MCQ 05 June 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (05 June 2025)



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Question1:- The division of defamation into libel and slander is recognized in which of the following legal systems?
  • A. Only in Indian law
  • B. Only in English law
  • C. Both Indian and English law
  • D. Neither Indian nor English law
Answer is c is correct. The tort of defamation is divided into libel (written) and slander (spoken) in both Indian and English legal systems. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question2:- Who are 'agnates' according to the Hindu law of succession?
  • A. Heirs wholly related through males
  • B. Heirs related through both males and females
  • C. Heirs related through females only
  • D. Heirs by adoption
Answer is a is correct. Agnates are those heirs who are related to the deceased solely through the male line of descent. Therefore, option A is correct.
Question3:- In a contract of novation, which of the following is true?
  • A. The original contract must be performed
  • B. The original contract is canceled without substitution
  • C. The original contract is substituted by a new one
  • D. The original contract is modified and enforced
Answer is c is correct. In novation, the existing contract is extinguished and replaced with a new contract, with mutual consent of the parties. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question4:- Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act does not apply in which of the following situations?
  • A. Difficulty in performance
  • B. Impossibility due to change in law
  • C. Impossibility arising after the contract is made
  • D. Destruction of subject matter
Answer is a is correct. Section 56 deals with impossibility of performance, not mere difficulty or inconvenience. Contracts are not void merely because they become difficult to perform. Therefore, option A is correct.
Question5:- X and Y agree to commit theft in Z’s house but no theft is actually committed. What are they guilty of?
  • A. Attempt to commit theft
  • B. Criminal conspiracy under Section 120A IPC
  • C. No offence since the act was not committed
  • D. Abetment by conspiracy
Answer is d is correct. Even though no theft occurred, the agreement to commit a crime constitutes abetment by conspiracy under Indian Penal Code. Therefore, option D is correct.

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