LEGAL LANGUAGE INCLUDING LEGAL WRITING AND GENERAL ENGLISH
REG. MAY 2020-21
THAKUR RAMNARAYAN COLLEGE OF LAW, MUMBAI
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. Actionable Per se
a. For the case or end at hand
b. The meeting of minds
c. In good faith
d. The very act is punishable, no proof of damage is required
Correct Answer: (d)
2. The concept of sovereign immunity is best illustrated with which maxim?
a. Cesante Ratione Legis, Cessat Ipsa Lex
b. Noscitur a Sociis
c. Actionable Per Se
d. Rex Non Potest Peccare
Correct Answer: (d)
3. Which of the following has merely persuasive value?
a. Ratio Decidendi
b. Obiter Dicta
c. Res Judicata
d. Decision Incuriam
Correct Answer: (b)
4. The offence of stating anything that is untrue in an affidavit will amount to
a. Fraud
b. Misrepresentation
c. Perjury
d. Negligence
Correct Answer: (c)
5. Persona non-grata
a. By the fact itself
b. Person non-wanted
c. State recognition of law
d. Principle of equity
Correct Answer: (b)
6. Amicus Curiae
a. A friend of the court
b. From elsewhere
c. Equity follows the law
d. At another place
Correct Answer: (a)
7. Ipso facto
a. By the very fact itself
b. Legitimate
c. From the very beginning
d. In good faith
Correct Answer: (a)
8. Actio personalis moritur cum persona
a. An action is not given to one who is not injured
b. A personal right of action dies with the person
c. The burden of proof lies with the plaintiff
d. The act of law does no wrong
Correct Answer: (b)
9. Actus Non Facit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea
a. The laws are adapted to those cases which occur more frequently
b. For a perpetual memorial for the matter
c. The act does not make one guilty unless there is a guilty intent
d. Alienation is preferred by law rather than accumulation
Correct Answer: (c)
10. Jus Cogens
a. The peremptory norm of general international law
b. The recognition of certain practices like law
c. Implied jurisdiction of the ICJ
d. The treaties are legally binding
Correct Answer: (a)
11. Pari Passu
a. An amount
b. In difference
c. In the opinion of the court
d. On an equal footing
Correct Answer: (d)
12. Non- sequitur
a. An inconsistent statement
b. Guilty state of mind
c. No one can be a judge in his own cause
d. In the matter of
Correct Answer: (a)
13. Which of the following is not a purpose of law?
a. To maintain order in the society
b. To encourage an environment of peace in the society
c. To promote harmony in the society
d. To work for maximum benefit for minimum people
Correct Answer: (d)
14. Vox Populi
a. Voice of the people
b. The previous position
c. To take into custody of a law
d. The things speak for itself
Correct Answer: (a)
15. Corpus Delicti
a. Show me the body
b. Where is the body
c. The body of crime
d. The guilty person in a crime
Correct Answer: (c)
16. De Minimis Lex non Curat
a. Incapable of a crime
b. A crime committed by a minor
c. The law does not notice trifling matters
d. By reason of a subsequent act
Correct Answer: (c)
17. Ex Post Facto
a. By reason of a subsequent act
b. Of the same kind
c. Amongst other things
d. By that very fact
Correct Answer: (a)
18. Volenti Non Fit injuria
a. To a willing person, injury is not done
b. One must be compensated for the injury caused to him
c. During litigation, nothing should be changed
d. Let the principal answer
Correct Answer: (a)
19. Ubi Jus Ibi remedium
a. Where there is a right, there is a remedy
b. The meeting of minds
c. Subsequent laws repeal prior conflicting one
d. A judge cannot be a witness in his own cause
Correct Answer: (a)
20. Qui Facit per Alium Facit per se
a. He who acts through another acts by himself
b. Something for something
c. At the outset, on the threshold
d. Against the whole world
Correct Answer: (a)
21. Jus Naturale
a. Living law
b. Natural law
c. Positive law
d. Natural justice
Correct Answer: (b)
22. Mala In se
a. We command
b. Where is the body
c. Guilty state of mind
d. Bad in themselves
Correct Answer: (d)
23. Per Curium
a. In the opinion of the court
b. An inconsistent statement
c. to persuade someone to do the act
d. A judge in his own cause
Correct Answer: (d)
24. Obiter Dicta
a. As much as deserved
b. Under judicial consideration
c. Reason for being a part of the judgment
d. Things said in the passing of a judgment
Correct Answer: (d)
25. Ratio Decidendi
a. Without which nothing
b. Indefinitely
c. Under judicial consideration
d. Rationale for the judicial decision
Correct Answer: (d)
26. Res Judicata
a. Under judicial consideration
b. By this very fact
c. A case which has already been decided
d. On the face of it
Correct Answer: (c)
27. Quantum Merit
a. As much as deserved
b. The things speak for itself
c. An act did in return for something else
d. An act did for merit
Correct Answer: (a)
