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UGC NET Law 2015 (December) - Paper II Question Paper with Answers

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  1. Question 1 · Prelims

    An agreement without consideration is valid, unless:

    1. (A) It is in writing and registered
    2. (B) Is a promise to compensate for something done
    3. (C) It is made by two minors
    4. (D) Is a promise to pay a debt barred by limitation law

    Answer: (C) It is made by two minors

  2. Question 2 · Prelims

    In which of the following cases, is the occupier of a house liable for 'negligence'?

    1. (A) Keeping a dog, which may bite trespassers
    2. (B) Fixing broken glass pieces on the top of a wall to prevent trespassers
    3. (C) Setting spring guns in the premises to prevent trespassers
    4. (D) Constructing a compound wall to prevent trespassers

    Answer: (C) Setting spring guns in the premises to prevent trespassers

  3. Question 3 · Prelims

    Which of the following statement/statements is/are incorrect? (a) There are five prominent theories of relationship between International law and Municipal law (b) According to Dualism Theory law is a unified branch of knowledge (c) 'Monism' and 'Dualism' are diametrically opposed to each other (d) Wright, Kelsen and Duguit are prominent exponents of Dualism Theory

    1. (A) (b) and (d) are incorrect
    2. (B) (a), (b) and (d) are incorrect
    3. (C) Only (d) is incorrect
    4. (D) (a), (b), (c) and (d) all are incorrect

    Answer: (B) (a), (b) and (d) are incorrect

  4. Question 4 · Prelims

    Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct? (a) Custom is the oldest and the original source of International as well as of law in general. (b) In Barcelona Traction case, the International Court applied the general rule of subrogation. (c) In Chorzow factory (Indemnity) case the Permanent Court of Justice ruled that the International law is based on justice, equity and good conscience. (d) In Nicaragua vs. U.S.A. The World Court has taken the view that the sources of International law are not hierarchical but are necessarily complimentary and inter related.

    1. (A) Only (a) is correct
    2. (B) (a), (b), (c) are correct
    3. (C) (a) and (d) are both correct
    4. (D) (a), (b), (c) and (d) all are correct

    Answer: (C) (a) and (d) are both correct

  5. Question 5 · Prelims

    Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer using codes given below: Assertion (A): Compensation is recoverable for any loss or damage arising unnaturally in the unusual course of things from breach of contract, or which the parties did not know at the time of the contract as likely to result from the breach. Reason (R): Because Section - 73 of the Indian Contract Act stipulates so.

    1. (A) Both (A) and (R) are right and (R) is correct reason for (A)
    2. (B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong
    3. (C) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong
    4. (D) (R) is right, but (A) is wrong

    Answer: (B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong

  6. Question 6 · Prelims

    Modern sources of Hindu law are:

    1. (A) Legislation, Precedents and Digests
    2. (B) Legislation, Precedents, Equity etc.
    3. (C) Precedents, Smritis, Legislation
    4. (D) Legislation, Customs, Precedents and Commentaries

    Answer: (B) Legislation, Precedents, Equity etc.

  7. Question 7 · Prelims

    Use the codes below and give the correct answer. Assertion (A): When a state wants to delay the de jure recognition of any state, it may, in the first stage grant de-facto recognition. Reason (R): 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.

    1. (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    2. (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    3. (C) (A) is correct (R) is wrong
    4. (D) (A) is wrong (R) is correct

    Answer: (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

  8. Question 8 · Prelims

    Read Assertion (A) Reason (R) and give the correct answer with the help of codes given below: Assertion (A): Mental element is an essential element in most of the torts. Reason (R): State of mind of the defendant is not relevant to ascertain his liability in all branches of law of torts.

    1. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    2. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    3. (C) Both (A) and (R) are true
    4. (D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong

    Answer: (C) Both (A) and (R) are true

  9. Question 9 · Prelims

    Which one of the following is not an exception to the rule of volenti non fit injuria?

    1. (A) Surgeon amputates a limb of a patient to save his life
    2. (B) Injury is caused while play-fighting with naked swords at a religion function
    3. (C) Injury is caused while doing lawful acts under contract
    4. (D) Injury is caused to a player in football match

    Answer: (B) Injury is caused while play-fighting with naked swords at a religion function

  10. Question 10 · Prelims

    Which of the following statements are correct; use the codes and answer? Freedom of press includes: (a) Right to print and publish news (b) Distribution of printed matter (c) Criticism of public affairs (d) Pre-censorship

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

    Answer: (B) (a), (b) and (c)