MCQ 17 September 2024

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (17 September 2024)



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Question1:- Which of the following is the definition of the term ‘Exchange’ as given under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882?
  • a) When two or more persons mutually transfer the ownership of one thing for the ownership of another, neither thing or both things being money only
  • b) When two persons mutually transfer the ownership of one thing for the ownership of another, either thing or both things being money only
  • c) When two or more persons mutually transfer the ownership of one thing for the ownership of another, either thing or both things being money only
  • d) When two persons mutually transfer the ownership of one thing for the ownership of another, neither thing or both things being money only
Answer is D is correct. Refer Section 118 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question2:- Which of the following is the presumption made for lease under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, unless a contract or local usage states otherwise?
  • a) The lease of immovable property for agriculture will be assumed to be for a period of three years
  • b) The lease of immovable property for purpose other than agriculture and manufacturing will be deemed to be for a period of one month
  • c) Both A and B
  • d) Neither A nor B
Answer is B is correct. Refer Section 106 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question 3:- Any marriage solemnized in contravention of the condition specified in clause (1) of Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 shall be
  • a) Voidable
  • b) Null and void
  • c) Irregular
  • d) Valid
Answer is B is correct. Refer Section 5 of HMA, 1955. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question4:- As per Hindu Marriage Act, Sapinda relationship extends to:
  • a) The third generation (inclusive) in the line of ascent through the mother, and the fifth (inclusive) in the line of ascent through father.
  • b) The third generation (exclusive) in the line of ascent through the mother, and the fifth (exclusive) in the line of ascent through father.
  • c) The five generations in the line of ascent through the mother, and seven in the line of ascent through father.
  • d) All blood relatives related through male blood relatives.
Answer is A is correct. Refer Section 3(g) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 defines a Sapinda relationship. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Question5:- What is the position of the nominee under The Hindu Succession Act, 1956?
  • a) Nominee retains the amount or property received under nomination and is thus entitled to it
  • b) Nominee entitled to receive amount or property holds it as trustee
  • c) A nominee is equivalent to the heir or legatee with regards to property or amount under nomination
  • d) None of the above
Answer is B is correct. Under The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, a nominee does not acquire ownership of the property or amount nominated. Instead, the nominee holds it as a trustee for the legal heirs. This means that the nominee has the right to receive the property or amount, but they are obligated to transfer it to the rightful heirs as per the law. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question6:- The maxim “De Minimis non curate lex” relates to_____________
  • a) Sight harm
  • b) Trifles
  • c) Exhibition of disrespect
  • d) Annoyance
Answer is A is correct. The Latin principle translates to “The law does not concern itself with trifles.” This means that the law does not deal with minor, insignificant, or trivial matters. Courts and judges should not waste their time on issues that have little to no impact or consequence. Refer Section 33 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Question7:- The Revenue Inspector knowingly disobeys the direction to conduct enquiry at a place for demarcation, what offence, if any, has been caused by him under BNS?
  • a) An offence as per Section 198
  • b) Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property under Section 201
  • c) False evidence under Section 236
  • d) For touching any point material as per Section 234
Answer is A is correct. Refer Section 198 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

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