapsed, it is not open to be accepted so as to give rise to a contract.

Similarly, if a time is prescribed within which the offer is to be accepted, the, the offer must be accepted within the prescribed time. And, if no time is prescribed, then, the acceptance must be made within a reasonable time. ‘What is a reasonable time’, is a question of fact which is to be determined by taking into account all the relevant facts and surrounding circumstances.

Facts: ‘X’ makes an offer to ‘Y’ to sell his equipment for Rs. 1,000.00. No time is specified for the acceptance. ‘Y’ sends his reply two years after receiving the offer.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. There arises a contract between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ to sell/buy the equipment in question for

Rs. 1,000.00

B. There does not arise any contract between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ to sell/buy the equipment in question for Rs. 1,000.00

C. ‘X’ is bound by his offer, and hence, cannot reject the acceptance made by ‘Y’

D. There arises a promise by ‘Y’ to buy the equipment

 

Q. 155 Principle: Minor’s agreement is void from the very beginning. It can never be validated. It cannot be enforced in the court of law.

Facts: ‘A’, a boy of 16 years of age, agrees to buy a camera from ‘B’, who is a girl of 21 years of age. Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. There arises a contract between ‘A’ and ‘B’ to sell/buy the camera in question

B. There arises an enforceable agreement between ‘A’ and ‘B’ to sell/buy the camera in question

C. There does not arise any contract between ‘A’ and ‘B’ to sell/buy the camera in question

D. There arises a voidable contract between ‘A’ and ‘B’ to sell/buy the camera in question

 

Q. 156 Principle:

A contract which is duly supported by real and unlawful consideration is valid notwithstanding the fact that the consideration is inadequate. The quantum of consideration is for the parties to decide at the time of making a contract, and not for the courts (to decide) when the contract is sought to be enforced. An agreement to which the consent of the promisor is freely given is not void merely because the consideration is inadequate; but the inadequacy of the consideration may be taken into account by the Court in determining the question whether the consent of the promisor was freely given. Facts:

‘A’, agrees to sell his mobile phone worth Rs. 20,000/- for Rs 100/- only to ‘B’. A’s consent is freely given.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. There is a contract between ‘A’ and ‘B’

B. There is no contract between ‘A’ and ‘B’ because consideration is not adequate

C. There is no contract between ‘A’ and ‘B’ because a mobile phone worth Rs. 20,000/- cannot be sold for just Rs. 100/-

D. None of the above

 

Q. 157 Principle: The consideration or object of an agreement is unlawful if it is forbidden by law. Every agreement of which the object or consideration is unlawful is void. 

Facts: ‘X’, promises to pay ‘Y’ Rs. 50,000, if he (‘Y’) commits a crime. ‘X’ further promises to indemnify him (‘Y’) against any liability arising thereof. ‘Y’ agrees to act as per X’s promise.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. There is a contract between ‘X’ and ‘Y’

B. There is an agreement between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ which can be enforced by the court of law

C. There is an agreement between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ which can not be enforced by the court of law

D. There is a voidable contract between ‘X’ and ‘Y’

 

Q. 158 Principle: The consideration or object of an agreement is unlawful if the Court regards it as opposed to public policy. Every agreement of which the object or consideration is unlawful is void. 

Facts: ‘X’ promises to obtain for ‘Y’ an employment in the public service; and ‘Y’ promises to pay Rs. 5,00,000/- to ‘X’.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. There is a contract between ‘X’ and ‘Y’

B. There is a voidable contract between ‘X’ and ‘Y’

C. There is an agreement between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ which can be enforced by the Court of law

D. There is an agreement between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ which cannot be enforced by the Court of law

 

Q. 159 Principle: Two or more persons are said to consent if they agree upon the same thing in the same sense. Consent is said to be free when it is not caused by coercion, or undue influence, or fraud, or misrepresentation, or mistake. When consent to an agreement is caused by coercion, undue influence, fraud or misrepresentation, the agreement is a contract voidable (rescindable or terminable) at the option of the party whose consent was so caused. However, when consent to an agreement is caused by mistake as to a matter of fact essential to the agreement, the agreement is void.

Facts: ‘X’ threatens to gun down ‘Y’, if he (Y) does not sell his property worth Rs. 20,00,000/- for Rs. 1,00,000/- only. As a consequence, ‘Y’ agrees to sell it as demanded by ‘X’.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. There is a contract between ‘X’ and ‘Y’

B. There is an agreement between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ which can be enforced by the court of law.

C. There is an agreement between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ which cannot be enforced by the court of law.

D. There is no contract between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ which voidable at the option of ‘Y’

 

Q. 160 Principle: Agreements in restraint of marriage are void.

Facts: ‘X’ enters into an agreement with ‘Y’ whereunder he agrees not to marry anybody else other than a person whose name starts with the letter ‘A’, and promises to pay Rs. 1,00,000/- to ‘Y’ if he (‘X’) breaks this agreement 

A. There is a contract between ‘X’ and ‘Y’

B. There is an agreement between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ which can be enforced by the Court of law

C. There is an agreement between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ which cannot be enforced by the Court of law

D. There is a voidable contract between ‘X’ and ‘Y’

 

Q. 161 Principle: Vicarious liability is the liability of the Master of Principal for the tort committed by his servant or agent, provided the tort is committed in the course of employment. The Master or Principal is not liable for private wrongs of the servant/agent.

Facts: ‘X’ hands over some cash money at his house to ‘Y’, who is his (X’s) neighbour and is also cashier in a bank, to be deposited in A’s account in the bank. Instead of depositing the money, ‘Y’ misappropriates it.

Which of the following statements depicts correct legal position in this given situation?

A. The bank would not be liable because ‘Y’ did not do any wrong in the course of his employment

B. The bank would be vicariously liable because ‘Y’ was the employee of the bank

C. The bank would not be liable because ‘Y’ did not do any wrong

D. The bank would be liable because ‘Y’ acted as bank’s agent

 

Q. 162 Principle: A person has no legal remedy for an injury caused by an act to which he has consented.

Facts:  ‘R’, a cricket enthusiast, purchased a ticket to watch at20 match organised by the Indian Premier League (IPL). During the match, a ball struck for six hits ‘R’ on his body and injures him. He sues IPL for compensation for the medical expenses.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. ‘R’ should be compensated as he purchased the ticket to get entertainment and not to get injured

B. ‘R’ would fail in his action, as he voluntarily exposed himself to the risk

C. IPL would be liable as it did not ensure that the spectators were protected from the risk of such injuries

D. None of the above

 

Q. 163 Principle: Ignorance of his excuses no one.

Facts: ‘X’ fails to file his income tax returns for a considerable number of years. The Income Tax department serves upon him a ‘show-cause notice’ as to why proceedings should not be initiated against him for the recovery of the income tax due from him with interest and penalty.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. ‘X’ may defend himself by taking the plea that his legal advisor had not advised him to file the return

B. ‘X’ would have to pay the due, as ignorance of law and failure to comply with law is no legal ground of defence

C. ‘X’ may defend himself successfully by taking the plea that he was unaware of any such law being in force

D. None of the above

 

Q. 164 Principle: Damage without the violation of a legal right is not actionable in a court of law. If the interference with the rights of another person is not unlawful or unauthorised , but a necessary consequence of exercise of defendant’s own lawful rights, no action should lie.

Facts: There was as established school (ES) in a particular locality. Subsequently, a new school (NS) was set up in the same locality, which charged lower fees, on account of which people started patronising the new school. Because of the competition, ES had to reduce its fees. ES filled a case against NS saying that NS had caused it (ES) financial loss and, thus, claimed compensation.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. Since no legal right of ES had been violated, therefore, as such, no compensation could be granted

B. Since damage is caused to ES, therefore, it should be awarded compensation

C. ES should be awarded compensation, as opening of school in competition is not good

D. No compensation could be granted, as reduction in fees is good for the public

 

Q. 165 Principle: Whenever there is an invasion of a legal right, the person in whom the right is vested, is entitled to bring an action though he has suffered no actual loss or harm, and may recover damages (compensation).

Facts: ‘A’ was a qualified voter for the Lok Sabha election. However, a returning officer wrongfully refused to take A’s vote. In spite of such a wrongful refusal, the candidate , for whom ‘A’ wanted to vote, won the election. But, ‘A’ brought an action for damages.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT? 

A. Since no legal right of ‘A’ had been violated, therefore, as such, no compensation could be granted

B. Since legal right of ‘A’ had been violated, therefore, compensation should be granted

C. No compensation could be granted, as ‘A’ had suffered no loss as his candidate won the election

D. Such no fundamental right of ‘A’ had been violated, therefore, as such, no compensation could be granted

 

Q. 166 Principle: In a civil action for defamation, truth of the defamatory matter is an absolute defence. However, the burden of proving truth is on the defendant; and he is liable if he does not successfully discharge this burden. 

Facts: ‘D’, who was the editor of a local weekly, published a series of articles mentioning that ‘P’, who was a government servant, issued false certificates, accepted bribe, adopted corrupt and illegal means to mint money and was a ‘mischief monger’. ‘P’ brought a civil action against ‘D’, who could not prove the facts published by him.

Under the circumstances, which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. ‘D’ would be liable, since he could not prove the facts published by him

B. ‘D’ would not be liable, as such an action could curtail the right of expression and speech of press

C. ‘D’ would not be able, as media could publish anything

D. None of the above

 

Q. 167 Principle: A gift comprising both existing and future property is void as to the latter.

Facts: ‘X’ has a house which is owned by him. He contracted to purchase a plot of land adjacent to the said house, but the sale (of the plot of land) in his favour is yet to be completed. He makes a gift of both the properties (house and land) to ‘Y’.

A. Gift of both the properties is valid.

B. Gift of both the properties is void.

C. Gift of house is void, but the gift of the plot of land is valid.

D. Gift of house is valid, but the gift of the plot of land is void.

 

Q. 168 Principle: Caveat emptor, i.e., ‘let the buyer beware’ stands for the practical skill and judgement of the buyer in his choice of goods for purchase. It is the business of the buyer to judge for himself that what he buys has its use and worth for him. Once nought, and if the buy is not up to his expectations, then he alone is to blame and no one else.

Facts: For the purpose of making uniform for the employees, ‘A’ bought dark blue coloured cloth from ‘B’, but did not disclose to the seller (B) the specific purpose of the said purchase. When uniforms were prepared and used by the employees, the cloth was found unfit. However, the cloth was fit for a variety of other purposes (such as, making caps, boots and carriage lining, etc).

Applying the fore-stated principle, which of the following derivations is CORRECT as regards remedy available to ‘A’ in the given situation?

A. ‘A’ (the buyer) would succeed in getting some remedy from ‘B’ (the seller)

B. ‘A’ (the buyer) would not succeed in getting any remedy from ‘B’ (the seller)

C. ‘A’ (the buyer) would succeed in getting refund from ‘B’ (the seller)

D. ‘A’ (the buyer) would succeed in getting a different variety of cloth from ‘B’ (the seller), but not the refund

 

Q. 169 Principle: The transferor of goods cannot pass a better title than what he himself possesses.

Facts: ‘X’ sells a stolen bike to ‘Y’. ‘Y’ buys it in good faith.

As regards the title to bike, which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. The real owner cannot get back the bike from ‘Y’

B. ‘Y’ will get no title, as transferor’s (X’s) title was defective.

C. ‘Y’ will get good title, as he is a bonafide buyer

D. ‘Y’ will get good title, as has not committed any wrong (stolen the bike)

 

Q. 170 Principle: Negligence is a breach of duty or a failure of one party to exercise the standard of cure required by law, resulting in damage to the party to whom the duty was owed. A plaintiff can take civil action against the respondent, if the respondent’s negligence causes the plaintiff injury or loss of property.

Facts: ‘D’ went to a cafe and ordered and paid for a tin/can of soft drink. The tin was opaque, and, therefore, the contents could not be seen from outside. She (D) consumed some of the contents and then lifted the tin to pour the remainder of the content into a tumbler. The remains of a snail in decomposed state dropped out of the tin into the tumbler. ‘D’ later complained of a stomach pain and her doctor diagnosed her as having gastroenteritis and being in a state of severe shock. She sued the manufacturer of the drink for negligence. Applying the afore-stated principle, which of the following derivations is CORRECT as regards liability of the manufacturer in the given situation?

A. The manufacturer is liable for negligence, as it owed a duty (to consumers) to take reasonable care to ensure that its products are safe for consumptions

B. The manufacturer is not liable for negligence, as there is no direct contract between ‘D’ and the manufacturer. No duty is owed by the manufacturer towards a particular consumer (D)

C. The manufacturer is not liable for negligence because it would otherwise become very difficult for the manufacturer to do business

D. The manufacturer could be made liable under criminal law, but not for tort of negligence

 

Q. 171 Principle: Master is liable for the wrongful acts committed by his servant; provided the acts are committed during the course of employment. However, the master is not liable if the wrongful act committed by his servant has no connection, whatsoever, with the servant’s contract of employment.

Facts: ‘D’ is a driver employed by ‘M’, who is the owner of a company. During the lunch time, ‘D’ goes to a closeby tea shop to have a cup of tea. There he (D) picks up fight with the tea shop owner (T), which resulted in some damage to his shop. ‘T’ wants to sue ‘M’ for claiming comprehension for the damage caused by the fight. Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. ‘M’ will be liable because ‘D’ is his servant

B. Both ‘M’ and ‘D’ will be liable

C. ‘M’ will not be liable because the wrongful act (picking up fight) was not committed in the course of D’s employment

D. ‘M’ will be liable albeit the wrongful act (picking up fight) was not committed in the course of D’s employment

 

Q. 172 Principle: The Constitution of India guarantees the ‘right of life’, which means ‘right to live with human dignity’. The right to life under the Constitution, however, does not include the right to die. 

Facts: ‘M’, who is 90, lives all alone as he has no family or children or grandchildren. He suffers from physical and mental distress, as there is no one to look after him. He has little means to foot his medical expenses. Under these circumstances, he approaches the court with a prayer that he should be granted the right to die with dignity because he does not want to be a burden on the society. Further, as it is his life, he has a right to put an end to it. Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. The prayer can be granted, as suicide is not an offence in India

B. The prayer can be granted, as the right to life under the Constitution includes the right to die.

C. The prayer can be granted, as a person cannot be forced to enjoy right to life to his detriment, disadvantage and disliking.

D. The prayer cannot be granted, as the right to life under the Constitution does not include the right to die

 

Q. 173 Principle: Trespass to land means direct interference with the possession of land without lawful justification. Trespass could be committed either by a person himself entering the land of another person or doing the same through some tangible object(s). 

Facts: ‘A’ throws some stones upon his neighbour’s (B’s) premises.

A. ‘A’ has committed trespass

B. ‘A’ has not committed trespass, as he has not entered B’s premises

C. ‘A’ has committed nuisance

D. None of the above

 

Q. 174 Nuisance is an unlawful interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of land or some right over or in connection with it. If the interference is ‘direct’, the wrong is trespass; whereas, if the interference is ‘consequential’, it amounts to nuisance

Facts: ‘A’ plants a tree on his land. However, he allows its branches to project over the land of ‘B’. Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. ‘A’ has committed trespass

B. ‘A’ has committed nuisance

C. ‘A’ has not committed trespass

D. None of the above

 

Q. 175 Principle: Interference with another’s goods in such a way as to deny the latter’s title to the goods amounts to conversion, and thus it is a civil wrong. It is an act intentionally done inconsistent with the owner’s right, though the doer may not know of, or intend to challenge, the property or possession of the true owner.

Facts: ‘R’ went to a cycle-stand to park his bicycle. Seeing the stand fully occupied, he removed a few bicycles in order to rearrange a portion of the stand and make some space for his bicycle. He parked his bicycle properly, and put back all the bicycles except the one belonging to ‘S’. In fact, ‘R’ was in a hurry, and therefore, he could not put back S’s bicycle. Somebody came on the way and took away S’s bicycle. The watchman of the stand did not take care of it assuming that the bicycle was not parked inside the stand. ‘S’ filed a suit against ‘R’ for conversion.

Which of the following derivations is CORRECT?

A. ‘R’ could not be held liable for the negligence of the watchman

B. ‘S’ would succeed because R’s act led to the stealing of his bicycle

C. ‘S’ would not succeed because ‘R’ did not take away the bicycle himself

D. ‘S’ would not succeed because R’s intention was not bad

 

Q. 176 Principle: Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is bound by law to do it.

Facts: ‘A’, a police officer, without warrant, apprehends ‘Z’, who has committed murder.

A. ‘A’ is guilty of the offence of wrongful confinement

B. ‘A’ is not guilty of the offence of wrongful confinement

C. ‘A’ is guilty of the offence of wrongful restraint

D. ‘A’ cannot apprehend ‘Z’ without a warrant issued by a court of law

 

Q. 177 Principle: When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention of all, each of such persons is liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone.

Facts: Roshan along with two of his friends, Tushar and Tarang proceeded to the house of Darshan in order to avenge an insult made by the brother of Darshan. They opened fire on the members of Darhsan’s family. It was found that the shots of Roshan did nit hit anyone, but the shots of Tushar and Tarang succeeded in killing Darshan.

A. Roshan was not liable for the offence of murder of Darshan, as Rohan’s shots did not hit Darshan

B. Only Tushar and Tarang were liable for the offence of murder of Darshan, as their shots hit Darshan

C. Roshan along with Tushar and Tarang was liable for the offence of murder of Darshan

D. Roshan was liable to a lesser extent comparing to his friends for the offence of murder of Darshan, as Roshan’s shots did not hit Darshan

 

Q. 178 Principle: No communication made in good faith is an offence by reason of any harm to the person to whom it is made, if it is made for the benefit of that person.

Facts: ‘A’, a surgeon, in good faith, communicates to a patient his opinion that he cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the shock.

A. ‘A’ has committed the offence of causing death of his patient.

B. ‘A’ has not committed the offence of causing death of his patient.

C. ‘A’ has partially committed the offence of causing death of his patient.

D. None of the above

 

Q. 179 Principle: Whoever, being legally bound to furnish information on any subject to any public servant, as such, furnishes, as true, information on the subject which he knows or has reason to believe to be false, has committed a punishable offence of furnishing false information. 

Facts: Sawant, a landholder, knowing of the commission of a murder within the limits of his estate, willfully misinforms the Magistrate of the district that the death has occurred by accident in consequence of the bite of a snake.

A. Sawant is not guilty of the offence of furnishing false information to the Magistrate

B. Sawant is guilty of the offence of furnishing false information to the Magistrate

C. Sawant is not legally bound to furnish true information to the Magistrate

D. Sawant has the discretion to furnish true information to the Magistrate, as the murder was committed within the limits of his estate

 

Q. 180 Principle: Whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, shall be guilty of a negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.

Facts: ‘K’, a person, knowing that he is suffering from Cholera, travels by a train without informing the railway officers of his condition.

A. ‘K’ has committed an unlawful and negligent act, which is likely to spread infection of Cholera disease dangerous to the life of fellow-passengers

B. Railway officers are guilty of an unlawful and negligent act, as ‘K’ who is suffering from Cholera disease has travelled by the train

C. ‘K’ has not committed an unlawful and negligent act, which is likely to spread infection of Cholera disease dangerous to the life of fellow-passengers

D. Both ‘K’ and Railway officers are guilty of an unlawful and negligent act, which is likely to spread infection of Cholera disease dangerous to the life of fellow-passengers

 

Q. 181 Principle: Whoever drives any vehicle, or rides, on any public way in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, has committed an offence, which shall be punished in accordance with the law.

Facts: ‘X’, a truck driver, driving his vehicle rashly and negligently at a high speed climbed the footpath and hit ‘Y’, a pedestrian, from behind causing his death.

A. ‘X’ is not guilty of rash an negligent driving

B. ‘X’ should have taken sufficient care on the footpath

C. ‘X’ is guilty of rash an negligent driving

D. ‘X’ is only in part guilty of rash an negligent driving

 

Q. 182 Principle: Whoever causes death by doing an act with the intention of causing death, or with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, or with the knowledge that he is likely by such act to cause death, commits the offence of culpable homicide.

Facts: ‘A’ knows ‘Z’ to be behind a bush. ‘B’ does not know it. ‘A’, intending to cause, or knowing it to be likely to cause Z’s death, induces ‘B’ to fire at the bush. ‘B’ fires and kill ‘Z’.

A. ‘B’ has committed the offence of culpable homicide.

B. ‘A’ has committed the offence of culpable homicide.

C. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ has committed the offence of culpable homicide.

D. None of them has committed the offence of culpable homicide.

 

Q. 183 Principle: Whoever, intending to take dishonestly any movable property out of the possession of any person without that person’s consent, moves that property in order to such taking, is said to commit theft.

Facts: ‘Z’, going on a journey, entrusts his plate to the possession of ‘A’, the keeper of a warehouse, till ‘Z’ shall return. Then, ‘A’ carries the plate to a goldsmith and sells it.

A. ‘A’ has committed theft

B. ‘A’ has not committed theft

C. ‘A’ lawfully sold the plate to the goldsmith

D. None of the above is true

 

Q. 184 Principle: Whoever makes any false document or part of a document with intent to cause damage or injury, to the public or to any person, or to support any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed, commits forgery.

Facts: ‘A’ without Z’s authority, affixes Z’s seal to a document purporting to be a conveyance of an estate from ‘Z’ to ‘A’, with the intention of selling the estate to ‘B’ and thereby of obtaining from ‘B’ the purchase-money.

A. ‘B’ has committed forgery

B. ‘Z’ has committed forgery

C. ‘A’ has committed forgery

D. ‘A’ and ‘B’ have committed forgery

 

Q. 185 Principle: Whoever intentionally uses force to any person, without that person’s consent, in order to the committing of any offence, or intending by the use of such force to cause, or knowing it to be likely that by the use of such force he will cause injury, fear or annoyance to the person to whom the force is used, is said to use criminal force to that other. 

Facts: ‘Z’ is riding a palanquin. ‘A’, intending to rob ‘Z’ , seized the pole and stops the palanquin. Her ‘A’ has caused cessation of motion to ‘Z’, and ‘A’ has done this by his own bodily power. 

A. ‘A’ has used criminal force to ‘Z’

B. ‘A’ has no intention to use criminal force to ‘Z’

C. ‘A’ has used force with the consent of ‘Z’

D. None of the above is correct

 

Q. 186 Principle: One of the essential conditions for a marriage between any two persons to be solemnized under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 is that at the time of the marriage the male has completed the age of twenty-one years and the female the age of eighteen years. If the said condition is not fulfilled such a marriage is null or void.

Facts: ‘A’, a male aged twenty-two years, proposes to marry ‘B’, a female aged sixteen years, at Delhi in the month of June 2014 under the Special Marriage Act, 1954

A. Marriage between ‘A’ and ‘B’ can be legally solemnized under the Special Marriage Act, 1954

B. Marriage between ‘A’ and ‘B’ cannot be legally solemnized under the Special Marriage Act, 1954

C. Marriage between ‘A’ and ‘B’ can remain valid for A under the Special Marriage Act, 1954

D. None of the above is correct

 

Q. 187 Principle: Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 either the husband or the wife can move a petition for a decree of divorce on the ground of desertion. The term ‘desertion’ means desertion of the petitioner by the other party to the marriage for a continuous period of not less than two years immediately preceding the presentation of the petition, without reasonable cause and without the consent or against the wish of such party and includes the willful neglect of the petitioner by the other party to the marriage, and its grammatical variations and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly. It is also said that desertion is withdrawal not from a place but from a state of things.

Facts: Rohan, a technocrat, went to US in January 2011 for pursuing his higher studies for a period of three years. In fact, Rohan went to US with the consent oh his wife Basanti, who stayed at her parents’ home , and with a promise of his return to India upon the completion of his studies. From US he has quite often been in touch with his wife. Subsequently, Rohan has got a job there in US and he wishes to take his wife. She refuses to go to US and, in the meanwhile, she files a petition for a decree of divorce on the ground of desertion by her husband.

A. Rohan’s three year stay in US in the above context can amount to a ground of desertion for divorce

B. Rohan’s three year stay in US in the above context cannot amount to a ground of desertion for divorce

C. Rohan’s continued stay after three years can amount to a ground of desertion for divorce

D. Basanti’s refusal can amount to a ground of desertion for divorce

 

Q. 188 Principle: Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, no person shall be capable of being taken in adoption unless he or she is a Hindu, he or she not already been adopted, he or she has not been married, unless there is a custom or usage applicable to the parties which permits persons who are married being taken in adoption,, and he or she has not completed the age of fifteen years, unless there is a custom or usage applicable to the parties which permits persons who have completed the gae of fifteen years being take in adoption. 

Facts: Vijay being natural father had given Tarun, a boy aged 10 years, in adoption to Manoj in March 2010 in accordance with the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. In May 2012 Manoj gave Tarun in adoption to Sanjay. Subsequently in December 2013, Sanjay gave Tarun in adoption to Vijay.

A. Adoption of Tarun by Sanjay is valid

B. Adoption of Tarun by Vijay is valid

C. Adoption of Tarun by Manoj is valid

D. None of the above adoptions is valid

 

Q. 189 Principle: Under copyright law copyright subsists in original literary works also. A literary work need not be of literary quality. Even so prosaic a work as an index of railway stations or a railway guide or a list of stock exchange quotations qualify as a literary work if sufficient work has been expended in compiling it to give it a new and original character.

Facts: Michael works hard enough, walking down the streets, taking down the names of people who live at houses and makes a street directory as a result of that labour. 

A. Michael’s exercise in making a street directory is sufficient to justify in making claim to copyright in that work which is ultimately produced

B. Michael’s exercise in making a street directory is not enough to justify in making claim to copyright in that work which is ultimately produced 

C. A street directory cannot be enough to be published as a literary work

D. None of the above statements is correct

 

Q. 190 Principle: Every person shall be liable to punishment under the Indian Penal Code and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions of the Code of which he shall be guilty within the territory of India. In other words, the exercise of criminal jurisdiction depends upon the locality of the offence committed, and not upon the nationality or locality of the offender.

Facts: ‘X’, a Pakistani citizen, while staying at Karachi, made false representations to ‘Y’, the complainant, at Bombay through letters, telephone calls and telegrams and induced the complainant to part with money amounting to over rupees five lakh to the agents of ‘X’ at Bombay, so that rice could be shipped from Karachi to India as per agreement. But the rice was never supplied to the complainant.

A. The offence of cheating under section 420 of the Code was committed by ‘X’ within India, even though he was not physically present at the time and place of the crime

B. The offence of cheating as per section 420 of the Code was not committed by ‘X’ within India, as he was not physically present at the time and place of the crime

C. Only the agents of ‘X’ had committed the offence of cheating under section 420 of the Code within India, as they were physically present at the time and place of the crime

D. ‘Y’ was also liable for the offence of cheating under section 420 of the Code within India, as he was physically present in the time and place of the crime

 

Q. 191 Principle: When two or more persons agree to do, or cause to be done, (1) an illegal act, or (2) an act which is not illegal by illegal means, through such an agreement such persons are said to have been engaged in a criminal conspiracy to commit an offence. It is said that no consummation of the crime need to achieved or even attempted.

Facts: ‘X’, ‘Y’ and ‘Z’ plan to kill ‘D’. They agree that only one among them, that is ‘Z’, will execute the plan. In pursuance of it ‘Z’ buys a gun and loads it.

A. Only ‘Z’ can be charged with criminal conspiracy to kill ‘D’

B. All of them, i.e., ‘X’, ‘Y’, and ‘Z’, can be charged with criminal conspiracy to kill ‘D’

C. ‘X’ and ‘Y’ cannot be charged with criminal conspiracy to kill ‘D’

D. None of them can be charged with criminal conspiracy to kill ‘D’

 

Q. 192 Principle: ‘Wrongful gain’ is gain by unlawful means of property to which the person gaining is not legally entitled. ‘Wrongful loss’ is the loss by unlawful means of property to which the person losing it is legally entitled.

Facts: ‘X’ takes away Y’s watch out of Y’s possession, without Y’s consent and with the intention of keeping it.

A. ‘X’ causes ‘wrongful gain’ to ‘Y’

B. ‘Y’ causes ‘wrongful gain’ to ‘X’

C. ‘X’ causes ‘wrongful loss’ to ‘Y’

D. ‘Y’ causes ‘wrongful loss’ to ‘X’

 

Q. 193 Principle: Nothing is an offence by reason that it causes, or that it is intended to cause, or that it is known to be likely to cause, any harm, if that harm is so slight that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain of such harm. 

Facts: ‘X’ takes a plain sheet of paper from Y’s drawer without Y’s consent to write a letter to his friend.

A. ‘X’ has committed an offence in the above context

B. ‘X’ has committed no offence in the above context

C. ‘Y’ can sue ‘X’ for an offence in the above context

D. None of the above is correct in the above context

 

Q. 194 Principle: When an act which would otherwise be a certain offence, is not that offence, by reason of the youth, the want of maturity of understanding, the soundness of mind or the intoxication of the person doing that act, or by reason of any misconception on the part of that person, every person has the same right of private defence against that act which he would have if the act were that offence.

Facts: ‘X’, under the influence of madness, attempts to kill ‘Y’.

A. ‘Y’ has the right of private defence against ‘X’

B. ‘Y’ does not have the right of private defence against ‘X’

C. ‘Y’ has the right of private defence against ‘X’, only if ‘X’ is not under the influence of madness

D. ‘X’ has the right of private defence against ‘Y’

 

Q. 195 Principle: When a person fraudulently or erroneously represents that he is authorized to transfer certain immovable property and professes to transfer such property for consideration, such transfer shall, at the option of the transferee, operate on any interest which the transferor may acquire in such property at any time during which the contract of transfer subsists.

Facts: ‘A’, a Hindu who has separated from his father ‘B’, sells to ‘C’ three fields, X, Y and Z, representing that ‘A’ is authorised to transfer the same. Of these fields Z does not belong to ‘A’, it having been retained by ‘B’ on the partition; but on B’s dying ‘A’ as successor obtains Z, and at that time ‘C’ had not cancelled the contract of sale. 

A. ‘A’ can sell Z to a third party

B. ‘A’ is not required to deliver Z to ‘C’

C. ‘A’ is required to deliver Z to ‘C’

D. None of the above statements is correct

 

Q. 196 Principle: Under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 a property must be transferred by one living person to another living person. The Act deals only with transfer of property between living persons.

Facts: ‘X’ wants to transfer his property to the presiding deity in a temple situated within the estate of ‘A’.

A. Transfer of property by ‘X’ will be valid

B. Transfer of property by ‘X’ will be invalid

C. Transfer of property by ‘X’ to the presiding deity will become a valid transfer to ‘A’

D. None of the above is correct

 

Q. 197 Principle: When there is transfer of ownership of one thing for the ownership of some other thing it is called exchange; while transfer of ownership for consideration of money is called sale, whereas, without consideration it becomes gift.

Facts: ‘A’ transfers his house worth Rs. 50 Lakhs to ‘B’ for a shopping building worth the same amount, as consideration, from ‘B’.

