MCQ 17 June 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (17 June 2025)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- The principle that the term ‘procedure established by law’ in Article 21 of the Constitution of India means just and fair procedure, was laid down by the Supreme Court in which case?
  • A. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
  • B. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
  • C. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
  • D. Golak Nath v. State of Punjab
Answer is a is correct. In Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), the Supreme Court expanded the scope of Article 21 by holding that the "procedure established by law" must be just, fair, and reasonable, not arbitrary. This was a major shift from the earlier view in A.K. Gopalan, and marked a milestone in Indian constitutional jurisprudence. Therefore, option A is correct.
Question2:- Under Article 22(4) of the Constitution of India, what is the maximum period for which a person can be detained under preventive detention laws, unless an Advisory Board permits further detention?
  • A. One month
  • B. Two months
  • C. Three months
  • D. Six months
Answer is c is correct. Article 22(4) provides that no person can be held under preventive detention for more than three months unless an Advisory Board (comprising judges of a High Court) reports sufficient cause for continued detention. This acts as a safeguard against arbitrary detention. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question3:- The Election Commission’s directive to cover statues of elephants — being the symbol of a political party — during the election period does not violate which constitutional right?
  • A. Article 14
  • B. Article 25
  • C. Article 19(1)(a)
  • D. Article 32
Answer is b is correct. The directive does not violate Article 25, which guarantees freedom of religion. Covering statues of elephants was an election-related administrative decision to ensure a level playing field. The action is secular and has nothing to do with religious practices, hence Article 25 is not attracted. Therefore, option B is correct.
Question4:- Who defined jurisprudence as: “the knowledge of things, human and divine; the science of the just and unjust”?
  • A. Salmond
  • B. Austin
  • C. Ulpian
  • D. Bentham
Answer is c is correct. Ulpian, a Roman jurist, provided one of the earliest definitions of jurisprudence. His definition reflects the Roman approach, treating law as a moral and philosophical discipline encompassing both divine and human affairs, as well as justice and injustice. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question5:- A valid contract, which later becomes unenforceable due to unforeseen circumstances, is classified as:
  • A. Voidable contract
  • B. Illegal contract
  • C. Contingent contract
  • D. Void contract
Answer is d is correct. A contract that was valid when entered into but becomes unenforceable due to unforeseen circumstances (such as impossibility or illegality of performance) becomes void from the point it ceases to be enforceable. This is governed under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act (doctrine of frustration). Therefore, option D is correct.