MCQ 30 November 2023

Daily Static MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (30 November 2023)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- The specific principle in section 15 is related to the general principle given under-
  • 1. Section 12
  • 2. Section 13
  • 3. Section 14
  • 4. Section 15
Answer is 3 is correct. section 15 deals with the intentional or accidental act and section 14 generally deals with the state of mind. Therefore the correct answer is 3.
Question2:- Which of the following section has been amended by the Information Technology Act 2000-
  • 1. Section 16
  • 2. Section 17
  • 3. Section 18
  • 4. Section 19
Answer is 2 is correct. section 17 was amended by the IT Act 2000 and the words “electronic form” was added. Therefore the correct answer is 2.
Question3:- As per the rule of privity who are the persons who can make admission-
  • 1. Parties to the suit
  • 2. Agents to the parties to the suit
  • 3. Representatives
  • 4. All of the above
Answer is 4 is correct. as per section 18 the rule of privity is that the parties or the agents or the representatives are allowed to give the admission as they have the interest in the case directly. Therefore the correct answer is 4.
Question4:- Self-serving admissions can be admissible in evidence if-
  • 1. They are relevant as a confession
  • 2. If they are would have been relevant as a valid dying declaration
  • 3. They are relevant as an opinion of an expert
  • 4. None of the above
Answer is 2 is correct. as per section 21(1) the self-serving admissions are relevant if they would have been relevant under section 32 if the person would have died. Therefore the correct answer is 2.
Question5:-The award in matters other than international commercial arbitration shall be made by arbitral tribunal
  • 1. Within twelve months from the date of completion of pleadings under Section 24(4) of the Act
  • 2. Within six months from the date of completion of pleadings under Section 24(4) of the Act
  • 3. Within twelve months from the date of completion of arbitration under Section 24(4) of the Act
  • 4. Within six months from the date of completion of arbitration under Section 24(4) of the Act
Answer is 1 is correct. As per Section 29A(1) of the Act the award in matters other than international commercial arbitration shall be made by arbitral tribunal Within twelve months from the date of completion of pleadings under Section 24(4) of the Act. Therefore option (1) is the correct answer.
Question6:- Can arbitrator modify the arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act
  • 1. Yes it can modified
  • 2. No it cannot be modified
  • 3. Yes, it can be modified only if application is made by either party
  • 4. Yes, it can be modified only if application is made by both the parties
Answer is 2 is correct. Supreme Court in National Highways Authority of India versus P. Nagaraju @ Cheluvaiah (2022) observed that a court cannot modify the arbitral award under section 34 or 37 of the Act. Therefore option (2) is the correct answer.
Question7:- What is the nature of the power of the Chief Justice or his designate under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act for appointment of arbitrators
  • 1. Administrative power
  • 2. Judicial power
  • 3. Both Administrative and judicial power
  • 4. Neither administrative or judicial power
Answer is 2 is correct. Supreme Court in S.B.P. Co. vs. Patel Engineering Ltd. Anr. (2006) concluded that the power exercised by the CJ or his designate under Section 11 of the Act is a judicial function and not an administrative function. Therefore option (2) is the correct answer.