A. The transaction is a gift

B. The transaction is a sale

C. The transaction is a exchange

D. The transaction is a mortgage

 

Q. 198 Principle: One of the principles of natural justice is Nemo judex in causa sua, which means that no one should be a judge in his own cause. In other words, no person can judge a case in which he has an interest.

Facts: ‘X’, a member of the selection board for a government service, was also a candidate for selection for the same service. ‘X’ did not take part in the deliberations of the board when his name was considered and approved.

A. Selection of ‘X’ is against the principle of natural justice.

B. Selection of ‘X’ is not against the principle of natural justice.

C. Non-selection of ‘X’ will be against the principle of natural justice.

D. Non-participation of ‘X’ in the board deliberations will render his selection valid.

 

Q. 199 Principle: Strike is a collective stoppage of work by workmen undertaken in order to bring pressure upon those who depend on the sale or use of the products or work; whereas, lock-out is a weapon in the hands of the employer, similar to that of strike in the armoury of workmen, used for compelling persons employed by him to accept his terms or conditions of or affecting employment. While in closure there is permanent closing down of a place of employment or part thereof, in lay-off an employer, who is willing to employ, fails or refuses or is unable to provide employment for reasons beyond his control. 

Facts: Workmen of a textile factory went on strike as per law, demanding the payment of bonus. Employer of the factory refused to pay any extra allowances, including bonus, and besides he closed down the factory till the strike was stopped.

A. Act of closing down the factory by the employer amounted to strike.

B. Act of closing down the factory by the employer amounted to lay-off.

C. Act of closing down the factory by the employer amounted to lock-out.

D. Act of closing down the factory by the employer amounted to closure.

 

Q. 200 Principle: Trade disputes means any dispute between employers and workmen or between workmen and workmen, or between employers and employers which is connected with the employment or non-employment, or the terms of employment or the conditions of labour, of any person. Disputes connected with the non-employment must be understood to include a dispute connected with a dismissal, discharge, removal or retrenchment of a workman.

Facts: ‘X’, an employee in a sugar factory, raised a dispute against ‘Y’, the employer, through trade union regarding certain matters connected with his suspension from the employment.

A. Matters connected with suspension can amount to a trade dispute

B. Matters connected with suspension cannot amount to a trade dispute

C. Only after dismissal, matters connected with suspension can amount to a trade dispute

D. None of the above is correct

 

Answer Sheet 
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer D A B D D B D B A B
Question 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Answer C B A D D C D B A C
Question 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer D B A D B A C D A B
Question 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Answer C B D A C D D C A B
Question 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Answer D D B A B C A B D B
Question 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Answer B C A A C B D C D A
Question 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
Answer C D B B D D C B A D
Question 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
Answer D C B A C C D D C B
Question 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Answer C D A A C D C D D C
Question 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Answer D A C C B C C D A B
Question  101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
Answer B D C B A C C D D A
Question  111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
Answer B D D C C D D A D D
Question 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130
Answer B B D A D A D B B C
Question 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140
Answer A B C D A D A C A D
Question 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
Answer C A B C A C A D C B
Question 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160
Answer C D B B C A C D D C
Question 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170
Answer A B B A B A D B B A
Question 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180
Answer C D A B B B C B B A
Question 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190
Answer C B B C A B B C A A
Question 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200
Answer B C B A C B C A C A

 

CLAT 2013 Previous Year Paper

CLAT 2013

Questions: 1 – 10

Direction for Questions 1 to 10 : Read the given passage carefully and attempt the questions that follow and shade the appropriate answer in the space provided for it on the OMR answer sheet.

It is an old saying that knowledge is power. Education is an instrument which imparts knowledge and therefore, indirectly controls power.Therefore, ever since the dawn of our civilisation, persons in power have always tried to supervise or control education. It has been handmaid of the ruling class. During the Christian era, the ecclesiastics controlled the institution of education and diffused among the people the gospel of the Bible and religious teachings. These gospels and teachings were no other than a philosophy for the maintenance of the existing society. It taught the poor man to be meek and to earn his bread with the sweat of his brow, while the priests and the landlords lived in luxury and fought duels for the slightest offence. During the Renaissance, education passed more from the clutches of the priest into the hands of the prince. In other words, it became more secular. Under the control of the monarch, education began to devise and preach the infallibility of its masters, the monarch or king.It also invented and supported fantastic theories like “The Divine right Theory” and that the king can do no wrong, etc. With the advent of the industrial revolution, education took a different turn and had to please the new masters. It now no longer remained the privilege of the baron class, but was thrown open to the new rich merchant class of the society. The philosophy which was in vogue during this period was that of “Laissez Faire” restricting the function of the state to a mere keeping of laws and order while on the other hand, in practice the law of the jungle prevailed in the form of free competition and the survival of the fittest.

 

Q. 1 What does the theory “Divine Right of King” stipulate?

A. The kings are God

B. That the right of governing is conferred upon the kings by God

C. They have the right to be worshipped like Gods by their subjects

D. That the right of kings are divine and therefore sacred

 

Q. 2 Who controlled education during the Renaissance?

A. The common people

B. The prince

C. The church and the priests

D. None of these

 

Q. 3 What did the ruling class in the Christian era think of the poor man?

A. That he is the beloved of God

B. That he deserves all sympathy of the rich

C. That he should be strong and lord over others

D. That he is meant for serving the rich

 

Q. 4 Who controlled the institution of education during the Christian Era?

A. The secular leaders of society

B. The church and the priests

C. The monarchs

D. The common people

 

Q. 5 What does the word “infallibility” mean?

A. That every man is open to error

B. Sensitivity

C. The virtue of not making mistake

D. That some divine power is responsible for determining the fate of the man

 

Q. 6 What do you mean by the “sweat of his brow”?

A. Very hard work

B. The tiny droplets of sweat on the forehead

C. The wrinkles visible on the forehead

D. The sign of innocence

 

Q. 7 What does the policy of “Laissez Faire” stand for?

A. Individual freedom in the economic field

B. State control over law and order in society

C. Joint control of the means of production by the state and private enterprise

D. Decontrol over law and order by the ruling class

 

Q. 8 Which of the following describes the writer?

A. Concerned

B. Unconcerned

C. Aggressive

D. Frustrated

 

Q. 9 Choose the correct synonym out of the four choices given : Gospels

A. Chit chat

B. A teaching or doctrine of a religious teacher

C. Rumour

D. Guidance

 

Q. 10 Choose the correct synonym out of the four choices given : Vogue

A. Uncertain

B. Out-dated

C. The prevailing fashion or style

D. Journey

 

Q. 11 Select the word that is spelt correctly.

A. paraphernalia

B. paraphrenalia

C. parapherenalia

D. paraphrennalia

 

Q. 12 Select the word that is spelt correctly.

A. enterprenuer

B. entrepreneur

C. entrepenur

D. enteruepeur

 

Q. 13 Select the word that is spelt correctly.

A. onomaetopoeia

B. onomoatopoeia

C. onomatopoeia

D. onomatopoeia

 

Q. 14 Select the word that is spelt correctly.

A. hemorhage

B. haemorhhage

C. haemorrhage

D. hemoorhage

 

Q. 15 Select the word that is spelt correctly.

A. dylexsia

B. dyslexia

C. dislexia

D. dislecsia

 

Questions: 16 – 25

Direction for questions 16 to 25 : Select the best option from the four alternatives given below and shade the appropriate answer in the space provided for it in the OMR answer sheet.

 

Q. 16 Unless he ______ this office, I will not say anything.

A. Left

B. Did not leave

C. Leaves

D. Had left

 

Q. 17 _________, I would help all the poor people.

A. If I am rich

B. If I was rich

C. If I were rich

D. In case I am rich

 

Q. 18 I _____ the news an hour ago.

A. Have heard

B. Heard

C. Was hearing

D. Have been hearing

 

Q. 19 He spoke _______ about his prospects.

A. Confidentially

B. Consciously

C. Confidently

D. Conscientiously

 

Q. 20 The boy is not interested in playing, ________?

A. Doesn’t he?

B. Isn’t he?

C. Didn’t he?

D. Is he?

 

Q. 21 He told us that we should never live beyond _______ means.

A. His

B. Their

C. Our

D. Her

 

Q. 22 May I request _________ you again to consider my case favourably.

A. To

B. Onto

C. Of

D. No proposition required

 

Q. 23 Known as devout and serious person, she also has ______ sense of humour.

A. Better

B. Quick

C. Good

D. Beautiful

 

Q. 24 Galileo said, “The Earth ______ around the sun”.

A. Revolved

B. Is revolving

C. Revolves

D. Is revolved

 

Q. 25 We ________ our work before the guests arrived at our house.

A. Shall finish

B. Have finished

C. Had finished

D. Shall have finished

 

Questions: 26 – 30

Direction for Questions 26 to 30: The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentenced is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. Shade the appropriate answer in the space provided for it in the OMR sheet.

 

Q. 26 a: People who start up their own business typically come from two extreme backgrounds: One is the business family background and the other is a steady professional family background.

b: Typically, people from different backgrounds face different kinds of basic problems.

c: The people from both the backgrounds find it very difficult to establish and manage an enterprise.

d: Starting up and managing a small business is no joke.

A. d b c a

B. b a c d

C. d a c b

D. c d a b

 

Q. 27 a: Venture capital is recommended as the ideal source of financing for a successfully small business.

b: Several companies including start ups have been funded by dedicated venture funds during this decade.

c: Despite this, an average Indian entrepreneur understands and appreciation of venture capital concept has been woefully inadequate.

d: In the Indian context, though venture capital has been a relatively late entrant, it has already made a reasonable impact.

A. a b c d

B. a d b c

C. a c b d

D. a d c b

 

Q. 28 a: Progress in diagnosis, in preventive medicine and in treatment, both medicinal and surgical, has been rapid and breathe taking.

b: Much in medicine which is not taken for granted was undreamt of even as recently as 20 years ago.

c: Presently small pox has been eradicated, poliomyelitis practically banished, tuberculosis has become curable and coronary artery disease surgically relievable.

d: The dramatic surge in the field of molecular biology and research by immunologists and geneticists has succeeded in controlling parasitic diseases like malaria and river blindness that affect millions of people round the world.

A. b d c a

B. b a c d

C. b c a d

D. b d a c

 

Q. 29 a: Instead, many deaths and injuries result from falling objects and the collapse of buildings, bridges and other structures.

b: Earthquakes almost never kill people directly.

c: Fire resulting from broken gas or power lines is another major danger during a quake.

d: Spills of hazardous chemicals are also a concern during an earthquake.

A. c a b d

B. d a c b

C. d c a b

D. b a c d

 

Q. 30 a: The Winchester or hard disk drives can store much more data than what can be stored on a floppy diskette.

b: Hard disks come sealed and they cannot be removed or changed like floppy diskettes.

c: Often floppy disk system is used in conjunction with the Winchester disk system.

d: This makes for an ideal system for secondary storage.

A. c a b d

B. c b d a

C. b a c d

D. a b c d

 

Q. 31 Given below is a foreign language phrase which are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for the options

El Dorado

A. An imaginary place

B. High altitude

C. A literary man

D. A country full of gold and precious stones

 

Q. 32 Given below is a foreign language phrase which are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for the options:

quantum ramifactus

A. The amount of damage suffered

B. The amount of damage caused

C. The amount of damage paid

D. The amount of damage received

 

Q. 33 Given below is a foreign language phrase which are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for the options:

Corpus delicti

A. Fake evidence of an offence

B. Hearsay evidence of an offence

C. Lack of evidence of an offence

D. An evidence which constitute an offence

 

Q. 34 Given below is a foreign language phrase which are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for the options:

Vis-a-vis

A. Direct

B. Opposite

C. Face to face

D. Agree

 

Q. 35 Given below is a foreign language phrase which are commonly used. Choose the correct meaning for the options:

Carte blanche

A. Complete authority

B. Issue the warrant

C. No authority

D. Lack of authority

 

Q. 36 Choose the explanation that catches the spirit of the idiom-

To blaze a trail

A. To set on fire

B. To blow the trumpet

C. To initiate work in a movement

D. To be hopeful

 

Q. 37 Choose the explanation that catches the spirit of the idiom-

A snake in the grass

A. A secret or hidden enemy

B. An unreliable person

C. Unforeseen happening

D. A dangerous enemy

 

Q. 38 Choose the explanation that catches the spirit of the idiom-

Have too many irons in the fire

A. Engaged in too many enterprises at the same time

B. Facing too many problems at the same time

C. Said or done too many things at the same time

D. To incite the feeling amongst the people

 

Q. 39 Choose the explanation that catches the spirit of the idiom-

A fair weather friend

A. A friend who is fair to us at all the times

B. A friend who deserts us in difficulties

C. A friend whom we love the most

D. A friend who loves us the most

 

Q. 40 Choose the explanation that catches the spirit of the idiom-

A Panacea

A. An injection that serves as a life line

B. A lecture full of precepts

C. A strong drug that induces sleep

D. A single cure for all diseases or troubles

 

Q. 41 2/3 is a rational number whereas √2/√3 is

A. Also a rational number

B. An irrational number

C. Not a number

D. A natural periodic number

 

Q. 42 Greatest number which divides 926 and 2313, leaving 2 and 3 remainders, respectively, is 

A. 52

B. 54

C. 152

D. 154

 

Q. 43 A single discount equivalent to a discount series 15% and 5% is

A. 32%

B. 20%

C. 10%

D. 8.5%

 

Q. 44 By selling a cycle for Rs 2345, a student loses 19%. His cost price is nearly

A. Rs 4000

B. Rs 5000

C. Rs 3000

D. Rs 3500

 

Q. 45 Diagonals of a rhombus are 1 meter and 1.5 meter in lengths. The area of the rhombus is 

A. 0.75 m2

B. 1.5 m

C. 1.5 m2

D. 0.375 m2

 

Q. 46 An angle in a semi circle is

A. π

B. π/4

C. π/2

D. 2π

 

Q. 47 In a school for midday meal food is sufficient for 250 students for 33 days, if each student is given 125 gm meals. 80 more students joined the school. If same amount of meal is given to each student, then the food will last for

A. 20 days

B. 40 days

C. 30 days

D. 25 days

 

Q. 48 In a school of 500 students, 102 students can read Hindi and Tamil both, 200 students can read only Hindi. The students who can read Tamil are

A. 98

B. 402

C. 302

D. 300

 

Q. 49 The value of k for which kx + 3y – k + 3 = 0 and 12x + ky = k, have infinite solutions, is 

A. 0

B. -6

C. 6

D. 1

 

Q. 50 Table shows the daily expenditure on food of 25 households in a locality: Rs 100-150 150- 200 200-250 250-300 300-350 Households 4 5 12 2 2

The mean daily expenditure on food is

A. Rs 111

B. Rs 161

C. Rs 211

D. Rs 261

 

Q. 51 A box contains 24 marbles, some are green and others are blue. If a marble is drawn at random from the jar, the probability that it is green is 2/3. The number of blue balls in the jar is

A. 13

B. 12

C. 16

D. 8

 

Q. 52 The population of a city is 250 thousand. It is increasing at the rate of 2% every year. The growth in the population after 2 years is

A. 2500

B. 10000

C. 252000

D. 10100

 

Q. 53 If a point (x, y) in a OXY plane is equidistant from (-1,1) and (4,3) then

A. 10x + 4y = 23

B. 6x + 4y = 23

C. –x + y = 7

D. 4x + 3y = 0

 

Q. 54 Sum of first 15 multiples of 8 is

A. 960

B. 660

C. 1200

D. 1060

 

Q. 55 A rod of 2 cm diameter and 30 cm length is converted into a wire of 3 meter length of uniform thickness. The diameter of the wire is

A. 2/10 cm

B. 2/√10 cm

C. 1/√10 cm

D. 1/10 cm

 

Q. 56 Two straight poles of unequal length stand upright on a ground. The length of the shorter pole is 10 meters. A pole joins the top of the two vertical poles. The distance between the two tops is 5 meters. The distance between the poles along the ground is 4 meter. The area thus formed by the three poles with the ground is

A. 52 m2

B. 46 m2

C. 20 m2

D. 50 m2

 

Q. 57 Pipe A can fill a tank in 10 hours and pipe B can fill the same tank in 12 hours. Both the pipes are opened to fill the tank and after 3 hours pipe A is closed. Pipe B will fill the remaining part of the tank in

A. 5 hours

B. 4 hours

C. 5 hours 24 minutes

D. 3 hours

 

Q. 58 A ground 100×80 meter2 has two cross roads in its middle. The road parallel to the length is 5 meter wide and the other road is 4 meter wide, both roads are perpendicular to each other. The cost of laying the bricks at the rate of Rs. 10 per m2, on the roads, will be

A. Rs 7000

B. Rs 8000

C. Rs 9000

D. Rs 10000

 

Q. 59 If selling price of 10 articles is equal to cost price of 11 articles, then gain is

A. 8%

B. 9%

C. 8.5%

D. 10%

 

Q. 60 Angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5 : 8. The smallest angle is

A. 54°

B. 72°

C. 36°

D. 18°

 

Q. 61 The Headquarter of European Union is situated in

A. England

B. Germany

C. France

D. Belgium

 

Q. 62 India in 2008 successfully put CHANDRAYAAN-1 into its initial orbit by

A. PSLV- C12

B. PSLV- C11

C. PSLV-14

D. GSLV-D3

 

Q. 63 Vishwanathan Anand retained the World Chess Championship in 2012 by defeating Boris Gelfand. Mr. Gelfand belongs to

A. Israel

B. Russia

C. Poland

D. USA

 

Q. 64 Kapilvastu Relics (fragments of Lord Buddha’s bone), for the second time in 114 years, recently travelled from India to

A. China

B. Sri Lanka

C. Myanmar

D. Japan

 

Q. 65 Dr. Norman Borlaugh is famous as father of the Green Revolution in 1960s. His initial goal was to create varieties of wheat adapted to the climate of

A. Mexico

B. India

C. USA

D. China

 

Q. 66 A feature ‘Bluetooth’ now common in mobile phones, gets its name from a

A. Chinese 10th Century King

B. UK Software Company

C. Greek Goddess

D. Danish 10th Century King

 

Q. 67 Which pair of states does not touch each other

A. Meghalaya, Manipur

B. Chhattisgarh, U.P.

C. Rajasthan, Punjab

D. J.K., H.P.

 

Q. 68 Baglihar dam, is constructed on river

A. Ravi

B. Chenab

C. Indus

D. Sutlej

 

Q. 69 Navjivan Trust was instituted with the objectives of propagating peaceful means of attaining third Swaraj, by

A. Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi

B. Lala Lajpat Rai

C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

D. Dr. Ambedkar

 

Q. 70 World Cup Football 2014 and Olympics 2016 will be held in

A. USA

B. Brazil

C. Russia

D. South Africa

 

Q. 71 In 2012-13, India’s target is to restrict the fiscal deficit to x % of the GDP, where x is

A. 10

B. 8.3

C. 15

D. 5.1

 

Q. 72 POSCO steel project to come up but being strongly protested by the people is located in 

A. Chhattisgarh

B. Jharkhand

C. Odisha

D. Andhra Pradesh

 

Q. 73 Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards in our country were instituted in the year

A. 1952

B. 1954

C. 1962

D. 1964

 

Q. 74 Who was crowned the Miss World 2012 on August 18, 2012?

A. Ms. Jessica Kahawaty

B. Ms. Wenxia Yu

C. Ms. Vanya Mishra

D. Ms. Sophie Moulds

 

Q. 75 Vishwaroopam is a 2013 Tamil spy thriller film written, directed and co-produced by _________ who also enacts the lead role.

A. Prakash Raj

B. Rajni Kant

C. Kamal Haasan

D. Chiranjeevi

 

Q. 76 Vijay Kumar, who clinched a silver medal in London Olympics in 2012 is associated with 

A. Boxing

B. Shooting

C. Weight Lifting

D. Wrestling

 

Q. 77 Sushil Kumar who won a silver medal in London Olympics in 2012 is associated with

A. Shooting

B. Boxing

C. Wrestling

D. Weight lifting

 

Q. 78 How many medals did India win in London Olympics 2012?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

 

Q. 79 The present Pope chosen in March 2013 hails from which country?

A. Brazil

B. Mexico

C. Argentina

D. Panama

 

Q. 80 The first person to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969 and who died on Aug. 25, 2012 was

A. Nevil Armstrong

B. Neil Armstrong

C. Gagan Narang

D. Michael Phelps

 

Q. 81 In which place, on Feb 21, 2013, two powerful explosive devices planted on bicycles had exploded in Andhra Pradesh?

A. Dilrubnagar

B. Dilsukhnagar

C. Dilkushnagar

D. Dilshaknagar

 

Q. 82 On which date Maha Kumbh Mela started in Prayag this year?

A. 14-1-2013

B. 1-1-2013

C. 26-1-2013

D. 4-1-2013

 

Q. 83 On which date International Women’s Day is celebrated?

A. 18th March

B. 8th March

C. 28th March

D. 18th Feb

 

Q. 84 Duration of which Five Year Plan was 2007-2012

A. X

B. XII

C. IX

D. XI

 

Q. 85 As per census 2011, which State has the lowest sex ratio (877:1000)?

A. Punjab

B. Haryana

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Bihar

 

Q. 86 Hugo Chavez who died on March 5, 2013 after losing his battle with cancer, was the President of which country?

A. Argentina

B. Cuba

C. Brazil

D. Venezuela

 

Q. 87 Carlos Slim, who tops the list of world’s wealthiest people, for the fourth year in a row, belongs to which country?

A. USA

B. England

C. Mexico

D. Germany

 

Q. 88 In the name P. Chidambaram, the present Union Finance Minister, what does ‘P’ stands for? 

A. Palghat

B. Pallakudi

C. Palaniappan

D. Perumal

 

Q. 89 The earlier name of which city was New Amsterdam?

A. Chicago

B. California

C. Washington D.C.

D. New York City

 

Q. 90 The grant of Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa is associated with

A. Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula

B. Nawab Asif-ud-Daula

C. Shah Alam I

D. Shah Alam II

 

Q. 91 Where did Kuchipudi, an eminent dance form, originate?

A. Kerala

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Tamil Nadu

 

Q. 92 Light Year is the unit of

A. Time

B. Distance

C. Light

D. None of these

 

Q. 93 The leaning tower of Pisa does not fall because

A. It is tapered at the top

B. It covers a large base area

C. Its C.G. is inside the tower

D. The vertical line passing through the C.G. of the tower falls within its base

 

Q. 94 “Paradise Regained” was written by

A. John Milton

B. Michel Angelo

C. John Keats

D. Lord Byron

 

Q. 95 Which is the richest temple in India?

A. Balaji Temple of Tirupathi

B. Padmanabha Swamy Temple of Thiruvananthapuram

C. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

D. Jagannatha Temple of Puri

 

Q. 96 Who founded the Red Cross?

A. Henry Dunant

B. Alexander

C. James Cook

D. Bismark

 

Q. 97 World Literacy Day is celebrated on

A. 5th September

B. 6th September

C. 8th September

D. None of these

 

Q. 98 South African Paralympics icon Oscar Pistorius has been accused of killing

A. Julia Kamp

B. Reeva Steenkamp

C. Pistorius Kamp

D. Shakeera Kamp

 

Q. 99 In the month of March, 2013 the Supreme Court of India issued a notice that the

ambassador of the following country shall not leave India without the permission of the Supreme Court

A. Germany

B. Maldives

C. Italy

D. Nepal

 

Q. 100 The Constitution (One Hundred Seventeenth Amendment) Bill, 2012 makes provisions regarding

A. Reservation in matters of promotions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

B. Reservation in matters of appointments for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

C. Reservation in matters of appointments and promotions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

D. None of the above

 

Q. 101 The number of High Courts in India is

A. 18

B. 24

C. 21

D. 28

 

Q. 102 The last British Emperor of India was

A. King George I

B. King George III

C. King George V

D. King George VI

 

Q. 103 Palaeolithic period is also known as

A. Mesolithic Age

B. Late Stone Age

C. Old Stone Age

D. Neolithic Age

 

Q. 104 Capital of India was transferred from Calcutta to Delhi in the year

A. 1901

B. 1911

C. 1921

D. 1922

 

Q. 105 The chairman of Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee of the Constituent Assembly was 

A. Rajendra Prasad

B. B.R. Ambedkar

C. Jawaharlal Nehru

D. J.B. Kripalani

 

Q. 106 The Environment Protection Act was passed by the Parliament of India in the year

A. 1976

B. 1986

C. 1996

D. 2006

 

Q. 107 International Year of Biodiversity is/was/will be

A. 2010

B. 2011

C. 2012

D. 2014

 

Q. 108 The first Shaka king in India was

A. Rudradaman

B. Menadar

C. Maues

D. Damanrudra

 

Q. 109 Potential Energy is described by the expression:

A. PE= mgh

B. PE= ngh

C. PE= oph

D. PE= pph

 

Q. 110 Where was 16th NAM Summit held?

A. Tehran

B. Mehran

C. Turban

D. Bagdad

 

Questions: 111 – 113

Direction for Questions 111 to 113 : Answer the following questions based on the statements given below:

i. There are 3 poles on each side of the road.

ii. These six poles are labelled A, B, C, D, E and F.

iii. The poles are of different colours namely Golden, Silver, Metallic, Black, Bronze and White.

iv. The poles are of different heights.

v. E, the tallest pole, is exactly opposite to the Golden colours pole.

vi. The shortest pole is exactly opposite to the Metallic coloured pole.

vii. F, the Black coloured pole, is located between A and D.

viii. C, the Bronze coloured pole, is exactly opposite to A.

ix. B, the Metallic coloured pole, is exactly opposite to F.

x. A, the White coloured pole, is taller than C but shorter than D and B.

 

Q. 111 What is the colour of the pole diagonally opposite to the Bronze coloured pole?

A. White

B. Silver

C. Metallic

D. Golden

 

Q. 112 Which is the second tallest pole?

A. A

B. D

C. B

D. Cannot be determined

 

Q. 113 Which is the colour of the tallest pole?

A. Golden

B. Silver

C. Bronze

D. None of these

 

Questions: 114 – 115

Directions for questions 114 and 115 : Answer the questions on the basis of the information given below:

The head of a newly formed Government desires to appoint five of the six elected ministers P, Q, R, S, T and U to portfolios of Foreign, Industry and Commerce, Agriculture, Rural Development and Human Resources. U does not want any portfolio if S gets one of the five. R wants either Foreign or Human Resources or no portfolio. Q says that if S gets Industry and Commerce or Rural Development then she must get the other one. T insists on a portfolio if P gets one. 

 

Q. 114 Which of the following is a valid assignment

A. P- Foreign, Q- Industry and Commerce, R- Agriculture, S- Rural Development, THuman Resources

B. R- Foreign, S- Industry and Commerce, P- Agriculture, Q- Rural Development, THuman Resources

C. P- Foreign, Q- Industry and Commerce, T- Agriculture, S- Rural Development, UHuman Resources

D. Q- Foreign, U- Industry and Commerce, T- Agriculture, R- Rural Development, PHuman Resources

 

Q. 115 If P gets Foreign and R gets Human Resources, then which is NOT a valid assignment of Agriculture and Rural Development

A. S- Agriculture, Q- Rural Development

B. U- Agriculture, Q- Rural Development

C. Q- Agriculture, T- Rural Development

D. Q- Agriculture, S- Rural Development

 

Q. 116 A related pair of words is followed by four pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.

Action : Reaction

A. Introvert : Extrovert

B. Assail : Defend

C. Diseased : Treatment

D. Death : Rebirth

 

Q. 117 A related pair of words is followed by four pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.

Sorrow : Misery

A. Love : Obsession

B. Amity : Harmony

C. Happiness : Joy

D. Enemy : Hatred

 

Q. 118 A related pair of words is followed by four pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.

Drama : Audience

A. Brawl : Vagabonds

B. Game : Spectators

C. Art : Critic

D. Movie : Actors

 

Q. 119 A related pair of words is followed by four pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.

Nuts : Bolts

A. Nitty : Gritty

B. Bare : Feet

C. Naked : Clothes

D. Hard : Soft

 

Q. 120 A related pair of words is followed by four pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.

Book : Author

A. Rain : Flood

B. Light : Switch

C. Symphony : Composer

D. Song : Music

 

Questions: 121 – 125

Directions for questions 121 to 125 : Each question contains a statement on relationship and a question regarding relationship based on the statement. Select the correct option.

 

Q. 121 Moni is daughter of Sheela. Sheela is wife of my wife’s brother. How Moni is realted to my wife?

A. Cousin

B. Niece

C. Sister

D. Sister-in-law

 

Q. 122 Annu is daughter of my mother’s brother Abahi. Pari is grand daughter of my mother. Pari should call Annu as

A. Maternal Aunt

B. Sister

C. Cousin

D. Niece

 

Q. 123 Markandey is Rajiv’s mother’s father. Markandey is three brothers. One of them has grandson Abahi. Rajan is son of Abahi. Rajan is related to Rajiv as

A. Brother

B. Nephew

C. Cousin

D. Uncle

 

Q. 124 Deepak said to Nitin, “That boy playing with the football is the younger of the two brothers of the daughter of my father’s wife”. How is the boy playing football related to Deepak?

A. Son

B. Brother

C. Cousin

D. Brother-in-law

 

Q. 125 Pointing to a woman in the photograph, Rajesh said, “The only daughter of her grandfather is my wife”. How is Rajesh related to that woman?

A. Uncle

B. Father

C. Maternal Uncle

D. Brother

 

Questions: 126 – 130

Direction for Questions 126 to 130 : Read the information given below to answer the questions.

i. Kareena’s dieting schedule consists of having only one fruit on a given day of the week.

ii. Dietician has prescribed banana, papaya, pomegranate, apple and grape from Sunday to Friday, one day being a fasting day. Kareena cannot eat any fruit on Saturday.

iii. Pomegranate day is neither on the first day nor on the last day but earlier than the papaya day.

iv. Apple day is on the immediate next day of papaya day.

v. Banana day is on the immediate previous day of the fasting day.

vi. Apple day and grape day must have a gap of two days between them.

vii. Grape day is the day immediately following the fasting day.

 

Q. 126 Which of the following is the fasting day?

A. Monday

B. Tuesday

C. Wednesday

D. Thursday

 

Q. 127 Banana day and apple day have a gap of how many days between them?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

 

Q. 128 Which day is grape day?

A. Monday

B. Tuesday

C. Thursday

D. Sunday

 

Q. 129 Which day is pomegranate day?

A. Sunday

B. Monday

C. Tuesday

D. Wednesday

 

Q. 130 Which of the following is the correct statement?

A. Apple day is after papaya day.

B. Banana day is on Wednesday.

C. Fasting day is on Tuesday.

D. Papaya day is earlier than banana day.

 

Q. 131 The question contains one statement and two courses of action I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, decide which of the two courses of action most logically follows. Statement: Indian children are very talented but are instead weak in science and mathematics.

I: Teaching and textbooks are not available in mother language.

II: Education based on experiments in both the subjects is lacking.

A. If only I follows.

B. If only II follows.

C. If either I or II follows.

D. If neither I nor II follows.

 

Q. 132 The question contains one statement and two courses of action I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, decide which of the two courses of action most logically follows.

