AIBE IX (2016) - Solved Question Paper with Explanations

Q: State practice for the formation of customary rule includes 1. State actions 2. State claims

Correct option: C. Customary international law forms from **state practice** plus **opinio juris**. Practice includes what States *do* (actions) and what they *assert/claim* (claims and statements). Therefore both 1 and 2 are part of state practice.

Q: The Controller of Certifying Authorities in India must maintain a database of the disclosure records of 1. Certifying Authority 2. Cross Certifying Authority 3. Foreign Certifying Authority

Correct option: A. Under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the CCA regulations, the Controller maintains a database of disclosure records of **licensed Certifying Authorities**, which includes any **Cross Certifying Authority** licensed under the Act. “Foreign Certifying Authorities” are recognized for limited purposes and are not part of the domestic disclosure database unless licensed in India.

Q: Under section 37 of the I T Act, 2000, the certifying authority can suspend the digital signature certificate if 1. The subscriber is found guilty of malpractice 2. The subscriber is involved in cyber terrorism 3. The subscriber requests for the same 4. In public interest

Correct option: C. Section 37 permits suspension of a Digital Signature Certificate **on the subscriber’s request** or **in public interest**. Options 1 and 2 are not the statutory grounds for suspension (though serious misconduct may lead to other actions).

Q: In the cases before Cyber Appellate Tribunal, the appellant

Correct option: D. Proceedings before the Cyber Appellate Tribunal (now functions moved to other fora) allow a party to **appear in person**, through a **legal practitioner**, or through an **authorized officer**. A private relative who is neither an officer nor a legal practitioner cannot be authorized to appear.

Q: In the light of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013, which of the following statement is /are correct

Correct option: null. All three statements are **incorrect** under the 2013 amendment: (i) Section 375 retained the term **“rape”** but expanded its scope; (ii) the offence remains **gender-specific** (male accused, female victim) though other sexual offences were added; (iii) the age of consent was **raised to 18**, not 16. As this question was likely defective in the paper, it was awarded **grace marks**.

Q: The offence of stalking upon second or subsequent conviction is

Correct option: C. Section 354D IPC: **first** conviction is bailable; **second and subsequent** conviction is **non-bailable**. Stalking is a **cognizable** offence.

Q: In kidnapping, the consent of minor is

Correct option: A. For **kidnapping from lawful guardianship** (s.361 IPC), the minor’s consent is **irrelevant**; what matters is removal without the **guardian’s consent**.

Q: Under the provisions of the Trade Unions Act, 1926, any person who has attained the age of ____ may be a member of a registered Trade Union subject to any rules of the Trade Union to the contrary.

Correct option: B. Section 21, Trade Unions Act, 1926 permits **persons of 15 years and above** to be members of a registered trade union (unless union rules provide otherwise). **18 years** applies to holding office (s.21-A) subject to conditions. Note: the tabulated key shows option C, but the statute clearly prescribes **15 years** for membership.

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Questions: 20Topics: 10Skills: 8

Q1. State practice for the formation of customary rule includes 1. State actions 2. State claims

Aonly 1

Bonly 2

Cboth 1 and 2

Dneither 1 nor 2

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: DefineType: Doctrine/Principle

Q2. The Controller of Certifying Authorities in India must maintain a database of the disclosure records of 1. Certifying Authority 2. Cross Certifying Authority 3. Foreign Certifying Authority

A1 and 2

B2 and 3

C3 and 1

D1,2 and 3

Difficulty: ModerateTopic: Cyber LawSkill Tested: DefineType: Section

Q3. Under section 37 of the I T Act, 2000, the certifying authority can suspend the digital signature certificate if 1. The subscriber is found guilty of malpractice 2. The subscriber is involved in cyber terrorism 3. The subscriber requests for the same 4. In public interest

A1 and 2

B2 and 3

C3 and 4

D4 and 1

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Cyber LawSkill Tested: IngredientsType: Section

Q4. In the cases before Cyber Appellate Tribunal, the appellant

ACannot appear in person without a legal practitioner

BCannot authorize a legal practitioner to appear on his behalf

CCannot authorize his officer to appear on his behalf

DCannot authorize his relative who is neither his officer nor a legal practitioner to appear on his behalf

