MCQ 21 May 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (21 May 2025)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- Which of the following is a ground for seeking a decree of judicial separation under Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
  • A) Adultery
  • B) Desertion for a continuous period of not less than two years
  • C) Conversion to another religion
  • D) All of the above
Answer is d is correct. Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provides grounds for judicial separation, including desertion for a continuous period of not less than two years, cruelty, and adultery, among others. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question2:- Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, what is the remedy available when either spouse withdraws from the society of the other without reasonable excuse?
  • A) Decree of divorce
  • B) Decree of judicial separation
  • C) Decree of restitution of conjugal rights
  • D) Attachment of property
Answer is c is correct. Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, allows the aggrieved party to apply for a decree of restitution of conjugal rights. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question3:- In the case of Commissioner of Income Tax v. Seth Govindram (AIR 1966 SC 24), what was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding a female's position in a Joint Hindu Family?
  • A) A female can be the Karta of a Joint Hindu Family
  • B) A female cannot be the Karta of a Joint Hindu Family
  • C) A female can be a co-parcener but not the Karta
  • D) The decision was not related to the position of females in Joint Hindu Families
Answer is b is correct. The Supreme Court held that a female cannot be the Karta of a Joint Hindu Family. The Karta is traditionally the eldest male member of the family who manages the family affairs. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question4:- What does Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, stipulate regarding the maturity of a negotiable instrument?
  • A) The instrument is due on the next business day if the maturity date is a public holiday.
  • B) The instrument is due on the same day, regardless of public holidays.
  • C) The instrument is due on the previous business day if the maturity date is a public holiday.
  • D) The instrument is due on the next preceding business day if the maturity date is a public holiday.
Answer is d is correct. Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, provides that if the maturity date of a promissory note or bill of exchange falls on a public holiday, the instrument shall be deemed to be due on the next preceding business day. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question5:- Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, what is the requirement for filing a complaint regarding dishonour of a cheque?
  • A) The complaint must be in writing.
  • B) The complaint can be oral.
  • C) The complaint must be filed within 30 days of dishonour.
  • D) The complaint must be accompanied by the dishonoured cheque.
Answer is a is correct. Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, requires that a complaint for dishonour of a cheque must be in writing and presented to the court within the prescribed time frame. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.