AIBE XIX (2024) - Solved Question Paper with Explanations

Q: In which case was a registered society held to be an "authority" for the purpose of Article 12?

Correct option: B. The Supreme Court in **Ajay Hasia v. Khalid Mujib Sehravardi** held that a society registered under the Societies Registration Act could be an "authority" under Article 12 if it is instrumentality/agency of the State based on functional, financial and administrative control tests. Hence such bodies are subject to fundamental rights scrutiny.

Q: In which case did the Supreme Court of India hold that fundamental rights cannot be waived?

Correct option: D. In **Basheshar Nath v. Commissioner of Income Tax (1959)**, the Court held that fundamental rights are sacrosanct and cannot be waived by any individual. Any agreement purporting to waive such rights is void.

Q: By which Constitutional Amendment was clause (4B) inserted into Article 16?

Correct option: A. The **81st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2000** inserted Article 16(4B), permitting the carry-forward of unfilled reserved vacancies to subsequent years without counting them against the 50% ceiling in the year of fill-up.

Q: Which of the following statement is correct about 106th Constitutional Amendment Act? (i) It introduces Article 239A by which seats are reserved for women in legislative assembly of the national territory of Delhi. (ii) It introduces Article 338, people. (iii) It also adds Article 334A which states that the said amendment will commence after the first census has been taken after the commencement of the said Act. (iv) The above stated shall cease to have effect on the expiration of a period of 15 years from such commencement.

Correct option: D. Per the official key, all are marked correct. For conceptual clarity: the **106th Amendment, 2023** actually introduced **Articles 330A, 332A and 334A** to provide reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, with commencement after the first delimitation post the first census taken after the Act, and a **15-year sunset** thereafter. The items (i) and (ii) appear OCR/wording-impaired in the paper, but the thrust aligns with the amendment’s scheme.

Q: The Parliament enacts the "Fair Housing Act 2024"… The Supreme Court declares Section 10 unconstitutional but upholds the other provisions. What principle did the court apply in this decision?

Correct option: B. Striking down only the unconstitutional **Section 10** and sustaining the rest applies the **Doctrine of Severability**. The valid portions that are independent and workable remain in force.

Q: The reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India relating to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to the

Correct option: A. Under Article 151(2), CAG’s State reports are submitted to the **Governor**, who causes them to be laid before the State Legislature. Legislative committees examine them thereafter.

Q: Which Article of the Constitution of India declares that the Supreme Court shall be a court of record?

Correct option: C. Article **129** declares the Supreme Court a court of record with power to punish for contempt.

Q: Which article deals with the powers, privileges, and immunities of Parliament and its members?

Correct option: B. Article **105** deals with powers, privileges and immunities of Parliament and its members, including freedom of speech in Parliament.

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Q1. In which case was a registered society held to be an "authority" for the purpose of Article 12?

ASom Prakash vs. Union of India

BAjay Hasia vs. Khalid Mujib

CSukhdev vs. Bhagatram

DR.D. Shetty vs. International Airport Authority

Difficulty: ModerateTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Case

Q2. In which case did the Supreme Court of India hold that fundamental rights cannot be waived?

AGopalan vs. State of Madras

BKameshwar Singh vs. State of Bihar

CGolaknath vs. State of Punjab

DBasheshar Nath vs. I.T. Commissioner

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Case

Q3. By which Constitutional Amendment was clause (4B) inserted into Article 16?

A81

B91

C77

D85

Difficulty: ModerateTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Amendment

Q4. Which of the following statement is correct about 106th Constitutional Amendment Act? (i) It introduces Article 239A by which seats are reserved for women in legislative assembly of the national territory of Delhi. (ii) It introduces Article 338, people. (iii) It also adds Article 334A which states that the said amendment will commence after the first census has been taken after the commencement of the said Act. (iv) The above stated shall cease to have effect on the expiration of a period of 15 years from such commencement.