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Cyber LawSkill Tested: ProcedureType: Order/Rule

Q5. In the light of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013, which of the following statement is /are correct

AThe word "rape" in section 375 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 has been replaced with sexual assault

BRape is now a gender neutral offence

CThe amendment has fixed the age for consensual sex as 16 years

DAll the above

Difficulty: HardTopic: Indian Penal Code (IPC) & Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)Skill Tested: CompareType: Amendment

Q6. The offence of stalking upon second or subsequent conviction is

ANon cognizable and Bailable

BCognizable and Bailable

CCognizable and Non-bailable

DNon cognizable and Non-bailable

Difficulty: ModerateTopic: Indian Penal Code (IPC) & Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)Skill Tested: OutcomeType: Section

Q7. In kidnapping, the consent of minor is

Awholly immaterial

Bpartly immaterial

Cwholly material

Dpartly material

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Indian Penal Code (IPC) & Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)Skill Tested: IngredientsType: Section

Q8. Under the provisions of the Trade Unions Act, 1926, any person who has attained the age of ____ may be a member of a registered Trade Union subject to any rules of the Trade Union to the contrary.

A14 years

B15 years

C18 years

D21 years

Difficulty: ModerateTopic: Labour and Industrial LawSkill Tested: NumbersType: Section

Q9. Spurious goods under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 imply

ASuch goods and services which are of poor quality.

BSuch goods and services which are claimed to be genuine but they are actually not so

CSuch goods and services which might be stolen in nature

DSuch goods and services which are not usable in nature

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Law of Torts (including Motor Vehicles Act & Consumer Protection Law)Skill Tested: DefineType: Section

Q10. Who is liable to pay compensation in case of death or permanent disablement?

AOwner of the vehicle

BState Government

CDriver

DInsurance Company

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Law of Torts (including Motor Vehicles Act & Consumer Protection Law)Skill Tested: OutcomeType: Section

Q11. Indian Evidence Act applies to

AProceedings before tribunals

BProceedings before the arbitrator

CJudicial proceedings in court

DAll of the above

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Evidence Act & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)Skill Tested: DefineType: Section

Q12. Fact in issue means

AFact, existence or non existence of which is admitted by the parties

BFact, existence or non existence of which is disputed by the parties

CFact, existence or non existence of which is not disputed by the parties

DAll the above

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Evidence Act & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)Skill Tested: DefineType: Section

Q13. In a bailable offence bail is granted as a matter of right

ABy the police officer

BBy the court

CBoth by the police officer and the court

Deither (a) or (b)

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) & Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)Skill Tested: AuthorityType: Section

Q14. The conciliation proceedings

Acan be used as evidence in any judicial proceedings.

Bcan be used as evidence only in Arbitral proceedings.

CCan be used as evidence only on the discretion of the judge or arbitrator.

DCannot be used as evidence in any judicial or arbitral proceedings.

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) & Arbitration ActSkill Tested: OutcomeType: Section

Q15. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office

ATakes up cases suo motto

BTakes up cases for investigation on the basis of application made by the people concerned

CTakes up cases for investigations referred to it by Central Government

DAll of the above

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Company LawSkill Tested: AuthorityType: Section

Q16. Directive Principles are

Ajustifiable as fundamental rights

Bjustifiable but not as fundamental rights

Cdecorative portions of Indian Constitution

Dnot justifiable, yet fundamental in the governance of the country

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: DefineType: Part

Q17. Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha

APresident

BPrime Minister

CSpeaker of Lok Sabha

DCouncil of Ministers

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: AuthorityType: Article

Q18. An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated by introduction of Bill for such purpose in

ACouncil of States

BHouse of People

Ceither in council of States or House of people

Dnone of the above

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: ProcedureType: Article

Q19. Which of the following is a function of Central Pollution Control Board under the provisions of Section 16 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?

ATo carry out and sponsor investigation and research relating to problems of pollution and prevention, control or abatement of pollution.

BTo improve the quality of air

CBoth A and B

Dneither A nor B

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Environmental LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Section

Q20. The destruction of fish by use of explosive or by poisoning the water is prohibited by

AIndian Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

BThe Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

CIndian Fisheries Act, 1897

DThe National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Environmental LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Section

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