MCQ 27 November 2023

Daily Static MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (27 November 2023)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- Mark the correct statement
  • 1. Acknowledgment is a statement that a debt is due and admission of a liability, it is not necessary that there should be a promise to pay as simple admission of liability is not sufficient
  • (b) Acknowledgment is a statement that a debt is due and admission of a liability, it is necessary that there should be a promise to pay as simple admission of liability is not sufficient
  • (c) Acknowledgment is a statement in writing or orally that a debt is due and admission of a liability, it is necessary that there should be a promise to pay as simple admission of liability is not sufficient
  • (d) Acknowledgment is a statement in writing that a debt is due and admission of a liability, it is not necessary that there should be a promise to pay as simple admission of liability is not sufficient
Answer is 4 is correct. Acknowledgment is given under Section 18 of the Limitation Act which provides for effect of acknowledgment. It should be made in writing and there is no necessity that there should be a promise to pay. Therefore option (4) is the correct answer.
Question2:- Is there any period prescribed for appointment of arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act?
  • 1. Yes it is prescribed, within 1 years from the date of dispute
  • 2. Yes it is prescribed, within 3 years from the date of dispute
  • 3. No, it will be governed by Article 135 of the Limitation Act
  • 4. No, it will be governed by Article 137 of the Limitation Act
Answer is 4 is correct. No duration is prescribed under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act rather it will be govern by Article 137 of the Limitation Act. Therefore option (4) is the correct answer.
Question3:- Mark the correct statement
  • 1. Acknowledgment of liability accompanied by refusal to pay is not a valid acknowledgment in the eyes of law
  • 2. Acknowledgment of liability accompanied by refusal to pay is a valid acknowledgment in the eyes of law
  • 3. Both (a) and (b)
  • 4. Either (a) or (b)
Answer is 2 is correct. Acknowledgment under Section 18 of the Limitation Act can be accompanied by refusal to pay such amount and is valid. As admission of liability before the expiry period is sufficient as per Section 18 of the Limitation Act. Therefore option (2) is the correct answer.
Question4:- Mark the correct statement
  • 1. Where any special or local law prescribes for any suit, appeal or application a period of limitation different from the period prescribed by the Schedule, the provisions of section 5 shall apply
  • 2. Where any special or local law prescribes for any suit, appeal or application a period of limitation different from the period prescribed by the Schedule, the provisions of section 7 shall apply
  • 3. Where any special or local law prescribes for any suit, appeal or application a period of limitation different from the period prescribed by the Schedule, the provisions of section 29 shall apply
  • 4. Where any special or local law prescribes for any suit, appeal or application a period of limitation different from the period prescribed by the Schedule, the provisions of section 3 shall apply
Answer is 4 is correct. As per Section 29(2) saving clause, Where any special or local law prescribes for any suit, appeal or application a period of limitation different from the period prescribed by the Schedule, the provisions of section 3 shall apply as if such period were the period prescribed by the Schedule and for the purpose of determining any period of limitation prescribed for any suit, appeal or application by any special or local law, the provisions contained in sections 4 to 24 (inclusive) shall apply only in so far as, and to the extent to which, they are not expressly excluded by such special or local law. Therefore option (4) is the correct answer.
Question5:-Who among the following has been appointed as a new Central Vigilance Commissioner?
  • 1. Sushil Kumar
  • 2. Tara Singh
  • 3. Praveen Kumar Srivastava
  • 4. Abhinav Kohli
Answer is 3 is correct. In a significant development, Praveen Kumar Srivastava has assumed the esteemed position of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) in a ceremony attended by prominent dignitaries.Hence, 3 is the correct option.
Question6:- Amidst protests against Manipur violence, the Lok Sabha passed which of the following bill?
  • 1. The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023
  • 2. The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023
  • 3. The National Dental Commission Bill, 2023
  • 4. The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023
Answer is 4 is correct. Amidst protests against Manipur violence, the Lok Sabha recently passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023. The bill aims to amend certain provisions under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, with the objective of increasing India’s forest cover by creating a carbon sink of 2.5 to 3.0 billion tons of CO equivalent by 2030. Hence, 4 is the correct option.
Question7:- Who has been appointed as the first female Muslim federal judge at Unites States?
  • 1. Nusrat Chaudhary
  • 2. Ayesha Malik
  • 3. Majida Rizvi
  • 4. Salma Khan
Answer is 1 is correct. Correct option: 1