MCQ 31 May 2025

Daily MCQs for Judiciary Prelims Exams - (31 May 2025)



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Question1:- Which section of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, addresses agreements to perform impossible acts?
  • A) Section 55
  • B) Section 56
  • C) Section 57
  • D) Section 58
Answer is b is correct. Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, specifically deals with agreements to perform acts that are impossible in themselves or become impossible due to unforeseen events. Therefore, option B is correct.
Question2:- The case of Satya Bharat Ghosh v. Mugneeram. is associated with which legal doctrine?
  • A) Doctrine of Frustration
  • B) Doctrine of Precedent
  • C) Doctrine of Estoppel
  • D) Doctrine of Equity
Answer is a is correct. This case is a landmark judgment where the Supreme Court of India elaborated on the Doctrine of Frustration under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, emphasizing that a contract becomes void when performance becomes impossible due to unforeseen events. Therefore, option A is correct.
Question3:- Section 73 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, incorporates the principles from which English case regarding damages for breach of contract?
  • A) Donoghue v. Stevenson
  • B) Hadley v. Baxendale
  • C) Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.
  • D) Raffles v. Wichelhaus
Answer is b is correct. Section 73 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, reflects the principles established in Hadley v. Baxendale, which set guidelines for determining the scope of damages in breach of contract cases. Therefore, option B is correct.
Question4:- Which of the following cannot be considered as valid subject-matter, in context of 'Mehr' (Dower) under Muslim law?
  • A) Land and Building’s
  • B) Gold ornaments
  • C) Cash amount
  • D) Crop’s product of next year
Answer is d is correct. Under Muslim law, 'Mehr' (Dower) is a mandatory gift from the husband to the wife, and it can be in the form of gold ornaments, cash, or other valuables. However, future crops are not considered valid subject matter for Mehr. Therefore, option D is correct.
Question5:- The case of Mst. Maina Bibi v. Chaudhri Vakeel Ahmed is significant in Muslim law for addressing which issue?
  • A) Inheritance rights of daughters
  • B) Widow's right to retain possession of her husband's property
  • C) Validity of a marriage contract
  • D) Guardianship of minor children
Answer is b is correct. This case is a leading authority in Muslim law concerning a widow's right to retain possession of her deceased husband's property, emphasizing her entitlement to maintenance and residence. Therefore, option B is correct.

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