Statement: Despite of child labour laws, children can be seen working in hotels, shops, houses, very frequently.

I: The government should not make such laws which cannot be enforced.

II: A proper education system for the primary level particularly for lower caste community may eradicate this problem.

A. If only I follows.

B. If only II follows.

C. If either I or II follows.

D. If neither I nor II follows.

 

Q. 133 The question contains one statement and two courses of action I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, decide which of the two courses of action most logically follows. 

Statement: Kyoto protocol on environment is signed by almost every country of the world. 

I: As a result air, water and soil pollution have come down.

II: Increasing production of automobiles, refrigerators and fertilisers do not affect our environment.

A. If only I follows.

B. If only II follows.

C. If either I or II follows.

D. If neither I nor II follows.

 

Q. 134 The question contains one statement and two courses of action I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, decide which of the two courses of action most logically follows.

Statement: School dropout rate is very high in the rural areas as children support their parents in income earning activities.

I: Public awareness programme on primary education should be expanded immediately to educate parents.

II: Compensation is not a remedy.

A. If only I follows.

B. If only II follows.

C. If either I or II follows.

D. If neither I nor II follows.

 

Q. 135 The question contains one statement and two courses of action I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, decide which of the two courses of action most logically follows.

Statement: Smoking is one of those human weaknesses which tend to test the will power of the smoker of the edge.

I: It is very difficult for the smoker to give up smoking even if they want to do so.

II: Human beings have other weaknesses as well

A. If only I follows.

B. If only II follows.

C. If either I or II follows.

D. If neither I nor II follows.

 

Q. 136 Direction for Questions 136 to 140 : Complete the series by choosing the correct option. 

0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, ?

A. 34

B. 35

C. 33

D. 36

 

Q. 137 Complete the series by choosing the correct option.

A -10, E -15, I -20, M -25, …….

A. Q-5

B. Q-30

C. P-30

D. R-30

 

Q. 138 Direction for Questions 136 to 140 : Complete the series by choosing the correct option. 

17, 36, 74, 150, ? , 606

A. 250

B. 303

C. 300

D. 302

 

Q. 139 Complete the series by choosing the correct option.

2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 5, 8, ?

A. 9

B. 10

C. 7

D. 8

 

Q. 140 Complete the series by choosing the correct option.

1, 4, 27, 256. ?

A. 625

B. 3125

C. 3025

D. 1225

 

Questions: 141 – 145

Direction for Questions 141 to 145: In each question below are given two statements numbered I and II. You have to take the two given statements as true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.

 

Q. 141 I: All vegetables have gravy.

II: All lunch has vegetable.

A. All lunch has gravy.

B. All gravy has lunch.

C. Both (A) and (B).

D. None of the above

 

Q. 142 I: Karan Johar is a good director.

II: Directors are intelligent.

A. All intelligent are directors.

B. Karan Johar is intelligent.

C. Both (A) and (B).

D. None of the above

 

Q. 143 I: Some blues are green.

II: Pink is green

A. Some blue is pink.

B. Some green is pink.

C. If either (A) or (B) follows.

D. Some pinks are blues.

 

Q. 144 I: All boys are tall.

II: All Punjabi are tall.

A. All boys are Punjabi.

B. Some boys are Punjabi.

C. Both of the above.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 145 I: All girls go to the college.

II: Rina does not go to the college.

A. Rina is not a girl.

B. Going to college is not essential to be a girl.

C. Rina is a girl.

D. None of the above.

 

Questions: 146 – 150

Direction for Questions 146-150 : Read the information given below to answer the questions. A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H want to have a dinner on a round table and they have worked out the following seating arrangements.

i. A will sit beside C

ii. H will sit beside A

iii. C will sit beside E

iv. F will sit beside H

v. E will sit beside G

vi. D will sit beside F

vii. G will sit beside B

viii. B will sit beside D

 

Q. 146 Which of the following is wrong?

A. A will be to the immediate right of C

B. D will be to the immediate left of B

C. E will be to the immediate right of A

D. F will be to the immediate left of D

 

Q. 147 Which of the following is correct?

A. B will be to the immediate left of D

B. H will be to the immediate right of A

C. C will be to the immediate right of F

D. B will be to the immediate left of H

 

Q. 148 A and F will become neighbours if:

A. B agrees to change her sitting position

B. C agrees to change her sitting position

C. G agrees to change her sitting position

D. H agrees to change her sitting position

 

Q. 149 During sitting:

A. A will be directly facing C

B. B will be directly facing C

C. A will be directly facing B

D. B will be directly facing D

 

Q. 150 H will be sitting between:

A. C and B

B. A and F

C. D and G

D. E and G

 

Questions: 151 – 200

Each question in this section consists of legal propositions/principles (hereinafter referred to as ‘principle’) and facts. These principles have to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Such principles may or may not be true in the real sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purposes of this section. In other words, in answering the following questions, you must not rely on any principles except the principles that are given herein. The objective of this section is to test your interest towards study of law, research aptitude and problem solving ability even if the “most reasonable conclusion” arrived at may be unacceptable for any other reason. It is not the objective of this section to test your knowledge of law. 

 

Q. 151 Principle: When an offer is accepted by a person to whom it is made, it becomes a promise. But this promise will become legally binding only when the acceptance of the offer is unconditional.

Facts: Ram makes an offer to sell his house to Shyam for Rs.50 lacs. Shyam accepts this offer but wants to pay the price of the house in five quarterly instalments. Ram does not agree to it. Thereafter Shyam agrees to pay the price of the house in the way as originally desired by Ram. But Ram does not reply to it. Can Shyam compel Ram to sell his house to him?

A. Shyam can compel Ram to sell his house because Shyam ultimately agrees to pay the price as originally desired by Ram

B. Shyam can compel Ram to sell his house because Shyam in the first instance substantially complied with the desire of Ram

C. Shyam can compel Ram to sell his house because Ram’s offer does not exclude the payment of price in instalments

D. Shyam can not compel Ram to sell his house because Shyam imposes a new condition about payment of price of the house while accepting the offer which is not ultimately accepted by Ram.

 

Q. 152 Principle: Generally an agreement without consideration is not valid. Therefore, in order to make a valid agreement, some consideration which may have some value in the eyes of law, is essentially required.

Facts: William has an old car of which he makes seldom use. He voluntarily enters into an agreement with Smith to sell this car for rupees ten thousand. Thereafter one Anson approaches William and offers to buy that car for rupees one lac as the car was one which Anson has been searching for long. Now William wants to cancel his agreement with Smith and refuses to deliver the car to him saying that consideration (price) for the car  romised by Smith is negligible and, therefore, agreement with him can not be said to be valid one. 

A. William can cancel his agreement with Smith as the consideration involved in that is really inadequate.

B. William can not cancel his agreement with Smith as the sale of car for rupees ten thousand was voluntary and this price has some value in the eyes of law.

C. William can cancel his agreement with Smith as he was ignorant about the value / price of the car for which it could be sold.

D. William can cancel his agreement with Smith as he is entitled to get full market value/price of his car.

 

Q. 153 Principle: In order to be illegible to appear in the semester examination, a student is required to attend, under all circumstances, at least 70% of the total classes held in that semester as per University rules.

Facts: Anand, an economically poor but a very brilliant student of LL.B. final semester, while going to his University by cycle received some leg injuries in road accident. Consequently Anand could not attend his classes for one week as he was advised rest by his doctor for that period. Due to this absence from the University, Anand failed to have 70% attendance essential to appear in the examination and, therefore, he was debarred from appearing in the examination by the University authorities. Anand challenges this decision in the court of law

A. Anand will succeed in the court of law as the accident was beyond his control 

B. Anand will definitely get favour of the court on humanitarian ground as he comes from a economically poor family and may not afford to take readmission

C. Anand will not succeed as he could very easily fulfill eligibility criteria for appearing in the examination by being reasonably regular in the class throughout the semester.

D. Anand will succeed as requirement of 70% attendance may be declared arbitrary and, therefore, unreasonable by the court of law.

 

Q. 154 Principle: A seller of goods cannot transfer better rights than he himself possesses in the goods sold to the buyer.

Facts: Komal leaves his watch by mistake on a seat in the park. Sonal finds that watch and immediately sells the same for good price to Monal who without inquiring whether Sonal is its owner or not. Komal later on claims that watch from Monal. Decide whether Komal can succeed?

A. Komal cannot succeed as Monal has paid good price of the watch.

B. Komal cannot succeed as Monal is unaware of the fact that Sonal is not its owner.

C. Komal can not succeed as it was his carelessness and nothing else which enabled Sonal to sell the watch to Monal.

D. Komal can not succeed as Sonal is merely finder of the watch and, therefore, cannot transfer ownership rights thereon to Monal.

 

Q. 155 Principle: All citizens shall have the Fundamental Right to carry on any occupation, trade or business. But reasonable restrictions on the exercise of such rights can be imposed by law in the interest of the general public.

Facts: A large number of persons had been carrying on the business of dyeing and printing in Rajkot area for the last 25 years providing employment to about 30000 families. From these business places untreated dirty water was being discharged on the roads thereby causing damage to the public health. A notice, therefore, was given to close this business till necessary measures to protect public health as provided under the environmental statutes were taken by those business men.

A. Notice can not be justified as it will cause loss of employment to 30000 families.

B. Notice can not be justified as it amounts to violation of the fundamental right of the persons who have been carrying on the business for the last 25 years.

C. The notice can not be justified on the ground of damage to public health as the persons in that area have been voluntarily residing for long and have become used to that environment.

D. The notice can be justified as the right to business is not absolute and reasonable restriction can be imposed by law in the interest of the public.

 

Q. 156 Principle: A Contract can not be enforced by or against a person who is not a  party to it. However, where some benefit is conferred on third party by the contract itself, there third party can be allowed to enforce that contract to get such benefit.

Facts: Dinesh is liable to pay Rs. 50000/- to Suresh. In order to discharge this liability Dinesh enters into a contract with Ramesh by which Dinesh sells his car to Ramesh for Rs. 1 lac. Ramesh takes the delivery of the car and promises/ assures to pay its price at the earliest. Dinesh separately informs Suresh about this contract for his satisfaction. Ramesh fails to pay the car’s price. Suresh wants to join Dinesh in filing suit against Ramesh for the recovery of price of the car. Whether Suresh is entitled to do so?

A. Suresh is entitled to do so because the contract was made for his benefit.

B. Suresh is entitled to do so because Dinesh is liable to him and discharge of this liability depends upon the payment of the price of the car by Ramesh.

C. Suresh is not entitled to do so because liability of Dinesh does not depand upon any assurance of Ramesh.

D. Suresh is not entitled to do because he is not a party to the contract between Dinesh and Ramesh.

 

Q. 157 Principle: If a contract is made by post between two persons living in two different cities, then the contract is said to be complete as soon as the letter of acceptance is properly posted, and the place of completion of the contract is that city where acceptance is posted. It is worth mentioning here that in every contract there is always an offer from one party and the acceptance of the offer from the other party.

Facts: Sani, a resident of Patna, gives an offer by post to sell his house for Rs. 25 lacs to Hani, a resident of Allahabad. This offer letter is posted on 1st January 2013 from Patna and reaches Allahabad on 7th January 2013. Hani accepts this offer and posts the letter of acceptance on 8th January 2013 from Allahabad which reaches Patna on 16th January 2013. But Sani presuming that Hani is not interested in accepting his offer, sells his house to Gani at same price on 15th of January, 2013. Hani files a suit against Sani for the breach of contract in the competent court of Allahabad. Whether Hani will succeed?

A. Hani can not succeed as Sani can not be compelled by law to wait for the answer from Hani for an indefinite period of time.

B. Hani can not succeed as he could use some other effective and speedy mode for communicating his acceptance in minimum possible time.

C. Hani can succeed as he properly posted the letter of acceptance and the delay was beyond his control

D. Hani can succeed as contract became complete in the eyes of law on the date of posting the letter of acceptance.

 

Q. 158 Principle: He, who goes to the court of law to seek justice, must come with clean hands. 

Facts: P enters into a contract with S under which S has to construct a house for P and has to complete the same within one year from the date of the contract. This contract includes two very important terms. According to first term if there is price hike of the materials to be used in the construction, then the escalation charges at a particular rate shall be payable by P to S. According to second term if the construction of the house is not completed within the period prescribed for it, then S will have to pay penalty at a particular rate to P. Before the completion of the construction work the workers of S go on strike and strike continues up to three months even after the expiry of one year. After that period workers return and the construction work again starts. During the last three months period of strike there was a considerable rise in the price of the building material. S claimed escalation cost from P. P did not agree to it. S filed a suit in the court of law either to order the payment of the price of the building material on the basis of escalated price or to allow him to stop the work without incurring any penal liability towards P. 

A. S will succeed as strike by his workers was unexpected and beyond his control.

B. S can succeed as there is an escalation clause in the contract

C. S can not succeed as he has failed to complete the construction work in time and strike can not be treated as a valid excuse for delay in work.

D. S can succeed if he pays penalty to P for delay.

 

Q. 159 Principle: If the object of an agreement is or becomes unlawful or immoral or opposed to public policy in the eyes of law, then the courts will not enforce such agreements. Law generally prohibits Child labour.

Facts: P enters into an agreement with T by which P has to let his house to T for two years and T has to pay Rs. 20000.00 per month to P as rent. T starts a child care centre in that house. But after some time in order to earn some money for the maintenance of the centre, T starts sending the children of the centre on the rotation basis to work for four hour a day in some nearby chemical and hazardous factories. When P comes to know about this new development, he asks T either to stop the children from working in factories or to leave his house immediately. T neither agrees to leave the house nor to stop the children from working in the factories. P files a suit in the court of law for appropriate relief/ action

A. P can not succeed as the agreement was for the two years and it can not be terminated before the expiry of that period

B. P can not succeed as the object at the time of making of the agreement was not clear C. P will succeed as the object of the agreement has become unlawful.

D. P will not succeed if T agrees to share the wages of the children with P

 

Q. 160 Principle: whosoever by his act or omission causes environmental pollution shall be held liable for any loss caused by such pollution. It shall be no defence in such cases that all due diligence or reasonable care was taken while carrying out the act or omission in question. 

Facts: Hari is carrying on a chemical and fertilizer industry near a bank of a river. In order to prevent and control any kind of harm to the environment, suitable waste treatment and disposal plants were installed in the factory. Due to some sudden mechanical/ technical problem, these plants ceased to work properly and, therefore, caused environmental pollution, which ultimately caused substantial harm to the environment and to the people living around the factory. Victims of such pollution file a suit for suitable remedy.

A. Victims can not succeed as necessary precautions to prevent any harm were taken by Hari.

B. Victims can not succeed as the mechanical/ technical problem was sudden and, therefore, beyond the control of Hari.

C. Victims can succeed as it is the duty of Hari to see that no harm is caused to the environment/ people due to his activity under any circumstances.

D. Victims could succeed if treatment/ disposal plant were not installed in the factory

 

Q. 161 Principle: If a person transfers movable or immovable property with its full ownership and without any consideration to some other person, then it is called a gift.

Facts: S, who has no child of his own, makes a gift of his house worth Rs. 25 lacs to his nephew R. After completing all the legal formalities required for a valid gift, S says to R that in case of need R will provide that house to S for use without any questions. R does not react to it. After one year of this gift, S really needs that house and request R to make the house available to him, but R refuses to do so.

A. R cannot refuse as he got the house without paying any consideration for that.

B. R cannot refuse as S is without children.

C. R can refuse as he has become full owner of the house.

D. R can refuse as he himself may be in need of that house.

 

Q. 162 Principle: An agreement to do an act impossible in itself cannot be enforced by a court of law.

Facts: Ramesh agrees with his girl friend Shilpa to pluck stars from the sky through his extraordinary will power, and bring them down on earth for her within a week. After the expiry of one week, Shilpa filed a suit for damages against Ramesh for the breach of contract as Ramesh failed to perform his promise.

A. Shilpa can succeed in getting damages as Ramesh has deceived her.

B. Ramesh cannot be held liable as he honestly believes that his love for Shilpa is true and, therefore, he will succeed in his endeavour.

C. The court cannot entertain such suits as the act promised under the agreement is impossible in itself.

D. Ramesh can be held liable for making an absurd promise.

 

Q. 163 Principle: An agreement may be oral or written. However, if a law specifically requires that an agreement must be in writing then the agreement must be in writing. A law specifically requires that the agreements relating to transfer of the copyright in novel between an author of a novel and the producer of a motion picture must be in writing.

Facts: The author of a novel, Love at Lost Sight, had several rounds of discussion with a producer of motion picture regarding making of a motion picture based on Love at Lost Sight. During the last discussion, they decided to make a motion picture on Love at Lost Sight. The producer made a motion picture on Love at Lost Sight after making a payment of Rs. 10, 00,000/- (Ten Lac Only) in cash to the author who happily accepted this amount as full and final payment. Later on, on the advice of his lawyer, the author brought a case in a court of law against the producer on the ground that there is no written agreement between the producer and him.

A. The author is likely to succeed in the case as the agreement is not in accordance with the law

B. The author cannot succeed in the case as he has given his consent to the agreement

C. The author is not likely to succeed in the case because he has already accepted the amount of Rs 10,00,000/- as full an final payment

D. The author can succeed in the case as the consideration is not adequate

 

Q. 164 Principle: A person is said to be of sound mind for the purpose of making a contract if, at the time when he makes it, he is capable of understanding it and of forming a rational judgment as to its effect upon his interest.

Facts: X who is usually of sound mind, but occasionally of unsound mind enters into a contract with Y when he (X) is of unsound mind. Y came to know about this fact afterwards and now wants to file a suit against X.

A. X cannot enter into contract because he is of unsound mind when he entered into contract.

B. X can enter into contract but the burden is on the other party to prove that he was of unsound mind at the time of contract.

C. X can enter into contract but the burden is on X to prove that he was of sound mind at the time of contract.

D. None of these.

 

Q. 165 Principle: Whosoever commits any act forbidden by the Indian Penal code with a view to obtain the consent of any person to enter into an agreement, he cannot get the agreement enforced by law but the person whose consent has been so obtained may get the agreement enforced by law. The Indian Penal code defines various offences and prescribes punishments therefor.

Facts: A obtains the consent of B to enter into an agreement by an act amounting to criminal intimidation under the Indian Penal Code. A brings a case against B for performance of agreement.

A. A will succeed in the case

B. A may succeed in the case

C. B will succeed in the case

D. B will not succeed in the case

 

Q. 166 Principle: A contract between the father and his son is a contract of utmost good faith. In such a type of contract law presumes that at the time of entering into the contract the father was in a position to dominate the will of his son. Where one of the parties was in position to dominate the will of the other party, the contract is enforceable only at the option of the party whose will was so dominated.

Facts: Ram had advanced a sum of Rs. 10,000/- to his minor son Shyam. When Shyam became major, his father Ram misused his parental position and entered into an agreement with Shyam and obtained a bond from him for a sum of Rs. 30,000 in respect of the advance. Whether this agreement is enforceable?

A. The agreement is enforceable against Shyam only for Rs. 10,000/-, the actual amount of money advanced to him

B. The agreement is enforceable against Shyam for Rs. 30,000/- because he has signed the bond 

C. The agreement is enforceable against Shyam because he was major at the time of agreement.

D. The agreement is not enforceable against Shyam because Ram has misused his position as father to obtain an unfair advantage.

 

Q. 167 Principle: When at the desire of one person, any other person has done or abstained from doing something, such act or abstinence or promise is called a consideration for the promise. Only a promise coupled with consideration is enforceable by law.

Facts: X, the uncle of Y, made a promise to pay him an amount of Rs. 10,000/- as reward if Y quits smoking and drinking within one year. X also deposited the above mentioned amount in a bank and informed Y that the said amount will be paid to him if he quits smoking and drinking within one year. Within a period of six months of making the promise X died. After the expiry of one year of making the promise by X, Y made a request to the legal heirs of X demanding the promised money. The legal heirs of X declined the request of Y.

A. The promise of X to Y is enforceable by law because Y has quitted smoking and drinking.

B. The promise of X to Y is not enforceable by law because Y has benefitted by quitting smoking and drinking.

C. The promise of X to Y is enforceable by law because the amount of Rs. 10, 000/- has been deposited in a bank.

D. The promise of X to Y is enforceable by law because X has died within a period of six months of making the promise.

 

Q. 168 Principle: ‘Work’ means literary work, artistic work, dramatic work, musical work, cinematographic film and sound recording but does not include acting in a cinematographic film. Only the works, as enumerated above, can be protected under copyright law.

Facts: A very famous actor acted in a cinematographic film. The actor was also the producer and director of cinematographic film.

A. The acting of the actor can be protected under copyright law

B. The acting of the actor can be protected under copyright law only as an artistic work

C. The acting of the actor cannot be protected under copyright law

D. The acting of the actor cannot be protected under copyright law as a cinematographic film

 

Q. 169 Principle: In case where the government is a party, the government shall be the first owner of the copyright in the work unless there is an agreement to the contrary.

Facts: The Government of the State of X entered into an agreement with a retired Professor of Botany. The Professor agreed to write a text book on Botany. The Government agreed to pay a sum of Rs. Ten Lacs to the Professor for this work.

A. The Government of the State of X shall be first owner of copyright in the text book.

B. The Professor shall be first owner of copyright in the text book.

C. Both the Government of the State of X and the Professor shall be the joint owners of copyright in the text book.

D. The Professor shall be first owner of copyright in the text book only if he refuses to accept the amount of Rs Ten Lacs from the Government.

 

Q. 170 Principle: Licence is an agreement whereby the owner of the copyright agrees to grant an interest in the copyright to the licencee. Assignment is an agreement whereby the owner of the copyright transfers all the property rights to the assignee. Property right is a bundle of rights consisting of right to possess, right to use, right to alienate, and the right to exclude others.

Facts: A, an owner of copyright in a cinematographic film enters into an agreement with B, a film distributer. B agrees to distribute the film only in Mumbai. A also enters into many such agreements with other distributers for distribution of his film in other cities.

A. The agreement between A and B is more in the nature of assignment than in the nature of licence.

B. The agreement between A and B is more in the nature of licence than in the nature of assignment.

C. The agreement between A and B is both in the nature of assignment and licence.

D. The agreement between A and B is neither in the nature of assignment nor in the nature of licence.

 

Q. 171 Principle: Qui facit per alium facit per se, i.e. he who does things through others does it himself.

Facts: Nisha, the owner of a car, asked her friend Saurabh to take her car and drive the same to her office. As the car was near her office, it hit a pedestrian Srikant on account of Saurabh’s negligent driving and injured him seriously. Now Srikant files a suit for damages against Nisha.

A. Nisha is not liable as it was the negligence of Saurabh.

B. Saurabh is solely liable as Nisha was not driving the car.

C. Nisha is liable as Saurabh was driving under her authority and for her purpose.

D. Saurabh will be exempted from liability under the principle of inevitable accident.

 

Q. 172 Principle: Words describing quality of things cannot be registered as trade mark. However, such words may be registered as trade mark if they acquire a secondary meaning. Words acquire secondary meaning when people start associating the descriptive words with a person specific.

Facts: A hatchery located in Raipur is owned by ‘X’. X has been using the slogan “new laid eggs sold here” since 1970 to describe the quality of eggs sold in his hatchery. Over a period of time because of continuous use of this slogan, people started associating this slogan with X. X filed an application for registration of the words “new laid eggs” as trade mark in the year 1970.

A. The words will be registered as trade mark

B. The words will not be registered as trade mark

C. The words may be registered as trade mark

D. The words may not be registered as trade mark

 

Q. 173 Principle: Whoever takes away anything from the land of any person without that person’s consent is said to commit theft. A thing so long as it is attached to the earth is not the subject of theft; but it becomes capable of being the subject of theft as soon as it is severed from the earth.

Facts: Y cuts down a tree standing on the land of X with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of X’s possession without the consent of X. But Y is yet to take away the tree out of X’s possession.

A. Y has committed theft as soon as he came to the land of X

B. Y has committed theft as soon as the tree has been completely cut down by him

C. Y has committed theft as soon as he has started cutting down the tree

D. Y has not committed theft because he is yet to take away the tree out of X possession

 

Q. 174 Principle: res ipsa loquitur i.e. the thing speaks for itself.

Facts: Seema got herself operated for the removal of her uterus in the defendant’s hospital, as there was diagnosed to be a cyst in one of her ovaries. Due the negligence of the surgeon, who performed the operation, abdominal pack was left in her abdomen. The same was removed by a second surgery.

A. Surgeon cannot be held responsible because it is merely a human error.

B. Surgeon can be held responsible but Seema will have to prove in the court of law that the surgeon was grossly negligent

C. Surgeon will be responsible and Seema need not to prove surgeon’s negligence because presence of abdominal pack in her abdomen is sufficient proof therefor.

D. None of the above

 

Q. 175 Principle: Whoever takes away with him any minor person less than sixteen years of age if a male, or less than eighteen years of age if a female out of the keeping of parents of such minor person without the consent of such parent, is said to kidnap such minor person.

Facts: A female born on January 01, 1995 got admitted to an undergraduate program of a reputed University on July 01, 2012. She became friendly with one of the boys, born on June 01, 1994, of her class. The boy and the girl decided to marry. The parents of the boy agreed but the family of the girl did not agree. On December 15, 2012 the girl made a call from her Blackberry to the boy. The girl told the boy to come in his car at a particular place and time. The boy reached the stipulated place before the stipulated time. He waited there for about half an hour. The girl reached the stipulated place. She opened the door of the car and sat beside the boy who was on the driving seat. Without exchanging any pleasantries, the boy drove the car to an unknown place. The father of the girl lodged an FIR in the nearest police station on January 20, 2013.

A. The boy has committed the offence of kidnapping

B. The boy has not committed the offence of kidnapping

C. The boy has not committed the offence of kidnapping for there is a delay in filing the FIR

D. The boy has not committed the offence of kidnapping because the girl was his classmate

 

Q. 176 Principle: Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal shall be punished.

Facts: Two adult men were found engaged in carnal intercourse by the police. The police arrested the men and produced them before the Court.

A. Court will punish the police officer who arrested the men

B. Court will not punish the men for they were adults

C. Court will punish the men

D. Court may be requested to declare the law unconstitutional

 

Q. 177 Principle: Wherever the causing of a certain effect, or an attempt to cause that effect, by an act or by an omission, is an offence, it is to be understood that the causing of that effect partly by an act and partly by an omission is the same offence.

Facts: A intentionally omitted to give food to his father. He also used to beat his father. Consequently A’s father died

A. A did not commit any offence

B. A committed only the offence of omitting to give food to his father

C. A committed only the offence of beating of his father

D. A committed the offence of killing of his father

 

Q. 178 Principle: Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age.

Facts: A, a child born on January 01, 2005 killed another child ‘B’ on December 30, 2011.

A. A has committed no offence.

B. A has committed the offence as it is heinous crime

C. Killing of one child by another child is not an offence

D. A has not committed the offence for on the date of killing of B, A was a minor

 

Q. 179 Principle: A pact, other than a pact to commit suicide, to suffer any harm is not an offence, provided the age of the person who has given his consent to suffer harm is above eighteen years.

Facts: A enters into a pact with B, a boy of less than 18 years of age, to fence with each other for amusement. They agreed to suffer any harm which, in the course of such fencing, may be caused without foul play.

A. A, while playing fairly, hurts B, A commits no offence

B. A, while playing only unfairly, hurts B, A commits an offence

C. A, while playing fairly, hurts B, A commits an offence

D. A, while playing unfairly, hurts B, A commits no offence

 

Q. 180 Principle: When an act, which would otherwise be an offence, is not that offence by reason of the youth, the want of maturity of understanding, the unsoundness of mind or the intoxication of the person doing that act, every person has the same right of private defence against that act which he would have if the act were that offence. Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.

Facts: A, under the influence of madness, attempts to kill B. B in order to save his life causes grievous hurt to A.

A. A has committed an offence

B. A has not committed an offence

C. B has committed an offence

D. B has not committed any offence

 

Q. 181 Principle: Mere silence as to facts likely to affect the decision of a person to enter into a contract does not amount to fraud, unless his silence is in itself equivalent to speech. 

Facts: A sells to B a horse which A knows to be of unsound mind. B says to A that if A does not say anything about the state of mind of horse, then B shall presume that the horse is of sound mind. A says nothing to B about the mental condition of horse.

A. A has committed fraud

B. A has committed misrepresentation

C. There cannot be a fraud because A says nothing about the mental condition of the horse

D. There can not be a fraud because B did not ask A whether the horse is of sound mind

 

Q. 182 Principle: Whoever by words, either spoken or written brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards the Government established by law in India shall be punished. However, comments expressing disapprobation of the administrative or other action of the Government without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection, do not constitute an offence. 

Facts: A renowned professor of economics wrote a critical comment on the economic policies of the Government of India in a National Daily. This piece of writing generated academic debate not only in the print media but also on television and internet. A student of law asked the fellow Indians on a social networking website to assemble at a particular place for peaceful and silent demonstration against the said economic policies on a stipulated date and time. The crowed assembled at that venue and started shouting antigovernment slogans. Police arrested the professor.

A. The professor has committed the offence

B. The professor has not committed any offence

C. The student of law has committed the offence

D. The crowed has committed an offence

 

Q. 183 Principle: Where two or more persons have made a complaint for the grant of compulsory licence to the Copyright Board, the licence shall be granted to that complainant only who, in the opinion of the Copyright Board, would best serve the interests of the general public. 

Facts: Four persons made a complaint for the grant of compulsory licence to the Copyright Board.

A. Licence shall be granted to only one complainant

B. Licence may be granted to two complainants

C. Licence may be granted to three complainants

D. Licence must be granted to all the four complainants

 

Q. 184 Principle: Any police officer, not below the rank of a sub-inspector, may, if he is satisfied that an offence in respect of the infringement of copyright in any work has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, seize without warrant, all copies of the work, and all plates used for the purpose of making infringing copies of the work, wherever found, and all copies and plates so seized shall, as soon as practicable, be produced before a Magistrate.

Facts: A Superintendent of Police (SP) conducted a raid on a shop and found pirated copies of books. The SP formed an opinion that infringement of copyright is taking place. He arrested the shop owner without warrant in the light of above mentioned propositions. 

A. The arrest of the shop owner was within the power of the SP

B. The arrest of the shop owner was not within the power of the SP

C. The shop owner can never be arrested

D. SP was not competent to know whether infringement of copyright has taken place

 

Q. 185 Principle: Whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by the Indian Penal Code and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence, shall be punished. Stealing is an offence punishable by the Indian Penal Code.

Facts: A makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box, and after so opening the box, finds that there is no jewel in it.

A. A has committed no offence

B. A has committed the offence of stealing

C. A has attempted to commit the offence of stealing

D. None of the above

 

Q. 186 Principle: Whoever by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said to defame that person.

Facts: In a community there is a custom of stealing shoes of bridegroom during the marriage ceremony. The shoes of the bridegroom were stolen by Y. ‘A’ announced that Z has stolen the shoes. Everyone present in the marriage party started staring at Z with great surprise. Z felt very ashamed.