28. Actori Incumbit Onus Probandi
a. The burden of proof lies on the plaintiff
b. The burden of proof lies on the defendant
c. Equity follows justice
d. With the intention of making a will
29. Which of the following is not a classification of rights?
a. Right in rem and right in personam
b. Positive rights and negative rights
c. Rights in re propria and rights in re aliena
d. Subjective rights and objective rights
Correct Answer: (d)
30. Inter Vivos
a. Bring me the body
b. by reason of a subsequent act
c. between living persons
d. between two minors
Correct Answer: (c)
31. Respondeat Superior
a. Let the principal answer
b. Let the doer be responsible
c. Let the doer beware
d. The bailee is responsible for the property
Correct Answer: (a)
32. Quo Warranto
a. By whose authority
b. On the face of it
c. Bring me the body
d. Command the authority
Correct Answer: (a)
33. Injuria Sine Damnum
a. Damage without injury
b. Injury without damage
c. Let the buyer beware
d. One is responsible for their actions
Correct Answer: (b)
34. Caveat Emptor
a. Let the buyer beware
b. Let the seller beware
c. Let the respondent beware
d. Let the principal beware
Correct Answer: (a)
35. Ignorantia Juris non Excusat
a. Ignorance of fact is not an excuse
b. Ignorance of a law is not an excuse
c. A personal right of action is not available to the person
d. By whose authority
Correct Answer: (b)
37. "That a man has heard or seen something" is
a. an Issue
b. a Fact
c. an Argument
d. a Question
Correct Answer: (b)
38. The power to issue writs by the Supreme Court has been envisaged under which of the
following articles?
(a) Article 226
(b) Article 32
(c) Article 31
(d) Article 25
Correct Answer: (a)
39. The abbreviation of "Criminal Law Journal" is
(a) Cr.L.J
(b) Cri.L.Journ.
(c) C.L.J.
(d) Cri.L.J
Correct Answer: (d)
40. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution relates to the issuance of writs?
(a) Article 32
(b) Article 139
(c) Article 228
(d) Article 230
Correct Answer: (a)
41.Writ of mandamus relates to:
(a) performance of a legal duty by any public authority
(b) quashing of an order passed without jurisdiction
(c) inquiring into the authority by which a public office is being held
(d) preventing an inferior court from acting without jurisdiction
Correct Answer: (a)
42.Which of the following Articles of the Constitution allows issuance of writs for enforcing
rights other than fundamental rights?
(a) Article 32
(b) Article 226
(c) Article 139
(d) Article 227
Correct Answer: (b)
43.How many kinds of writs have been recognized under the Indian Constitution?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
Correct Answer: (c)
44. Which of the following eminent persons propagated the maxim of "Domus Sua Cuique Est
Tutissimum Refugium"?
(a) Lord Dening
(b) Jeremy Bentham
(c) Justice Coke
(d) Justice Blackstone
Correct Answer: (c)
45.’A’ is being illegally detained by the police authorities. Which of the following writs can A’s
wife seek from the court to secure his release?
(a) Habeas Corpus
(b) Mandamus
(c) Prohibition
(d) Certiorari
Correct Answer: (a)
46. Which of the following is true about the procedure called the DK Basu Guidelines?
(a) The Supreme Court has laid down the procedure, known as DK Basu Guidelines,
for the police.
(b) All police officials need to follow the DK Basu guidelines when making an arrest
and detention (keeping in custody).
(c) Both (a) and (b)
d. An Internal Committee should be constituted for dealing with matters of sexual harassment
Correct Answer: (c)
47. D. K. Basu guideline include:-
a. The police official should wear, accurate & visible name tags with their identifications
b. A memo of arrest should be prepared at the time of arrest
c. Both (a) & (b)
d. An Internal Committee should be constituted for dealing with matters of sexual harassment
Correct Answer: (c)
48. Arrested person should be protested before a magistrate with in 24 hours of arrest comes
under which Article of the Constitution?
a. Art 42
b. Art 51
c. Art 56
d. Art 22
Correct Answer: (d)
49. If the accused is convicted, then the judge pronounced the _________.
a. Reward
b. Award
c. Prosecution
d. Sentence
Correct Answer: (d)
50. Define the term ''Offence''
a. Any act that the law defines to be a crime
b. Fair trail
c. Passing a judgment
d. Accused will put in jail
Correct Answer: (a)
SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. What is the meaning of law? Explain the purposes of law.
2. What are Principles of Natural Justice?
3. What are legal maxims? What are their uses?
4. What is a legislative material? Explain with certain examples.
5. What is a statute? What are the main parts of a statute? Explain with the help of
an example.
6. Explain the following citation:
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v Union of India (2017) 10 SCC
7. Explain the difference between review and revision. Illustrate with the help of
suitable examples.
