Legal Aptitude Quiz-7
Legal Aptitude is an important subject in CLAT,DULLB & Other Law Exams. In any of law exam, legal aptitude carries weightage of 25 % of questions. With focused practice good marks can be fetched from this section. These questions are very important in achieving your success in CLAT, DULLB and Other Law Exams..
Q1. The Landmark case that held that all agreements entered by the minors are void ab initio is
Solution
Moharibibi Vs. Dharmodas Ghose is a landmark judgment which dealt with the issue of enforceability of a contract with minor
Moharibibi Vs. Dharmodas Ghose is a landmark judgment which dealt with the issue of enforceability of a contract with minor
Q2. A contract by which one party promises to save the other from loss caused to him by the conduct of the promisor himself, or by the conduct of any other person is called
Solution
Section 124 of Indian Contract Act, 1872 states, “A contract by which one party promises to save the other from loss caused to him by the conduct of the promisor himself, or by the conduct of any other person, is called a “contract of indemnity.
Section 124 of Indian Contract Act, 1872 states, “A contract by which one party promises to save the other from loss caused to him by the conduct of the promisor himself, or by the conduct of any other person, is called a “contract of indemnity.
Q3. Which of the following best describes the legal phrase amicus curiae?
Solution
An amicus curiae (Literally means “friend of the court”) is someone who is not a party to a case, who offers information that bears on the case but who has not been solicited by any of the parties to assist a court.
An amicus curiae (Literally means “friend of the court”) is someone who is not a party to a case, who offers information that bears on the case but who has not been solicited by any of the parties to assist a court.
Q4. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
Solution
Dr BR Ambedkar was the head of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly. He was also the first Law Minister of India.
Dr BR Ambedkar was the head of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly. He was also the first Law Minister of India.
Q5. Dr BR Ambedkar was the head of the drafting committee of the
Constituent Assembly. He was also the first Law Minister of India.
Constituent Assembly. He was also the first Law Minister of India.
Solution
Defamation is the issuance of a false statement about another person, which causes that person to suffer harm. Slander involves the making of defamatory statements by a transitory (non-fixed) representation, usually an oral (spoken) representation. Libel involves the making of defamatory statements in a printed or fixed medium, such as a magazine or newspaper.
Defamation is the issuance of a false statement about another person, which causes that person to suffer harm. Slander involves the making of defamatory statements by a transitory (non-fixed) representation, usually an oral (spoken) representation. Libel involves the making of defamatory statements in a printed or fixed medium, such as a magazine or newspaper.
Q6. When was the resolution of “Purna Swaraj” adopted by the Indian National Congress?
Solution
The PurnaSwaraj declaration, or Declaration of the Independence of India was promulgated by the Indian National Congress on 26 January 1930, resolving the Congress and Indian nationalists to fight for Purna Swaraj, or complete self-rute independent of the British Empire.NPVSO
The PurnaSwaraj declaration, or Declaration of the Independence of India was promulgated by the Indian National Congress on 26 January 1930, resolving the Congress and Indian nationalists to fight for Purna Swaraj, or complete self-rute independent of the British Empire.NPVSO
Q7. The concept of Ex Post Facto Law is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution
of India?
of India?
Solution
An ex post facto law (Latin for “from after the action” or “after the facts”) is a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions that were committed, or relationships that existed, before the enactment of the law.
An ex post facto law (Latin for “from after the action” or “after the facts”) is a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions that were committed, or relationships that existed, before the enactment of the law.
Q8. From which Upanishad has the national motto “Satyameva Jayate” been adopted?
Solution
“SatyamevaJayate” (Literally means - Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribed in Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem.
“SatyamevaJayate” (Literally means - Truth Alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribed in Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem.
Q9. Identify the appropriate articles from the Constitution of India related to the amendment of
the status of “Right to property”.
the status of “Right to property”.
Solution
Right to property was deleted as a fundamental right and placed under Article 300A as a constitutional right by 44,h Amendment Act, 1978
Right to property was deleted as a fundamental right and placed under Article 300A as a constitutional right by 44,h Amendment Act, 1978
Q10. What is the sanctioned strength of the total number of judges in Supreme Court of India?
Solution
The sanctioned strength of Supreme Court of India is 31 Judges.
The sanctioned strength of Supreme Court of India is 31 Judges.
