MCQ 22nd August 2024

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (22nd August 2024)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- The words “Socialist and Secular” were added to the Preamble of the Constitution by-
  • a) Forty-first Amendment in 1976
  • b) Forty-third Amendments in 1976
  • c) Forty-second Amendments in 1976
  • d) Forty-fourth Amendments in 1979
Answer is C is correct. The word “Socialist and Secular” were added to the Preamble of the Constitution by 42 nd Amendment Act 1976. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question2:- ‘Sale’ under Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act is a transfer of ownership in exchange for-
  • a) Price paid
  • b) Price promised
  • c) Price-partly paid and partly promised
  • d) All Above
Answer is D is correct. According to Section 54 TPA sale of transfer of ownership in exchange for a price paid or promised or part paid or part promised. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question3:- Which Section in the Evidence Act confers power on the trial court to put any question to any witness?
  • a) Section 166
  • b) Section 167
  • c) Section 165
  • d) Section 163t
Answer is C is correct. As per Section 165 for the purpose of obtaining proper proof of relevant facts, the judge has been given the power to ask any question to witness or to a party. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question4:- Mandatory injunctions under Section 39 of Specific Relief Act can be granted-
  • a) To prevent the breach complained of
  • b) To compel performance of the requisite acts
  • c) Both (a) and (b) above
  • d) None above
Answer is C is correct. Refer Section 39, Specific Relief Act, 1963. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question5:- The expression living person used in Section 5 of the Transfer of property Act, 1882 includes-
  • a) A company
  • b) An association
  • c) Incorporated body of individuals
  • d) All above
Answer is D is correct. As per Section 5 TPA ‘living person’ includes a company or association or body of individuals, weather incorporated or not. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question6:- Confession recorded by a Magistrate on oath is-
  • a) Admissible
  • b) Inadmissible
  • c) Admissible only to the extent of corroboration to the other evidence on record
  • d) Admissible if corroborated by other evidence on record
Answer is B is correct. Refer Section 164 (4) of Code of Criminal Procedure. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question7:- Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden under-
  • a) Article 14 of the Constitution
  • b) Article 16 of the Constitution
  • c) Article 17 of the Constitution
  • d) Article 19 of the Constitution
Answer is C is correct. Article 17 Constitution of India abolishes untouchability and its practice in any form. It further provides that the enforcement of any disability arising out of untouchability shall be an offence in accordance with law. Therefore, option (c) is the correct option.