Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (13 June 2025)
Question/ Answer
Question1:- According to Section 3 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the term ‘instrument’ refers to:
A) Testamentary instrument only
B) Oral agreement
C) Non-testamentary instrument
D) Verbal declarations
Answer is c is correct. Section 3 defines ‘instrument’ as a non-testamentary document, i.e., not relating to wills or testaments. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question2:- The ‘Rule against perpetuity’ under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882:
A) Applies to all religious laws
B) Does not affect any rule of Mohammedan Law
C) Overrides all personal laws
D) Applies only to Hindu law
Answer is b is correct. The Act specifically excludes Mohammedan Law from the application of the rule against perpetuity. Therefore, option B is correct.
Question3:- Who stated, “Usage represents the twilight stage of custom; custom therefore begins where usage ends”?
A) Salmond
B) Allen
C) Starke
D) Dicey
Answer is c is correct. Starke emphasized the legal evolution from informal usage to legally recognized custom. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question4:- Decisions on procedural matters in the UN Security Council require:
A) Consensus of all members
B) Affirmative vote of five permanent members
C) Affirmative vote of nine members
D) Unanimous vote of permanent members only
Answer is c is correct. According to Article 27(2) of the UN Charter, procedural matters require at least nine affirmative votes. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question5:- The principle of peaceful settlement of disputes is imposed on UN members by:
A) Article 1(2)
B) Article 2(3)
C) Article 4(1)
D) Article 51
Answer is b is correct. Article 2(3) of the UN Charter obligates members to settle disputes peacefully to maintain international peace and security. Therefore, option B is correct.