A. A defamed Z

B. A did not defame Z

C. A defamed Z for Z felt very ashamed

D. A defamed the whole marriage party

 

Q. 187 Principle: An employer is liable for the negligence of his employee. But an employer is not liable for the negligence of his employee if the victim of such negligence is one of his other employees.

Facts: ‘A’ and ‘B’ were working in a factory as unskilled labourers. A was carrying a basket of stones on his head. B was sitting on the ground. When A crossed B, all of a sudden a stone fell down from the basket and hit B on his head. B died immediately.

A. The owner of the factory will be liable

B. A and the owner of the factory shall be jointly liable

C. The owner of the factory will not be liable

D. None of the above

 

Q. 188 Principle: Damages are the money recompense, as far as money can do, for the violation of a right.

Facts: A, an Indian citizen, having a right to vote, was not allowed to cast his vote on the polling booth, by the returning officer. Name of A was mentioned in the voter’s list. A has also reported at the polling booth in time. However, the candidate in whose favour A would have cast his vote won the election. A filed a suit claiming damages.

A. A will be entitled to damages

B. A will not be entitled to damages

C. A will be entitled to only nominal damages

D. A will be entitled to exemplary damages

 

Q. 189 Principle: When a party to a contract has refused to perform, or disabled himself from performing, his promise in its entirety, the other party may put an end to the contract. 

Facts: A engaged B on April 12 to enter his service on June 1, but on May 11, A wrote to B that his services would not be needed. On May 22, B joined C for employment.

A. B must wait till June 1

B. B must have joined C on May 11

C. B is not bound to wait till June 1

D. A must pay damages to B

 

Q. 190 Principle: When a person voluntarily agrees to suffer some harm, he is not allowed to complain for that.

Facts: ‘A’ was one of the spectators at a formula one car race, being held at Gurgaon, on a track owned by one ‘M’ company. During the race, there was a collision between two racing cars, one of which was thrown away amidst spectators, thereby causing an injury to ‘A’. ‘A’ claims damages for the injuries caused to him.

A. M company will be liable for damages because the injury was caused during the race organized by it

B. M company will not be liable for damages because A had come to see the race on his own will.

C. M company will not be liable for damages because the collision between the cars was beyond its control

D. M company will be liable because it has earned huge revenue by way of sale of tickets for the event

 

Q. 191 Principle: An interest which is created on a transfer of property and depends upon the fulfillment of a condition will fail if the fulfillment of the condition is impossible or is forbidden by law or is of such a nature that, if permitted, it would defeat the provisions of any law or is fraudulent or involves or implies injury to the person or property of another or the court regards it as immoral or opposed to public policy. 

Facts: A gives Rs. Ten Lacs to B on condition that B shall marry A’s daughter C. On the date on which A gave Rs. Ten Lacs to B, C was dead.

A. B’s interest in Rs Ten Lacs fails because of impossibility

B. B’s interest in Rs Ten Lacs fails because of immorality

C. B’s interest in Rs Ten Lacs fails because of prohibition by law

D. B’s interest in Rs Ten Lacs does not fail

 

Q. 192 Principle: A condition precedent must be complied with before the happening of the event to which such a condition is attached. Fulfillment of such a condition after the happening of the event is no fulfillment of condition.

Facts: A transfers Rs. 5000 to B on condition that he shall marry with the consent of C, D and E. As C, D and E had to go abroad for some business purposes and as the date of

marriage was already fixed, therefore, B marries without the consent of C, D and E, but obtains their consent after the marriage when C, D and E return to their country.

A. B has fulfilled the condition

B. B has not fulfilled the condition

C. B was free to marry any one without the consent of any body

D. B must divorce his wife as he married her without fulfilling the condition

 

Q. 193 Principle: In an agreement, a condition subsequent must be complied with, to claim the benefit of that agreement.

Facts: A agrees to transfer a farm to B, provided that, if B does not go to England within three years after the date of the agreement, his interest in the farm shall cease. B does not go to England within the term prescribed.

A. B’s interest in the farm continues

B. B’s interest in the farm does not continue

C. B has a fundamental right to go to England or not to go to England and hence the condition was illegal

D. The agreement between A and B was void

 

Q. 194 Principle: Existence of all the alleged facts is relevant whether they occurred at the same time and place or at different times and places.

Facts: A, a permanent resident in a foreign country who never visited India, is accused of waging war against the Government of India by taking part in an armed insurrection in which property is destroyed, troops are attacked and prisons are broken open.

A. The existence of all the above mentioned alleged facts is relevant

B. Only the alleged fact that A is accused of waging war against the Government of India is relevant

C. The fact that A was a permanent resident in a foreign country who never visited India is not relevant

D. Only the alleged fact of taking part by A in armed resurrection is relevant

 

Q. 195 Principle: Whoever desires any Court to give judgment about any legal right or liability which depends on the existence of those facts which he asserts, must prove that those facts exist.

Facts: A asserts that B, C and D have committed an offence of criminal conspiracy and therefore A desires a Court to give judgment that B, C and D shall be punished for that crime which A says B, C and D have committed.

A. A must prove that B, C, and D have committed the crime

B. B, C, and D must prove that they have not committed the crime

C. A must prove that B, C, and D were present at the place of crime

D. Police must prove that B, C, and D have committed the crime

 

Q. 196 Principle: The fact that any person was born during the continuance of a valid marriage between his mother and any man, or within two hundred and eighty days after its dissolution, the mother remaining unmarried, shall be conclusive proof that he is the legitimate son of that man, unless it can be shown that the parties to the marriage had no access to each other at any time when he could have been begotten.

Facts: X and Y married on January 15, 1995. Y, the wife of X, never left her parental home and never went to her husband’s home. A boy was born to Y on July 15, 1995. For the Court: 

A. There shall be a conclusive proof that the boy is the legitimate son of X

B. There shall be no conclusive proof that the boy is the legitimate son of X

C. There shall be a conclusive proof that the boy is the illegitimate son of X

D. There shall be no evidence at all.

 

Q. 197 Principle: An unlawful interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of land, or some right over, or in connection with it, is a nuisance in law of tort.

Facts: During the scarcity of onions, long queues were made outside the defendant’s shop who having a license to sell fruits and vegetables used to sell only 1 Kg. of onion per ration card. The queues extended on to the highway and also caused some obstruction to the neighbouring shops. The neighboring shopkeepers filed a suit for nuisance against the defendant. Which one of the following decisions will be correct in this suit?

A. The defendant is liable for nuisance

B. The defendant is not liable for nuisance

C. The defendant is liable under the principle of strict liability

D. The plaintiff’s suit should be decreed in favour of the neighbouring shopkeeper

 

Q. 198 Principle: Every agreement in restraint of the marriage of any person, other than a minor, is void

Facts: Qadir Khan died in a road accident. Two co-widows, Sultana and Marjina enter into an agreement that if any of them will remarry, would forfeit her right to her share in the deceased husband’s property.

A. The agreement is void because it was restraint of marriage

B. The agreement is not void because no restraint was imposed upon either of two widows for remarriage.

C. The restraint was partial so agreement is valid

D. None of the above

 

Q. 199 Principle: Nothing is an offence merely by reason of its being done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause harm, if it be done without any criminal intention to cause harm, and in good faith for the purpose of preventing or avoiding other harm to a person or property.

Facts: Mr. Sharman, the Italian captain of a steam vessel, suddenly and without any fault or negligence on his part, finds himself near the Kochi coast in such a position that before he can stop his vessel, he must inevitably run down a boat B with twenty or thirty passengers on board, unless he changes the course of his vessel, and that by changing his course, he must incur risk of running down a boat C with only two passengers on board, which he may possibly clear. Whether Sharman has committed an offence? 

A. Sharman has committed no offence because this was done out of necessity

B. Sharman can be held responsible for the act of criminal negligence

C. Sharman can be held responsible for culpable homicide

D. This is a clear case of accident so Sharman cannot be held responsible

 

Q. 200 Principle: Only the Parliament or the State Legislatures have the authority to enact laws on their own. No law made by State can take away a person’s fundamental right. 

Facts: Parliament enacted a law, which according to a group of lawyers is violating the fundamental rights of traders. The group of lawyers filed a writ petition against the Parliament for enacting such law and requests the court to quash the law and to direct the Parliament to make a new law.

A. No writ would lie against the Parliament, as the Court has no authority to direct the Parliament to enact or re-enact a law.

B. The Court can quash the existing law if it violates fundamental right and can direct to make a new law.

C. The Court can quash the existing law if it violates fundamental right but cannot direct the Parliament to make a new law.

D. None of these.

 

Answer Sheet 
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer D B D B C A A B B C
Question 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Answer A B C C C C C B C D
Question 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer C C C C C C B B D D
Question 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Answer A B D C A C A A B D
Question 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Answer B D B C A A D D C C
Question 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Answer D D A A C B C B D B
Question 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
Answer D B A B B D A B A B
Question 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
Answer D C B B C B C D C B
Question 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Answer C A B D B D C C D D
Question 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Answer B B D A A A C B C A
Question  101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
Answer B D C B D B A C A A
Question  111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
Answer D D B B D B C B C C
Question 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130
Answer B A B B A A D B D A
Question 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140
Answer B B D A D A B D C B
Question 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
Answer A B B D A C B D C B
Question 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160
Answer D B C B D D D C C C
Question 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170
Answer C C A A C D A C A B
Question 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180
Answer C B D C A C D A C D
Question 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190
Answer A B A B C B C A C B
Question 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200
Answer A B B A A A A B A C

 

CLAT 2012 Previous Year Paper

CLAT 2012

Questions: 1 – 10

The work which Gandhiji had taken up was not only regarded the achievement of political freedom but also the establishment of a new social order based on truth and non-violence, unity and peace, equality and universal brotherhood and maximum freedom for all. This unfinished part of his experiment was perhaps even more difficult to achieve than the achievement of political freedom. In the political struggle, the fight was against a foreign power and all one could do was either join it or wish it success and give it his/her moral support. In establishing a social order on this pattern, there was a strong possibility of a conflict arising between diverse groups and classes of our own people. Experience shows that man values his possessions even more than his life because in the former he sees the means for perpetuation and survival of his descendants even after his body is reduced to ashes. A new order cannot be established without radically changing the mind and attitude of men towards property and, at some stage or the other, the ‘haves’ have to yield place to the ‘have-nots’. We have seen, in our time, attempts to achieve a kind of egalitarian society and the picture of it after it was achieved. But this was done, by and large, through the use of physical force. In the ultimate analysis it is difficult, if not impossible, to say that the instinct to possess has been rooted out or that it will not reappear in an even worse form under a different guise. It may even be that, like a gas kept confined within containers under great pressure, or water held back by a big dam, once the barrier breaks, the reaction will one day sweep back with a violence equal in extent and intensity to what was used to establish and maintain the outward egalitarian form. This enforced egalitarianism contains, in its bosom, the seed of its own destruction. The root cause of class conflict is possessiveness or the acquisitive instinct. So long as the ideal that is to be achieved is one of securing the maximum material satisfaction, possessiveness is neither suppressed nor eliminated but grows on what it feeds. Nor does it cease to be possessiveness, whether it is confined to only a few or is shared by many. If egalitarianism is to endure, it has to be based not on the possession of the maximum material goods by a few or by all but on voluntary, enlightened renunciation of those goods which cannot be shared by others or can be enjoyed only at the expense of others. This calls for substitution of material values by purely spiritual ones. The paradise of material satisfaction, which is sometimes equated with progress these days, neither spells peace not progress. Mahatma Gandhi has shown us how the acquisitive instinct inherent in man can be transmuted by the adoption of the ideal of trusteeship by those who ‘have’ for the benefit of all those who ‘have not’ so that, instead of leading to exploitation and conflict, it would become a means and incentive for the amelioration and progress of society respectively. 

 

Q. 1 According to the passage, egalitarianism will not survive if

A. It is based on voluntary renunciation

B. It is achieved by resorting to physical force

C. Underprivileged people are not involved in its establishment.

D. People’s outlook towards it is not radically changed.

 

Q. 2 According to the passage, why does man value his possessions more than his life?

A. He has inherent desire to share his possession with others.

B. He is endowed with the possessive instinct.

C. Only his possession helps him earn love and respect from his descendants.

D. Through his possessions he can preserve his name even after his death.

 

Q. 3 According to the passage, which was the unfinished part of Gandhi’s experiment?

A. Educating people to avoid class conflict.

B. Achieving total political freedom for the country

C. Establishment of an egalitarian society

D. Radically changing the mind and attitude of men towards truth and non-violence.

 

Q. 4 Which of the following statements is ‘not true’ in the context of the passage?

A. True egalitarianism can be achieved by giving up one’s possessions under compulsion.

B. Man values his life more than his possessions.

C. Possessive instinct is a natural desire of human beings.

D. In the political struggle, the fight was against alien rule.

 

Q. 5 According to the passage, true egalitarianism will last only if

A. It is thrust upon people.

B. It is based on truth and non-violence.

C. People inculcate spiritual values instead of material values.

D. ‘Haves’ and ‘have-nots’ live together peacefully

 

Q. 6 According to the passage, people ultimately overturn a social order ——-

A. which is based on coercion and oppression.

B. which does not satisfy their basic needs

C. which is based upon conciliation and rapprochement.

D. which is not congenital to the spiritual values of the people

 

Q. 7 According to the passage, the root cause of class conflict is

A. The paradise of material satisfaction.

B. Dominant inherent acquisitive instinct in man.

C. Exploitation of the ‘have-nots’ by the ‘haves’.

D. A Social order where the unprivileged are not a part of the establishment.

 

Q. 8 Which of the following statements is ‘not true’ in the context of the passage?

A. A new order can be established by radically changing the outlook of people towards it

B. Adoption of the ideal of trusteeship can minimize possessive instinct.

C. Enforced egalitarianism can be the cause of its own destruction

D. Ideal of new order is to secure maximum material satisfaction

 

Q. 9 Which of the following conclusions can be deduced from the passage?

A. A social order based on truth and non-violence alone can help the achievement of political freedom.

B. After establishing the social order of Gandhiji’s pattern, the possibility of a conflict between different classes of society will hardly exist.

C. It is difficult to change the mind and attitude of men towards property.

D. In an egalitarian society, material satisfaction can be enjoyed only at the expense of others.

 

Q. 10 According to the passage, what does “adoption of the ideal of trusteeship” mean?

A. Equating peace and progress with material satisfaction.

B. Adoption of the ideal of the ‘haves’ for the benefit of ‘have-nots’.

C. Voluntary enlightened remuneration of the possessive instinct by the privileged class.

D. Substitution of spiritual values by material ones by those who live in the paradise of material satisfaction.

 

Q. 11 Choose the correct synonym out of the four choices given.

Lethargy

A. Serenity

B. listlessness

C. impassivity

D. laxity

 

Q. 12 Choose the correct synonym out of the four choices given.

Emaciated

A. tall

B. languid

C. very thin

D. wise

 

Q. 13 Choose the correct synonym out of the four choices given.

Latent

A. concealed

B. apparent

C. lethargic

D. prompt

 

Q. 14 Choose the correct synonym out of the four choices given.

Sporadic

A. epidemic

B. whirling

C. occasional

D. stagnant

 

Q. 15 Choose the correct synonym out of the four choices given.

Compendium

A. summary

B. index

C. reference

D. collection

 

Q. 16 Choose the correct option out of the four choices given.

Give an example pertinent ________________ the case.

A. with

B. on

C. for

D. to

 

Q. 17 Choose the correct option out of the four choices given.

My voice reverberated __________ the walls of the castle.

A. with

B. from

C. in

D. on

 

Q. 18 Choose the correct option out of the four choices given.

The reward was not commensurate __________ the work done by us.

A. for

B. on

C. with

D. order

 

Q. 19 Choose the correct option out of the four choices given.

Our tragic experience in the recent past provides an index __________ the state of

lawlessness in this region.

A. of

B. in

C. at

D. by

 

Q. 20 Choose the correct option out of the four choices given.

Your conduct smacks __________ recklessness.

A. of

B. with

C. from

D. in

 

Q. 21 Choose the correct option out of the four choices given.

A good judge never gropes __________ the conclusion.

A. to

B. at

C. on

D. for

 

Q. 22 Choose the correct option out of the four choices given.

Nobody in our group is a genius __________ winning friends and in convincing people.

A. for

B. in

C. of

D. at

 

Q. 23 Choose the correct option out of the four choices given.

If you are averse __________ recommending my name, you should not hesitate to admit it.

A. about

B. for

C. to

D. against

 

Q. 24 Choose the correct option out of the four choices given.

Religious leaders should not delve __________ politics.

A. in

B. with

C. at

D. into

 

Q. 25 Choose the correct option out of the four choices given.

What you say has hardly any bearing __________ the lives of tribals.

A. about

B. for

C. on

D. with

 

Q. 26 Select the correct meaning of the idioms and phrases in single quotes out of the four choices given.

He ‘burnt his fingers’ by interfering in his neighbor’s affair.

A. got himself into trouble

B. burnt himself

C. got himself insulted

D. got rebuked

 

Q. 27 Select the correct meaning of the idioms and phrases in single quotes out of the four choices given.

Mr. Gupta, who is one of the trustees of a big charity, is suspected of ‘feathering his own nest’.

A. being lazy in doing his work

B. being too generous

C. neglecting his job

D. making money unfairly

 

Q. 28 Select the correct meaning of the idioms and phrases in single quotes out of the four choices given.

Mrs. Hashmi has been ‘in the blues’ for the last several weeks.

A. abroad

B. unwell

C. depressed

D. penniless

 

Q. 29 Select the correct meaning of the idioms and phrases in single quotes out of the four choices given.

For the first week, the apprentice felt like ‘a fish out of water’.

A. frustrated

B. homeless

C. disappointed

D. uncomfortable

 

Q. 30 Select the correct meaning of the idioms and phrases in single quotes out of the four choices given.

His friends failed to see why he should ‘ride the high horse’ just because he had won an election.

A. become abnormal

B. appear arrogant

C. indulge in dreams

D. hate others

 

Q. 31 Given below are the jumbled sentences of a paragraph. The first and the last sentence of the jumbled paragraph are given in the correct order. Arrange the middle sentences in the correct sequence.

i. On one hand we are proud of being Indians,

ii. on the other hand we behave as if we still at the dawn of our civilization

iii. murders of our own brothers and sisters is no the way to please Ram or Rahim

iv. the citizens of the land where Buddha and Gandhi taught

v. the principles of love and non-violence,

vi. nor does it fetch us any prosperity.

A. ii, iii, iv, v

B. iii, iv, v, ii

C. iv, v, iii, ii

D. iv, v, ii, iii

 

Q. 32 Given below are the jumbled sentences of a paragraph. The first and the last sentence of the jumbled paragraph are given in the correct order. Arrange the middle sentences in the correct sequence.

i. On the basis of experiments with rats

ii. health experts here say that

iii. exercise more and consume vitamins,

iv. they will live up to 100 years or more

v. if humans eat less,

vi. and be vigorous in their eighties and nineties.

A. ii, iii, v, iv

B. ii, v, iii, iv

C. ii, v, iv, iii

D. v, ii, iii, iv

 

Q. 33 Given below are the jumbled sentences of a paragraph. The first and the last sentence of the jumbled paragraph are given in the correct order. Arrange the middle sentences in the correct sequence.

i. The release of atomic energy is the greatest achievement which science has yet attained

ii. but the first invention to which their discoveries were applied was a bomb

iii. the atom was split by physicists whose minds were set on the search for knowledge

iv. it was more deadly than any other weapon invented so far

v. it is with dread that scientists regard the first use to which their greatest discovery was put

vi. however, they are gratified by the numerous applications of atomic energy for peaceful and constructive population.

A. ii, iii, iv, v

B. v, iii, ii, iv

C. iii, ii, iv, v

D. iv, v, iii, ii

 

Q. 34 Given below are the jumbled sentences of a paragraph. The first and the last sentence of the jumbled paragraph are given in the correct order. Arrange the middle sentences in the correct sequence.

i. The problem of food is intimately connected with population

ii. wages will seldom rise in proportion to the rising prices

iii. the market is governed by demand and supply

iv. without enough food, such people lack health, strength of efficiency

v. if too many people demand goods to go round, prices will rise and poor classes will starve

vi. they fall an easy prey to all sorts of diseases.

A. iii, v, ii, iv

B. ii, iii, iv, v

C. iv, ii, v, iii

D. v, iii, iv, ii

 

Q. 35 Given below are the jumbled sentences of a paragraph. The first and the last sentence of the jumbled paragraph are given in the correct order. Arrange the middle sentences in the correct sequence.

i. India’s message has always been one of love and peace.

ii. our Buddha was the light of Asia

iii. it has been a source of light and wisdom to the rest of the world

iv. Ashoka, moved by the horrors of Kalinga War, adopted the message of non-violence

v. the greatest apostle of non-violence in recent years was Mahatma Gandhi

vi. he shook the foundation of the British rule in India through non-violence.

A. ii, v, iii, iv

B. iv, ii, iii, v

C. v, iv, iii, ii

D. iii, ii, iv, v

 

Q. 36 Given below are a few commonly used foreign language phrases, select the correct answer from the four options given below.

Mala fide

A. generous

B. bad intention

C. trustworthy

D. genuine

 

Q. 37 Given below are a few commonly used foreign language phrases, select the correct answer from the four options given below.

Tabula rasa

A. clean slate

B. agitated

C. deprived

D. creative

 

Q. 38 Given below are a few commonly used foreign language phrases, select the correct answer from the four options given below.

Carte blanche

A. slavery

B. complete discretion

C. anarchy

D. dependent

 

Q. 39 Given below are a few commonly used foreign language phrases, select the correct answer from the four options given below.

De jure

A. illegal

B. heir

C. concerning law

D. forbidden

 

Q. 40 Given below are a few commonly used foreign language phrases, select the correct answer from the four options given below.

Raison d’etre

A. logical conclusion

B. reason for existence

C. free choice

D. dubious argument

 

Q. 41 Who said that, ‘Man is a social animal’?

A. Socrates

B. Aristotle

C. Kahn

D. Plato

 

Q. 42 World Computer Literacy day is celebrated on

A. November 14

B. November 3

C. December 2

D. July 5

 

Q. 43 Whose teaching inspired the French Revolution?

A. Rousseau

B. Locke

C. Hegel

D. Wagner

 

Q. 44 The II Africa-India Summit was held in May 2011 in

A. New Delhi

B. Lagos

C. Nairobi

D. Addis Ababa

 

Q. 45 The famous Akshardham temple is situated in the city of

A. Jamnagar

B. Gandhinagar

C. Jammu

D. Madurai

 

Q. 46 Who out of the following was the recipient of Dhyan Chand Award in 2011?

A. Satish Pillai

B. Hukam Singh

C. Shabbir Ali

D. Mukh Bain Singh

 

Q. 47 Name the annumal fair of Rajasthan that is famous for its camel trading event.

A. Maru Mela

B. Pushkar Mela

C. Suraj Kund Mela

D. Sonepur Mela

 

Q. 48 The 38th G-8 summit will be held in 2012 in

A. USA

B. UK

C. Germany

D. Canada

 

Q. 49 Who was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 2011?

A. Paul Lauterbur

B. Bill Clinton

C. Tomas Transtromer

D. Shirin Ebadi

 

Q. 50 Who was awarded the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize in 2011?

A. Nelson Mandela

B. National Literacy Service, Burundi

C. Medha Patkar

D. National Literacy Mission, India

 

Q. 51 December 10 is observed as

A. World Health Day

B. U.N. Day

C. Red Cross Day

D. Human Rights Day

 

Q. 52 Which is the largest gland in human body?

A. Pancreas

B. Liver

C. Thyroid

D. Pituitary

 

Q. 53 The book titled ‘The Google Story’ has been authored by

A. David A. Vice

B. Shobha Dey

C. Fredrick Forsyth

D. Vikram Seth

 

Q. 54 Which strait separates Europe from Africa

A. Mallaica

B. Gibralter

C. Berring

D. Palk

 

Q. 55 Taiwan was earlier known as

A. Fuchow

B. Marshall Island

C. Formosa

D. Macau

 

Q. 56 Identify the Indian Tennis player who has turned Hollywood filmmaker?

A. Vijay Amritraj

B. Mahesh Bhupathi

C. Leander Paes

D. Ashok Amritraj

 

Q. 57 Where will the next Olympic Games be held in 2012?

A. Tokyo

B. Berlin

C. London

D. Toronto

 

Q. 58 Which of the following teams has won the Santosh Trophy Football Championship in 2011?

A. Punjab

B. West Bengal

C. Goa

D. Railways

 

Q. 59 Excess of money supply as compared to supply of goods results in

A. Depression

B. Deflation

C. Trade deficit

D. Inflation

 

Q. 60 The largest living flightless bird is

A. Emu

B. Kiwi

C. Ostrich

D. Penguin

 

Q. 61 Which of the following oceans has the shape of the English letter ‘S’?

A. Atlantic

B. Pacific

C. Indian

D. Arctic

 

Q. 62 Which is the longest shipping canal in the world?

A. Panama Canal

B. Suez Canal

C. White Sea-Baltic Canal

D. Kiel Canal

 

Q. 63 Le Corbusier, the architect of Chandigarh was a national of

A. Britain

B. Portugal

C. France

D. Netherlands

 

Q. 64 India became a member of UNO in

A. 1945

B. 1947

C. 1950

D. 1952

 

Q. 65 To which country does India export the largest quantity of iron ore?

A. USA

B. Japan

C. Egypt

D. Germany

 

Q. 66 The longest highway in India runs from

A. Kolkata to Jammu

B. Shillong to Amritsar

C. Ambala to Nagercoil

D. Varanasi to Kanyakumari

 

Q. 67 The longest irrigation canal in India is called

A. Upper Bari Doab Canal

B. Indira Gandhi Canal

C. Sirhind Canal

D. Yamuna Canal

 

Q. 68 Leukemia is a disease related to

A. Kidney

B. Throat

C. Blood

D. Eyes

 

Q. 69 In which city was Osama Bin Laden killed in May 2011?

A. Islamabad

B. Abbottabad

C. Faisalabad

D. Peshawar

 

Q. 70 The XI Five Year Plan envisaged the highest growth in the sector of

A. Industry

B. Agriculture

C. Services

D. Manufacturing

 

Q. 71 Light year is a unit of

A. Distance

B. Time

C. Sound

D. Light intensity

 

Q. 72 The IV summit of BRICS was held in New Delhi on

A. 11th January 2012

B. 1st April 2012

C. 29th March 2012

D. 28th February 2012

 

Q. 73 An indigenous nuclear submarine still under construction has been named as

A. Chakra

B. Sudarshan

C. Arihant

D. Ghaatak

 

Q. 74 Government of India has launched a publicity campaign for census 2011 in association with which of the following UN organization?

A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

B. World Health Organization (WHO)

C. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

D. United Nations Population Fund (UNPF)

 

Q. 75 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) completed how many years of operation in 2011?

A. 3 years

B. 4 years

C. 5 years

D. 6 years

 

Q. 76 The first ever formula one race in India was held in

A. Greater Noida

B. New Delhi

C. Faridabad

D. Pune

 

Q. 77 Name the actor who has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2012.

A. Naseerudin Shah

B. Kamal Hasan

C. Soumitra Chatterjee

D. Amol Palekar

 

Q. 78 In which city was the Arab Summit held in the last week of March 2012?

A. Bagdad

B. Cairo

C. Beirut

D. Riyadh

 

Q. 79 The two Supreme Court Judges who delivered the famous 2-G judgement in February 2012 were

A. Justice G.S. Singhvi and Justice Gyan Sudha Mishra

B. Justice G.S. Singhvi and Justice A.K. Ganguly

C. Justice S.H. Kapadia and Justice A.K. Ganguly

D. Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad and Justice H.L. Gokhale

 

Q. 80 Who presides over the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament?

A. Speaker of Lok Sabha

B. President

C. Chairman of Rajya Sabha

D. Prime Minister

 

Q. 81 Christian Lagarde heads the

A. World Bank

B. UNICEF

C. International Monetary Fund

D. WHO

 

Q. 82 The seat of International Criminal Court is at

A. The Hague

B. Geneva

C. Washington

D. Tokyo

 

Q. 83 First Indian to ski to North Pole is

A. Arun Nayyar

B. Ajeet Bajaj

C. Sq. Ldr. Sanjay Thapar

D. Neal Paramjeet

 

Q. 84 First woman Director General of Police in India was

A. Kanchan Choudhary

B. Kavitha Choudhary

C. Kiran Bedi

D. Aswathy Tonge

 

Q. 85 Which countries co-hosted the One-day cricket World Cup in 2011?

A. India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

B. India, Bangladesh and Pakistan

C. India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan

D. India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan

 

Q. 86 Priyanka Chopra has been named National Ambassador of

A. WHO

B. UNICEF

C. UNESCO

D. International Red Cross Society

 

Q. 87 Who is leading in the Republican primaries to contest the American Presidential election scheduled in November 2012?

A. Sara Palin

B. Newt Gingrich

C. Rick Santorum

D. Mitt Romney

 

Q. 88 Supreme Court recently declared ‘Salva Judum’ unconstitutional. What is ‘Salva Judam’?

A. A terrorist outfit

B. An armed civilian group to combat Maoists

C. A money-chain business

D. Custom of killing a girl for inter-caste marriage in the name of honour

 

Q. 89 As per the Indian Union Budget of 2012-13, the income-tax exemption limit for persons below 65 years of age is

A. Rs. 175000

B. Rs. 200000

C. Rs. 250000

D. Rs. 190000

 

Q. 90 The U.N. Climate Change Conference 2011 was held in

A. New Delhi

B. Doha

C. Durban

D. Geneva

 

Q. 91 P sells a table to Q at a profit of 10% and Q sells it to R at a profit of 12%. If R pays Rs. 246.40 for it, then how much had P paid for it?

A. 200.00

B. 300.00

C. 248.00

D. 346.00

 

Q. 92 The least value of x, for which the expression x^2 + x + 17 will not give a prime number, is 

A. 7

B. 11

C. 13

D. 17

 

Q. 93 A train 300 meters long is running at a speed of 25 meters per second, it will cross a bridge 200 meters long in

A. 5 seconds

B. 10 seconds

C. 20 seconds

D. 25 seconds

 

Q. 94 If 0.06% of a number is 84, the 30% of that number is

A. 25.2

B. 420

C. 42000

D. 2520

 

Q. 95 A sum was divided among P, Q & R. R got double than P who got than Q. If the difference between the shares of Q and R is Rs. 3675.00, then the sum in rupees is

A. 4900

B. 8575

C. 11025

D. 7350

 

Q. 96 If the ratio of the areas of two squares is 25:36, then the ratio of their perimeters is

A. 5:6

B. 25:36

C. 6:5

D. 36:25

 

Q. 97 The denominator of a fraction is greater than its numerator by 11. If 8 is added to both its numerator and denominator, then it becomes 3/4. The fraction is

A. 25/26

B. 35/26

C. 26/35

D. 25/36

 

Q. 98 The value of 1/x^2 + 1/y^2, where x= 2+3^1/2 and y= 2-3^1/2, is

A. 12

B. 16

C. 14

D. 10

 

Q. 99 If the volume of a sphere is divided by its surface area, we obtain 27 cm. The radius of the sphere is

A. 9 cm

B. 81 cm

C. 27 cm

D. 24 cm

 

Q. 100 One-third of one fourth of a number is 12. Then the number is

A. 96

B. 144

C. 108

D. 36

 

Q. 101 In the number series 4, 10, 23, 50, 104, 216, 439 the wrong number is 

A. 10

B. 23

C. 104

D. 50

 

Q. 102 The price of 2 trousers and 4 shirts is Rs. 1,600. With the same amount one can buy 1 trouser and 6 shirts. If one wants to buy 12 shirts, he has to pay

A. Rs. 2400

B. Rs. 4800

C. Rs. 1200

D. Rs. 3700

 

Q. 103 If x = (3/2)^2(2/3)^-4, the value of x^-2 is

A. (2/3)^12

B. (3/2)^12

C. (6/5)^-12

D. (5/6)^-12

 

Q. 104 A dealer buys an article for Rs. 380.00. What price should he mark so that after allowing a discount of 5% he still makes a profit of 25% on the article?

