MCQ 23 August 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (23 August 2025)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- In case of anticipatory breach of contract, the aggrieved party has:
  • (a) Only the option to wait till the date of performance.
  • (b) Only the option to sue immediately.
  • (c) Both options, to sue immediately or wait for the date of performance.
  • (d) No remedy until breach occurs.
Answer is c is correct. As held in Frost v. Knight, the promisee may treat the contract as breached immediately. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question2:- If a decree for restitution of conjugal rights is not complied with for one year, what legal remedy is available?
  • a) The petitioner can seek judicial separation.
  • b) The petitioner can seek divorce under Section 13(1A) (ii) of HMA.
  • c) The petitioner can file a criminal complaint against the respondent.
  • d) The petitioner loses the right to claim maintenance.
Answer is b is correct. The petitioner can seek divorce under Section 13(1A) (ii) of HMA. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question3:- What does Section 17 of the Indian Contract Act define?
  • a) Misrepresentation
  • b) Undue Influence
  • c) Fraud
  • d) Coercion
Answer is c is correct. Section 17 of the Indian Contract Act defines fraud as an intentional act of deception to induce another party into a contract. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question4:- Which Section of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, bars the grant of injunction in cases where it would impede or delay the performance of a statutory duty?
  • (a) Section 38
  • (b) Section 39
  • (c) Section 41(h)
  • (d) Section 41(b)
Answer is d is correct. Section 41(b) prohibits the grant of injunction to restrain any person from prosecuting a judicial proceeding, unless restraint is necessary to prevent multiplicity of proceedings. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Question5:- Under Muslim law, which of the following is NOT a form of divorce?
  • a) Talaq-ul-Sunnat
  • b) Talaq-ul-Biddat
  • c) Ila
  • d) Hiba
Answer is d is correct. Hiba refers to gift-giving in Islamic law, whereas Talaq-ul-Sunnat, Talaq-ul-Biddat, and Ila are recognized forms of divorce. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.