MCQ 08 February 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (08 February 2025)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- Kalicharan has obtained a decree for the possession of land against Bhurelal. Maganlal, son of Bhurelal, kills Kalicharan in consequence. Decide the relevancy of the existence of the judgment.
  • (a) The Judgement is relevant.
  • (b) The Judgment is not relevant.
  • (c) The Judgment is relevant as showing motive for crime.
  • (d) The Judgment is relevant as showing conduct of the accused.
Answer is c is correct. See Section 43 Illustration (d) of the Indian Evidence Act. Therefore, option (c) is correct answer.
Question2:- Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
  • (a) Appointment of Governor—Article 155
  • (b) Term of office of Governor—Article 157
  • (c) Qualifications for appointment as Governor—Article 159
  • (d) Conditions of Governor’s office— Article 156
Answer is a is correct. Article 155 of the Constitution of India deals with Appointment of Governor. Therefore, option (a) is correct answer.
Question3:- In which of the following cases the Supreme Court of India held that the right to ‘reproductive health’ is a part of right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
  • (a) Shafin Jahan v. Asokan K.M. & Ors
  • (b) Mr. X v. Hospital Z
  • (c) Javed v. State of Haryana
  • (d) Suchita Srivastava v. Chandigarh Administration
Answer is d is correct. The Supreme Court stayed the order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Suchita Srivastava vs. Chandigarh Administration, and held that the right to reproduce falls within the right to freedom under Article 21 of the Constitution. Therefore, option (d) is correct answer.
Question4:- Mark the incorrect statement with regard to the constitutional position of a Minister under the Union.
  • (a) Ministers other than the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  • (b) The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen per cent.
  • (c) The salaries and allowances of Ministers shall be such as the President may from time to time determine until the Parliament by law so determines.
  • (d) The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
Answer is c is correct. See Article 106 of the Indian Constitution. It provides that the salaries and allowances of Ministers shall be such as may be determined by Parliament from time to time by law. Therefore, option (c) is correct answer.
Question5:- Lee v. Knapp, (1967) 2 QB 442, is a leading case on:
  • (a) Literal Rule of Interpretation
  • (b) Golden Rule of Interpretation
  • (c) Mischief Rule of Interpretation
  • (d) Harmonious Construction
Answer is b is correct. The case of Lee v. Knapp is a landmark decision of the Golden Rule of Interpretation. Therefore, option (b) is correct answer.