UGC NET CBSE Paper II Law 2009 December Question Paper

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Q. Promissory estoppel against Government agencies is decided in
– Tweedle Vs. Atkinson, 4LT468
– Dutton Vs. Poole, 83LR523
– Delhi Cloth and General Mills Ltd. Vs. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 2414
– Kedar Nath Vs. Gorie Mohd., ILR (1886) 14 Col. 64

Q. Which one of the following statements is right ?
– Two or more persons are said to consent when they agree upon some thing in some sense.
– Two or more persons are said to consent when they agree upon the same thing in the same sense.
– Two or more persons are said to enter into a contract when they agree upon the same thing in the same sense.
– Two or more persons are said to enter a quasi contract when they agree upon the same thing in the same sense.

Q. If a person enters voluntarily into a sports event and receives grave injury, he has
– a claim in torts for medical expenses though not for a loss of income.
– a claim in torts for loss of earning capacity.
– no claim in torts because the injury was not intentionally caused.
– no claim in torts because of the principle volenti non fit injuria.

Q. ‘Qui facit per alium facit perse’ establishes the
– Liability under the Indian Penal Code
– Liability under the law of torts
– Vicarious liability
– Liability under the Indian Contract Act

Q. The rule of Absolute Liability was first laid down by
– Lord Atkin in 1635
– Justice Blackburn in 1868
– Winfield in 1765
– Chief Justice Holt in 1868

Q. Res ipsa Loquitur is
– weapon of defence
– weapon of offence
– a defence of some factor which was beyond the control of the person who caused injury.
– a dangerous weapon

Q. If A gives lift in his car to B upto a certain place and on the way due to negligence of A an accident is caused. A has
– no responsibility towards B.
– no legal duty to take care of B’s safety.
– a legal duty to take care of B also and is liable for compensation.
– All of the choices

Q. For an action of nuisance defendant can put up the following defence.

I. The place is suitable for the purpose.
II. It is for the benefit of the residents of the locality.
III. It is done under statutory authority.
IV. Plaintiff has consented to the act.

Of the above statement
– I, II and III are correct.
– II, III and IV are correct.
– I, III and IV are correct.
– III and IV are correct.

Q. Which of the following is the offence which is punishable in four stages ?
– Robbery
– Dacoity
– Murder
– Rape

Q. ‘a’, ‘b’ and ‘c’ are joint owners of some property. ‘a’ removes the property.
– ‘a’ is not guilty of theft as property belongs to him.
– ‘a’ is guilty of theft as he is only a joint owner.
– ‘a’ is guilty of criminal misappropriation.
– ‘a’ is guilty of breach of trust.

Q. Which of the following statement is correct ?
– Sec. 34 of I.P.C. is only a rule of evidence.
– Sec. 34 of I.P.C. does not create a substantive offence.
– Both (A) and (B) are correct.
– None of the choices.

Q. A instigates B to kidnap son of Z. B instigates C to do so and C kidnaps son of Z.
– Only B is guilty of abetting C.
– Only A is guilty of abetment.
– Both A and B are guilty of abetment.
– None of the choices

Q. Assertion (A) : X and Y had independently entertained the idea to kill Z. Accordingly, each separately inflicts wounds on Z. Z dies. X and Y can be tried jointly.
Reason (R) : Two or more persons can be tried jointly if the act, resulting in an offence, is done in furtherance of a common intention.

Select your answer using the codes given below :
– Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
– Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
– (A) is true, but (R) is false.
– (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Q. ‘Y’ picks ‘X’s pocket. Next day, ‘X’ while buying paan near his office finds ‘Y’ paying money from his (X’s) purse. ‘X’ catches hold of ‘Y’ and tries to take back his purse. ‘Y’ resists. ‘X’ twists ‘Y’s’ arm with such force that it is broken. ‘X’ is charged with causing hurt to ‘Y’. In his defence ‘X’ can
– say that he was acting under right of private defence of property.
– not raise the plea of right of private defence since he had time to seek the help of public authorities.
– say that his right of private defence revived as soon as he saw Y with his purse.
– say that he did not use more force than was required.

Q. Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R). Select correct code combination.
Assertion (A) : Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad was held not to be an ‘industry’ by the Supreme Court.
Reason (R) : Since it is carrying on research not for the benefit of self. Moreover, it is not engaged in commercial activities.
– (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
– Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
– (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.
– Both (A) and (R) are correct.

Q. Select correct code combination relating to “Closure”.
(a) Employment relationship severed.
(b) Suspension of Employment relationship.
(c) End of bargaining.
(d) To compel workmen to accept terms and conditions in the course of bargaining.
(e) Permanent closing down of employer’s business.
(f) Deliberate temporary closing of a place of employment.
(g) Not in consequence of an industrial dispute.
– (a), (c), (e) and (g)
– (b), (d), (f) and (g)
– (c), (e), (f) and (g)
– (b), (c), (e) and (f)

Q. Which one of the following is not an ‘Industry’ ?
– Forest Department of State
– Indian Red Cross Society
– Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industries
– Khadi and Village Industries Board

Q. Which of the following do not relate to “industrial dispute” ?
– Dispute or difference connected with employment of
– Dispute or difference connected with non-employment of
– Dispute or difference connected with the terms of employment or with the conditions of labour.
– Dispute or difference connected with the election of a trade union.

Q. A certificate of registration of a trade union is
– Rebuttable evidence
– Irrebuttable evidence
– Conclusive evidence
– None of the choices

Q. Which of the following is related to “settlement” ?
– Strike
– Lock-out
– Retrenchment
– Conciliation

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This is the UGC NET Question Paper II from the exam conducted by CBSE in December 2009.
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