MCQ 13th August 2024

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (13th August 2024)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- Which one of the following section of the Transfer of Property Act 1882, deals with the “direction for accumulation”?
  • a) Section 14
  • b) Section 17
  • c) Section 19
  • d) Section 18
Answer is B is correct. Provision relating to ‘direction for accumulation’ has been provided under Section 17 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question2:- Which one of the following sections provides the statutory duties of a mortgage in possession-
  • a) Section 77
  • b) Section 78
  • c) Section 79
  • d) Section 76
Answer is D is correct. Section 76 of Transfer of Property Act, provides the statutory duties of a mortgage in possession. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question3:- A sickman makes a bequest, and being unable to speak from weakness gives a nod with his head, and he dies without regaining the power of speech, the bequest is-
  • a) Void
  • b) Irregular
  • c) Valid
  • d) None of these
Answer is C is correct. A sickman makes a bequest, and being unable to speak from weakness gives a nod with his head, and he dies without regaining the power of speech, the bequest is Irregular (voidable). Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question4:- “Presumption of fact” under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872-
  • a) Is based on logic, human experience and natural events and law of nature
  • b) Is based on provisions of law
  • c) Cannot be ignored by the court
  • d) Is of certain and uniform position
Answer is A is correct. “Presumption of fact” under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is based on logic, human experience and natural events and law of nature. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Question5:- The maxim “Ignorantia juris non excusat” means-
  • a) Ignorance of law is no excuse
  • b) Ignorance of fact is no excuse
  • c) Ignorance of law is an excuse
  • d) Ignorance of fact is an excuse
Answer is A is correct. The maxim “Ignorantia juris non excusat” means ‘Ignorance of law is no excuse’. This maxim is based on the Section 76 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Question6:- Rules relating to “Sapinda relationship” are based on the principle of-
  • a) Endogamy
  • b) Exogamy
  • c) Polygamy
  • d) Monogamy
Answer is B is correct. Rules relating to “Sapinda relationship” are based on the principle of Exogamy. According to rule of Exogamy, a person is not permitted to marry within the same tribe. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question7:- The “breakdown theory” of divorce is reflected by which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955-
  • a) Section 13(1)
  • b) Section 13(2)
  • c) Section 13(1A)
  • d) Section 13B
Answer is C is correct. Section 13(1A) (inserted by 1964 Amendment), which provides the grounds of irretrievable breakdown of marriage. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.