AIBE XII (2018) - Solved Question Paper with Explanations

Q: The First constitutional amendment was enacted in

Correct option: B. The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951 introduced Article 31A, Article 31B and the Ninth Schedule, and amended Article 19 to place reasonable restrictions, especially on freedom of speech and property-related reforms.

Q: A person instigates any person to do an offence or illegal act or omission attracts

Correct option: A. Section 107 IPC defines abetment by (i) instigation, (ii) conspiracy, or (iii) intentional aiding. Mere instigation fits squarely under s.107. Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 114 (abettor present when offence committed) and 144 (unlawful assembly order) are inapposite.

Q: A land mark Habeas Corpus Petition was filed during emergency, that is

Correct option: D. ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla (1976) arose during the 1975–77 Emergency and concerned whether habeas corpus could be suspended. The majority held that detention could not be challenged—later criticized and effectively overruled.

Q: Examination in Chief is conducted by the

Correct option: null. Under the Evidence Act and CrPC, examination-in-chief is conducted by the party who calls the witness, ordinarily through that party’s advocate (e.g., Public Prosecutor for prosecution witnesses; defence counsel for defence witnesses). It is **not** conducted by the judge. The official answer key for Set A leaves this blank; the item was likely dropped. Conceptually, no single option correctly covers both prosecution and defence witnesses.

Q: The convention of Climate Change was the outcome of

Correct option: D. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was opened for signature at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Stockholm (1972) was about human environment; Vienna (1985) related to ozone (Vienna Convention).

Q: Who is a protected workman

Correct option: C. Under the Industrial Disputes Act and rules, a “protected workman” is a trade union office-bearer in the establishment, entitled to special protection against discharge or punitive action during pendency of disputes.

Q: A trade mark is a visual symbol applied to articles of commerce with a view to distinguish the articles from other. It is in the form of

Correct option: D. Under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, a mark may consist of words, devices, labels, names, signatures, numerals, etc. Hence all listed forms qualify.

Q: The Indian Legal system has evolved a new technique of alternate dispute resolution which is popularly known as Lok Adalat. It owes its origin to the statutory recognition by passing of

Correct option: C. Lok Adalats obtained statutory backing under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (as amended), particularly Chapter VI-A for Permanent Lok Adalats.

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Questions: 20Topics: 14Skills: 3

Q1. The First constitutional amendment was enacted in

A1950

B1951

C1967

D1975

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Amendment

Q2. A person instigates any person to do an offence or illegal act or omission attracts

ASection 107 IPC

BSection 120(B) of IPC

CSection 114 of IPC

DSection 144 of IPC

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

Q3. A land mark Habeas Corpus Petition was filed during emergency, that is

AKeshavanand Bharati V/s. State of Kerala

BGolaknath V/s State of Punjab

CMC Mehta V/s. Union of India

DADM Jabalpur V/s. Shivkant Shukla

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Case

Q4. Examination in Chief is conducted by the

AChief Examiner of the court

BA lawyer appointed by the accused

CA lawyer appointed by the government

DPresiding judge in the court

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

Q5. The convention of Climate Change was the outcome of

AThe Stockholm Conference

BThe Nairobi Conference

CThe Vienna Conference

DThe Rio De Janeiro Conference

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Environmental LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Doctrine/Principle

Q6. Who is a protected workman

AWorkman given police protection during labour strike

BWorkman protected by insurance coverage

CWorkman who is an executive or office bearer of a registered trade union in the establishment

DWorkman protected from being arrested by a court order

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

Q7. A trade mark is a visual symbol applied to articles of commerce with a view to distinguish the articles from other. It is in the form of

AA word

BA device

CA label

DAll the above

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

Q8. The Indian Legal system has evolved a new technique of alternate dispute resolution which is popularly known as Lok Adalat. It owes its origin to the statutory recognition by passing of

ALegal Service Corporation Act , 1974

BLegal aid and advice Act , 1949

CLegal Services Authorities Act , 1987

DNone

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

Q9. Shah Bano case was related to

ADowry demand

BHarassment at work place

CMaintenance of divorced Muslim women

DTriple divorce of Muslim Women

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Family LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Case

Q10. Who can move PIL in High Court and Supreme Court,

AAny public spirited person

BNGO or Association with public spirit

CGroup of Public spirited persons who have no personal interest

DAll the above

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Public Interest Litigation (PIL)Skill Tested: DefineType: Doctrine/Principle

Q11. Doctrine of 'Pleasure' applies to

ALegislative

BCivil servants

CJudges

DCabinet Ministers

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: DefineType: Article

Q12. Section 24 A of Advocates Act 1961 provides the

AAppointment of Attorney General

BRegular attendance at Law College

CAdmitted for enrolment in Bar or State Roll

DElection to state Bar Council

Difficulty: HardTopic: Professional Ethics & Professional Misconduct (Bar Council Rules)Skill Tested: LocateType: Section

Q13. Articles of a company can be altered by

AThe directors of the company

BThe official of the company

CShare holders by passing an ordinary resolution

DShare holders by passing a special resolution

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Company LawSkill Tested: AuthorityType: Section

Q14. Article 361 provides

AAuthority to Union government to dismiss the state governments

BAuthority to the state governments to pass legislation

CProtection and immunities to the President and Governors from being prosecuted in courts

DNone of the above

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Article

Q15. Uttering of words with deliberate intention to wound religious sentiments will be dealt with

ASection 298 of IPC

BSection 296 IPC

CSection 297

DNone of the above

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

Q16. Under Section 320(1), Cr.P.C for criminal intimidation, with section of IPC is applicable

A503

B504

C505

D506

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

Q17. Which of the following is an innovative form of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism

ABar Council of India

BElection Commission

CComptroller and Auditor General

DLok Adalat

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

Q18. Which of the following is not a legal guardian of the property of Muslim minor

AFather

BBrother

CThe executor appointed by father

DGrand father

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

Q19. Who is garnishee

AA third party who is instructed by way of legal notice to surrender money to settle a debt or claim

BA borrower arrested for defaulting

CA person who cannot repay a bank loan

DA person who mortgaged his farm land

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

Q20. Under section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 which of the following officers is empowered to refer the matter to the court

AThe Tahsildar

BThe Sub Collector

CThe Deputy Collector

DThe Collector

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Land Acquisition ActSkill Tested: AuthorityType: Section

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