MCQ 30 May 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (30 May 2025)



Question/ Answer
Question1:- What principle of Bailment under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 governs a contract between a financier and a purchaser of a vehicle involving the advance of money by the financier for the purchase of a vehicle?
  • A) Gratuitous Bailment
  • B) Bailment for Reward
  • C) Contract of Hire-Purchase
  • D) Contract of Sale
Answer is c is correct. This arrangement is governed by the principles of bailment and contract law, where the ownership of the vehicle remains with the financier until the option to purchase is exercised by the purchaser. Therefore, option C is correct.
Question2:- Which section of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals with a bailee's particular lien?
  • A) Section 171
  • B) Section 170
  • C) Section 172
  • D) Section 173
Answer is b is correct. Section 170 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 grants a bailee the right to retain goods until they receive due remuneration for services rendered in respect of those goods. Therefore, option B is correct.
Question3:- Which of the following is a defence under the Law of Torts?
  • A) Volenti Non-Fit Injuria
  • B) Damnum Sine Injuria
  • C) Act of God
  • D) All of the above
Answer is d is correct. All the options listed are recognized defences under the Law of Torts. Therefore, option D is correct.
Question4:- An agnate is a person who is related by blood or adoption:
  • A) Wholly through males
  • B) Wholly through females
  • C) Through both males and females
  • D) None of the above
Answer is a is correct. An agnate is a person related entirely through male lineage, either by blood or adoption. This term is significant in Hindu law concerning inheritance and succession. Therefore, option A is correct.
Question5:- Under the Specific Relief Act, 1963, the power of the court to engage experts is provided under which section?
  • A) Section 14
  • B) Section 14A
  • C) Section 15
  • D) Section 16
Answer is b is correct. Refer to Section 14A of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. Therefore, option B is correct.