AIBE VIII (2015) - Solved Question Paper with Explanations

Q: "Mere illegality of the strike does not per se spell unjustifiability". J. Krishna Iyer in which case declared so

Correct option: C. In **Gujarat Steel Tubes v. Gujarat Steel Tubes Mazdoor Sabha (1980)**, Krishna Iyer, J. observed that the mere illegality of a strike does not automatically make it unjustified; the surrounding circumstances must be considered.

Q: Entry No. 22 of the Concurrent List deals with

Correct option: C. List III Entry 22 of the Seventh Schedule reads **“Trade unions; industrial and labour disputes.”**

Q: Which Article under the Constitution of India talks about the participation of workers in the management of Industries?

Correct option: B. Article **43A** (inserted by the 42nd Amendment) directs the State to secure worker participation in management of industries.

Q: Pick out the case that is popularly called as the Solicitor's Case.

Correct option: B. The **National Union of Commercial Employees v. Industrial Tribunal, Bombay (1962)** is often referred to as the **Solicitor’s case**, on status of solicitors and workmen.

Q: Identify the case that is related to the need for promotion and preservation of internal democracy within trade unions

Correct option: D. **Hanumantha Rao v. Dy. Registrar of Trade Unions** emphasised democratic functioning in trade unions, including transparent elections and governance.

Q: In tort, there are two broad categories of activities for which a plaintiff may be held strictly liable

Correct option: A. Strict liability traditionally covers **dangerous animals (ferae naturae)** and **abnormally dangerous/ultrahazardous activities** (Rylands-type liability).

Q: Selvi's daughter Kavita case about compulsory polygraph/brain-mapping/narcoanalysis—The Supreme Court held

Correct option: A. In **Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010)** the Court held that **compulsory** polygraph, brain-mapping and narcoanalysis violate **Article 20(3)** (self-incrimination) and **Article 21** (personal liberty).

Q: According to Art. 71 disputes arising in connection with the elections of a President or Vice-President are to be enquired into and decided by

Correct option: A. Article 71(1) vests exclusive jurisdiction in the **Supreme Court** for such election disputes.

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Q1. "Mere illegality of the strike does not per se spell unjustifiability". J. Krishna Iyer in which case declared so

AChandramalai Estate v. Its workmen

BAssociated Cement Ltd., v. Their workmen

CGujarat Steel Tubes v. Gujarat Steel Tubes Mazdoor Sabha

DIndian General Navigation of Railway Co. Ltd., v. Their workmen

Difficulty: ModerateTopic: Labour and Industrial LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Case

Q2. Entry No. 22 of the Concurrent List deals with

ASocial security and insurance, employment and unemployment

BIndustrial disputes concerning Union employees

CTrade unions and industrial and labour disputes

DRegulation of labour and safety in mines and oil fields

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Part

Q3. Which Article under the Constitution of India talks about the participation of workers in the management of Industries?

A43

B43 A

C43 B

D42

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Article

Q4. Pick out the case that is popularly called as the Solicitor's Case.

AAhmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association v. State of Bombay

BNational Union of Commercial Employees v. Industrial Tribunal, Bombay

CSalem Advocates Bar Association v. Union of India

DCentral Machine Tools Institute v. Dy. Registrar of Trade Unions

Difficulty: ModerateTopic: Labour and Industrial LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Case

Q5. Identify the case that is related to the need for promotion and preservation of internal democracy within trade unions

AJay Engineering Works Ltd. v. State of West Bengal

BRailway Union v. Registrar of Trade Unions

CONGC Workmens Association v. State of West Bengal

DHanumantha Rao v. Dy. Registrar of Trade Unions

Difficulty: ModerateTopic: Labour and Industrial LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Case

Q6. In tort, there are two broad categories of activities for which a plaintiff may be held strictly liable

APossession of certain animals and abnormally dangerous activities.

