CUET-UG SERIES Legal-studies
General Knowledge Based
19 previous year questions.
Volume: 19 Ques
Yield: Medium
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2023 Chapter Questions 19 MCQs
01
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following is not a method by which a state may express its consent to be bound by a particular treaty:-
1
Consent by signature
2
Consent by exchange of instruments
3
Consent by verbal assurance of Head of State
4
Consent by ratification
02
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I | List-II | ||
| (A) | Injuria Sine Damnum | (I) | Where there is right there is remedy |
| (B) | Bona fide | (II) | Let the buyer beware |
| (C) | Caveat Emptor | (III) | Injury without damage |
| (D) | Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium | (IV) | Good faith |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
2
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
3
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
4
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
03
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
Which multiateral treaty is also referred as Vienna Convention ?
1
UNIDROIT
2
UNCITRAL
3
ICSID
4
CISG
04
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
The qualification required for appointment as an Advocate General is similar to _________.
1
Supreme Court Judge
2
District Court Judge
3
High Court Judge
4
Governor
05
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
| List I | List II | ||
| A. | Negligence | I. | Bhopal gas leak case |
| B. | Strict liability | II. | Touching of claimant with intent to harm |
| C. | Absolute liability | III. | Breach of duty of care |
| D. | Battery | IV. | Do not care for intention of defendant |
1
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
2
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
3
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
06
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
In 1987, the first National Law School of India was set up in:
1
Jodhpur
2
Kolkata
3
Bangalore
4
Patna
07
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
The first Lok Adalat was held in India in Junagarh in Gujarat on:-
1
14 March 1982
2
15 March 1982
3
14 May 1982
4
15 April 1982
08
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
The principle of "Duty of Care" is explained in which case:-
1
Donoghue v. Stevenson
2
Rylands v. Fletcher
3
Ashby v. White
4
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
09
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
A contract without consideration is
1
Valid
2
Void
3
Voidable
4
Void ab initio
10
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-I | List-II | ||
| (A) | False Imprisonment | (I) | act of deliberate physical harm to victim |
| (B) | Unlawful harassment | (II) | claimant to be knowingly confined |
| (C) | Tresspass to Chattels | (III) | invade real property without claimants approval |
| (D) | Tresspass to land | (IV) | intermeddle with a chattel which was in the possession of claimant |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
2
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
3
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
4
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
11
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
Match List - I with List - II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
| List - I Countries | List - II Advertising by Lawyers | ||
| (A) | Hong Kong | (I) | Legal Profession (Publicity Rules) 2001 |
| (B) | Malaysia | (II) | 5 piece information on website |
| (C) | United States of America | (III) | Advertise in print media |
| (D) | India | (IV) | Hand over Business cards and advertise on internet forums |
1
(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
2
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
3
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
4
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
12
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the correct chronological order of evolution.
(A) The General Assembly of the UN, enacted the statue of the ICJ.
(B) The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action
(C) IMF and World Bank were dubbed the Bretton Woods Twins
(D) UNESCO was set up to promote coordination between the member states
Choos the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) The General Assembly of the UN, enacted the statue of the ICJ.
(B) The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action
(C) IMF and World Bank were dubbed the Bretton Woods Twins
(D) UNESCO was set up to promote coordination between the member states
Choos the correct answer from the options given below :
1
(A), (B), (C), (D)
2
(C), (D), (A), (B)
3
(C), (A), (B), (D)
4
(A), (D), (C), (B)
13
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
Match List - I with List - II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
| List - I | List - II | ||
| (A) | NGO's | (I) | In-house counsel |
| (B) | Public Policy | (II) | LAMP fellowship programme |
| (C) | Corporate Sector | (III) | Post graduate Degree in Law (LLM) |
| (D) | Legal Research and Academic | (IV) | Free Legal Aid |
1
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
2
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
3
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
4
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
14
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following country does not follow the adversarial system ?
1
U.K.
2
India
3
US
4
France
15
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
The first Lok Adalat was held in India in Junargarh in Gujarat on 14 march :
1
1980
2
1981
3
1982
4
1983
16
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following is not essential of contract ?
1
Consent
2
18 years of age
3
Consideration
4
Property
17
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
In which class of mediation, the parties agree that the mediator will express a view on what might be a fair on reasonable settlement ?
1
Online Mediation
2
Transformative Mediation
3
Facilitative Mediation
4
Evaluative Mediation
18
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following theory deals with ‘Righting of balance’ ?
1
Rehabilitation
2
Restoration
3
Retribution
4
Deterrence
19
PYQ 2023
medium
legal-studies ID: cuet-ug-
The Supreme Court of India came into existence on :
1
26 January 1950
2
28 January 1950
3
26 January 1949
4
26 November 1950
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