MCQ 10 February 2026

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (10 February 2026)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- The maxim "Actus me invito factus non est mens actus" is essential for proving:
  • a) Specific Intent
  • b) Voluntariness of the Act
  • c) Knowledge of consequences
  • d) Legality of the statute
Answer (B) is the correct.This maxim translates to "An act done by me against my will is not my act." It is used to argue that if an act was purely involuntary (e.g., a reflex or physical force by another), the Actus Reus itself is not established. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question2:- Strict Liability is generally excluded in offenses that are Malum in Se. This means:
  • a) Offenses that are wrong only because they are prohibited.
  • b) Offenses that are inherently evil or wrong in themselves (e.g., Murder).
  • c) Minor traffic violations.
  • d) Civil wrongs.
Answer (b) is correct. Jurisprudentially, courts are very reluctant to apply Strict Liability to Malum in Se offenses (like Murder or Rape) because the moral stigma and punishment are so high that proving a "guilty mind" is considered a requirement of natural justice. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question3:- When the two Houses of Parliament differ regarding a Bill, then the deadlock is resolved by-
  • (a) A joint sitting of two houses
  • (b) The President of India
  • (c) The Prime Minister of India
  • (d) Special Committee
Answer (a) is correct. Refer Article 108 of Constitution Law of India deals with the joint sitting of Parliament in certain cases. Therefore, option (a) is the correct option.
Question4:- Change of the nature of the obligation in a contract is known as:
  • a) Rescission
  • b) Novation
  • c) Renovation
  • d) Alteration
Answer (b) is correct. Refer Section 62 of Indian Contract Act, 1872. Therefore, option (b) is the correct option.
Question5:- In which of the following cases is rule against perpetuity not applicable under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882?
  • (a) In case property is transferred for the benefit of lineal decedents
  • (b) In case property is transferred for the purpose of construction of a winery
  • (c) In case property is transferred for the purpose of creating a temple promoting sati
  • (d) In case property is transferred for building a library for comic books.
Answer (d) is correct. Refer Section 14 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.