BAssault and battery

CBattery and negligence

DNone of the above

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

Q7. Selvi's daughter Kavita case about compulsory polygraph/brain-mapping/narcoanalysis—The Supreme Court held

ACompulsory brain-mapping and polygraph tests and narcoanalysis were in violation of Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution.

BCompulsory brain-mapping and polygraph tests and narcoanalysis were valid under Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution.

CCompulsory brain-mapping and polygraph tests and narcoanalysis were in violation of Articles 20(1) and 21 of the Constitution.

DCompulsory brain-mapping and polygraph tests and narcoanalysis were in violation of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Case

Q8. According to Art. 71 disputes arising in connection with the elections of a President or Vice-President are to be enquired into and decided by

AThe Supreme Court

BHigh Court

CBoth by High Court and Supreme Court

DTribunal established for that purpose.

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: AuthorityType: Article

Q9. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 regulates

AThe discharge of hazardous pollutants into the nation's surface water.

BThe emission of hazardous air pollutants.

CWaste disposal of sea.

DThe transportation of hazardous materials.

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Environmental LawSkill Tested: DefineType: Preamble

Q10. Noise pollution beyond permissible limits cannot be tolerated, even if connected with religious activities—case?

AVellore Citizens Welfare Forum vs. Union of India

BChurch of God (Full Gospel) in India vs. KKR Majestic Colony Welfare Association

CRural Enlightenment Kendra v Union of India

DNarmada Bachao Andolan v Union of India

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Environmental LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Case

Q11. Absolute liability for hazardous activity; compensation correlates with enterprise capacity—Name the case.

ASubhash Kumar v State of Bihar 1991

BRural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v State of U.P. 1985

CM.C. Mehta v Union of India 1986

DUnion Carbide v Union of India, 1984

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

Q12. Article 48-A and Article 51-A(g) were inserted in the Constitution by

AThe Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1978

BThe Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976

CThe Constitution (43rd Amendment) Act, 1978

DThe Constitution (44th Amendment) Act, 1978

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Amendment

Q13. According to Environmental (Protection) Act of 1986 "environmental pollutant" means

Aany solid, liquid or gaseous substance present in such concentration as may be, or tend to be, injurious to environment;

Bany substance present in such concentration as may be, or tend to be, injurious to environment

Cany solid, liquid or gaseous substance present in such concentration as may be, or tend to be, injurious to a person

Dany solid, liquid or gaseous substance present in such concentration as may be, or tend to be, injurious to the society

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Environmental LawSkill Tested: DefineType: Section

Q14. A is in possession of property claimed by B and C adversely. A does not claim any interest in the property and is ready to deliver it to the rightful owner. A can institute----------- suit

AFriendly suit

BCaveat

CInterpleader

DRestitution

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)Skill Tested: DefineType: Order/Rule

Q15. An Executive Magistrate may require security for keeping good behavior from habitual offenders for a period not more than

A6 months

B3 months

C1 year

D3 years

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

Q16. The police officer executing the warrant may use adequate force to access the place where search is to be conducted when

AA free ingress is not possible

BThe occupant is a hardened criminal and may escape

CThe area is such that problem may arise at any time

DNone of these

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

Q17. As per the Code of Criminal Procedure, in case of merger of the complaint with the police report the procedure to be followed for the trial shall be of

AThe complaint case

BThe case instituted on the police report

CBoth as per the convenience during the trial.

DNone of these

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

Q18. Peek v. Gurney is a famous case relating to

AMistake

BMisrepresentation

CFraud

DFrustration of contract

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws & Negotiable Instruments ActSkill Tested: LocateType: Case

Q19. Law is conceived as a form of the power value - conceived by

ABentham and Austin

BHart

CC Lasswell and McDougal

DKarl Olivecrona

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

Q20. The development of the tradition of natural justice into one of natural law is usually attributed to the

AStoics

BPositivists

CHistorical School

DAnalytical School

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

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