MCQ 19 July 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (19 July 2025)



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Question1:- In the landmark case Donoghue v. Stevenson, the court laid down the principle of:
  • a) Strict liability
  • b) Absolute liability
  • c) Vicarious liability
  • d) Duty of care in negligence
Answer is d is correct. This case established the modern concept of negligence- a manufacturer owes a duty of care to the ultimate consumer. Lord Atkin’s “neighbour principle” was introduced in this case. Therefore, option D is correct.
Question2:- An employer is held vicariously liable for the acts of an employee when:
  • a) The employee acts on a frolic of his own
  • b) The employee acts outside the scope of employment
  • c) The employee acts during the course of employment
  • d) The employee is an independent contractor
Answer is c is correct. For vicarious liability to apply, the wrongful act must be committed in the course of employment and be sufficiently connected to authorized duties. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question3:- According to Section 4 of the Indian Partnership Act, a partnership is:
  • a) An agreement to carry on a charitable activity
  • b) An agreement to carry on a business with no profit motive
  • c) A relationship between persons who agree to share profits of a business carried on by all or any of them acting for all
  • d) A company registered under the Companies Act
Answer is c is correct. Section 4 defines partnership as A relationship between persons who agree to share profits of a business carried on by all or any of them acting for all. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question4:- Which of the following is not a ground for compulsory dissolution of a partnership firm under the Indian Partnership Act?
  • a) Business becoming unlawful
  • b) Adjudication of a partner as insolvent
  • c) Mutual agreement of partners
  • d) Expiry of a fixed term mentioned in the partnership deed
Answer is d is correct. Expiry of term results in automatic dissolution (not compulsory). Compulsory dissolution applies when the business becomes unlawful or upon insolvency of all partners. Therefore, option D is correct.
Question5:- Which of the following is not a necessary element to establish the tort of defamation?
  • a) The statement must be false
  • b) The statement must be published to a third person
  • c) The statement must lower the plaintiff’s reputation
  • d) The statement must be made in writing
Answer is d is correct. Defamation may be spoken (slander) or written (libel). It is not essential that it must be in writing. However, publication and injury to reputation are essential. Therefore, option D is correct.

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