Welcome to your International Navodaya Chamber of Commerce (INCOC) Platform ! Subject: Jurisprudence, Interpretation, and General Laws (ICSI). Total Number of Question: 40 Time: 41 Minutes Please check your email after completion of test for result. All the best... Name Phone No Email State 1. Which theory of jurisprudence considers law as a tool for social engineering? Natural Law Theory Sociological Theory Analytical Theory Historical Theory None 2. Who defined law as "the command of the sovereign backed by sanction"? John Austin H.L.A. Hart Salmond Roscoe Pound None 3. Which of the following is an essential feature of a legal right? There must be a subject There must be an object There must be a duty All of the above None 4. Which of the following is NOT a source of law? Constitution Custom Public Opinion Judicial Precedents None 5. The doctrine of "Rule of Law" was developed by whom? A.V. Dicey Bentham Roscoe Pound Salmond None 6. Which rule of interpretation is also known as the "Plain Meaning Rule"? Literal Rule Golden Rule Mischief Rule Purposive Rule None 7. Which of the following is NOT a rule of statutory interpretation? Literal Rule Golden Rule Mischief Rule Doctrine of Consideration None 8. Which doctrine ensures that statutes should be read as a whole to understand their meaning? Doctrine of Harmonious Construction Doctrine of Prospective Overruling Doctrine of Lifting the Corporate Veil Doctrine of Ultra Vires None 9. "Expressio Unius Est Exclusio Alterius" means: The expression of one thing implies the exclusion of another Later laws prevail over earlier laws A general word is interpreted by reference to preceding specific words A word is known by its associates None 10. Which doctrine states that if a part of a statute is unconstitutional, only that part will be declared void? Doctrine of Severability Doctrine of Laches Doctrine of Estoppel Doctrine of Pith and Substance None 11. What is the maximum punishment for an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (cheque dishonor)? 6 months imprisonment 1-year imprisonment 2 years imprisonment 5 years imprisonment None 12. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 replaces which previous law? Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Sale of Goods Act, 1930 Indian Contract Act, 1872 Essential Commodities Act, 1955 None 13. The Limitation Act, 1963 prescribes the time limit for: Filing suits Filing appeals Filing applications All of the above None 14. Which of the following contracts is valid under the Indian Contract Act, 1872? A contract with an illegal object A contract with a minor A contract entered by a person of sound mind A contract based on coercion None 15. Which of the following is an "instrument" under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899? A promissory note A bill of exchange A conveyance deed All of the above None 16. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the "Right to Equality"? Article 12 Article 14 Article 19 Article 21 None 17. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution? Right to Equality Right to Property Right to Freedom of Speech Right to Constitutional Remedies None 18. Which court has the power to issue writs under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution? District Court High Court Supreme Court Tribunal None 19. The principle of "Double Jeopardy" is covered under which Article of the Constitution? Article 14 Article 20(2) Article 21 Article 32 None 20. Which of the following is NOT a writ issued by the courts under the Indian Constitution? Habeas Corpus Mandamus Certiorari Quasi-Judicial None 21. Under criminal law, "mens rea" refers to: Physical act of the crime Guilty mind or intent Punishment prescribed for a crime Compensation payable to the victim None 22. Which law regulates the procedure for arrest and trial in criminal cases? The Indian Penal Code, 1860 The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 The Evidence Act, 1872 The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 None 23. Which section of the Indian Penal Code deals with punishment for murder? Section 302 Section 304 Section 306 Section 309 None 24. Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a crime? Mens rea (guilty mind) Actus reus (guilty act) Motive Injury to someone None 25. Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, information should be provided within how many days? 10 days 15 days 30 days 60 days None 26. Which of the following is NOT a type of writ under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution? Habeas Corpus Mandamus Prohibition Injunction None 27. Which law governs arbitration proceedings in India? The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 The Companies Act, 2013 The Civil Procedure Code, 1908 The Limitation Act, 1963 None 28. Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a valid contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872? Free consent Lawful consideration Written agreement Competent parties None 29. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established in which year? 1988 1991 1992 1982 None 30. Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which section deals with defamation? Section 299 Section 304A Section 499 Section 420 None 31. Which of the following Acts governs copyrights in India? The Copyright Act, 1957 The Patents Act, 1970 The Trade Marks Act, 1999 The Designs Act, 2000 None 32. The term "Ultra Vires" means: Beyond legal power or authority Within legal power or authority Against public policy Against morality None 33. Which of the following is NOT a feature of "Fundamental Duties" under the Indian Constitution? They are enforceable by law They are listed in Part IV-A They were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 There are 11 Fundamental Duties None 34. Which section of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? Section 125 Section 134 Section 135 Section 149 None 35. Which of the following is NOT a ground for the dissolution of a partnership firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932? Mutual agreement Death of a partner Expiry of term of partnership Violation of a contract by one partner None 36. Which of the following rights is a constitutional right but not a fundamental right? Right to Equality Right to Freedom of Speech Right to Life and Personal Liberty Right to Property None 37. The concept of "Natural Justice" includes: Rule against bias Right to be heard Speaking orders All of the above None 38. Which Act regulates the protection of personal data in India? The IT Act, 2000 The Right to Privacy Act, 2019 The Data Protection Bill, 2021 The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 None 39. Which of the following is a legal maxim that means "No one can transfer a better title than he himself has"? Nemo dat quod non habet Audi alteram partem Ignorantia juris non excusat Res ipsa loquitur None 40. Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, "Hearsay Evidence" is: Admissible in court Not admissible in court Always considered valid Treated as primary evidence None 1 out of 4 Great job on taking the INCOC Test! We appreciate your interest in test. Look out for results and future opportunities. Stay Connected !! Your quiz time is about to finish. Few seconds left. Time's upYou cannot switch tabs while taking this quiz!You are not allowed to switch tabs violation has been recorded.you cannot minimize full screen mode!You are not allowed to minimize full screen while taking this quiz, violation has been recorded.Access denied! To begin the quiz, please grant this quiz access to your camera.Time is Up!Time is Up!