A(i), (ii) & (iii)

B(i), (iii) & (iv)

C(ii), (iii) & (iv)

DAll of these

Difficulty: HardTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: DefineType: Amendment

Q5. The Parliament enacts the "Fair Housing Act 2024"… The Supreme Court declares Section 10 unconstitutional but upholds the other provisions. What principle did the court apply in this decision?

ADoctrine of Eclipse

BDoctrine of Severability

CDoctrine of Basic Structure

DDoctrine of Colourable Legislation

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

Q6. The reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India relating to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to the

AGovernor

BCommittee on Public Undertakings

CEstimates Committee

DPublic Accounts Committee

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: AuthorityType: Article

Q7. Which Article of the Constitution of India declares that the Supreme Court shall be a court of record?

AArticle 119

BArticle 111

CArticle 129

DArticle 135

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Article

Q8. Which article deals with the powers, privileges, and immunities of Parliament and its members?

A107

B105

C108

D102

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Article

Q9. Which Constitutional Amendment Act inserted provisions related to GST?

A99

B100

C101

D102

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: LocateType: Amendment

Q10. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?

AEither House of Parliament

BSupreme Court

COnly Lok Sabha

DRajya Sabha

Difficulty: EasyTopic: Constitutional LawSkill Tested: AuthorityType: Article

Q11. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 considers force to be "Criminal Force":

AWhen it is used unintentionally.

BWhen intentionally uses force only.

CWhen it is used intentionally without consent, causing injury, fear or annoyance.

DWhen it is used in self-defence.

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

Q12. According to Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum fine for making or using a document that resembles a currency note or a bank note under Section 182(1)?

AOne hundred rupees

BFive hundred rupees

CThree hundred rupees

DOne thousand rupees

Difficulty: HardTopic: Indian Penal Code (IPC) & Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)Skill Tested: NumbersType: Sub-section/Clause

Q13. According to the provisions of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the right of private defence of property extends to the voluntary causing of death or of any other harm to the wrong-doer in which of the offences committed or attempting to be committed? (1) Robbery (2) House-breaking after sunset (3) Theft, mischief or house trespass

A(1) only

B(1) and (3) both

C(1) and (2) both

D(1), (2) and (3)

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

Q14. Rajesh strikes Sunil with a heavy iron rod; the blow fractures Sunil’s arm and the medical report confirms grievous hurt. Which offence has Rajesh committed?

ASimple hurt under Section 323 of IPC

BVoluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 325 of IPC

CVoluntarily causing hurt under Section 324 of IPC

DAttempt to commit culpable homicide under Section 308 of IPC

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

Q15. Amit attacks Vijay with a knife; Vijay dies on the spot. There was knowledge of likely death but no clear premeditation or intent to murder. Which offence has Amit committed?

AMurder under Section 302 of IPC

BCulpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 of IPC

CCausing death by negligence under Section 304A of IPC

DVoluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 325 of IPC

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

Q16. Amit and Rani force open a door at night intending to steal, but flee without taking anything when the owner arrives. Which offence under the BNS have they committed?

AAttempt to commit theft

BHouse trespass with intent to commit theft

CAttempt to commit robbery

DBurglary

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

Q17. Punishment for rape where the victim is a woman below the age of 16 or 12 is included in which section of the BNS?

A64

B65

C63

D72

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

Q18. A new offence of 'Snatching' has been introduced by the BNS. Which section defines 'Snatching' as an offence?

A308

B303

C305

D304

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

Q19. Mr. Patel, a police officer, receives credible complaint and villagers’ testimony linking Raju to a bank robbery and concealment of property. When may Mr. Patel arrest Raju without warrant?

A(1) and (3)

B(2) and (4)

COnly (4)

DOnly (2)

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

Q20. BNSS introduced the provision of registration of FIR relating to commission of a cognizable offence irrespective of area where the offence is committed. This FIR is known as:

ANCR

BZero FIR

CFalse FIR

DCounter FIR

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

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