MCQ 24 October 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (24 October 2025)



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Question1:- Under Section 100 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, what is required for foreign bills of exchange to be protested for dishonor?
  • A) Protest is mandatory for all foreign bills.
  • B) Protest is required only if specified by the law of the place where the bill is drawn.
  • C) Protest is not required for foreign bills.
  • D) Protest is required only if the drawer requests.
Answer is b is correct. Refer to Section 100 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question2:- What is the effect of a 'not negotiable' crossing on a negotiable instrument under Section 130 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?
  • (A) It makes the instrument non-transferable.
  • (B) It allows the instrument to be transferred but not further negotiated.
  • (C) It makes the instrument void.
  • (D) It has no effect on the negotiability of the instrument.
Answer is c is correct. Section 130 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, provides that when a negotiable instrument is crossed with the words 'not negotiable', it does not affect its transferability; however, it prohibits further negotiation. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Question3:- According to Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, who is the natural guardian of a Hindu minor who has not completed the age of five years?
  • (A) Father
  • (B) Mother
  • (C) Father and mother jointly
  • (D) Guardian appointed by the court
Answer is b is correct. Refer to Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, this provision emphasizes the importance of maternal care for young children. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question4:- Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, what is the validity of an adoption where a Hindu male of 30 years adopts a female child of 15 years?
  • (A) Valid adoption
  • (B) Void adoption
  • (C) Valid only if the child consents
  • (D) Valid only if the child's parent’s consent
Answer is b is correct. According to the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, a Hindu male can adopt a female child only if the child is below the age of 15 years. Since the child in this scenario is 15 years old, the adoption is void. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Question5:- Under Section 71 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, what is the responsibility of a finder of goods?
  • (A) To keep the goods as a gift.
  • (B) To use the goods for personal benefit.
  • (C) To sell the goods and keep the proceeds.
  • (D) To return the goods to the rightful owner or deal with them according to the owner's directions.
Answer is d is correct. Section 71 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, treats the finder of goods as a bailee. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

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