MCQ 17 March 2025

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



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Question1:- Which of the following is not a characteristic of John Austin’s Command Theory of Law?
  • A. Law is a command of the sovereign
  • B. Law is backed by sanctions
  • C. Law reflects the moral values of society
  • D. Law is distinguishable from positive morality
Answer is c is correct. Law reflects the moral values of society Explanation: John Austin, a positivist, propounded the Command Theory of Law”. According to him: Law is the command of the sovereign, who is obeyed by the bulk of the society. Such commands are backed by sanctions. Austin made a clear distinction between “law” and “morality”, asserting that law is what is laid down by authority, regardless of its moral content.
Question2:- Under Article 14 of the Constitution of India, which of the following is an essential requirement for a reasonable classification to be valid?
  • A. Classification must be based on public opinion
  • B. There must be a nexus between the basis of classification and the object sought to be achieved
  • C. Classification must apply to all persons equally
  • D. Classification must be based on the majority population
Answer is b is correct. Article 14 ensures equality before the law and equal protection of laws. However, equality does not mean uniformity—the law can treat different classes of people differently if the classification is reasonable. The two tests for valid classification are: 1. Intelligible Differentia: The classification must distinguish people or things that are 2. Rational Nexus: The differentia must have a rational nexus (reasonable connection) with the objective of the law. This principle was established in State of West Bengal v. Anwar Ali Sarkar
Question3:- Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a contract with a minor is:
  • A. Voidable at the option of the minor
  • B. Voidable at the option of the guardian
  • C. Absolutely void ab initio
  • D. Valid if the minor misrepresents his age
Answer is c is correct. Absolutely void ab initio Explanation: • As per Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a person is competent to contract only if he is: 1. A major, 2. Of sound mind, and 3. Not disqualified by law. • In the landmark case Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose (1903), the Privy Council held that: “A contract with a minor is void ab initio (i.e., void from the very beginning) and has no legal effect.” Here’s a MCQ on property devolution under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA) with a detailed explanation, ideal for judiciary aspirants:
Question4:- Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, if a Hindu male dies intestate, which of the following inherits his property first?
  • A. Agnates
  • B. Cognates
  • C. Class I heirs
  • D. Government by escheat
Answer is c is correct. Class I heirs Explanation: • Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 governs the devolution of property of a Hindu male dying intestate. • The order of succession is: 1. Class I heirs (as listed in Schedule I) 2. If no Class I heirs, then Class II heirs 3. If none, then Agnates 4. Then Cognates 5. If none of the above exist, property goes to the Government by escheat under Section 29.
Question5:- Which of the following is not a type of mortgage recognized under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882?
  • A. Simple Mortgage
  • B. Mortgage by Conditional Sale
  • C. Usufructuary Mortgage
  • D. Equitable Mortgage by Hypothecation
Answer is d is correct. Equitable Mortgage by Hypothecation Explanation: delivery of possession, usually over movables.

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