Legal Aptitude Quiz-25
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Legal Aptitude is an important subject in CLAT,DULLB & Other Law Exams. In any of law exam, legal aptitude carries weightage of 25 % of questions. With focused practice good marks can be fetched from this section. These questions are very important in achieving your success in CLAT, DULLB and Other Law Exams..
Q1. An unlawful assembly should consist a minimum of:
- two persons
- three persons
- four persons
- five persons
Solution
As per Section 141 of Indian Penal Code an assembly can be designated an “unlawful assembly” if there are five or more persons having the common objective.
As per Section 141 of Indian Penal Code an assembly can be designated an “unlawful assembly” if there are five or more persons having the common objective.
Q2.The law which removed the exclusive right given to the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to carry on the business of life insurance in the country and allowed the entry of private companies into life insurance is:
- The Insurance Act, 1938
- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999
- The Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2000
- The L.I.C. (Amendment) Act, 2000
Solution
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 was responsible for removing the exclusive right given to the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to carry on the business of life insurance and propelled the entry of private companies into life insurance sector.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 was responsible for removing the exclusive right given to the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to carry on the business of life insurance and propelled the entry of private companies into life insurance sector.
Q3. All plans formulated by The Planning Commission should be approved by:
- President
- Chief Justice of India
- Opposition Party in the Lok Sabha
- National Development Council
Solution
National Development Council is the body which approves all the plans formulated by the Planning Commission.
National Development Council is the body which approves all the plans formulated by the Planning Commission.
Q4. Who wrote the famous Book “Constitution of India – Defaced and Defied”?
- J. M. Barrie
- H. M. Seervai
- Rajendra Prasad
- N. A. Palkhivala
Solution
Nani Palkhivala was called to the bar in 1944 and served in the chambers of the legendary Sir Jamshedji Behramji Kanga in Bombay. He quickly gained a reputation as an eloquent and articulate barrister, and was often the center of attention in court, where students of law and younger members of the bar association would flock to watch him.
Nani Palkhivala was called to the bar in 1944 and served in the chambers of the legendary Sir Jamshedji Behramji Kanga in Bombay. He quickly gained a reputation as an eloquent and articulate barrister, and was often the center of attention in court, where students of law and younger members of the bar association would flock to watch him.
Q5. When is the “Law day” celebrated in India?
- November 26
- January 24
- June 7
- April 20
Solution
Law Day is celebrated on November 26 as it marks the anniversary of the drafting of the constitution by the constituent assembly in 1949.
Law Day is celebrated on November 26 as it marks the anniversary of the drafting of the constitution by the constituent assembly in 1949.
Q6. Who is the Chariman of Rajya Sabha?
- President
- Vice President
- Speaker
- Prime Minister
Solution
Vice President is the ex officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Vice President is the ex officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Q7. The President addresses his letter of resignation to:
- The Speaker
- The Chief Justice of India
- The Vice President
- The Prime Minister
Solution
Article 56 of the Constitution provides that the President may resign his office by writing letter addressed to the Vice President.
Article 56 of the Constitution provides that the President may resign his office by writing letter addressed to the Vice President.
Q8. Every decision of the Union Cabinet is taken in the name of:
- The Government of India
- The President
- The Prime Minister
- The Council of Ministers
Solution
The Union Cabinet’s decisions are taken in the name of the President and are sent to him for approval.
The Union Cabinet’s decisions are taken in the name of the President and are sent to him for approval.
Q9. The portfolios to the central ministers are allocated by:
- The Lok Sabha Speaker
- The President
- The Majority Leader in the Lok Sabha
- The President on advice of the Prime Minister
Solution
The President allocates the portfolios to the central ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister
The President allocates the portfolios to the central ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister
Q10. According to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (1881), the dishonour of cheque is considered to be:
- Civil offence
- Criminal offence
- No offence
- Both (a) and (b)
Solution
Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 states that the dishonour of cheque is a criminal offence and is punishable by imprisonment up to two years or with monetary penalty or with both.
Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 states that the dishonour of cheque is a criminal offence and is punishable by imprisonment up to two years or with monetary penalty or with both.