8. What are writs? Explain the different types of writs.
9. Write, in brief, your views on the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court of India
in the case of Vishakha & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan.
10. What is an appeal? What are the pre-requisites of filing an appeal?
11. What is the difference between a repeal of law and an amendment of the law?
12. Explain the cardinal principles of law of crimes through the help of suitable legal
maxims.
13. Write, in brief, your views on the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court of India
in the case of D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal.
14. What are law journals? Give the importance of law journals.
15. Write a short note on the following:
(a) One India One People
(b) India Quarterly
16. What is the fundamental essence of the maxims “damnum sine injuria” and
“injuria sine damno”?
17. Write, in brief, your views on the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court of India
in the case of M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1987).
18. Elaborate upon the doctrine of precedent. Identify the Indian scenario.
19. What is stare decisis?
20. What is ratio decidendi? Elaborate upon its significance and contrast with obiter
dicta.
21. Write a short note on obiter dicta.
22. Arbitration is emerging as a powerful means of dispute resolution.
In light of this statement, write a short note on arbitration and its importance.
23. Mr. A, aged 12, wants to exercise his right to education. The right creates duty on
his parents and guardian and the State to ensure Mr. A is able to realise this right.
In light of the statement, answer the following:
(a) Write a short note on meaning of rights.
(b) Write a short note on meaning of duties.
24. Mr. X has been detained on grounds of certain accusations that have been made
against him. Which writ can be used to obtain the release of Mr. X? How is an
accused different from a convict?
25. Mr. X has been detained on grounds of certain accusations that have been made
against him. Identify through legal maxims the protection that Mr. X will be
entitled to.
26. Write a short note on the following:
(a) Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium
(b) Salus Populi Est Supreme Lex
27. Ms. A voluntarily suffers damage on account of consent that she had given. In this
case, will any cause of action arise if any damage is caused to Ms. A? Identify and
elaborate on the basis of suitable legal maxim.
28. Respondeat Superior is a cardinal legal maxim. Write a short note on its essence
and key features.
29. What are citations? What is the importance of citations?
30. Is ignorance of law an excuse? Elaborate with the help of suitable provisions.
31. Who are legal heirs and legal representatives?
32. Write a short note on:
(a) Affidavit
(b) Power of Attorney
33. While interpretating provisions of a law, there is a possibility that some
ambiguities may arise. In such a scenario, identify how “Noscitur a Sociis” rule
can facilitate.
34. One of the fundamental provisions in the Preamble to the Constitution of India is
securing ‘Justice’. What do you mean by justice?
35. In a certain case, the Supreme Court of India wants to appoint a leading counsel
as an “Amicus Curiae”. Who is an amicus Curiae? When and why would an
amicus curiae be appointed?
36. Write in brief about customs and their importance under law.
37. Write short notes on:
(a) Right
(b) Duty
(c) Wrong
(d) Remedy
38. Write a short note on:
(a) Journal of the India Law Institute
(b) Journal of the Bar Council of India
39. What is a plaint? How is it different from a Complaint?
40. Who are persons under law? Are corporations considered as persons under law?
41. What are injunctions? Identify the main types.
42. Write a short note on the following:
(a) Caveat Emptor
(b) Vigilantibus, Non Dormientibus, Urs Subveniunt
43. What is “Res Ipsa Loquitor”.
44. Mr. R wants to challenge an order of a municipal authority in the town of Bliss, of
which he is a resident. Mr. R alleges that the order is contrary to certain basic
rights and wants the Hon’ble Courts to remedy the wrong that may be caused by
such an order. In light of these facts, answer the following: (a) State meaning of
“wrong”? (b) State meaning of “remedy” (c) What are the relevant legal maxims
that Mr. R can rely upon to make his case?
45. Read the following and correct it grammatically, wherever necessary.
46. Hemant met Rahul in the roof of Hemant’s building. Hemant asked to Rahul how
Rahul did celebrate his parent’s wedding anniversaries. Rahul told to Hemant that
Rahul bought their parents one bouquets of flower which consisted rose, lily,
marigold. Rahul also said to Hemant that his parents' really liked the flower’s.
47. Mr. S, a law student, leaves home for college one day. While riding his scooter,
he finds homeless people who have made temporary shelter under the bridge and
are living in poor conditions which deeply affects him. In light of the following
answer the questions:
(a) Can Mr. S establish any cause of action?
(b) Does Mr. S have any legal recourse in this situation?
48. Elaborate the following citation:
Vishaka & ors. V/s. State of Rajasthan & Ors. AIR 1997 SC 3011
49. What are official law reports? Elucidate upon their advantages with the help of
examples.
50. Write in brief on the following:
(a) Actus Dei Nemini Facit Inouriam
(b) Rex Non Potest Peccare
