AIBE X (2017) - Solved Question Paper with Explanations

Q: Government employees may refer their unresolved grievances and labor dispute to-

Correct option: B. The key identifies the Bureau of Labor Relations. In labour jurisprudence, public-sector disputes often go through specialized fora, but in the classic framing of this MCQ the Bureau of Labor Relations is treated as the proper body for unresolved grievances. Follow the official answer key when competing authorities could be implicated.

Q: The objective of the EU Directive on mediation is:

Correct option: D. Directive 2008/52/EC was enacted to facilitate access to ADR and promote amicable settlement of disputes, specifically in cross-border civil and commercial matters. While reduced backlogs may be a consequence, the stated aim is access to ADR across borders.

Q: Minimum number of members required to apply for Incorporation Certificate in a Public Ltd. Company is:

Correct option: A. Under the Companies Act, 2013, a public company must have at least seven members (Section 3(1)(a)). Directors are a separate requirement (minimum three directors).

Q: When a bill is passed by the Parliament and the President, what is the status of the same?

Correct option: B. After passage by both Houses and assent by the President (Articles 107–111, Constitution of India), a bill becomes an Act (law).

Q: 'A' resides at Shimla, 'B' at Kolkata and 'C' at Delhi. A, B & C being together at Banaras. B & C make a joint promissory note, payable on demand and delivered to A. A may sue B & C

Correct option: D. Under Sections 19–20 CPC, a suit may be filed where the cause of action wholly or in part arises (Banaras) or where the defendants reside or carry on business (Kolkata/Delhi). Hence all the venues are competent.

Q: A warrant of arrest may be extended

Correct option: B. CrPC Section 77 provides that a warrant of arrest may be executed at any place in India. It is not confined to the place of offence.

Q: The Chairperson of Cyber Appellate Tribunal is appointed by the

Correct option: A. Under the Information Technology Act, the Presiding Officer (Chairperson) of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India (Section 50 read with Section 49, as originally framed).

Q: Under Section 18 of the Indian Evidence Act, the admission of which of the following person is not admissible against the other

Correct option: B. An admission by one of several defendants is not evidence against co-defendants unless there is privity/joint interest or authority (Sections 18–20). By contrast, admissions by a duly authorized agent bind the principal.

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Questions: 20Topics: 17Skills: 7

Q1. Government employees may refer their unresolved grievances and labor dispute to-

AInternal Labor Department

BBureau of Labor Relations

CPublic Sector Labor-Management Council

DDepartment of Labor

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

Q2. The objective of the EU Directive on mediation is:

AReducing back logs of cases at the courts in the member states

BDividing the cases between all dispute resolution methods

CEconomical reasons in times of crisis, thus ensuring that mediators will have a proper income

DEnsuring better access to alternative dispute resolution in cross border commercial conflicts

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) & Arbitration ActSkill Tested: DefineType: Preamble

Q3. Minimum number of members required to apply for Incorporation Certificate in a Public Ltd. Company is:

D50

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Company LawSkill Tested: NumbersType: Section

Q4. When a bill is passed by the Parliament and the President, what is the status of the same?

ABill approved

BLaw

CBill exercised for administration

DGovernment procedures

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: OutcomeType: Article

Q5. 'A' resides at Shimla, 'B' at Kolkata and 'C' at Delhi. A, B & C being together at Banaras. B & C make a joint promissory note, payable on demand and delivered to A. A may sue B & C

AAt Banaras, where the cause of action arose

BAt Kolkata where B resides.

CAt Delhi where C resides.

DAll of the above

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)Skill Tested: ApplyType: Section

Q6. A warrant of arrest may be extended

ATo that place where the offender has committed the offence

BAt any place within India

CTo the place specified under the Criminal Procedure Code

DNone of the above

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

Q7. The Chairperson of Cyber Appellate Tribunal is appointed by the

ACentral Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India

BState Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court

CCentral Government

DCentral Government in consultation with Controller of Certifying Authority

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Cyber LawSkill Tested: AuthorityType: Section

Q8. Under Section 18 of the Indian Evidence Act, the admission of which of the following person is not admissible against the other

AOne of the plaintiffs

BOne of the defendants

CAgents of the parties

DStatement of the third party

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

Q9. Which of the following heirs is not class 1 heir under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956

ASon

BWidow

CFather

DMother

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Family LawSkill Tested: DefineType: Schedule

Q10. There is either theft or extortion. It is

ARobbery

BDacoity

CCriminal breach of trust

DReceiving stolen property

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

Q11. Who is an adolescent as per Factories Act, 1948

AWho has completed 17 years

BWho is less than 18 years of age

CWho is more than 15 years but less than 18 years of age

DNone of these

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Labour and Industrial LawSkill Tested: DefineType: Section

Q12. Fulfilling the constitutional obligation under Article 300A, the Land Acquisition Act, is the law providing for

AAcquisition of land and taking over possession of land

BAssessment of compensation

CPayment of compensation

DAll of the above

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Land Acquisition ActSkill Tested: DefineType: Article

Q13. Complaint means allegation in writing made by a complainant that

AAn unfair trade practice or restrictive trade practice has been adapted by any traders or service provider.

BThe goods bought by him or agreed to be bought by him suffer from one or more defect

CA traders or the service provider as the case may be has charged for the goods or for the services mentioned in the complaint a price in excess of the price

DAll the above

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

Q14. The maxim- 'audi alterm partem' denotes

ANo one shall be judge of his own cause

BNo one shall be condemned unheard

CRights are better than duties

DNone of the above

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

Q15. In which case did the Supreme Court hold that 'misconduct envisages breach of discipline'

AP.D Gupta Vs. Ram Murti

BNoratanmal Chaurasia Vs. M.R. Murli

CP.J Ratnam Vs. D. Kanikaram

DNone of the above

Difficulty: ModerateTopic: Professional Ethics & Professional Misconduct (Bar Council Rules)Skill Tested: LocateType: Case

Q16. Which is not included within the meaning of artistic work under Copyright Act:

ADrawing

BWork of architecture

CWork of craftsmanship

DWork of carpenter

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Intellectual Property Law (IPR)Skill Tested: DefineType: Section

Q17. In case of a co-operative society the maximum amount on which income tax is not chargeable is

A50,000

B30,000

C20,000

DNil

Difficulty: ModerateTopic: Taxation LawSkill Tested: NumbersType: Section

Q18. 'A' sells a field to 'B'. There is a right of way over the field of which A has direct personal knowledge but which he conceals from B.

A'B' has the right to rescind the contract

B'B' cannot rescind the contract

C'A' has the right to rescind the contract

D'A' is not legally liable

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

Q19. According to Republic Act No. 6770, which of these powers is not provided to office of Ombudsman

AProsecutory power

BFunction to adopt, institute and implement preventive measures

CPublic assistant functions

DNone of the above

Difficulty: HardTopic: Administrative LawSkill Tested: AuthorityType: Section

Q20. In most EU member countries, which of the following is the most visible form of ADR?

AMediation

BArbitration

CLitigation

DConciliation

Difficulty: ModerateTopic: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) & Arbitration ActSkill Tested: CompareType: Doctrine/Principle

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