UGC NET CBSE Paper II Law 2016 July Question Paper

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Q. Read the following statements and give the correct answer by using the codes given below:
Assertion (A) : According to the exponents of Monism Theory, law is a Unified branch of knowledge, no matter whether it applies on persons or other entities.
Reason (R) : In view of the Monistic writers, in the ultimate analysis of the law we find that man is at the root to all laws.
– (A) and (R) both are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
– (A) and (R) both are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
– (A) is correct, (R) is wrong.
– (A) is wrong, (R) is correct.

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?
(a) According to the constitutive theory of recognition, statehood or the authority of the new government exists as such prior to and independently of recognition.
(b) De Jure recognition is by nature provisional and may be made dependent on conditions with which the new entity has to comply.
(c) The principle that there is no distinction between de facto and de jure recognition for the purpose of giving effect to the internal acts of the recognised authority was laid down in Luther Vs. Sagar.
(d) De jure recognition is final and once given cannot be withdrawn.
– Only (b) is correct.
– Only (a), (b) and (c) are correct.
– Only (b), (c) and (d) are correct.
– (a), (b), (c) and (d) all are correct.

Q. The principle of self-determination has been incorporated in the Charter of United Nations under :
– Article 2(7)
– Article 5
– Article 6
– Articles 1(2), 55 and 56

Q. The Commission on Human Rights was replaced by Human Rights Council by the General Assembly vide its Resolution :
– 60/251 of 15 March, 2006
– 61/260 of 15 March, 2008
– 60/251 of 20 March, 2006
– 60/251 of 30 March, 2006

Q. ‘Sapinda Relationship’, which prohibits marriage among Hindus with near relatives on paternal and maternal sides, is based on the principle of
– Monogamy
– Endogamy
– Exogamy
– Polygamy

Q. Match List-I with List-II under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and give the correct answer with the help of codes given below :

List-I
(a) Ceremonies for a Hindu marriage
(b) Restitution of Conjugal Rights
(c) Remarriage of divorced persons
(d) Legitimacy of Children

List-II
(i) Sec. 15
(ii) Sec. 7
(iii) Sec. 16
(iv) Sec. 9

Choose the answer corresponding to the order (a) (b) (c) (d)
– (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
– (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
– (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
– (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

Q. Read the following statement and answer with the help of the codes given below :The guilt theory of divorce, on the one hand, implies a guilty party and on the other, itimplies that the other party is innocent. In view of this which of the following is/arecorrect ?
(a) If cruelty is provoked, divorce will be refused.
(b) If innocent party condones the acts of the guilty party, no divorce can be granted.
(c) If both parties were guilty, divorce would not be granted to either.
(d) Unreasonable delay in filing petition is no bar for the relief of divorce.
– Only (a) and (c) are correct.
– Only (b) and (c) are correct.
– Only (a), (b) and (c) are correct.
– Only (c) and (d) are correct.

Q. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

List-I (Veda)
(a) Yajurveda
(b) Samveda
(c) Atharvaveda
(d) Rigveda

List-II (Deals with)
(i) Praise of forces of nature
(ii) Magic, Spell and Incantation
(iii) Rituals
(iv) Dance

Choose the answer corresponding to the order (a) (b) (c) (d)
– (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
– (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
– (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
– (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in relation to ‘muta’ marriage ?
(a) It is a temporary marriage.
(b) It is recognised under Sunni law.
(c) It is recognised under Shia law.
(d) It is a marriage for a fixed period.
– Only (a), (c) and (d) are correct.
– Only (b), (c) and (d) are correct.
– Only (b) is correct.
– (a), (b), (c) and (d) all are correct.

Q. Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer using the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : The Shariat Act, 1937 makes Muslim law applicable expressly to all Muslims.
Reason (R) : The Act has abrogated almost all the customs (except relating to agricultural land) applicable to Muslims.
– (A) is right but (R) is wrong.
– Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
– (R) is right but (A) is wrong.
– Both (A) and (R) are right and (R) is the correct reason of (A).

Q. The remedy of Restitution of Conjugal Rights has its roots in
– Jewish Law
– French Law
– English Law
– Indian Law

Q. Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer using the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : A juvenile delinquent may have physical capacity to commit crime, while he has no contractual capacity to do so.
Reason (R) : According to Section-11 of the Indian Contract Act, a juvenile has no contractual capacity to commit crime.
– Both (A) and (R) are right and (R) is correct answer for (A).
– Both (A) and (R) wrong.
– (A) is wrong but (R) is right.
– Both (A) and (R) are right, but (R) is not correct answer for (A).

Q. Consideration means a reasonable, equivalent or other valuable benefit passed on by the transferor to the transferee. Similarly, when the word ‘consideration’ was qualified by the word ‘adequate’ it makes the consideration stronger so as to make it sufficient and valuable having regard to the facts, circumstances and necessities of the case.
Above Principle was laid down in
– Sonia Bhatia Vs State of U.P.
– LIC of India Vs Pushpa P. Mansukhani
– Dipraich Sugar Mills Ltd. Vs Mazdur Union
– A.B.C. Laminart Pvt. Ltd. Vs A.P. Agencies, Salem

Q. Which of the following statements is right ?
– An agreement not to do an impossible act in itself is void.
– An agreement to do a possible act is void.
– An agreement to do an act impossible in itself is void.
– A contract to do an act, which after the contract is made, becomes impossible, or, by reason of some event which the promisor could not prevent to be unlawful, becomes valid, when the act becomes impossible or unlawful.

Q. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

List-I
(a) Remoteness of damage
(b) Proof of loss to be given to claim special damages
(c) Loss of profit is special loss
(d) Consequences of delays in transit

List-II
(i) Chief Secretary, State of Gujarat Vs Kothari and Associates
(ii) Madras Railways Co. Vs Govind Rau
(iii) Karsandas H. Thacker Vs Saran Engg. Co. Ltd.
(iv) Union of India Vs Steel Stock Holders

Choose the answer corresponding to the order (a) (b) (c) (d)
– (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
– (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
– (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
– (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)

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