MCQ 29th August 2024

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (29th August 2024)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- Under which section of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, is the term "Consideration" defined?
  • (A) Section 2(a)
  • (B) Section 2(b)
  • (C) Section 2(d)
  • (D) Section 2(e)
Answer is C is correct. Section 2(a) of the Indian Contract Act of 1872 defines an offer as a proposal made when someone expresses their willingness to do or not do something in order to get the other person's agreement
Question2:- Which of the following is true regarding the presumption as to dowry death under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
  • (A) It is a conclusive presumption.
  • (B) It is a rebuttable presumption.
  • (C) It is a presumption of fact.
  • (D) None of the above.
Answer is B is correct. Section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 states that if a woman dies in connection with a demand for dowry, and it is shown that she was subjected to cruelty or harassment by a person soon before her death, then the court will presume that the person caused the dowry death. However, this presumption is rebuttable
Question 3:- Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Freedom of Religion?
  • (A) Article 21
  • (B) Article 25
  • (C) Article 29
  • (D) Article 32
Answer is B is correct. The right to freedom of religion in India is guaranteed under Article 25 of the Constitution of India. This article states that all people have the right to practice, profess, and propagate their religion, as long as it doesn't go against public order, morality, or health.
Question4:- Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, an ex parte decree can be set aside under which of the following circumstances?
  • (A) The decree is passed without jurisdiction.
  • (B) The defendant was prevented by any sufficient cause from appearing.
  • (C) The decree is passed on merits.
  • (D) The decree is passed after proper service of summons.
Answer is B is correct. Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, an ex parte decree can be set aside if either of the following circumstances is true: 1)The summons was not served properly 2)The defendant was prevented from appearing in court for a sufficient reason
Question5:- Which of the following is a ground for the dissolution of a marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
  • (A) Conversion to another religion
  • (B) Failure to perform rituals
  • (C) Non-consummation of marriage
  • (D) Disagreement over property
Answer is A is correct. Section 13(1)(ii)- If one spouse converts to a religion other than Hinduism without the consent of the other spouse, the non-converting spouse can seek divorce
Question6:- Under Muslim Law, which of the following conditions is essential for a valid marriage (Nikah)?
  • (A) Registration of the marriage
  • (B) Presence of two witnesses
  • (C) Payment of Mahr after marriage
  • (D) Marriage must be solemnized in a mosque
Answer is B is correct. The marriage must be contracted in the presence of competent witnesses. In Sunni sects, at least two male witnesses or one male and two female witnesses are required. In Shia sects, witnesses are not required.
Question7:- Which of the following is true regarding the appointment of an arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
  • (A) An arbitrator must be a retired judge.
  • (B) An arbitrator can be of any nationality.
  • (C) An arbitrator must be an advocate.
  • (D) An arbitrator must be from the same industry as the dispute.
Answer is B is correct. Section 11 of the the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Any person of any nationality can be an arbitrator, unless the parties agree otherwis.