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UGC NET Law 2013 (September) - Paper II Question Paper with Answers

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  1. Question 1 · Prelims

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below : List-I I. Deletion of fundamental right to freedom to acquire, hold and dispose of property. II. Insertion of the word 'integrity' to the Preamble of the Constitution. III. Inclusion of right to education as fundamental right under Article 21A. IV. Insertion of Clause (5) in Article 15. List-II (a) Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act. (b) Constitution (Forty-Fourth Amendment) Act. (c) Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act. (d) Constitution (Ninety-Third Amendment) Act.

    1. (A) I-(b), II-(a), III-(c), IV-(d)
    2. (B) I-(a), II-(b), III-(c), IV-(d)
    3. (C) I-(b), II-(a), III-(d), IV-(c)
    4. (D) I-(c), II-(b), III-(a), IV-(d)

    Answer: (A) I-(b), II-(a), III-(c), IV-(d)

  2. Question 2 · Prelims

    Immanuel Kant is the exponent of

    1. (A) Retributive theory of punishment.
    2. (B) Reformative theory of punishment.
    3. (C) Deterrent theory of punishment.
    4. (D) Preventive theory of punishment.

    Answer: (A) Retributive theory of punishment.

  3. Question 3 · Prelims

    Parliament has power to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List, provided it is in the

    1. (A) Public interest
    2. (B) National interest
    3. (C) Both (A) and (B) above
    4. (D) None of the above

    Answer: (B) National interest

  4. Question 4 · Prelims

    Due to the negligence of the owners of a well, it was filled with poisonous gases and two of the employees were trapped inside the well. B, an expert in disaster management in such situation, was called to rescue the two employees. B decided to go inside the well with the help of a rope in order to save the employees trapped in the well. He was warned of the risk involved. Despite all this B went inside the well and was overcome by the gases. He was taken to hospital where he died. B's wife sued the owners of the well for compensation.

    1. (A) Owners are not liable because maxim volenti non fit injuria applies.
    2. (B) Owners are not liable because B was an expert and master of his trade.
    3. (C) Owners are liable because the act of B was the natural and probable consequence of owner's negligent act.
    4. (D) Owners are liable because B died while being engaged by them.

    Answer: (C) Owners are liable because the act of B was the natural and probable consequence of owner's negligent act.

  5. Question 5 · Prelims

    When consent is given due to mistake, an agreement will be

    1. (A) Voidable
    2. (B) Legal
    3. (C) Illegal
    4. (D) Void

    Answer: (D) Void

  6. Question 6 · Prelims

    When an injury is caused by the act of an enterprise engaged in a hazardous or inherently dangerous activity, the enterprise is absolutely liable for the injury because 1. it has not taken reasonable care. 2. the enterprise owes an absolute and non-delegable duty to the community to ensure that no harm results from the activity. 3. it is considered as a part of the social cost for carrying on the hazardous or inherently dangerous activity. 4. it is difficult to prove lack of care on the part of enterprise. Select the right code :

    1. (A) 1 and 2 are correct.
    2. (B) 1 and 4 are correct.
    3. (C) 1 and 3 are correct.
    4. (D) 2 and 3 are correct.

    Answer: (D) 2 and 3 are correct.

  7. Question 7 · Prelims

    Which provision of the Constitution imposes a duty on the Union to ensure that the Government of every State is carrying on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution ?

    1. (A) Article 352
    2. (B) Article 355
    3. (C) Article 356
    4. (D) Article 360

    Answer: (B) Article 355

  8. Question 8 · Prelims

    Which of the following is not condition for a marriage under Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ?

    1. (A) Neither should have a living spouse.
    2. (B) If the bride is below 18, the consent of her guardian has been obtained.
    3. (C) They are not within prohibited degrees relationship.
    4. (D) Neither should be subject to recurrent attack of insanity.

    Answer: (B) If the bride is below 18, the consent of her guardian has been obtained.

  9. Question 9 · Prelims

    Article 15(1) prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of

    1. (A) Religion, race and caste only.
    2. (B) Religion, caste and sex only.
    3. (C) Religion, caste, sex and place of birth only.
    4. (D) Religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.

    Answer: (D) Religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.

  10. Question 10 · Prelims

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I (a) Breach of contract (b) Revocation of offer (c) Consent (d) Frustration List-II 1. Impossible to perform 2. Same thing in the same sense 3. Compensation 4. Lapse of stipulated time

    1. (A) (a)-1, (b)-3, (c)-4, (d)-2
    2. (B) (a)-2, (b)-4, (c)-1, (d)-3
    3. (C) (a)-3, (b)-1, (c)-2, (d)-4
    4. (D) (a)-3, (b)-4, (c)-2, (d)-1

    Answer: (D) (a)-3, (b)-4, (c)-2, (d)-1