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UGC NET Law 2020 (June) Question Paper with Answers

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1. Question 1 · Prelims

   By which amendment of the Information Technology Act, 2000 the third and fourth schedules were omitted?

   1. (A) Act 10 of 2009
   2. (B) Act 55 of 2009
   3. (C) Act 66 of 2009
   4. (D) Act 09 of 2009

   Answer: (A) Act 10 of 2009

2. Question 2 · Prelims

   Chronologically arrange the following Judgments of the Supreme Court of India on Uniform Civil Code: A. Daniel Latifi v. Union of India B. John Vallamattom v. Union of India C. Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India D. Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   1. (A) C, B, D, A
   2. (B) D, C, B, A
   3. (C) D, C, A, B
   4. (D) A, B, C, D

   Answer: (C) D, C, A, B

3. Question 3 · Prelims

   The provision relating to drinking water is contained under which Schedule of the Constitution of India, 1950? A. Schedule VII B. Schedule IX C. Schedule XI D. Schedule XII Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   1. (A) A only
   2. (B) B only
   3. (C) C only
   4. (D) D only

   Answer: (C) C only

4. Question 4 · Prelims

   Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Whoever assaults or uses criminal force on any person, in attempting to commit theft on any property which that person is then wearing or carrying, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. Reason (R): Section 356 of the Indian Penal Code provides for the punishment of imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both if a person assaults or uses criminal force on any person in attempting to commit theft of any property which that person is then wearing or carrying. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   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) (A) is true but (R) is false
   4. (D) (A) is false but (R) is true

   Answer: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

5. Question 5 · Prelims

   Match List-I with List-II. List-I A. Murli S. Deora v. Union of India B. Sunil Batra v. Delhi Administration C. Hussainara Khatoon v. the State of Bihar D. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra v. the State of U.P. List-II (i) Protection against inhuman treatment in jail (ii) Protection of ecology and environment (iii) Ban on smoking in public places (iv) Speedy trial is an integral part of the fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   1. (A) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
   2. (B) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)
   3. (C) A-(iii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(ii)
   4. (D) A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)

   Answer: (C) A-(iii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(ii)

6. Question 6 · Prelims

   Section 376 DB of Indian Penal Code provides for the:

   1. (A) Punishment for gang rape of a woman under sixteen years of age
   2. (B) Punishment of rape of woman under twelve years of age
   3. (C) Punishment for gang rape of a woman under twelve years of age
   4. (D) Punishment for causing death or resulting in a persistent vegetative state of the victim

   Answer: (C) Punishment for gang rape of a woman under twelve years of age

7. Question 7 · Prelims

   Arrange the theories of intellectual property in order of prominence and influence. A. Personality theory B. Social Planning theory C. Labour Theory D. Utilitarian Theory Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   1. (A) A, D, C, B
   2. (B) B, A, C, D
   3. (C) C, B, D, A
   4. (D) D, C, A, B

   Answer: (D) D, C, A, B

8. Question 8 · Prelims

   Under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, a divorced woman shall be entitled to: A. A reasonable and fair provision and maintenance to be made and paid to her within the 'iddat' period by her former husband. B. Maintenance of children by her former husband for a period of three years. C. Get maintenance from her relatives even after her remarriage. D. All the properties are given to her at any time only by her husband. E. An amount equal to the sum of 'Mahr' or dower agreed to be paid to her at the time of marriage or at any time thereafter according to Muslim Law. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   1. (A) A and E only
   2. (B) A, B and E
   3. (C) B, C and E only
   4. (D) A and B only

   Answer: (A) A and E only

9. Question 9 · Prelims

   Which of the following is NOT a feature of 'Mitakshara Coparcenary'?

   1. (A) Unobstructed heritage
   2. (B) Obstructed heritage
   3. (C) Unpredictable and fluctuating interest
   4. (D) Community of interest and unity of possession

   Answer: (B) Obstructed heritage

10. Question 10 · Prelims

    Under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution, the term 'Equal Protection of the Laws' has been taken from the:

    1. (A) American Constitution
    2. (B) British Constitution
    3. (C) Australian Constitution
    4. (D) Canadian Constitution

    Answer: (A) American Constitution