A. Rs. 500

B. Rs. 475

C. Rs. 95

D. Rs. 465

 

Q. 105 In a factory, the production of scooters rose to 48400 from 40000 in 2 years. The rate of growth per annum is

A. 20%

B. 10%

C. 30%

D. 8%

 

Q. 106 If x + 1/x = 3, then x^2 + 1/x^2 will be

A. 9

B. 10

C. 27

D. 7

 

Q. 107 When 16x^4 + 12x^3 – 10x^2 +8x +20 is divided by 4x-3, the quotient and the remainder are, respectively

A. 4x^3 + 6x^2 and 61/2

B. 4x^3 + 6x^2 + 7/2 and 51/2

C. 6x^2 + 2x + 2/7 and 61/2

D. 4x^3 + 6x^2 + 2x + 7/2 and 61/2

 

Q. 108 The sum of two numbers is 2490. If 6.5% of one number is equal to 8,5% of the other, the numbers are

A. 1411 and 1079

B. 1412 and 1080

C. 1141 and 1709

D. 1214 and 1800

 

Q. 109 120 men had food provision for 200 days. After 5 days, 30 men died of an epidemic. The food will last for further

A. 280 days

B. 260 days

C. 290 days

D. 252 days

 

Q. 110 Out of the total income, X spends 20% on house rent and 70% of the remaining amount on household expenditure. If X saves Rs. 1800, the total income is

A. Rs. 8000

B. Rs. 9500

C. Rs. 7500

D. Rs. 8500

 

Q. 111 Given below is a statement followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement: Should the pay scale and conditions of service of government employees be made applicable to private sector employees?

Argument:

(i) No, this will develop inertia, inefficiency and would adversely affect spirit of competition.

(ii) Yes, this will enhance dedication to work and institutional loyalty

A. Argument (i) is strong.

B. Argument (ii) is strong.

C. Both (i) and (ii) are strong.

D. Neither (i) nor (ii) is strong.

 

Q. 112 Given below is a statement followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement: Should a strong institution of ombudsman be created in India?

Arguments:

(i) Yes, this will bring transparency and accountability in the administration

(ii) No, this will develop lack of initiative and flexibility in the administration.

A. Argument (i) is strong

B. Argument (ii) is strong.

C. Both (i) and (ii) are strong.

D. Neither (i) nor (ii) is strong.

 

Q. 113 Given below is a statement followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement: Should internal assessment in colleges and universities be abolished?

Arguments:

(i) Yes, this will eliminate the possibility of favoritism.

(ii) No, teaching faculty will lose control over the students and this would adversely affect their academic growth.

A. Argument (i) is strong.

B. Argument (ii) is strong.

C. Both (i) and (ii) are strong.

D. Neither (i) nor (ii) is strong.

 

Q. 114 Given below is a statement followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement: Should military training be made compulsory for all college and university

students?

Arguments:

(i) Yes, this will develop in them a sense of punctuality and discipline

(ii) No, military training should be given only to those students who are physically fit.

A. Argument (i) is strong.

B. Argument (ii) is strong.

C. Both (i) and (ii) are strong.

D. Neither (i) nor (ii) is strong.

 

Q. 115 Given below is a statement followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement: Should students’ union in colleges and universities be abolished?

Arguments:

(i) Yes, it detracts students from academic and career development.

(ii) No, all great leaders have been students’ union leaders.

A. Argument (i) is strong.

B. Argument (ii) is strong.

C. Both (i) and (ii) are strong.

D. Neither (i) nor (ii) is strong.

 

Q. 116 Given below is a statement followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement.

Statement: Should the age of marriage be raised to 25 years for boys and 21 for girls?

Arguments:

(i) No, it is difficult to change a social practice in Indian conditions.

(ii) Yes, by that age people develop a sense of responsibility and also complete their

education.

A. Argument (i) is strong.

B. Argument (ii) is strong.

C. Both (i) and (ii) are strong.

D. Neither (i) nor (ii) is strong.

 

Q. 117 The question contains six statements followed by four sets of combination of three. 

Choose the set in which the statements are logically related.

Statements:

(i) X and Y are siblings.

(ii) X and Y do not quarrel.

(iii) Siblings are known to quarrel often.

(iv) X and Y quarrel often.

(v) All those who quarrel are siblings.

(vi) X and Y cannot be siblings.

A. ii, iv, v

B. i, iv, vi

C. i, iii, iv

D. i, ii, v

 

Q. 118 The question contains six statements followed by four sets of combination of three.

Choose the set in which the statements are logically related.

Statements:

(i) All mangoes are fruits.

(ii) All mangoes are green.

(iii) All mangoes are oval shaped.

(iv) All fruits are sweet.

(v) All mangoes are sweet.

(vi) All fruits are expensive

A. i, ii, iii

B. i, iv, v

C. ii, iii, iv

D. iv, v, vi

 

Q. 119 The question contains six statements followed by four sets of combination of three.

Choose the set in which the statements are logically related.

Statements:

(i) All frogs are amphibians.

(ii) All amphibians are not frogs.

(iii) All amphibians are cold blooded.

(iv) All frogs lay eggs.

(v) All amphibians lay eggs.

(vi) Frogs are cold blooded.

A. i, iii, vi

B. i, iv, v

C. i, ii, v

D. ii, v, iv

 

Q. 120 The question contains six statements followed by four sets of combination of three. Choose the set in which the statements are logically related.

Statements:

(i) Some men are of short- height.

(ii) Short-heighted men are intelligent.

(iii) Sudhir is a man.

(iv) Sudhir is of short-height.

(v) Sudhir is intelligent.

(vi) All men are intelligent.

A. i, ii, vi

B. iii, iv, ii

C. ii, iv, v

D. ii, iv, vi

 

Q. 121 Of the four alternatives given in the following question, find the one which is different from the rest.

A. Fast-Slow

B. Bright-Dark

C. Day-Night

D. Valley-Depth

 

Q. 122 Of the four alternatives given in the following question, find the one which is different from the rest.

A. Body-Hand

B. Foot-Ankle

C. Eye-Ear

D. Wrist-Finger

 

Q. 123 Of the four alternatives given in the following question, find the one which is different from the rest.

A. Snake-Frog

B. Goat-Hen

C. Dog-Cat

D. Tiger-Deer

 

Q. 124 The question below has two statements followed by four conclusions I, II, III and IV. You have to accept the given statements to be true, even if they appear to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two statements.

Statement One: All girls are students.

Statement Two: All doctors are students.

Conclusions:

I. All girls are students.

II. Some students are girls.

III. Some students are doctors.

IV. All doctors are girls.

A. Only I follows

B. Only I and II follows.

C. Only II and IV follow.

D. Only I and II and III follows.

 

Q. 125 The question below has two statements followed by four conclusions I, II, III and IV. You have to accept the given statements to be true, even if they appear to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two statements.

Statement One: All researchers are sociologists

Statement Two: Some researchers are professors.

Conclusions:

I. All researchers are professors.

II. Some researchers are professors.

III. Some professors are sociologists.

IV. Some sociologists are researchers.

A. Only III and II follow.

B. Only II and IV follow.

C. Only III follows.

D. None follows.

 

Q. 126 The question below has two statements followed by four conclusions I, II, III and IV. You have to accept the given statements to be true, even if they appear to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two statements.

Statement One: Some democracies are dictatorship.

Statement Two: No dictatorship is a monarchy.

Conclusions:

I. No democracy is a monarchy.

II. No dictatorship is a monarchy.

III. Some democracies are monarchy.

IV. Some dictatorships are democracies.

A. None follows

B. Only IV follows.

C. II and III follow.

D. I and IV follow.

 

Q. 127 The following question comprises of one or more statements. Answer the questions on the basis of the given statement(s). Accept the factual assumptions required by the question, even if you believe that the statement is false.

Statements:

I. Cheese is bad for people with high cholesterol.

II. Sumeet does not eat cheese.

Assuming that (i) and (ii) are true, which of the following statement follows?

A. Sumeet has high-cholesterol.

B. Cheese is bad for Sumeet.

C. People with high-Cholesterol do not eat cheese.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 128 The following question comprises of one or more statements. Answer the questions on the basis of the given statement(s). Accept the factual assumptions required by the question, even if you believe that the statement is false.

Statement:

I. Democrats are secularists.

Which of the following statements, if true, would show that the above statement is false?

A. My father is a secularist but he is not a democrat.

B. My father is a democrat but he is not secularist.

C. My father is a democrat and he is secularist.

D. My father is neither a democrat nor a secularist.

 

Q. 129 The following question comprises of one or more statements. Answer the questions on the basis of the given statement(s). Accept the factual assumptions required by the question, even if you believe that the statement is false.

Statement:

“Where there is a cloud, there is a rain.”

Which of the following statements, if true, would show that the above statement is false?

A. Sometimes there is cloud, but there is no rain.

B. Sometimes there is rain, but there is no cloud.

C. There is no rain where there is no cloud.

D. None of the above.

 

Questions: 130 – 132

Four friends W, X, Y and Z are students of Class 10th. W and X are good in Hindi but poor in English. W and Y are good in Science but poor in Mathematics. Y and Z are good in English but poor in Social Studies. Z and X are good in Mathematics as well as in Science.

 

Q. 130 Who amongst the following friends is not good in Mathematics but good in Hindi?

A. W

B. Y

C. X

D. Z

 

Q. 131 Which of the following pairs of friends are good, both in English and Science?

A. W and Y

B. W and Z

C. Y and Z

D. Z and X

 

Q. 132 Which of the following statements is definitely true?

A. Y and Z are good in English as well as in Hindi

B. All four friends are good in Science

C. W is good in Social Studies, Hindi and Science

D. Y is not good in Mathematics, Hindi and Social Studies

 

Q. 133 Select the statement which logically follows the two given statements.

Statements:

I No athletes are vegetarians.

II All players are athletes

III Therefore —————–

A. no players are vegetarians

B. all players are vegetarian

C. some players are vegetarian

D. all vegetarians are players

 

Q. 134 Select the statement which logically follows the two given statements.

Statements:

I All persons who have done any creative work can be responsible critics

II Z has not done any creative work

III Therefore ————————

A. Z can be a responsible critic

B. Z cannot be a responsible critic

C. Z can become a responsible critic

D. Z cannot become a responsible critic

 

Q. 135 Select the statement which logically follows the given statement

Statement:

I One who has squared a circle is not a mathematician

II Therefore ——————

A. No one who has squared a circle is a mathematician

B. All non-mathematicians have squared a circle

C. Some mathematicians have squared a circle

D. All mathematicians square a circle

 

Q. 136 Statement: The Supreme Court of India is encouraging Public Interest Litigation

Reasons: I To increase the reach of justice to the disadvantaged sections of society

II To quicken the pace of justice

Identify the correct reason for the aforementioned statement.

A. Both I and II are correct reasons of the statement

B. I is the correct reason of the statement

C. Both I and II are not correct reasons of the statement

D. II is the correct reason of the statement

 

Q. 137 Yoga has become a very popular exercise, but it may not be for everyone. If you are interested in high energy and fast workouts, yoga may not be the best choice. Therefore, evaluate your fitness requirement before joining yoga classes.

This paragraph best supports the statement that:

A. Yoga is more popular than high energy exercise

B. Yoga is changing the concept of fitness in various ways

C. Before opting for Yoga, assess your fitness requirements

D. Yoga is a holistic fitness regime

 

Q. 138 Statistics allows us to understand the reality. It indicates developmental directions. Statistics is good for exposing reality, but it can also be manipulated to perpetuate untruth and misunderstanding. Data has power to mislead people.

This paragraph best supports the statement that:

A. Words are more truthful than numbers

B. Study of statistics is more important than any other discipline

C. Numbers never lie

D. Numbers can be used to mislead people

 

Q. 139 Technology has developed out of stone tools which were used in ancient times. At first, development of new technology was slow, but after neo-liberal economic policy was adopted there has been a tremendous growth in technology sector.

This paragraph best supports the statement that:

A. Stone tools were not really technology

B. Stone tools were in use in Ancient India

C. Today new technologies are developing at a fast pace

D. New technology has nothing in common with the stone tools

 

Q. 140 Given below is a pair of events I and II. You have to decide their mature of relationship. Assume that the given information is correct and final.

I Prices of toys in the market have gone down

II Government has reduced import duty on toys.

A. I is the main cause and II is the main effect

B. I is the effect but II is not the main cause

C. II is the main cause and I is the main effect

D. II is an effect but I not the main cause.

 

Q. 141 Given below is a pair of events I and II. You have to decide their mature of relationship. Assume that the given information is correct and final.

I Inflation rate in India has come down

II Reserve Bank of India has increased interest rate.

A. I is the main cause and II is the main effect

B. I is effect but II is not the main cause

C. II is the main cause and I is the main effect

D. II is an effect but I is not the main cause

 

Q. 142 Given below is a pair of events I and II. You have to decide their mature of relationship. Assume that the given information is correct and final.

I More and more students are opting for legal education

II Bar Council of India has introduced Bar Examination

A. I is the main cause and II is the main effect

B. I is main effect but II is not the main cause

C. II is the main cause and I is the main effect

D. II is an effect but I is not the main cause

 

Q. 143 Given below is a pair of events I and II. You have to decide their mature of relationship. Assume that the given information is correct and final.

I Sea level is steadily rising

II Global warming is a serious problem which the world is facing

A. I is the main cause and II is the main effect

B. I is effect but II is not the main cause

C. II is the main cause and I is the main effect

D. II is an effect but I is not the main cause

 

Q. 144 Given below is a pair of events I and II. You have to decide their mature of relationship. Assume that the given information is correct and final.

I Financial Institutions are largely unregulated

II Today, world is passing through a serious phase of economic crisis

A. I is the main cause and II is the main effect

B. I is effect but II is not the main cause

C. II is the main cause and I is the main effect

D. II is an effect but I is not the main cause

 

Q. 145 An argument is given below, on the basis of that argument; find out the parallel argument from the given list of subsequent arguments

Argument: Himalayan Sparrows are disappearing. This bird is an Indian bird; therefore,

Indian birds are disappearing.

Subsequent Arguments:

A. Industrialists pay most of the taxes. ‘Z’ is a wealthy man therefore ‘Z’ must pay most taxes

B. A pineapple is a fruit, a mango is a fruit therefore pineapple is a mango

C. Snow tigers are an endangered species; all endangered species must be protected; therefore snow-tiger must be protected

D. John is his father’s favorite son, and John knows this must be true because his father told him this; and no father would lie to his favorite son

 

Q. 146 The question below is followed by arguments. Choose the most appropriate choice from the options given

Question: Should Judicial Activism be discouraged?

Argument I: No, it would lead to executive dictatorship

Argument II: Yes, Judiciary should stay in the constitutional limits

A. Argument I is strong

B. Argument II is strong

C. Both the arguments are strong

D. Both the arguments are weak

 

Q. 147 The question below is followed by arguments. Choose the most appropriate choice from the options given

Question: Should the Judiciary be independent of Executive and Legislature?

Argument I: Yes, this is necessary to ensure impartiality in the administration of Justice

Argument II: No, it will develop inertia in Executive and Legislature

A. Argument I is strong

B. Argument II is strong

C. Both the arguments are strong

D. Both the arguments are weak

 

Q. 148 The question below is followed by arguments. Choose the most appropriate choice from the options given

Question: Should E-Governance be introduced at every level of public administration?

Argument I: Yes, it will reduce corruption

Argument II: No, it will lead to unemployment

A. Argument I is strong

B. Argument II is strong

C. Both the arguments are strong

D. Both the arguments are weak

 

Q. 149 The question below is followed by arguments. Choose the most appropriate choice from the options given

Question: Should there be a world Government?

Argument I: Yes, it will eliminate inter-state conflicts

Argument II: No, Rich and Powerful countries will dominate it

A. Argument I is strong

B. Argument II is strong

C. Both the arguments are strong

D. Both the arguments are weak

 

Q. 150 “Some philosophers believe that a concept which cannot be verified can still be valid because of its inner logic which ennobles it.”

In the light of the above statement, decide the status of the statement given below.

Statement: “Every person has certain inherent and inalienable rights which must be

protected by Rule of Law.”

A. True

B. False

C. Difficult to determine

D. Both True and False

 

Q. 151 Principle: Only Parliament or State Legislatures have the authority to enact laws on their own. No law made by the State can take away a person’s fundamental right.

Facts: Parliament enacted a law, which according to a group of lawyers is violating the fundamental rights of traders. A group of lawyers files a writ petition challenging the Constitutional validity of the statute seeking relief to quash the statute and further direct Parliament to enact a new law.

A. No writ would lie against Parliament, as the court has no authority to direct Parliament to enact or re-enact a law

B. The court can quash existing law if it violates fundamental rights and can direct Parliament to make a new law

C. The court can quash the existing law if it violates fundamental rights but cannot direct Parliament to make a new law.

D. None of these

 

Q. 152 Principle: When one person signifies to another his willingness to do or abstain from doing anything, with a view to obtaining the assent of that person to such an act or abstinence, he is said to have made a proposal.

Fact: “Ramanuj telegraphed to Shyam Sunder, writing: “Will you sell me your Rolls Royce CAR? Telegram the lowest cash price.” Shyam Sunder also replied by telegram: “Lowest price for CAR is Rs. 20 lakh.” Ramanuj immediately sent his consent through telegram stating: “I agree to buy the CAR for Rs. 20 lakh asked by you.” Shyam Sunder refused to sell the car.

A. He cannot refuse to sell the CAR because the contract has already been made.

B. He can refuse to sell the CAR because it was only invitation to offer and not the real offer

C. It was not a valid offer because willingness to enter into a contract was absent

D. None of these

 

Q. 153 Principle: Every person, who is of the age of majority, is competent to contract according to the law to which he is subject.

Facts: A minor mortgaged his house in favour of Thakur Das, a money lender, to secure a loan of Rs. 20000. A part of this, i.e. Rs. 10500 was actually advanced to him. While considering the proposed advance, the attorney who was acting for the money lender, received information that that the plaintiff was still a minor. Subsequently the minor commenced an action stating that he was underage when he executed the mortgage and the same should, therefore, be cancelled. He prayed for setting aside the mortgage. The mortgagee money lender prayed for the refund of Rs. 10500 from the minor. 

A. A minor’s contract is void, any money advanced to a minor can be recovered.

B. A minor’s contact is void ab initio, any money advanced to a minor cannot be recovered.

C. A minor’s contract is voidable; any money advanced to a minor can be recovered

D. Advanced money can be recovered because minor has given wrong information about his age.

 

Q. 154 Principle: A person is said to be of sound mind for the purpose of making a contract if, at the time when he makes it, he is capable of understanding it and of forming a rational judgment as to its effect upon his interests.

Facts: Mr. X who is usually of sound state of mind, but occasionally of unsound state of mind, enters into a contract with Mr. Y when he was of unsound state of mind. Mr. Y having come to know about this fact afterwards, wants to file a suit against Mr. X.

A. Mr. X cannot enter into contract because he is of unsound state of mind when he entered into contract.

B. Mr. X can enter into contract but the burden is on the other party to prove that he was of unsound state of mind at the time of contract.

C. Mr. X can enter into contract but the burden is on Mr. X to prove that he was of sound state of mind at the time of contract

D. None of these

 

Q. 155 Principle:

(1). The state shall not deny to any person equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

(2). The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth or any of them.

Facts: The Government of Rajasthan, passed an order providing for reservations for the

Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (including Muslims), and Women, in all institutions of higher education, including private educational institutions, both aided as well as unaided, in the following manner: Scheduled Caste- 15%; Scheduled Tribe- 7.5%, Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (including Muslims) – 27%

I. The reservation policy of the government is violative of the principle of equality envisaged in the Constitution

II. The reservation policy is unconstitutional because it is based on ‘caste’ which is a prohibited marker

III. Reservation does not violate equality clause as it entails “like should be treated like and unlike should be treated differently.”

IV. Reservation does not violate equality clause as the Constitution itself enables the State to make special provision for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

A. I is correct

B. I and II are both correct answers

C. III is correct answer

D. III and IV both are correct answers

 

Q. 156 Principle: Nothing is an offence merely by reason of its being done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause harm, if it be done without any criminal intention to cause harm, and in good faith for the purpose of preventing or avoiding other harm to a person or property. 

Facts: Mr. Sharman, the Captain of a steam vessel suddenly and without any fault or negligence on his part, finds himself in such a position that, before he can stop his vessel, he must inevitably run down a boat B, with twenty or thirty passengers on board, unless he changes the course of his vessel, and that, by changing his course, he must incur the risk of running down a boat C with only two passengers on board and which he may possibly clear.

A. Sharman has committed no offence because this was done out of necessity

B. Sharman can be held responsible for the act of criminal negligence

C. Sharman can be held responsible for culpable homicide

D. This is a clear case of accident so Sharman cannot be held responsible

 

Q. 157 Principle: Willful rash driving is an offense.

Facts: Mr. Tiwari was driving his car after drinking alcohol. Police books him for willful negligent driving. Is the act of the police lawful?

A. No, because Mr. Tiwari was not driving rashly; he was drunk while driving.

B. No, because this is not a negligent act.

C. Yes, because Mr. Tiwari was driving rashly.

D. Yes, because the police has the power to arrest a person driving rashly.

 

Q. 158 Principle: Whoever, intending o take dishonestly any movable property out of the possession of any person without that person’s consent, moves that property with an intention to take it, is said to commit theft. 

Facts: Y cuts down a tree on Z’s ground, with the intention of dishonestly taking it out of Z’s possession without Z’s consent. Y could not take away the tree.

A. Y can be prosecuted for theft

B. Y cannot be prosecuted for theft

C. Y can be prosecuted for attempt to theft

D. Y has neither committed theft nor attempted to commit theft

 

Q. 159 Principle: Injuria Sine Damnum i.e. Injury (violation of legal right) without damage Facts: X, who was the returning officer at a polling booth in Amethi, wrongly refused to register a duly tendered vote of Y in the recent UP elections, even though Y was an eligible voter. The candidate in whose favour Y wanted to vote, was declared elected. Give the appropriate answer-

A. Y can sue X on the ground that he was denied the right to cast vote, which is a fundamental right.

B. Y can sue X on the ground that he was denied the right to cast vote, which is a legal Right

C. Y cannot sue X because there is no injury or damage caused to Y

D. Y cannot sue X because the candidate in whose favor he wanted to vote was declared elected.

 

Q. 160 Principle: Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsound state of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or something that he is doing is either wrong or contrary to law.

Fact: X takes his son Y who is three years old, for bathing to the well. He throws his son inside the well so that the son can have a good bath. After 10 minutes he also jumps into the well to take bath and get his son out of the well. Both were rescued by the villagers but his son was found dead.

A. X has committed culpable homicide amounting to murder

B. X has committed murder

C. X has done no offence as he can plead the defense of unsound state of mind

D. X’s family should be held responsible for allowing him to take the child to the well

 

Q. 161 Principle: Ignorance of Fact is excused but ignorance of law is no excuse

Fact: X was a passenger from Zurich to Manila in a Swiss Plane. When the plane landed at the Airport of Bombay on 28 Nov. 1962 it was found on searching that X carried 34 kg of Gold Bars on his person and that he had not declared it in the ‘Manifest for Transit’. On 26th Nov. 1962 the Government of India had issued a notification modifying its earlier exemption, making it mandatory now that the gold must be declared in the “Manifest” of the aircraft.

A. X cannot be prosecuted because he had actually no knowledge about the new notification issued two days ago

B. X cannot be prosecuted because ignorance of fact is excusable

C. X can be prosecuted because ignorance of law is not excusable

D. X’s liability would depend on the discretion of the court

 

Q. 162 Principle: Proposal (communication) + Acceptance (communication) + Consideration = Contract. The communication of a proposal is complete when it comes to the knowledge of the person to whom it is made.

Facts: X’s nephew absconded from home. He sent his servant in search of the boy. After the servant has left, X by handbills offered to pay Rs. 501 to anybody finding his nephew. The servant came to know of this offer only after he had already traced the missing child. He, therefore, brought an action to recover the reward.

A. His action would fail because he was not aware of the offer

B. His action would not fail because it was a general offer

C. The fact that he was not aware of the offer does not make any difference and hence it was a valid contract. It is a mere formality

D. None of the above

 

Q. 163 Principle: Agreements, the meaning of which is not certain, or not capable of being made certain, are void.

Facts: A horse was bought for a certain price coupled with a promise to give rs. 500 more if the horse is proved lucky.

A. This is a valid agreement.

B. This agreement is void for uncertainty because it is very difficult to determine what luck, bad or good, the horse has brought to the buyer.

C. The agreement is partially valid and partially void.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 164 Principle: Mere silence as to the facts likely to affect the willingness of a person to enter into a contract is not a fraud, unless the circumstances of the case are such that, on close examination it is found to be the duty of the person keeping silent to speak, or unless his silence is, in itself, equivalent to speech.

Facts: X sells by auction to Y, a horse which X knows to be of unsound state of mind. X says nothing to Y about the horse’s unsound state of mind. Give the correct answer-

A. X can be held liable for fraud.

B. X can be held liable for misrepresentation

C. X cannot be held liable, because he did not say anything positive about the mental state of the horse

D. X cannot be held liable because it is the buyer who must be aware of the things.

 

Q. 165 Principle: Any direct physical interference with goods in somebody’s possession without lawful justification is called trespass of goods.

Facts: Z purchased a car from a person who had no title to it and sent it to a garage for

repair. X believing wrongly that the car was his, removed it from the garage.

A. X can be held responsible for trespass of goods

B. X cannot be held responsible for trespass of goods as he was under a wrong belief.

C. X has not committed any wrong.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 166 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers.

Assertion (A): A void contract is not necessarily illegal

Reason (R): Every illegal contract is void.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 167 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers.

Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26th November, 1949.

Reason (R): Law Day is celebrated in India on 26th November every year.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 168 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers.

Assertion (A): The state shall not make any law, which takes away or abridges the rights

conferred by Part III (Fundamental Rights) and any law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void.

Reason (R): The fundamental rights are the rights reserved by the people and for this reason they are eternal and sacrosanct.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 169 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers.

Assertion (A): Directive Principles of State Policy contained in Part IV shall not be enforceable by any court, but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws.

Reason (R): Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights are both complementary to each other but in case of any controversy fundamental rights will prevail.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 170 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers.

Assertion (A): All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.

Reason (R): Institutions established by the minorities are not entitled to governmental aid and government is not under an obligation to give aid.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 171 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers.

Assertion: The right to move the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution by appropriate proceedings for the enforcement of the fundamental rights is guaranteed as a fundamental right.

Reason (R): Supreme Court of India has been appointed as the guardian of the Constitution.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 172 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers.

Assertion (A): If the budget presented to the Rajya Sabha in not passed in the stipulated period, the budget proposals are not affected.

Reason (R): The Lok Sabha is more powerful, in financial matters, than the Rajya Sabha.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 173 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers.

Assertion (A): In the Event of violation of any legal right (tort) the aggrieved party is entitled to recover unliquidated damages.

Reason (R): The object of awarding damages to the aggrieved party is to put him in the

same position in which he would have been if the wrong would not have been committed. Damages are therefore, assessed on that basis.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 174 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers.

Assertion (A): During inflation, there is increase in money supply and rise in price level.

Reason (R): The rise in prices is due to shortage in supply of essential consumer goods.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 175 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer.

Assertion (A): X, because of unsound state of mind and not knowing the nature of the act, attacks Y, who in self defense and in order to ward off the attack, hits him thereby injuring him. Y has not committed an offence.

Reason (R): Y had a right of private defense against X under Section 98 of the Indian Penal code.

A. Both A and R are individually true an R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 176 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers.

Assertion (A): X and Y independently entertained the idea to kill Z. Accordingly, each of them separately inflicted wounds on Z who died as a consequence. X and Y are liable for murder under 341 IPC.

Reason (R): When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of common intention of all, each of such persons is liable as if the whole act was done by him alone.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 177 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers,

Assertion (A): A person claims compensation for his non-gratuitous act.

Reason (R): A person who enjoys benefit from lawful, non-gratuitous act of another must compensate him even though there is no contract.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 178 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer.

Assertion (A): Freedom of Speech is the most important civil liberty of people in a democratic polity.

Reason (R): State can regulate free speech in the interest of public order.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 179 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R).You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer.

Assertion (A): Austin’s concept of law is known as imperative theory

Reason (R): Austin emphasized on the commanding character of law.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 180 The question below consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer.

Assertion (A): The essence of joint liability under section 149 of the IPC is that the criminal act must have been done with a view to fulfill the common object of an unlawful assembly. 

Reason (R): Any sudden and provocative act done by a member of an unlawful assembly would render the other members of that assembly liable.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

 

Q. 181 The following are enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution of India

I. Equality of status and of opportunity

II. Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship

III. Justice-social, economic and political

IV. Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual

V. Unity and Integrity of the nation

Which of the following is the correct order in which they appear in the preamble?

A. V-I-II-IV-III

B. III-II-I-IV-V

C. III-I-II-V-IV

D. I-II-IV-III-V

 

Q. 182 Which one of the following statements is correct?

Right to free and compulsory education for all children of the age of 6 to 14 years is:

A. a fundamental right enforceable in law

B. a fundamental duty

C. a directive principle of state policy

D. a fundamental right which, however, can be enforced only if the state makes an enabling legislation

 

Q. 183 Affirmative action connotes:

I. Measures taken by the state to help the socially disadvantaged groups

II. Positive discrimination

III. Strict quotas for the socially and educationally backward class in school/college

admissions and jobs.

Which of the above mentioned is true?

A. I and II only

B. II only

C. I, II and III

D. II and III only

 

Q. 184 Identify the correct statement:

A. Federalism implies a system of government which embodies a division of powers between a central and a number of regional authorities

B. Federalism implies a system of government which embodies a division of powers between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary

C. Federalism implies a system of Government which embodies Parliamentary supremacy

D. None of these

 

Q. 185 Consider the following statements:

I. In a recent Supreme Court verdict pronounced by Justice Markandeya Katju and Justice Gyan Sudha Mishra, the court upheld the constitutionality of the Haj subsidy

II. Muslims are not the only beneficiaries of the secular state’s generosity. Hindus have also received substantial financial support from the Government With reference to the statements mentioned above, which of the following is correct?

A. I only

B. II only

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

 

Q. 186 X, a married woman, agreed to live in adultery with B and also agreed to serve him as his housekeeper. In return, B agreed to pay X Rs. 500 per month for living in adultery and Rs. 500 per month for housekeeping. The agreement is

A. Valid

B. Void

C. Void as to the first object but valid with respect to the second object

D. Unlawful as being opposed to public policy

 

Q. 187 Ramu applied for the post of Director in an organization. The governing body of the organization passed a resolution appointing him to the post. After the meeting, one of members of the governing body informed him privately of the resolution. Subsequently, the resolution was rescinded. Ramu claims damages. Which one of the following is the correct legal proposition in the case?

A. Ramu cannot claim damages as he had not resigned from his existing post in anticipation of getting the appointment letter

B. Ramu cannot claim damages as there was no formal communication

C. Ramu can claim damages as governing body cannot rescind the resolution once passed

D. Ramu can claim damages as there was a private communication

 

Q. 188 The Railway authorities allowed a train to be over crowded. In consequence, a legitimate passenger Mr. X got his pocket picked. Choose the appropriate answer:

A. Mr. X can sue the Railway authorities for the loss suffered

B. Mr. X cannot sue because he had given his consent to travel in a over-crowded train

C. Mr. X cannot sue railway authorities because here was no infringement of his legal right and mere fact that the loss was caused does not give rise to a cause of action

D. None of these

 

Q. 189 Z is carried off by a tiger. X fires at the tiger, knowing that the shot might kill Z, but with no intention to kill Z, and in good faith trying to save Z. X’s shot, however, gives Z a mortal wound. Choose he correct option –

A. X has committed an offence of a grievous nature.

B. X has no moral duty to save Z therefore he can be held liable.

C. X has not committed any offence, as the act was in good faith and for the benefit of Z.

D. None of the above

 

Q. 190 Ms. Usha wants to file a suit against Bhagyalaxmi Theatre praying for a permanent injunction (stay order) restraining the theatre from running the film named “Jair Santoshi Maa”. Her contention is that the film hurt her religious feelings and sentiments as Goddess Saraswati, Laxmi and Parvati were depicted as jealous and were ridiculed.

A. She cannot file a suit because injury to religious feelings is not a legally recognized right.

B. She cannot file a suit because the Theatre has a fundamental right to speech and expression.

C. She can file a suit as injury to religious feelings has been legally recognized as a right (injuria sine damnum)

D. It is a case of complete judicial discretion.

 

Q. 191 Match schedule one and two and choose the appropriate answer-

Schedule I Schedule II

i. Concurrent list 1. Constitution of Japan

ii. Rule of Law 2. Constitution of Ireland

iii. Directive Principle of State Policy 3. British Constitution

iv. Procedure established by law 4. Constitution of Australia

A. i-1, ii-2, iii-3, iv-4

B. i-2, ii-4, iii-3, iv-1

C. i-1, ii-3, iii-4, iv-2

D. i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1

 

Q. 192 P, Q and R made a joint promise to give S a sum of Rs.3000. S recovered the whole amount from P. Q was declared insolvent and cannot give anything. Which statement out of the following is correct?

A. P cannot get anything from R.

B. P can recover Rs.1000 from R.

C. P can recover Rs.1500 from R

D. P can recover Rs.2000 from R.

 

Q. 193 X went to Y’s house and forgot his bag which contained 1 kg sweets. Y’s children consumed the sweets. Decide the liability of Y.

A. Y is bound to pay the price of sweets to X

B. Y is not bound to pay anything

C. Y is bound to pay half the price of sweets.

D. Y would not have to pay anything because X loves Y’s children.

 

Q. 194 Which one of the following is not correct?

A. Freedom of speech and expression includes freedom of press.

B. Right to life and personal liberty includes right to carry on any trade and profession

C. Right to equality includes the principles of natural justice

D. Freedom of conscience includes the wearing and carrying of kirpans by the Sikhs

 

Q. 195 Y makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box and finds, after opening the box, that there is no jewel in it. Choose the appropriate answer.

A. Y is not guilty of attempt to theft because the box was empty.

B. Y is guilty of attempt to commit theft.

C. Y is guilty of trespass.

D. Y is not guilty of any offence.

 

Q. 196 A lady wanted to get a railway ticket but finding a crowd near the ticket window at the station, asked Raju, who was near the window, to get a ticket for her and handed him money for the same. Raju took the money and instead of getting the ticket, ran away with it. What offence has been committed by Raju?

A. No offence

B. Criminal breach of trust

C. Criminal misappropriation

D. Theft

 

Q. 197 The Right to Equality is guaranteed by-

A. Article 14 to 18

B. Article 14

C. Article 14 and 15

D. Article 14, 15 and 16

 

Q. 198 Mr. Samay was severely hurt while working in his factory and fell unconscious. He was rushed to a hospital by his fellow workers. In the hospital (at emergency/casualty ward) the doctors opined that he should be operated immediately. While conducting preliminary examinations, he was found to be HIV positive. The doctors are in a dilemma regarding what should they do first-

A. Doctors should operate first

B. Doctors should inform his family members

C. Doctors should inform his employers

D. Doctors should not inform anyone because it would violate patient’s right of privacy.

 

Q. 199 Match the schedule I and II and choose the appropriate answer-

Schedule I Schedule II

i. Republic 1. Head of the state is elected by the people

ii. Secular 2. State does not recognize any religion as religion of the state

iii. Democracy 3. The government which gets authority from the will of the people

A. i-1, ii-2, iii-3

B. i-1, ii-3, iii-2

C. i-2, ii-3, iii-1

D. i-3, ii-2, iii-1

 

Q. 200 In which of the following cases can a Constitutional amendment be passed just by a simple majority in Parliament?

A. Election matters

B. Change in the name and boundaries of states

C. Powers of the President

D. None of the above

 

 

Answer Sheet 
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer D D C B C A B D B B
Question 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Answer D C A C D D B C A A
Question 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer D D C D C A D C D B
Question 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Answer D B C A D B A B C B
Question 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Answer B C A D B C B A C B
Question 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Answer D B A B C A C B D C
Question 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
Answer A C C A B D B C B C
Question 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
Answer A C C C D A C A B A
Question 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Answer C A B A A C D B B C
Question 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Answer A A C C B A D C B B
Question  101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
Answer C A A A B D D A B C
Question  111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
Answer A A C B A B D B A C
Question 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130
Answer D C B D B B C B A A
Question 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140
Answer C B B B B B C D C C
Question 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
Answer C D C A C D A C B A
Question 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160
Answer C B B C D A A A B A
Question 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170
Answer C A B C A B B A A C
Question 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180
Answer A D A A A D A A A C
Question 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190
Answer B D C A C D B C C A
Question 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200
Answer D C B B B B D A A D

 

CLAT 2011 Previous Year Paper

CLAT 2011

Questions: 1 – 10

Passage – 1:

In 1954 , a Bombay economist named A. D. Shroff began a Forum of Free Enterprise, whose ideas on economic development were somewhat at odds with those then influentially articulated by the Planning Commission of the Government of India. Shroff complained against the ‘indifference, if not discouragement’ with which the state treated entrepreneurs. At the same time as Shroff, but independently of him, a journalist named Philip Spratt was writing a series of essays in favour of free enterprise. Spratt was a Cambridge communist who was sent by the party in 1920s to foment revolution in the subcontinent. Detected in the act, he spent many years in an Indian jail. The books he read in the prison, and his marriage to an Indian woman afterwards, inspired a steady move rightwards. By the 1950s, he was editing a pro-American weekly from Bangalore, called MysIndia. There he “inveighed” against the economic policies of the government of India. These, he said, treated the entrepreneur ‘as a criminal who has dared to use his brains independently of the state to create wealth and give employment’. The state’s chief planner, P.C. Mahalanobis, had surrounded himself with Western leftists and Soviet academicians, who reinforced his belief in ‘rigid control by the government over all activities’. The result, said Spratt, would be ‘the smothering of free enterprise, a famine of consumer goods, and the tying down of millions of workers to soul deadening techniques.’ The voices of men like Spratt and Shroff were drowned in the chorus of popular support for a model of heavy industrialization funded and directed by the governments. The 1950s were certainly not propitious times for free marketers in India. But from time to time their ideas were revived. After the rupee was devalued in 1966, there were some moves towards freeing the trade regime, and hopes that the licensing system would also be liberalized. However, after Indira Gandhi split the Congress Party in 1969, her government took its ‘left turn’, nationalizing a fresh range of industries and returning to economic autarky.

 

Q. 1 Which of the following statements can most reasonably be inferred from the information available in the passage:

A. P.C. Mahalanobis believed in empowering private entrepreneurs and promoting free market.

B. Philip Spratt preferred plans that would create economic conditions favourable for a forward march by the private enterprise.

C. Restrictions on free markets enriched large Indian companies.

D. Philip Spratt opposed the devaluation of rupee in 1966

 

Q. 2 Which of the following statements is least likely to be inferred from the passage.

A. Acceptance of A.D. Shroff’s plans in the official circles smothered free enterprise in India.

B. The views of the Forum of Free Enterprise ran against the conception of development then prevalent among the policy makers.

C. A.D. Shroff believed that state should actively support the private sector.

D. Philip Spratt had been educated in Cambridge.

 

Q. 3 Select the statement that best captures the central purpose of this passage.

A. Highlight that even though there were advocates for free-market and private enterprise in the early years of independent India, they were crowded out by others who supported a dominant role for state over private enterprise.

B. Explain the politics behind Indira Gandhi’s decision to nationalize the banks.

C. Demonstrate with the help of statistics how the preference of policy makers for Soviet-style economic policies prevented India’s economic growth.

D. Establish that devaluation of rupee in 1966 was vindicated by subsequent experience.

 

Q. 4 Philip Spratt came to India because he:

A. Fell in love with an Indian woman

B. Wanted to protest against the economic policies of the Indian government.

C. Was offered the editorship of Mysindia.

D. Had been instructed to work towards the goal of inciting a revolution in India.

 

Q. 5 The author that A.D. Shroff’s ideas were somewhat at odds with the views of Planning Commission because:

A. A.D. Shroff was in favour of rigid governmental control over all economic activities.

B. Shroff had opposed government’s decision to devalue Indian rupee.

C. The hostility of the government to private entrepreneurs was complained against by A.D. Shroff.

D. Shroff had been critical of the influence of Soviet academicians over India’s economic policy.

 

Q. 6 The ideological shift of Philip Spratt to the right was caused by:

A. The demise of the Soviet Union

B. The start of the weekly called MysIndia.

C. The books that he encountered in the prison.

D. The dissolution of his first marriage to his college friend.

 

Q. 7 Select the statement that could be most plausibly inferred from this passage.

A. Philip Spratt and A.D. Shroff were members of the Forum for Free Enterprise.

B. The first two Five Year Plans emphasized on the importance of private enterprise as the spearhead of economic growth.

C. P.C. Mahalanobis had mooted the expulsion of foreign firms like Coca Cola and IBM from India.

D. The hopes that the licensing regime would be liberalized after the devaluation of India rupee were belied in the aftermath of the split in the Congress Party.

 

Q. 8 The author alludes to nationalization of industries in 1969 in order to:

A. Show the contradictions between AD Shroff’s economic views and the official economic policies of he government of India.

B. Exemplify the shift of the Indira Gandhi led government to the ‘left’

C. Demonstrate the ideological changes in the worldview of Philip Spratt.

D. Highlight the negative political repercussions of the decision to devalue the Indian currency.

 

Q. 9 “Neither Philip Spratt nor A.D. Shroff______ able to convince Mahalanobis.” Select the most appropriate phrase out of the four options for filling the blank space in the aforesaid sentence.

A. Were

B. Are

C. Was

D. Is

 

Q. 10 The word ‘inveighed’ in this passage means:

A. Praised

B. Recited

C. Proclaimed

D. Remonstrated

 

Questions: 11 – 20

In Manu Joseph’s debut novel Serious Men, the protagonist, Ayyan Mani; is a sly, scheming Dalit-Buddhist who almost gets away with passing off his partially deaf son, Adi, as a prodigy, a genius who can recite the first 1,000 prime numbers. The garb of satire—where almost every character cuts a sorry figure—gives the author the licence to offer one of the most bleak and pessimistic portrayals of urban Dalits. Despite his savage portrayal of Dalit (and female) characters—or perhaps because of it? —Serious Men has won critical appreciation from a crosssection of readers and critics. At a time when a formidable body of Dalit literature—writing by Dalits about Dalit lives—has created a distinct space for itself, how and why is it that a novel such as Serious Men, with its gleefully skewed portrayal of an angry Dalit man, manages to win such accolades? In American literature—and particularly in the case of African-American authors and character—these issues of representation have been debated for decades. But in India, the sustained refusal to address issues related to caste in everyday life—and the continued and unquestioned predominance of a Brahminical stranglehold over cultural production—have led us to a place where non-Dalit portrayal of Dalits in literature, cinema and art remains the norm. The journey of modern Dalit literature has been a difficult one. But even though it has not necessarily enjoyed the support of numbers we must engage with what Dalits are writing—not simply for reasons of authenticity, or as a concession to identity politics, but simply because of the aesthetic value of this body of writing, and for the insights it offers into the human condition. In a society that is still largely unwilling to recognize Dalits as equal, rights-bearing human beings, in a society that is inherently indifferent to the everyday violence against Dalits, in a society unwilling to share social and cultural resources equitably with Dalits unless mandated by law (as seen in the “anti-reservation discourse”), Dalit literature has the potential to humanize non-Dalits and sensitise them to a world into which they have no insight. But before we can understand what Dalit literature is seeking to accomplish, we need first to come to terms with the stranglehold of non-Dalit representations of Dalits. Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance, publishe  15 years ago, chronicles the travails of two Dalit characters— uncle Ishvar and nephew Omprakash—who migrate to Bombay and yet cannot escape brutality. While the present of the novel is set at the time of the Emergency, Ishvar’s father Dukhi belongs to the era of the anticolonial nationalist movement. During one of Dukhi’s visits to the town, he chances upon a meeting of the Indian National Congress, where speakers spread the “Mahatma’s message regarding the freedom struggle, the struggle for justice,” and wiping out “the disease of untouchability, ravaging us for centuries, denying dignity to our fellow human beings.” Neither in the 1940s, where the novel’s past is set, nor in the Emergency period of the 1970s—when the minds and bodies Ishvar and Omprakash, are savaged by the state—do we find any mention of a figure like BR Ambedkar or of Dalit movements. In his ‘nationalist’ understanding of modern Indian history, Mistry seems to have not veered too far from the road charted by predecessors like Mulk Raj Anand and Premchand. Sixty years after Premchand, Mistry’s literary imagination seems stuck in the empathy-realism mode, trapping Dalits in abjection. Mistry happily continues the broad stereotype of the Dalit as a passive sufferer, without consciousness of caste politics.

 

Q. 11 Which of the following is the closest description of the central argument of this passage:

A. Manu Joseph’s novel presents a scathing portrayal of Dalits.

B. Contemporary American literature is very cautious on politically correct representation of minorities.

C. The last two decades have witnessed the rise of a very vibrant Dalit literature.

D. Portrayal of Dalits by non-Dalits merely as passive victims has been the dominant norm in Indian Literature, cinema and art.

 

Q. 12 According to this passage, Premchand and Mulk Raj Anand:

A. Presented a stereotyped version of Dalit characters in their writings.

B. Excelled in writing satires on social inequality

C. Were politically opposed to the views of B.R. Ambedkar

D. Were closely involved with the leadership of the nationalist movement.

 

Q. 13 The writer refers to the ‘anti-reservation discourse’ in order to argue that:

A. Dalit literature has had a very difficult journey since its origins.

B. Manu Joseph is viscerally opposed to Dalits.

C. Persons belonging to the upper castes are inherently indifferent to routine violence against Dalits

D. Indian society is not yet ready to equitably share, on its own, social, cultural and political space with Dalits.

 

Q. 14 Which of the following statements is least likely to be inferred from this passage.

A. The author of Serious Men has used the literary device of satire to present an unflattering picture of women characters.

B. Issues of representation of minorities have been debated extensively in American literature.

C. The writer of this passage believes that engagement with Dalits is necessary only because such engagement affirms the importance of identity politics.

D. The writer believes that Rohinton Mistry presented a stereotypical representation of Dalits character in his book.

 

Q. 15 According to the information available in the passage, the writer attributes the prevalence of representation of Dalits by non-Dalits in literature, art and media to:

A. The nationalist understanding of Indian history.

B. Marginalization of B.R. Ambedkar from nationalist movement.

C. The anti-reservation discourse

D. Brahminical control over cultural production.

 

Q. 16 Which of the following is not among the reasons suggested by the writer for engaging with Dalit writing:

A. Dalit literature has the potential to sensitize non-Dalits about the experiences of the former.

B. Dalit writing is more authentic than representation of Dalits by non – Dalits.

C. Dalit literature does not have the support of numbers.

D. The aesthetic value of Dalit writing.

 

Q. 17 Which of the following statement cannot be inferred from the passage:

A. Upper-castes have dominated the instruments of cultural production in Indian society.

B. Indian society is unwilling to recognize Dalits as equal, rights bearing human beings.

C. Dalit writers have carved out a space for writings on Dalit experience and world view

D. The judiciary in India, in its opposition to reservation, has betrayed its unwillingness to acknowledge Dalits as equal bearer of rights.

 

Q. 18 The writer of this passage is critical of Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance for the reason that:

A. It is an example of a book of Dalit characters by a Non-Dalit

B. The book suggests that Dalits are nothing more than passive sufferers without any agency

C. The book ignores the everyday violence that Dalits have to confront with.

D. It bares the passive literary style of the author, Rohinton Mistry.

 

Q. 19 Which of the following words would be the best substitute for the word ‘sly’ in this passage.

A. Bright

B. Wise

C. Devious

D. Dim

 

Q. 20 “It is not as if Dalit movements________ not active during the periods that form A Fine Balance’s backdrop.” Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank in the above sentence:

A. is

B. was

C. were

D. are

 

Questions: 21 – 30

Passage – 1:

In recent weeks the writers William Dalrymple and Patrick French, among others, have come before a “fusillade” of criticism in India, much of it questioning not their facts, not their interpretations, but their foreignness. “Who gets to write about India?” The Wall Street Journal asked on Wednesday in its own report on this Indian literary feuding. It is a complicated question, not least because to decide who gets to write about India, you would need to decide who gets to decide who gets to write about India. Rather than conjecturing some Committee for the Deciding of the Deciding of Who Gets to Write About India, it might be easier to let writers write what they please and readers read what they . The accusations pouring forth from a section of the Indian commentariat are varied. Some criticism is of a genuine literary nature, fair game, customary, expected. But lately a good amount of the reproaching has been about identity. In the case of Mr. Dalrymple, a Briton who lives in New Delhi, it is—in the critics’ view—that his writing is an act of re-colonization. In the case of Mr. French, it is that he belongs to a group of foreign writers who use business-class lounges and see some merit in capitalism and therefore do not know the real India, which only the commentarial member in question does. What is most interesting about these appraisals is that their essential nature makes reading the book superfluous, as one of my Indian reviewers openly admitted. (His review was not about the book but about his refusal to read the book). The book is not necessary in these cases, for the argument is about who can write about India, not what has been written. For critics of this persuasion, India surely seems a lonely land. A country with a millennial history of Hindus, Christians, Jews, Muslims and Buddhists living peaceably together; a country of hundreds of dialects in which so many. Indians are linguistic foreigners to each other, and happily, tolerantly so; a country that welcomes foreign seekers (of yoga poses, of spiritual wisdom, of ancestral roots) with open arms; a country where, outside the elite world of South Delhi and South Bombay, I have not heard an Indian ask whether outsiders have a right to write, think or exist on their soil. But it is not just this deep-in-the-bones pluralism that challenges the “who-getsto – write-about-India contingent”. It is also that at the very heart of India’s multifarious changes today is this glimmering idea: that Indians must be rewarded for what they do, not who they are. Identities you never chose—caste, gender, birth order—are becoming less important determinants of fate. Your deeds—how hard you work, what risks you take—are becoming more important. It is this idea, which I have found pulsating throughout the Indian layers, that leaves a certain portion of the intelligentsia out of sync with the surrounding country. As Mr. French has observed, there is a tendency in some of these writers to value social mobility only for themselves. When the new economy lifts up the huddled masses, then it becomes tawdry capitalism and rapacious imperialism and soulless globalization. Fortunately for those without Indian passports, the nativists’ vision of India is under demographic siege. The young and the relentless are India’s future. They could not think more differently from these literatis. They savour the freedom they are gaining to seek their own level in the society and to find their voice; and they tend to be delighted at the thought that some foreigners do the same in India and love their country as much as they do.

 

Q. 21 Which of the following statements is least likely to be inferred from the passage:

A. Younger generations of Indians are more tolerant of foreign scribes who write about their country.

B. The writer believes that a section of Indian intelligentsia is very hostile to upward economic mobility.

C. Mr. William Dalrymple has been accused of recolonising India through his writings.

D. Most of the criticism that has been recently directed at Patrick French has emphasized mainly on the writer’s underwhelming literary style.

 

Q. 22 Which of the following would be the best substitute for the word, ‘fusillade’ in the passage?

A. Barrage

B. Breach

C. Temper

D. Row

 

Q. 23 The writer uses the phrase, ‘who gets to write about India contingent’ in this passage to refer to:

A. Foreign writers who have written books on India.

B. Critics who have attacked foreign writers writing on India for their mere foreignness.

C. Elite residents of South Delhi and South Bombay.

D. Cultural pluralists.

 

Q. 24 The writer believes that the most peculiar aspect of the criticisms that Patrick French and William Dalaymple have received is that:

A. Most such condemnation has emerged from elite Indians.

B. Such critics are hostile to upward immobility.

C. These censures are not centered on the books of such writers or their literary styles but are targeted at their identity instead.

D. These critics ignore the plural ethos of India.

 

Q. 25 Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage:

A. Ascriptive identities like caste, tribe, etc. are becoming more and more important with the passage of time.

B. Patrick French believes that the new market friendly economic policies followed for the last decades have resulted in the rise of tawdry capitalism and rapacious imperialism.

C. The writer is of the opinion that a section of the intelligentsia is divorced from the views of their compatriots.

D. While India has historically been very hospitable to a variety of religions, it has not been equally open to linguistic foreigners.

 

Q. 26 According to the information available in the passage, the writer is of the opinion that:

A. Writers like Patrick French do not know the real India.

B. Most of the condemnation heaped on Dalrymple, French and himself has been on expected lines.

C. India’s reputation of pluralism is cosmetic at best, one that hides deep rooted hatred towards foreigners.

D. The new generation of Indians have internalized the idea that people should be rewarded for what they do and not who they are.

 

Q. 27 The writer refers to the history of Hindus, Christians, Jews, Muslims and Buddhists living peaceably together in India for millions of years in order to:

A. Show India’s openness to foreigners who have visited Indian in the quest for yoga.

B. Argue that India is a country of hundreds of dialects.

C. Demonstrate the religiosity pervading in an average Indian.

D. India’s deep in the bones pluralism.

 

Q. 28 The writer argues that the nature of criticism he, Dalrymple and French have received for their books renders reading their books superfluous because:

A. Such criticism has been limited to a very small minority of Indians.

B. These writers are popular among Indian youth, even among those who have not read their books.

C. The literary styles of these writers are not the sole focus of such criticism.

D. Such criticism is less about what has been written in their books than about who can write on India.

 

Q. 29 According to the passage, the question ‘who gets to write about India’ is complicated because:

A. India has been historically open to and tolerant of foreign writers and artists.

B. This issue can be satisfactorily resolved only if we can decide who gets to decide who gets to write about India.

C. Ascriptive identities are becoming more and more important in a globalized world.

D. This would result in a shift of attention from what has been written to who has written.

 

Q. 30 “But with many outsiders’ India-related books recently hitting bookstores there, the sensitivity—flared into a bout of vigorous literary nativism, with equally vigorous counterpunches.” Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank in the above sentence:

A. Has

B. Have

C. Was

D. Did

 

Questions: 31 – 40

Passage – 1:

If religion and community are associated with global violence in the minds of many people, then so are global poverty and inequality. There has, in fact, been an increasing tendency in recent years to justify policies of poverty removal on the ground that this is the surest way to prevent political strife and turmoil. Basing public policy—international as well as domestic—on such an understanding has some evident attractions. Given the public anxiety about wards and disorders in the rich countries in the world, the indirect justification of poverty removal-not for its own sake but for the sake of peace and quiet in the world—provides an argument that appeals to self-interest for helping the needy. It presents an argument for allocating more resources on poverty removal because of its presumed political, rather than moral relevance. While the temptation to go in that direction is easy to understand, it is a “perilous” route to take even for a worthy cause. Part of the difficulty lies in the possibility that if wrong, “economic reductionism” would not only impair our understanding of the world, but would also tend to undermine the declared rationale of the public commitment to remove poverty. This is a particularly serious concern, since poverty and massive inequality are terrible enough in themselves, and deserve priority even if there were no connection whatsoever with violence. Just as virtue is its own reward, poverty is at least its own penalty. This is not to deny that poverty and inequality can-and do-have far reaching consequences with conflict and strife, but these connections have to be examined and investigated with appropriate care and empirical scrutiny, rather than being casually invoked with unreasoned rapidity in support of a ‘good cause’. Destitution can, of course, produce provocation for defying established laws and rules. But it need not give people the initiative, courage, and actual ability to do anything very violent. Destitution can be accompanied not only by economic debility, but also by political helplessness. A starving wretch can be too frail and too dejected to fight and battle, and even to protest and holler. It is thus not surprising that often enough intense and widespread suffering and misery have been accompanied by unusual peace and silence. Indeed, many famines have occurred without there being much political rebellion or civil strife or intergroup warfare. For example, the famine years in the 1840s in Ireland were among the most peaceful, and there was title attempt by the hungry masses to intervene even as ship after ship sailed down the river Shannon with rich food. Looking elsewhere, my own childhood memories in Calcutta during the Bengal famine of 1943 include the sight of starving people dying in front of sweetshops with various layers of luscious food displayed behind the glass windows, without a single glass being broken, or law or order being disrupted.

 

Q. 31 Select the statement that can be most plausibly inferred from the aforesaid passage.

A. A society plagued by recurrent famines can never witness political revolution.

B. Religious discrimination inevitably leads to violence and strife.

C. Destitution of the masses leads to peace and social stability.

D. Famines and starvation do not necessarily result in political rebellion.

 

Q. 32 The author believes that it may not be advisable to emphasise on the connection between poverty and violence as:

A. Emphasis on such connection appeals only to self-interest of persons.

B. Linking poverty and violence undermines the moral character of anti-poverty measures.

C. The absence of any essential connection between poverty and violence may then weaken the very rationale of anti-poverty policies.

D. There is no necessary link between poverty and inequality.

 

Q. 33 Which of the following best captures the central argument of this passage.

A. Religion is inextricably linked with violence.

B. Famines may not necessarily result in civil unrest.

C. Global poverty and inequality are one of the fundamental causes of global violence and strife.

D. Basing anti-poverty programmes on the need for avoidance of violence and strife is dotted with many pitfalls.

 

Q. 34 In the given passage, the word ‘perilous’ means:

A. Scared

B. Costly

C. Futile

D. Dangerous

 

Q. 35 The author refers to his own experience as a child during the Bengal famine of 1943 in order to.

A. Illustrate how religiosity may instill passive acceptance of even the worst forms of starvation among people.

B. Repudiate the argument that religious discrimination usually tends to inspire violent protests.

C. Substantiate his assertion that it is not unusual to have the most intense suffering and misery coexist with complete peace.

D. Demonstrate that people confronted with acute starvation are rendered too helpless to protest ever at all.

 

Q. 36 The word ‘destitution’ in this passage can be best substituted by:

A. Dejection

B. Indigence

C. Default

D. Dereliction

 

Q. 37 Which of the following statement is least likely to be inferred from the passage:

A. History is replete with instance of famines that have occurred without there being much violent protest.

B. Many writers and critics are increasingly advocating for stronger policies on poverty removal on the ground that this would help prevent political turmoil.

C. The author believes that the links between poverty and violence must never be emphasized at all.

D. Economic debility in turn inhibits political freedom.

 

Q. 38 The author asserts that basing anti-poverty measures on the avowed connections between poverty and violence has certain apparent benefits because:

A. Poverty is similar to religious exploitation in terms of the potential violent consequences.

B. It leads to allocation of more resources on anti-poverty policies.

C. The widespread concern about war and violence provides a rationale for poverty removal that appeals to the ‘self-interest’ of persons.

D. Otherwise, there would not have been the tendency to justify anti-poverty policies on the ground that they prevent political turmoil.

 

Q. 39 ‘Economic reductionism’ in this passage means:

A. Neglecting the economic connection between poverty and violence.

B. Excessive accent on poverty and inequality.

C. Emphasizing on the linkage between violence, poverty and economic equality.

D. The view that every conflict is caused by underlying economic tensions.

 

Q. 40 “A sense of encroachment, degradation and humiliation can be even easier-mobilize for rebellion and revolt.” Select the most appropriate word out of the four options for filling the blank space in the aforesaid sentence.

A. for

B. as

C. into

D. to

 

Q. 41 Why was Arundhati Roy investigated in sedation?

A. For committing contempt of court

B. For saying that Kashmir is not an integral part of India

C. For sympathizing with the Maoists

D. For condemning nuclear tests conducted by India

 

Q. 42 Damon Galgut’s ‘In a Strange Room’ was recently in news for:

A. Man Booker Prize shortlist

B. Winning the Pulitzer Prize

C. Winning the Orange Prize for fiction

D. None of the above

 

Q. 43 Who was recently in the news when the Supreme Court of India rejected her plea for Euthansia, but paved the way for legalization of passive euthanasia?

A. Aruna Shanbaug

B. Aruna Roy

C. Mary Roy

D. Medha Patkar

 

Q. 44 Nagoya Protocol, signed by India on 30th October, 2010 is:

A. an international treaty of bilateral investment between India and Japan

B. an international treaty to ensure that local produce are exploited only under license and for the common good of the mankind

C. an international treaty to ensure that the benefits of natural resources and their commercial derivatives are shared with local communities

D. None of the above

 

Q. 45 Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, was arrested in which of the following nations?

A. U.K.

B. Sweden

C. U.S.A.

D. Denmark

 

Q. 46 Which of the following are the five countries that have decided to bid for 2017 World Athletics Championship?

A. Qatar, USA, China, Sri Lanka and Brazil

B. Germany, Britain, Hungary, Qatar and Spain

C. Germany, Qatar, India, Spain and China

D. Germany, Britain,, China, Qatar and Spain

 

Q. 47 The recent Tunisian revolution is known as:

A. Orange Revolution

B. Jasmine Revolution

C. Purple Revolution

D. Crescent Revolution

 

Q. 48 “The Naive and the Sentimental Novelist’ is a 2010 publication of Harvard University Press of which of the following authors?

A. Orhan Pamuk

B. J M Coetzie

C. Partha Chatterjee

D. Ben Okri

 

Q. 49 Who replaced Lalit Modi as the IPL Chairman and Commissioner from this year’s edition of the IPL?

A. Chirayu Amin

B. Rajiv Shukla

C. Ratnakar Shetty

D. Shashank Manohar

 

Q. 50 Which one of the following films was officially selected to compete in the Uncertain Regard (A Certain Glance) category at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival?

A. Udaan

B. My name is Khan

C. Wednesday

D. Dhobi Ghat

 

Q. 51 Rani Kumudini Devi, whose birth centenary is being celebrated in 2011, was the :

A. First woman barrister of India

B. First woman Mayor of Hyderabad

C. First woman photographer in India

D. First woman doctor of India

 

Q. 52 The Supreme Court in 2010 upheld an order of the Bombay High Court to line a four-year old ban imposed by the Maharashtra government on publication and circulation of a  controversial book, authored by American scholar James Laine. Identify the book from the following.

A. Chatrapati Shivaji

B. Shivaji – The Warrior King

C. Shivaji – The Hindu King in Muslim India

D. None of the above

 

Q. 53 In which case did the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on July 14, 2010 commute the death sentence of six accused to rigorous life imprisonment?

A. Khairlanji case

B. Bhopal Gas Leak case

C. Bhagalpur case

D. Nithari case

 

Q. 54 The Shunglu panel was constituted for which of the following issues?

A. Investigate the 2G Spectrum Scam

B. Suggest Civil Service Reform

C. Probe the Commonwealth Game Scam

D. Suggest reforms on centre-state relationship

 

Q. 55 Who was appointed as the Chairman of the National Innovation Council in August 2010?
A. Shashi Tharoor

B. Chetan Bhagat

C. Arindam Choudhary

D. Sam Pitroda

 

Q. 56 Name the Kenya-born political lobbyist who runs a firm called Vaishnavi Corporate Communications, and has recently been in news?

A. Barkha Dutt

B. Vir Sanghavi

C. Vina Ramani

D. Niira Radia

 

Q. 57 Irom Sharmila has been fasting for the last 10 years to protest against which of the following issues?

A. Rape cases against Indian Army in Manipur

B. Emergency in Manipur

C. Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005

D. Application of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958 in Manipur

 

Q. 58 Thein Sein is the newly-appointed President of which of the following nations?

A. Indonesia

B. Malaysia

C. Myanmar

D. Thailand

 

Q. 59 Baglihar dam has been a matter of dispute between which nations?

A. Bangladesh and Myanmar

B. Myanmar and China

C. India and China

D. India and Pakistan

 

Q. 60 Who is the author of the book “TINDERBOX-The Past and Future of Pakistan”?

A. Husain Haqqani

B. Yasmeen Niaz Mohiuddin

C. Ishrat Husain

D. M. J. Akbar

 

Q. 61 On 25th January 2011, BJP leaders Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley were prevented from entering Srinagar and unfurl the national flag. What was that Rath Yatra called?

A. Swabhimaan Yatra

B. Ekta Yatra

C. Mukti Yatra

D. Swaraj Yatra

 

Q. 62 Who is chairing the Joint Parliamentary Committee (UPC) on the 2G Spectrum allocation issue?

A. Murli Manohar Joshi

B. A. Raja

C. M. Thambi Durai

D. P. C. Chacko

 

Q. 63 Saina Nehwal recently defeated Ji Hyun Sung of South Korea to win which of the following titles?

A. Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold Badminton

B. Commonwealth Games

C. Singapore Open

D. Hong Kong Open

 

Q. 64 ‘Moner Manush’, the film to win the ‘Golden Peacock at the 41th International Film Festival of India was based on the life of which legendary 19th century folk singer and spiritual Leader?

A. Kabir

B. Surjya Sen

C. Kabir Suman

D. Lalan Fakir

 

Q. 65 Justice P.C. Phukan Commission of Inquiry was constituted to enquire into which of the following incidents?

A. Clashes between Nagas and Lepchas in Nagaland on 14th August 2008

B. Clashes between Bodos and Muslims in Northern Assam’s Udalguri district on August 14th 2008

C. Clashes between Assamese and Bengalis in Guwahati on August 14th 2008

D. None of the above

 

Q. 66 The first woman Secretary General of SAARC is from which country?

A. Maldives

B. Bhutan

C. Sri Lanka

D. India

 

Q. 67 Under whose premiership was the Women’s Reservation Bill (to secure quotas for women in Parliament and state legislative assemblies) first introduced in Parliament?

A. Rajiv Gandhi

B. HD Deve Gowda

C. Atul Bihari Vajpayee

D. Manmohan Singh

 

Q. 68 Which Irish player scored the fastest Century in the history of World Cup Cricket?

A. Niall O’Brien

B. Kevin O’Brien

C. A. Cusack

D. Ed Joyce

 

Q. 69 Which of the following report brought out the 2G spectrum scam?

A. CBI report

B. WikiLeaks

C. CAG report

D. None of the above

 

Q. 70 In February 2011, Gopa Sabharwal was appointed as the first Vice Chancellor of which University of international stature?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru University

B. Azim Premji University

C. Visva-Bharati University

D. Nalanda International University

 

Q. 71 With which Hindutva association are Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Swami Aseemanand allegedly associated?

A. Vishwa Hindu Parishad

B. Shri Ram Sena

C. Abhinav Bharat

D. Arya Samaj

 

Q. 72 With which of the following do you associate the name P. J. Thomas?

A. Central Vigilance Commission

B. Lokpal

C. Anti Corruption Ombudsman

D. Banking Ombudsman

 

Q. 73 The 17th Commonwealth Law Conference was held in which city?

A. Delhi

B. Bangalore

C. Kolkata

D. Hyderabad

 

Q. 74 Gustavo Santaolall who composed the music to the song “Stranger Lives” in the movie “Dhobi Ghat” is from which of the following nations?

A. Chile

B. Peru

C. Argentina

D. Mexico

 

Q. 75 Which one of the following was not awarded a portion of the contested land by the judgment of the Allahabad High Court in 2010 pertaining to the Ayodhya dispute?

A. Nirmohi Akhada

B. Sunni Central Board of Waqfs

C. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

D. Bhagwan Sri Ram Lala Virajman

 

Q. 76 Sania Mirza claimed silver in the Tennis mixed doubles category in the Asian Games in Guanzhou in November 2010. Who was her partner?

A. Mahesh Bhupati

B. Somdev Devvarman

C. Leander Paes

D. Vishnu Vardhan

 

Q. 77 China objected to the Dalai Lama’s recent visit to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. What was he visiting in Tawang?

A. A Buddhist monastery

B. A memorial to Tibetans massacred by the Chinese army

C. The residence of Panchen Lama

D. None of the above

 

Q. 78 Which one of the following tribes lives in the Niyamgiri Hills, which is at the heart of the controversy surrounding Vedanta Resources mining operations?

A. Manna Dhora

B. Dongria Kondh

C. Pardhan

D. Mal Pahariya

 

Q. 79 Which prominent Barrister politician, who was closely linked with the emergency proclamation of 1975, breathed his last in Kolkata on 6th November 2010?

A. Jyoti Basu

B. Siddhartha Shanker Ray

C. Hiren Mukherjee

D. Indrajit Gupta

 

Q. 80 Who is the author of the book ‘Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and his Struggle with India’, criticized for its content?

A. Nirad C. Chaudhary

B. Joseph Lelyveld

C. Khushwant Singh

D. Hermann Kallenbach

 

Q. 81 Which Gharana of Classical singing did Late Pandit Bhimsen Joshi belong to?

A. Dhrupad

B. Maihar

C. Kirana

D. Etawah

 

Q. 82 14th March 2011 was the 80th Anniversary of the first Indian sound Film (talkie). Which movie was it?

A. Jahan Ara

B. Alam Ara

C. Noorjehan

D. None of the above

 

Q. 83 Which internationally renowned musician collaborated with Rahul Sharma to release a music album titled ‘Namaste India’?

A. Richard Clayderman

B. Kenny G

C. Yanni

D. Ricky Martin

 

Q. 84 “War on Terrorism or American Strategy for Global Dominance” is authored by which of the following authors?

A. Noam Chomsky

B. Demetrios Caraley

C. Lea Brilamayer

D. Mansoor Alam

 

Q. 85 Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Amir and Salman Butt (Cricket players of Pakistan) have been banned for being found guilty of spot fixing. To which of the following institutions have they appealed?

A. Pakistan Cricket Board

B. Anti-Corruption Tribunal of the Asian Cricket Council

C. Court of Arbitration for Sport

D. Anti-Corruption Tribunal of the International Cricket Council

 

Q. 86 Indian driver Karun Chandok was recently in the news for which of the following?

A. Being selected as a reserve driver by Team Force India for the 2011 Formula one season.

B. Being selected as a reserve driver by Team Lotus for the 2011 Formula one season

C. Being selected as a reserve driver by Team Ferrari for the 2011 Formula one season.

D. None of the above

 

Q. 87 The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change meeting of 2010 December was held in which of the following places?

A. Colorado

B. Canberra

C. Cancun

D. None of the above

 

Q. 88 Which of the following pairings is correct?

A. Muammar Gaddafi – Syria

B. Fidel Castro – Cuba

C. Pol Pot – Cambodia

D. Hosni Mubarak – Egypt

 

Q. 89 The Right of Children to Full and Compulsory Education Act 2009 requires private schools to ensure that ____________ percent of their students come from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups?

A. 2

B. 15

C. 25

D. 40

 

Q. 90 Srikrishna Committee, which recently submitted its report, was constituted for which of the following issues?

A. Mumbai bomb blast case

B. Malegaon blast case

C. Telengana issue

D. 2G Spectrum corruption issue

 

Q. 91 Akbar will turn 50 when his son Jehangir turns 18. What will be Akbar’s age when it will be exactly 5 times that of Jehangir?

A. 36

B. 40

C. 44

D. 48

 

Q. 92 Arun can climb a Coconut tree by 1.5 feet by each lift; however he slips 0.5 feet every time he makes the next lift. How many individual lifts he will have to reach the top of the Coconut tree of 18.5 feet?

A. 20

B. 19

C. 18

D. 17

 

Q. 93 Jogen’s taxable income for 2010-11 is Rupees 5, 00,000. The tax rates are (i) nil for first 1, 50,000, (ii) 10% for 1, 50,001—3, 00,000, and (iii) 20% for the remaining. His Tax liability is:

A. Rs. 45,000

B. Rs. 50,000

C. Rs. 55,000

D. Rs. 60,000

 

Q. 94 The ratio of two numbers is 4 : 5. But, if each number is increased by 20, the ratio becomes 6 : 7. The sum of such numbers is:

A. 90

B. 95

C. 100

D. 60

 

Q. 95 During the academic session 2009-10, in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, the number of students studying Arts, Law and Commerce was in the ratio of 5:6:7. If during the academic session 2010-11 the number of students studying Arts, Law and Commerce increased by 20%, 30% and 40% respectively, what will be new ratio?

A. 26 : 42 : 63

B. 36 : 44 : 73

C. 26 : 39 : 49

D. 30 : 39 : 49

 

Q. 96 A customized jewellery was sold at Rs 1000 with 90% discount on the ‘making charges’. If the payment made for making charges was Rs 100, what is the approximate rate of discount on the product?

A. 35

B. 45

C. 47

D. 90

 

Q. 97 A man walks from his house to the Railway station to catch a train, which is running as per schedule. If he walks at 6 km/h, he misses the train by 9 minutes. However, if he walks at 7 km/h, he reaches the station 6 minutes before the departure of train. The distance of his home to the Railway Station is:

A. 2 km

B. 1.5 km

C. 1.05 km

D. 1. 25 km

 

Q. 98 Difference between two numbers is 9 and difference between their squares is 981. Lowest of the two numbers is:

A. 40

B. 50

C. 55

D. 59

 

Q. 99 Ms. Jhulan Goswami scores 102 runs in the 18th innings of her career and thus increases her average by 5. After the 18th innings, her average is:

A. 17

B. 21

C. 26

D. 28

 

Q. 100 In a staff room of 25 teachers, 13 drink black coffee, 7 milk coffee, 9 drink both tea and either type of coffee, and everyone drinks either of the beverages. How many teachers drink only tea?

A. Insufficient information

B. 5

C. 6

D. 9

 

Q. 101 A box contains 90 discs which are numbered from 1 to 90. If one disc is drawn at random from the box, the probability that it bears a perfect square number is:

A. 1/10

B. 1/11

C. 1/90

D. 1/9

 

Q. 102 Two coins are tossed simultaneously. The probability of getting at the most one head is:

A. 1/4

B. 1/2

C. 3/4

D. 1

 

Q. 103 A flag pole 18m high casts a shadow 9.6m long. What is the distance of the top of the pole from the far end of the shadow?

A. 20 metres

B. 20.04 metres

C. 20.4 metres

D. 24 metres

 

Q. 104 The 10th term of the series 5, 8, 11, 14, ………………. is

A. 32

B. 35

C. 38

D. 185

 

Q. 105 A bag contains 19 red balls, 37 blue balls and 27 green balls. If a ball is picked up from this bag at random, what is the probability of picking a blue ball?

A. 19/83

B. 37/87

C. 34/81

D. None of the above

 

Q. 106 A cylindrical tennis ball container can contain maximum three balls stacked on one another. The top and bottom balls also touch the lid and the base of the base of the container respectively. If the volume of a tennis ball is 240 cm^3, then what is the volume of the container?

A. 1080 cm^3

B. 840 cm^3

C. 1440 cm^3

D. 720 cm^3

 

Q. 107 Rajneetha walks around the circular park in 15 minutes. If she walks at the rate of 5 km/hr, how much distance would she have to travel, at the minimum, to reach the center of the park from any point on its perimeter?

A. 100 metre

B. 200 metre

C. 250 metre

D. 300 metre

 

Q. 108 If (9/7)^3 x (49/81)^2x-6 = (7/9)^9, then the value of x is:

A. 12

B. 9

C. 8

D. 6

 

Q. 109 Francis has 18 eggs out of which 12 eggs were sold at 10% loss than the cost price. At what mark up should be sell the remaining eggs to cover his losses?

A. 5%

B. 10%

C. 15%

D. 20%

 

Q. 110 If the length and height of a brick increases by 10% each respectively, and the breadth reduces by 20%, what is the percentage change in the volume of the brick?

A. 28

B. 30

C. 32

D. 36

 

Q. 111 ‘Where there is smoke, there is fire’.

Which of the following statements, if true, would show that the above statement is false?

A. There is sometimes smoke where there is no fire.

B. There is sometimes fire where there is no smoke.

C. There is no fire where there is no smoke.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 112 ‘Where there is poverty, there are always thieves.’

Which of the following statements, if true, would show that the above statement is false?

A. America is a rich country and there are thieves in America.

B. Bhutan is a poor country and there are no thieves in Bhutan.

C. Bangladesh is a poor country and there are many thieves in Bangladesh.

D. Nepal is a rich country and there are no thieves in Nepal.

 

Q. 113 Statement 1: Sugar is bad for people with diabetes.

Statement 2: Leela does not eat sugar.

Assuming that Statements 1 and 2 are true, which of the following statements follows?

A. Leela has diabetes

B. Sugar is bad for Leela

C. People with diabetes do not eat sugar

D. None of the above

 

Q. 114 Statement 1: People who read fashion magazines do no like to read fiction.

Statement 2: Tenzin does not read fashion magazines.

Assuming that Statements 1 and 2 are true, which of the following conclusions might be said to follow?

A. Tenzin likes to read fiction

B. Tenzin may or may not like to read fiction

C. Tenzin does not like to read fiction

D. Tenzin does not like fashion magazines.

 

Q. 115 Suleiman: All Communists are atheists.

Sheeba: That is not true.

Which of the following, if true, would make Sheeba’s reply the most convincing?

A. My uncle is an atheist but he is not a Communist

B. My uncle is a Communist but he is not an atheist

C. My uncle is a Communist and an atheist

D. My uncle is a neither a Communist nor an atheist

 

Q. 116 Statement 1: All pingos are Byronic.

Statement 2: Shalisto is byronic.

Statement 3: Therefore _________ .

Fill in the blanks:

A. Shalisto is a pingo

B. Shalisto is not a pingo

C. Shalisto is not byronic

D. None of the above

 

Q. 117 A, B, D, G, K, P, _____________

Which is the last alphabet in this sequence?

A. Z

B. Y

C. V

D. X

 

Q. 118 B, C, E, G, K, M, Q, S, _______________

What is the next alphabet in this sequence?

A. T

B. U

C. V

D. W

 

Q. 119 Z, X, T, N, __________

What is the next alphabet in this sequence?

A. E

B. F

C. G

D. H

 

Q. 120 ‘Apple, Application, _______________, Approval, Apricot, April’

Which of the following best fits in the blank?

A. Arrogant

B. April

C. Appropriate

D. Apiary

 

Q. 121 ‘Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Wednesday, Monday, Sunday, __________, Which of the following best fits in the blank?

A. Sunday

B. Tuesday

C. Saturday

D. Thursday

 

Q. 122 ‘387924, _______, 3724, 423, 32, 2’.

Which number is missing?

A. 42978

B. 42789

C. 42983

D. 42783

 

Q. 123 ‘Gym, hymn, lynx, pygmy, rhythm’

Which of the following words does not belong to the above set?

A. Myrrh

B. Mythic

C. Flyby

D. Syzygy

 

Q. 124 Aadvark, Eerie, Iiwi, Oolong, ________

Which of the following words follows the pattern of this series?

A. Uvula

B. Uulium

C. Uranium

D. Uranus

 

Q. 125 ‘China has a higher literacy rate than India. This is due to the greater efficiency of the Communist system. Efficiency is sorely lacking in India’s democratic system. Therefore, democracy is the biggest obstacle to India’s achieving 100% literacy.’

Which of the following, if true, would directly undermine the above argument?

A. Inefficiency is equally a problem in democracies and Communist countries.

B. Communist systems do not respect human rights.

C. Freedom is more important than literacy.

D. China is slowly making the transition to democracy.

 

Q. 126 ‘In 399 BC, a jury in Athens condemned Socrates to death for impiety and corrupting the morals of the youth. Socrates’ friends offered to help him escape, but Socrates refused. Socrates argued that the fact that he had lived in Athens for so many years meant that he had committed himself to obeying its laws. It would therefore be wrong for him to break those very laws he was implicitly committed to obeying.’

Which one of the following claims constitutes the most plausible challenge to Socrates’ argument?

A. Long residence only commits someone to obeying just laws and Socrates was convicted under an unjust law.

B. Long residence by itself does not imply a commitment to obeying laws since one never made any explicit commitment.

C. Obedience to the law is not always required.

D. There is no point in escaping from prison since one will anyway be captured again.

 

Q. 127 ‘Soft drinks have been shown by scientists to be bad for the teeth. Therefore, the government would be justified in banning all soft drinks from the Indian market. Assuming that the factual claim in the above argument is true, what else needs to be assumed for the conclusion to follow?

A. The government is justified in banning anything that is bad for dental health.

B. Soft drinks are also bad for gastric health

C. Dental hygiene is a matter of great concern.

D. No further assumptions are necessary.

 

Q. 128 ‘In order to be eligible for election to the Lok Sabha, a person must be at least 25 years of age. Moreover, one must not be bankrupt. Therefore, Jatinder Singh, over 50 years of age and without any criminal convictions, cannot be the Speaker of the Lok Sabha since he has just filed for bankruptcy.

Which of the following must be assumed for the conclusion to follow logically?

A. Anyone over 50 years of ago is eligible to be Speaker of the Lok Sabha as long as he or she has no criminal convictions.

B. People without criminal convictions cannot be elected to the Lok Sabha even if they

are not bankrupt.

C. Only those eligible for election to the Lok Sabha are eligible to be the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

D. There is no minimum age requirement for the Speaker of the Lok Sabha

 

Q. 129 ‘As a century draws to a close, people start behaving much like people coming to the end of a long life. People approaching death often start reflecting on the events of their lives. Similarly, people alive in 1999_______’

Which of the following most logically completes the paragraph above?

A. …..started reflecting on the events of the twentieth century.

B. …..started to reflect on the events of their lives.

C. ……started to fear death.

D. ……started to wonder what the year 2000 would bring.

 

Q. 130 ‘The Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius proposed the following thought experiment. If the universe has a boundary, we can throw a spear at this boundary. If the spear flies through, then it is not a boundary. If the spear bounces back, there must something beyond this boundary that is itself in space, which means it is not a boundary at all. Either way, it turns out that the universe has no boundary.’ How best can the form of Lucretius’ argument for the infinity of space be described?

A. Lucretius shows that positing finite space leads to a contradiction.

B. Lucretius shows that finite space is inconsistent with physics.

C. Lucretius shows that finite space is inconsistent with mathematics.

D. Lucretius shows that finite space is inconceivable.

 

Q. 131 ‘Utilitarians believe that the right action is that which produces the most happiness.’ Which of the following claims is incompatible with the utilitarian view?

A. The right thing to do is to make the consequences of our actions as good as possible

B. The right thing to do is to do our duty, whatever the consequences

C. The right thing to do is to act on a rule which, if followed widely, produces the most

happiness.

D. The right thing to do is to act from motivations which produce the most happiness.

 

Q. 132 ‘Senthil goes to Ambala for the first time in his life. On the way from the railway station to his hotel, sees twelve people, all of them male. He concludes that there are no women in Ambala. As a matter of fact, there are many thousands of women in Ambala.’

Which of the following best describes Senthil’s error?

A. Senthil was misled by irrelevant details

B. Senthil generalized on the basis of insufficient evidence.

C. Senthil was biased against women.

D. Senthil was bad at counting

 

Q. 133 ‘It took many centuries before the countries of Europe could resolve their internal problems of violence and corruption to become the stable nation-states they are.

Therefore, it will take many centuries for India to achieve internal stability.’

Assuming that the factual claims in the argument above are true, what must be assumed in order for the conclusion to follow?

A. Countries everywhere must follow the same paths towards stability.

B. India is gradually progressing towards internal stability.

C. India can learn how to achieve stability by studying Europe’s example

D. India has no hope of achieving in the near future

 

Q. 134 Which one of the following statements is best described as an assertion of opinion rather than an assertion of fact?

A. Brazil, China and India are now among the largest emitters of greenhouse gases.

B. Scientists agree that human activity is an important cause of climate change.

C. The Indian government’s policy on climate change is misguided.

D. The Indian government’s policy on climate change has changed significantly in the last five years.

 

Q. 135 (A) The number of people migrating into Bengaluru has increased significantly in recent years.

(B) This is because Bengaluru provides more economic opportunities than the towns and villages from which these migrants come.

(C) This sudden influx of migrants has made the city less pleasant to live in.

(D) The success of the government’s rural employment guarantee act might have the effect of stemming some rural-urban migration.

Which one of the above statements is best described as an assertion of opinion rather than an assertion of fact?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

 

Q. 136 Which one of the following statements, if true, is best described as an assertion of opinion rather than an assertion of fact?

A. Mumbai is larger than Pune.

B. Mumbai is smaller than Pune.

C. Mumbai is more cultured than Pune.

D. Mumbai is more crowded than Pune.

 

Q. 137 In the following question, there are two or more statements along with few conclusions deduced from the statements. You are required to answer on the basis of the statements and the conclusions. Make the factual assumptions required by the question even if you believe the statement is actually false.

Statement 1: Some aeroplanes are balloons.

Statement 2: Some balloons are rockets.

Conclusions:

(a) Some aeroplanes are rockets.

(b) Some rockets are tables.

(c) All the rockets are balloons.

(d) All the balloons are aeroplanes.

Assuming the statements 1 and 2 are true, which conclusion follows:

A. Only (b) and (d)

B. Only (a) and (c)

C. Only (d)

D. None of the above

 

Q. 138 In the following question, there are two or more statements along with few conclusions deduced from the statements. You are required to answer on the basis of the statements and the conclusions. Make the factual assumptions required by the question even if you believe the statement is actually false.

Statement 1: All whales are fish.

Statement 2: Some fish are not amphibians.

Statement 3: All whales are amphibians.

Statement 4: Some amphibians are not fish.

Conclusions:

(a) Some fish are amphibians.

(b) Some amphibians are fish.

(c) Only whales are both fish and amphibians.

(d) All amphibians are fish.

Assuming the statements 1, 2, 3 and 4 are true, which conclusion follows:

A. Only (a) and (b)

B. Only (c)

C. Only (d)

D. None of the above

 

Q. 139 In the following question, there are two or more statements along with few conclusions deduced from the statements. You are required to answer on the basis of the statements and the conclusions. Make the factual assumptions required by the question even if you believe the statement is actually false.

Statement 1: All libraries are laboratories.

Statement 2: No laboratories are hostels.

Conclusions:

(a) All laboratories are libraries.

(b) Some hostels are libraries.

(c) Some libraries are hostels.

(d) No library is a hostel.

Assuming the statements 1 and 2 are true, which conclusion follows:

A. Only (a) and (b)

B. Only (b) and (c)

C. Only (c) and (d)

D. Only (d)

 

Questions: 140 – 142

Passage – 1:

‘Instead of being concerned with what actually happens in practice….(economics) is increasingly preoccupied with developing pseudo-mathematical formulas. These provide models of behavior which never quite fit what actually happens, in a way which resembles the physical sciences gone wrong: instead of equations describing reality, economics produces equations describing ideal conditions and theoretical clarity of a type which never occurs in practice’.

 

Q. 140 Which of the following best summarizes the argument of this paragraph?

A. Economics ought to be more like the physicals.

B. Theoretical clarity is undesirable in economics.

C. The physical sciences are wrong to emphasise mathematic formulae.

D. The mathematical equations used by economists do not accurately describe the real world.

 

Q. 141 Which of the following claims is not implied in the paragraph above?

A. Economists should stop using mathematics models.

B. Equations describing ideal conditions should not be mistaken for equations describing reality.

C. Theoretical clarity should not come at the expense of accuracy.

D. Models of human behavior should be true to the complexity of human nature.

 

Q. 142 Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the argument of the passage above?

A. The physical sciences are themselves reducing their reliance on mathematical formulae.

B. The real world in fact closely approximates ideal theoretical conditions.

C. We do not at present have the mathematical expertise to model the full complexity of the world economy.

D. Academic economists need to be more sensitive to human nature.

 

Questions: 143 – 144

‘Religion, like camel caravans, seem to avoid mountain passes. Buddhism spread quickly south from Buddha’s birth-place in southern Nepal across the flat Gangetic plain to Sri Lanka. But it took a millennium to reach China….. The religious belt stretched eventually to Mongolia and Japan, but in Afghanistan Buddhism filled only a narrow belt that left pagans among the valleys to the east and west in Kailash and Ghor’.

 

Q. 143 Which of the following best summarises the subject of this paragraph?

A. The Afghan people were hostile to Buddhism.

B. Geography has considerable impact on the spread of religions.

C. Buddhism does not flourish in mountainous regions.

D. Religion has a considerable impact on geography.

 

Q. 144 Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the conclusion to the above argument?

A. Christianity took several centuries to cross the Atlantic Ocean to America.

B. The Hindukush mountains made no difference to the speed with which Islam spread.

C. Buddhism is strongest in mountainous regions.

D. Jainism is less popular in cold climates.

 

Questions: 145 – 146

Friendship was indeed a value for the villagers, more for men than for women. Two good friends were said to be ‘like brothers’ (literally, ‘like elder brotheryounger brother’, annatammandirahage). I heard this expression several times and I could not help recalling the statement of an elderly English colleague who had told me that he and his brother were very close and had written to each other every week. He had added, ‘We are very good friends.’ That is, friendship connoted intimacy in England while in Rampura (as in rural India everywhere), brotherhood conveyed intimacy’.

 

Q. 145 Which of the following best summarizes the conclusion of the argument of this paragraph?

A. Friendship has greater value for men than for women.

B. People in England have different attitudes to brotherhood and friendship than people in rural India.

C. Brotherhood has greater value in rural India than in England.

D. Friendship has greater value in England than in India.

 

Q. 146 Which of the following, if true, would directly contradict the conclusion of the above argument?

A. People are less likely to have large families in England.

B. People in England are no longer close to their family members.

C. People in England do not think that friendship connotes intimacy.

D. People in rural India think that sisters cannot be intimate.

 

Questions: 147 – 148

‘A language is most easily learnt when it is an tune with the social context. To teach an Indian child in English at the primary stage ………. strengthens distinctions of class and status and wraps the mind. Failure to resort to regional languages in literacy campaigns also hampers their success’.

 

Q. 147 Which of the following best summarizes the argument of the passage above?

A. Learning English wraps the mind.

B. Language policy should be devised with an eye to social context.

C. Literacy campaigns in India have failed

D. English should be taught at the secondary school level.

 

Q. 148 Which of the following claims, if true, would weaken the argument in the passage above?

A. Literacy campaigns are more successful when conducted in English

B. Learning English at an early age has been found to weaken class distinctions.

C. Children who learn English at the primary school stage have been found to show greater intellectual ability than those who learn English only at the secondary level.

D. All of the above.

 

Questions: 149 – 151

‘The tribes should develop their own culture and make their contribution to the cultural richness of the country. It is unnecessary to cause them to change their customs, habits or diversions so far as to make themselves indistinguishable from other classes. To do so would be rob rural and pastoral life of its colour and stimulating diversity’.

 

Q. 149 Which of the following conclusions in not implied by the passage above?

A. It is good for India’s tribal people to develop their culture.

B. Tribal customs should not be allowed tochange in any respect.

C. Forcing tribal people to change their customs reduces the diversity of rural life.

D. Tribal culture is part of the cultural richness of India.

 

Q. 150 Which of the following claims runs directly counter to the spirit of the passage above?

A. Tribal people should be able to decide what elements of the modern world to adopt.

B. The government should make modern science and medicine available to tribal people.

C. Tribal people should not be subjected to any coercion to conform to non-tribal cultural norms as long as they do not violate the law.

D. The tribals should assimilate as far possible into non-tribal culture as a condition of full citizenship.

 

Q. 151 Which of the following is not an assumption required by the above argument?

A. Colour and diversity are desirable things.

B. Tribal people are capable of contributing to India’s cultural diversity.

C. Changing tribal customs is a necessary condition of making modern medicine available to tribal people.

D. Rural life is presently full of colour and diversity.

 

Questions: 152 – 153

‘India is the only country in the world where, in the States which are governed by the Communist party, human rights are fully respected – and that is only because the Bill of Rights is firmly entrenched in our national Constitution. We can proudly say that our Constitution gave us a flying start and equipped us adequately to meet the challenges of the future’.

 

Q. 152 Which of the following conclusions is not implied by the passage above?

A. Communist states often do not respect human rights.

B. Communist states never respect human rights.

C. The entrenchment of the Bill of Rights is what ensures that even Communistgoverned states respect human rights.

D. The Indian Constitution prepared India for the challenges of independence.

 

Q. 153 Which of the following, if true, would weaken the above argument?

A. Communist governments are motivated to respect human rights out of Communist principles, not Constitutional ones.

B. The Constitution of India is itself sympathetic to Communist principle.

C. Human rights need to be enforceable to have any meaning.

D. Countries without a strong culture of human rights are prone to oppressing minorities.

Questions: 154 – 155

Passage – 1:

‘Poverty is – more restrictive and limiting than anything else. If poverty and low standards continue then democracy, for all its fine institutions and ideals, ceases to be a liberating force. It must therefore aim continuously at the eradication of poverty and its companion unemployment. In other words, political democracy is not enough. It must develop into economic democracy also’.

 

Q. 154 Which of the following is not implied by the following passage?

A. Democracy has ceased to be a liberating force.

B. Democracy should aim to eliminate poverty.

C. Poverty and unemployment go hand in hand

D. Political democracy should develop into economic democracy.

 

Q. 155 Which of following views, if true, would weaken the argument of the above passage?

A. Political democracy is inseparable from economic democracy.

B. Poverty does not in fact restrict freedom.

C. Democracy flourishes most in poor societies.

D. Economic democracy is a necessary condition for the elimination of unemployment

 

Questions: 156 – 160

Each problem consists of a set of rules and facts. Apply the specified rules to the set of facts and answer the questions.

Rules:

(A) The fundamental right to freedom of association includes the right to form an association as well as not join an association.

(B) The fundamental right to freedom of association also includes the freedom to decide with whom to associate.

(C) The fundamental right to freedom of association does not extend to the right to realize the objectives of forming the association.

(D) Fundamental rights are applicable only to laws made by or administrative actions of the State and do not apply to actions of private persons.

(E) Any law in contravention of fundamental rights is unconstitutional and therefore cannot bind any person.

Facts:

Gajodhar Pharmaceuticals, a private company, offered an employment contract of two years to Syed Monirul Alam. One of the clauses in the employment contract provided that Syed Monirul Alam must join Gajodhar Mazdoor Singh (GMS), one of the trade unions active in Gajodhar Pharmaceuticals.

 

Q. 156 Decide which of the following propositions can be most reasonably inferred through the application of the stated legal rules to the facts of this case:

A. The employment contract offered to Monirul Alam to join GMS is legal as it does not restrict his freedom not to join any association.

B. The condition requiring Monirul Alam to join GMS cannot bind him as it impinges on his freedom not to join any association.

C. Syed Monirul Alam cannot claim a fundamental right to freedom of association against Gajodhar Pharmaceuticals and therefore, the contract would bind him even though his freedom of association is restricted.

D. The employment contract infringes Syed Monirul Alam’s freedom to decide with whom to associate and therefore is legally not enforceable.

 

Q. 157 If Parliament enacts a law which requires every employee to join the largest trade union in their workplace mandating Syed Monirul Alam to join GMS, then:

A. Such a law would merely govern private action to which fundamental rights do not apply.

B. Such a law would not curtail any individual’s right to freedom of association.

C. Neither the employment contract, nor the law of the parliament would be enforceable as they would curtail the freedom of association.

D. The law of parliament would violate an individual’s freedom not to join any association and therefore be unconstitutional.

 

Q. 158 If Parliament enacts is law that requires a trade union to open its membership to all the employees, then

A. Such a law would not infringe any fundamental right to freedom of association.

B. The law of the parliament would curtail an individual’s right not to join any association.

C. Such a law would curtail the union members’ right to decide with whom they would like to associate.

D. Such a law would render the employment contract offered by Gajodhar Pharmaceuticals to Syed Monirul Alam unenforceable.

 

Q. 159 If Gajodhar Pharmaceuticals enter into an agreement with GMS wherein the former agrees to hire only the existing members of GMS as employees, then:

A. The agreement would be illegal as it would curtail the union members’ right to decide with whom they would like to associate.

B. Such an agreement would infringe the union’s right to decide with whom to associate and therefore is legally not enforceable.

C. The agreement would not be enforceable as it would infringe upon the employer’s right not to join an association.

D. The constitutionality of this agreement cannot be contested on grounds of contravention of fundamental rights as such rights are not applicable to private persons.

 

Q. 160 If Parliament enacts a legislation prohibiting strikes by trade unions of employees engaged in pharmaceutical industry, then:

A. The legislation would not violate the right to freedom of association.

B. The legislation would curtail the right of trade unions to strike, and therefore violate freedom of association.

C. Since strike is only one of the objectives with which a trade union is formed, right to strike is not protected by the right to freedom of association.

D. None of the above.

 

Questions: 161 – 163

Each problem consists of a set of rules and facts. Apply the specified rules to the set of facts and answer the questions.

Rule:

Whoever finds an unattended object can keep it unless the true owner claims that object. This does not affect the property owner’s right to the ownership of the property on which the object is found. The right to ownership of a property does not include the right to ownership of unattended objects on that property.

Facts:

Elizabeth is the CEO of global management services company in Chennai and is on her way to Ranchi to deliver the convocation address at India’s leading business school on the outskirts of Ranchi. Flying business class on Dolphin Airlines, she is entitled to use the lounge owned by the airline in Chennai Airport while waiting for her flight. She finds a diamond ear-ring on the floor of the lounge and gives it to the staff of Dolphin Airlines expressly stating that in the event of nobody claiming the ear-ring within six months, she would claim it back. The airline sell the ear-ring after eight months and Elizabeth files a case to recover the value of the ear-ring from the airline when she is informed about its sale.

 

Q. 161 As a judge you would order that:

A. Elizabeth is not entitled to compensation because the ear-ring was found on the property of the airline and therefore, the airline is entitled to sell it.

B. The airline must compensate Elizabeth because owning the lounge does not give the airline the right over all things that might be found on it.

C. The airline must compensate Elizabeth because while accepting the ear-ring from Elizabeth they had agreed to return it if nobody claimed it within six months.

D. Elizabeth is not entitled to compensation because she did not claim the ear-ring after the expiry of six months and the airline waited for a couple more months before selling it.

 

Q. 162 Assume how that Elizabeth was only an economy class passenger and was not entitled to use the airline’s lounge. However, she manages to gain entry and finds the ear-ring in the lounge. The rest of the above facts remain the same. Will her illegal entry into the Lounge affect Elizabeth’s right to keep the ear-ring (or be compensated for its value)?

A. Yes, the airline claims that Elizabeth’s entry into the lounge was illegal and therefore she has no right over anything she found there.

B. No, because Elizabeth’s class of travel has no bearing on the outcome in this case.

C. Cannot be determined as we need to know how Elizabeth was able to access the airline’s lounge.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 163 To the original fact scenario, the following fact is added: In the lounge there are numerous signboards which proclaim ‘Any unattended item will be confiscated by Dolphin Airlines’. In this case, you would:

A. Order the airline to pay compensation to Elizabeth because the board in the lounge cannot grant property rights over unattended objects to the airline.

B. Deny Elizabeth compensation because the signboard makes it evident that the airline, as owner of the lounge, is exercising all rights over all unattended items in the lounge and the ear-ring is one such item.

C. Deny Elizabeth compensation because she knew any unattended item belonged to the airline.

D. Order the airline to pay compensation to Elizabeth because the property rights of the airline are relevant only if the item is unattended. The moment Elizabeth found the ear-ring, it belonged to her.

 

Questions: 164 – 168

Each problem consists of a set of rules and facts. Apply the specified rules to the set of facts and answer the questions.

Rule A:

The State shall not discriminate, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of sex, race, religion, caste, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, place of birth, gender orientation or any other status.

Rule B:

Direct discrimination occurs when for a reason related to one or more prohibited grounds a person or group of persons is treated less favourably than another person or another group of persons in a comparable situation.

Rule C:

Indirect discrimination occurs when a provision, criterion or practice which is neutral on the fact of it would have the effect of putting persons having a status or a characteristic associate with one or more prohibited grounds at a particular disadvantage compared with other persons.

Rule D:

Discrimination shall be justified when such discrimination is absolutely necessary in order to promote the well-being of disadvantaged groups, such as women, dalits, religions minorities, sexual minorities or disabled persons.

Facts:

On 2nd October 2010, the Governor of the state of Bihar ordered the release of all women prisoners who were serving sentence of less than one year imprisonment to mark the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday.

 

Q. 164 Which of the following is correct with respect to the Governor’s order?

A. It discriminates directly on the ground of sex.

B. It discriminates indirectly on the ground of sex.

C. It does not discriminate on the ground of sex.

D. It discriminates directly as well as indirectly on the ground of sex.

 

Q. 165 Is the governor’s order justified under Rule D?

A. Yes, because it is for the well-being of women prisoners.

B. No, because it is not absolutely necessary for the well-being of women prisoners.

C. No, because it does not promote the well-being of women prisoners of the society.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 166 Assume that the Governor also made a second order requiring the release of all persons under the age of 25 and over the age of 65 who were serving a sentence of less than one year’s imprisonment. Under the Rules, this order is:

A. Directly discriminatory

B. Indirectly discriminatory

C. Not discriminatory

D. Discriminatory, but justifiable.

 

Q. 167 Assume further that the government made a third order, releasing all graduate prisoners who are serving a sentence of less than one year’s imprisonment. Which of the following statistics would have to be true for this order to be indirectly discriminatory?

A. Only 13% of the prison population in Bihar have a graduation degree

B. Of the graduate prisoners, 89% belong to upper castes.

C. Only 25% women in Bihar get a graduation degree.

D. All of the above.

 

Q. 168 Rule E:

‘A discriminatory act shall be justified if its effect is to promote the well-being of disadvantaged groups, such as women, dalits, religious minorities, sexual minorities or disabled persons’.

Would you first Order of release of all women prisoners be justified under Rule E?

A. Yes, because it promotes the well-being of women.

B. No, because it does not promote the well-being of women prisoners.

C. No, because it does not promote the well-being of all disadvantaged groups equally.

D. None of the above

 

Questions: 169 – 173

Each problem consists of a set of rules and facts. Apply the specified rules to the set of facts and answer the questions.

Rules:

A. A minor is a person who is below the age of eighteen. However, where a guardian administers the minor’s property the age of majority is twenty one.

B. A minor is not permitted by law to enter into a contract. Hence, where a minor enters into a contract with a major person, the contract is not enforceable. This effectively means that neither the minor nor the other party can make any claim on the basis of the contract.

C. In a contract with a minor, if the other party hands over any money or confers any other benefit on the minor, the same shall not be recoverable from the minor unless the other party was deceived by the minor to hand over money or any other benefit. The other party will have to show that the minor misrepresented her age, he was ignorant about the age of the minor and that he handed over the benefit on the basis of such representation.

Facts:

Ajay convinces Bandita, a girl aged 18 that she would sell her land to him. Bandita’s mother Chaaru is her guardian. Nonetheless Bandita, without the permission of Chaaru, sells the land to Ajay for a total sum of rupees fifty lakh, paid in full and final settlement of the price. Chaaru challenges this transaction claiming the Bandita is a minor and hence the possession of the land shall not be given to Ajay. Thus Ajay is in a difficult situation and has no idea how to recover his money from Bandita.

 

Q. 169 Chaaru is justified in challenging the sale transaction because:

A. Bandita is of unsound mind and is not in a position to make rational decisions.

B. Though Bandita is eighteen year old, she will be treated as a minor, as Chaaru is her guardian.

C. Though Bandita is eighteen year old, she cannot sell the land without the permission of her mother.

D. Though Bandita is eighteen year old she should not be treated like a person who has attained the age of majority.

 

Q. 170 Ajay can be allowed to recover the money only if he can show that:

A. He was deceived by Bandita who misrepresented her age.

B. He honestly believed that Bandita was empowered under the law to sell the land.

C. He was an honest person who had paid the full price of the land to Bandita.

D. Both (a) and (b)

 

Q. 171 In order to defend the sale, Bandita will need to show that:

A. Bandita has attained the age of maturity.

B. Bandita is mature enough to make rational decisions regarding her own affairs.

C. The sale transaction was beneficial to her interest and will enhance her financial status.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 172 Which of the following is correct?

A. Ajay should be allowed to recover the money because even though there is no contract, Bandita and Chaaru should not be allowed to unjustly benefit from Ajay’s money.

B. Ajay should be allowed the possession of the land because Chaaru can always decide to approve the transaction between Ajay and Bandita.

C. Ajay should not be allowed to recover because he induced Bandita, a minor, to sell the land.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 173 Which of the following is correct?

A. If Ajay is allowed to recover the money, that will defeat the law framed for protecting the minors against fraudulent persons.

B. If Ajay is not allowed to recover that will cause him injustice as he has not paid off the entire sale price.

C. If Ajay is allowed to recover, Chaaru will benefit from both the money and the land

D. None of the above.

 

Questions: 174 – 177

Each problem consists of a set of rules and facts. Apply the specified rules to the set of facts and answer the questions.

Rules:

A. The act of using threats to force another person to enter into a contract is called coercion.

B. The act of using influence on another and taking undue advantage of that person is called undue influence.

C. In order to prove coercion, the existence of the use of threat, in any form and manner, is necessary. If coercion is proved, the person who has been so threatened can refuse to abide by the contract

D. In order to prove undue-influence, there has to be a pre-existing relationship between the parties to a contract. The relationship has to be of such a nature that one is in a position to influence the other. If it is proven that there has been undue influence, the party who has been so influenced need not enforce the contract or perform his obligations under the contract.

Facts:

Aadil and Baalu are best friends. Aadil is the son of multi millionaire business person, Chulbul who owns Maakhan Pharmaceuticals. Baalu is the son of a bank employee, Dhanraj. One day, Aadil is abducted from his office by Baalu. Chulbul receives a phone call from Dhanraj telling him that if he does not make Baalu the CEO of Maakhan Pharmaceuticals, Aadil will be killed. Chulbul reluctantly agrees to make the Baalu the CEO. Subsequently Chulbul and Baalu sign an employment contract. However as soon as Aadil is released and safely returns home, Chulbul tells Baalu that he shall not enforce the employment contract. Baalu and Dhanraj are not sure as to what is to be done next.

 

Q. 174 As per the rules and the given facts, who coerces whom:

A. Aadil coerces Baalu

B. Baalu coerces Chulbul

C. Dhanraj coerces Chulbul

D. None of the above

 

Q. 175 In the above fact situation:

A. There is undue influence exercised by Dhanraj on Baalu.

B. There is undue influence exercised by Aadil on Chulbul.

C. There is no undue influence.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 176 Chulbul is:

A. Justified in refusing to enforce the employment contract as Chulbul was coerced by Dhanraj.

B. Justified in refusing to enforce the employment contract as Baalu was complicit in the coercive act.

C. No justified in refusing to enforce the employment contract as Baalu was an innocent

person and has not coerced Chulbul.

D. Both (a) and (b).

 

Q. 177 Baalu will succeed in getting the employment contract enforced if he can show thay:

A. He is the best friend of Aadil.

B. It was his father, and not he, who used coercion against Chulbul.

C. Chulbul has promised his father to employ him.

D. None of the above.

 

Questions: 178 – 181

Each problem consists of a set of rules and facts. Apply the specified rules to the set of facts and answer the questions.

Rule A:

When a State undertakes any measure, the effects of the measure must be the same for all those who are affected by it.

Rule B:

When a State undertakes any measure, everyone affected must have an equal them to be benefit from it.

Facts:

100 mountaineers embarked on an extremely risky climbing expedition in Leh. Weather conditions worsened five days into the expedition and the mountaineers are trapped under heavy show. The government received information of this tragedy only two weeks after the unfortunate incident and has only 24 hours in which to send rescue helicopters. Weather stations across the world confirm that this particular region of Leh will experience blizzards of unprecedented intensity for almost two weeks after this 24 hour window rendering any helicopter activity in the region impossible and certain death for anyone left behind. The government has only five rescue helicopters with a maximum capacity of 50 people (excluding pilots and requisite soldiers) and these helicopters can fly only once in 24 hours to such altitudes. As the Air Force gets ready to send the helicopters, an emergency hearing is convened in the Supreme Court to challenge this measure as this would leave 50 people to die.

 

Q. 178 If f you were the judge required to apply Rule A, you would decide that:

A. As many lives must be saved as possible

B. If everyone cannot be rescued, then everyone must be left behind

C. A measure cannot be upheld at the cost of 50 lives

D. It must be left to those who are trapped to decide if they want half amongst them to

be saved and leave the rest to die.

 

Q. 179 As the government prepares to send in rescue helicopters, which option would be acceptable only under Rule B and not Rule A:

A. A lottery to choose the 50 survivors excluding those diagnosed with terminal illnesses from participating in the lottery.

B. A lottery to decide the 50 survivors with single parents of children below five years of age automatically qualifying to be rescued.

C. The 50 youngest people should be rescued.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 180 Choosing 50 survivors exclusively by a lottery would be:

A. Permissible under Rules A and B

B. Impermissible under Rule A and B

C. Permissible only under Rule B

D. Permissible only under Rule A

 

Q. 181 If the government decides that it will either save everyone or save none, it would be:

A. Permissible under rules A and B

B. Impermissible under Rule A and B

C. Permissible only under Rule A

D. Permissible only under Rule B

 

Questions: 182 – 186

Each problem consists of a set of rules and facts. Apply the specified rules to the

set of facts and answer the questions.

Rules:

A. A person is an employee of another if the mode and the manner in which he or she carries out his work is subject to control and supervision of the latter.

B. An employer is required to provide compensation to his or her employees for any injury caused by an accident arising in the course of employment. The words ‘in the course of the employment’ mean in the course of the work which the employee is contracted to do and which is incidental to it.

Facts:

Messrs. Zafar Abidi and Co. (Company) manufactures bidis with the help of persons known as ‘pattadars’. The pattadars are supplied tobacco and leaves by the Company and are required to roll them into bidis and bring the bidis back to the Company. The pattadars are free to roll the bidis either in the factory or anywhere else they prefer. They are not bound to attend the factory for any fixed number of bidis. The Company verifies whether the bidis adhere to the specified instructions or not the pays the pattadars on the basis of the number of bidis that are found to be of right quality. Aashish Mathew is one of the pattadars of the Company. He was hit by a car just outside the precinct of the factory while he was heading to have lunch in a nearby food-stall. Aashish Mathew has applied for compensation from the Company.

 

Q. 182 Which of the following statements can most plausibly be inferred from the application of the rules to the give facts:

A. Aashish Mathew is an employee of the Company because the latter exercises control

over the manner in which Aashish Mathew carries out his work.

B. Aashish Mathew is not an employee but an independent contractor as he does not have a fixed salary.

C. Aashish Mathew is an employee because the Company exercises control over the final quality of the bidis.

D. Verification of the quality of bidis amounts to control over the product and not control over the mode and method of work and therefore, Aashish Mathew is not an employee of the Company.

 

Q. 183 In case the pattadars were compulsorily required to work in the factory for a minimum number of hours every day, then it would be correct to state that:

A. The injury was not caused by an accident in the course of employment

B. Aashish Mathew would not be an employee as the Company would have still not exercised control over the manner of work

C. The injury suffered by Aashish Mathew could not be held to be one caused by an accident

D. Stipulations on place and hours of work relate to manner and mode of work and therefore, Aashish Mathew would be held to be an employee of the Company.

 

Q. 184 According to the facts and the rules specified, which of the following propositions is correct:

A. The Company is not liable to pay compensation as the injury to Aashish Mathew was not caused by an accident arising in the course of employment.

B. The Company is liable to pay the compensation.

C. Since the injury did not arise in the course of employment, the Company would not be liable to pay the compensation even though Aashish Mathew is an employee of the Company.

D. The Company is liable to pay the compensation as Aashish Mathew is a contracted pattadar with the company.

 

Q. 185 Select the statement that could be said to be most direct inference from specified facts:

A. The injury to Aashish Mathew did not arise in the course of employment as he was not rolling bidis at the time when he was hit by the car.

B. Since the Ashish Mathew is a contracted pattadar with the Company, it shall be presumed that the injury was caused by an accident in the course of employment.

C. Since there was no relationship of employment between Aashish Mathew and the Company, the injury suffered by Aashish Mathew could not be held to be one arising in the course of employment notwithstanding the fact that the concerned injury was caused while he was involved in an activity incidental to his duties.

D. As the concerned injury was caused to Aashish Mathew while he was involved in an activity incidental to his duties, the injury did arise in the course of employment.

 

Q. 186 If the pattadars were compulsory required to work in the factory for a minimum number of hours every day, then the Company would have been liable to pay compensation to Aashish Mathew if the latter:

A. Had been assaulted and grievously hurt by his neighbour inside the factory precincts over a property dispute.

B. Had slipped and fractured his arm while trying to commute on a city bus from his home to the factory.

C. Had been injured while commenting on a bus provided by the Company and which he was required by his contract to use every day.

D. Had been caught in the middle of a cross-fire between police and a gang of robbers while travelling to work on a city bus.

 

Questions: 187 – 191

Each problem consists of a set of rules and facts. Apply the specified rules to the set of facts and answer the questions.

Rules:

A. Whoever intending to take any moveable property out of the possession of any person without that person’s consent, moves that property out of his or her possession, is said to commit theft.

B. A person who, without lawful excuse, damages any property belonging to another intending to damage any such property shall be guilty of causing criminal damage.

C. Damage means any impairment of the value of a property.

Facts:

Veena, an old lady of 78 years, used to live with her granddaughter Indira. Veena was ill and therefore bed-ridden for several months. In those months, she could not tolerate any noise and it ‘became quite difficult to clean her room. After she died, Indira hired a cleaner, Lucky, to clean the room and throw away any rubbish that may be there. There was a pile of old newspapers which Veena had stacked in a corner of her room. Lucky asked Indira if he should clear away the pile of old newspapers, to which she said yes, Lucky took the pile to a municipality rubbish dump. While Lucky was sorting and throwing away the newspapers, he was very surprised to find a beautiful painting in between two sheets of paper. He thought that Indira probably wouldn’t want this old painting back, especially because it was torn in several places and the colour was fading. He took the painting home, mounted it on a wooden frame and hung it on the wall of his bedroom. Unknown to him, the painting was an old ‘masterpiece, and worth twenty thousand rupees. Before mounting the painting, Lucky pasted it on a plain sheet of paper so that it does not tear any more. By doing so, he made its professional ‘restoration very difficult and thereby reduced its value by half. Lucky’s neighbour Kamala discovered that the painting belonged to Indira. With the motive of returning the painting to Indira, Kamala climbed through an open window into Lucky’s room when he was away one afternoon and removed the painting from his house.

 

Q. 187 Has Lucky committed theft?

A. Yes, Lucky has committed theft of the newspapers and the painting.

B. No, Lucky has not committed theft because he had Veena’s consent.

C. Yes, Lucky has committed theft of the painting, but not of the newspaper.

D. No, Lucky has not committed theft because he has not moved the painting out of Veena’s possession.

 

Q. 188 Is Lucky guilty of criminal damage?

A. No, Lucky is not guilty of criminal damage as he did not intentionally impair the value of the painting.

B. Yes, Lucky is guilty of criminal damage as he intentionally stuck the paper on to the painting

C. No, Lucky is not guilty of criminal damage as he does not have the painting in his possession anymore.

D. No, Lucky is not guilty of criminal damage as he has not destroyed the painting

 

Q. 189 If Lucky had discovered the painting before leaving Indira’s house rather than at the rubbish dump, would he have been guilty of theft in this case?

A. Yes, he would be guilty of theft of the newspapers and the paintings.

B. No, he would not be guilty of theft.

C. Yes, he would be guilty of theft of the painting.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 190 Is Kamala guilty of theft?

A. No, Kamala is now guilty of theft since the person she took the painting from (Lucky) was not its lawful owner.

B. No, Kamala is not guilty of theft since she took the painting only with the motive of returning it to Indira.

C. Yes, Kamala is guilty of theft as she took the painting out of Lucky’s possession without his consent.

D. None of the above.

 

Q. 191 Which of the following propositions could be inferred from the facts and the rules specified.

A. Kamala is guilty of criminal damage as the person she took the painting from (Lucky) was not its lawful owner.

B. Kamala is guilty of criminal damage as she took the painting without Lucky’s consent.

C. Kamala is not guilty of criminal damage as the painting has not been completely destroyed.

D. None of the above.

 

Questions: 192 – 195

Each problem consists of a set of rules and facts. Apply the specified rules to the set of facts and answer the questions.

Rules:

A. When land is sold, all ‘fixtures’ on the land are also deemed to have been sold.

B. If a moveable thing is attached to the land or any building on the land, then it becomes a ‘fixture’.

Facts:

Khaleeda wants to sell a plot of land she owns in Beghmara, Meghalaya and the sale value decided for the plot includes the fully-furnished palatial six-bedroom house that she has built on it five years ago. She sells it to Gurpreet for sixty lakh rupees. After completing the sale, she removes the expensive Iranian carpet which used to cover the entire wooden floor of one of the bedrooms. The room had very little light and Khaleeda used this light-coloured radiant carpet to negate some of the darkness in the room. Gurpreet, after moving in, realizes this and files a case to recover the carpet from Khaleeda.

 

Q. 192 As a judge you would decide in favour of

A. Gurpreet because when the price was agreed upon, Khaleeda did not inform her about removing carpet.

B. Gurpreet because the carpet was integral to the floor of the bedroom and therefore attached to the building that was sold.

C. Khaleeda because a fully-furnished house does not entail the buyer to everything in the house

D. Khaleeda because by virtue of being a carpet it was never permanently fixed to the floor of the building.

 

Q. 193 Assume that in the above fact scenario, Khaleeda no longer wants the carpet. She removes the elaborately carved door to the house after the sale has been concluded and claims that Gurpreet has no claim to the door. The door in question was part of Khaleeda’s ancestral home in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu for more than 150 years before she had it fitted as the entrance to her Baghmara house.

As a judge you would decide in favour of:

A. Khaleeda because while the rest of the building belongs to Khaleeda exclusively, the door is ancestral property and therefore the decision to sell it cannot be Khaleeda’s alone.

B. Gurpreet because the door is an integral part of the building as it is attached to it.

C. Khaleeda because the door can be removed from the building and is therefore not attached to it.

D. Gurpreet because the contract is explicitly for the whole house and since the door is part of house, it cannot be removed subsequent to the sale.

 

Q. 194 Amongst the following options, the most relevant consideration while deciding a case on the basis of the above two principles would be:

A. Whether the moveable thing was included in the sale agreement

B. Whether the moveable thing was merely placed on the land or building

C. Whether the moveable thing had become an inseparable part of the land or building.

D. Whether the moveable thing could be removed.

 

Q. 195 Rule C: If a moveable thing is placed on land with the intention that it should become an integral part of the land or any structure on the land it becomes a fixture.

Applying Rules A and C, to the fact situations in questions 192 and 193, as a judge you would decide in favour of:

A. Khaleeda in both situtions

B. Gurpreet only in 192

C. Khaleeda only in 195

D. Gurpreet in both situations

 

Questions: 196 – 200

Each problem consists of a set of rules and facts. Apply the specified rules to the set of facts and answer the questions.

Rule A: An owner of land has the right to use the land in any manner he or she desires. The owner of land also owns the space above and the depths below it.

Rule B: Rights above the land extend only to the point they are essential to any use or enjoyment of land.

Rule C: An owner cannot claim infringement of her property right if the space above his or her land is put to reasonable use by someone else at a height at which the owner would have no reasonable use of it and it does not affect the reasonable employment of his or her land.

 

Q. 196 Ramesh’s case: Ramesh owns an acre of land on the outskirts of Sullurpeta, Andhra Pradesh. The Government of India launches its satellites into space frequently from Sriharikota, near Sullurpeta. The Government of India does not deny that once the satellite launch has traveled the distance of almost 7000 km it passes over Ramesh’s property. Ramesh files a case claiming that the Government of India has violated his property rights by routing its satellite over his property, albeit 7000 km directly above it.

Applying only Rule A to Ramesh’s case, as a judge you would decide:

A. In favour of the Government of India because the transgression was at a height at which Ramesh could not possibly have any use for.

B. That ownership of land does not mean that the owner’s right extends infinitely into space above the land

C. In favour of Ramesh because he has the right to infinite space above the land he owns.

D. In favour of the Government of India because it would lead to the absurd result that Ramesh and most other property owners would have a claim against airline companies and other countries of the world whose satellites orbit the earth.

 

Q. 197 Shazia Case:

Shazia owns a single storeyed house in Ahmedabad which has been in her family for more than 75 years. The foundation of the house cannot support another floor and Shazia has no intention of demolishing her family home to construct a bigger building. Javed and Sandeep are business partners and own three storey houses on either side of Shazia’s house. Javed and Sandeep are also Ahmedabad’s main distributors for a major soft drinks company. They have erected a huge hoarding advertising their products, with the ends supported on their roofs but the hoarding also passes over Shazia’s house at 70 feet and casts a permanent shadow on her terrace. Shazia decides to hoist a huge Indian flag, going up to 75 feet, on her roof. She files a case, asking the court to order Javed and Sandeep to remove the hoarding for all these reasons.

Applying only Rule B to Shazia’s case, you would decide in favour of:

A. Javed and Sandeep because Shazia can easily hoist a flag below 70 feet

B. Shazia because she has the right to put her land to any use and the court cannot go into her intentions for hoisting a flag at 75 feet

C. Shazia because she has the absolute right to the space above her land

D. Javed and Sandeep because hoisting a flag 75 feet above one’s roof is not essential to

the use and enjoyment of the land.

 

Q. 198 Applying only Rules A and B to Shazia’s case, you would decide:

A. In favour of Shazia only under Rule A

B. In favour of Shazia under Rule A as well as B

C. Against Shazia only under Rule B

D. Against Shazia under Rule A as well as B

 

Q. 199 Applying only Rule B and C to Ramesh’s case, you would decide

A. In favour of Ramesh only under Rule B

B. In favour of Ramesh under Rule B as well as C.

C. Against Ramesh only under Rule B

D. Against Ramesh under Rule B as well as C.

 

Q. 200 Applying Rule C to Shazia’s case, you would decide:

A. In her favour because hoisting a 75 feet high flag is reasonable.

B. Against her because a 75 feet high flag is not reasonable.

C. Against her because the hoarding is a reasonable use of the space above her land.

D. In her favour because the permanent shadow cast by the hoarding affects the reasonable enjoyment of her land.

 

Answer Sheet
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer B D A D C C D B C D
Question 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Answer D A D C D A D B C C
Question 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer A A B D B C D D D A
Question 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Answer D D C D A B C C C D
Question 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
Answer B A A D A B B A A A
Question 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Answer B C A C D D D C D D
Question 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
Answer B A A D D A B B C D
Question 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
Answer C A D C C C C B B B
Question 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Answer C B B D C B C C C C
Question 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Answer B B C A D C C B A A
Question 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
Answer A C C A D A B D D C
Question 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
Answer A B D B B D C B B C
Question 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130
Answer A A D B A B A C A D
Question 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140
Answer B B B B D C D D D D
Question 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
Answer D B D B B C B D D A
Question 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160
Answer C B A C C C D C D C
Question 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170
Answer B B A A C A B B B A
Question 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180
Answer A C A C C D B D A C
Question 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190
Answer A D A C A C B A C C
Question 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200
Answer B B B B C C B B D D

 

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