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UGC NET Law 2023 (June) Question Paper with Answers

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  1. Question 1 · Prelims

    The following fall under chapter IV (General Exceptions) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 A. Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself to be bound, by law B. Act of judge when acting judicially C. Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance D. International resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension E. Accident in doing a lawful act Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

    Answer: (D) A, B and E only

  2. Question 2 · Prelims

    Indicate the chronological order of the following A. Treaty of Westphalia B. Kellogg Briand Pact C. Brussels conference D. Convention on the Status of Refugees E. Montevideo Convention Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

  3. Question 3 · Prelims

    Match List I with List II LIST I A. Eastern Book Co. Vs. DB Modak (2006) B. Bayer Corporation vs Union of India C. R.G. Anand Vs Deluxe Films (1978) SC D. N.R. Dongre Vs Whirlpool Corp. (1995) LIST II I. Idea Expression Dichotomy II. Minimum of Creativity Test III. Prior use test IV. Compulsory license of patents Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

    Answer: (B) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

  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: The polluter pays principle says that the absolute liability for the harm to environment extends not only to compensate the victims of pollution but also to the cost of restoring the environment degradation. Reason R: The case M.C Mehta v Kamal Nath and other has decided so. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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

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

  5. Question 5 · Prelims

    With respect to 'Muta marriage amongst Muslims, which of the following is/are correct:

    1. (A) Spouses have no right of mutual inheritance even if one of the spouses dies when if Muta is subsisting.
    2. (B) The husband has no right of 'talaq' though the parties are free to terminate it by mutual consent
    3. (C) The children of Muta marriage are illegitimate
    4. (D) Both (1) and (2)

    Answer: (D) Both (1) and (2)

  6. Question 6 · Prelims

    With respect to valid conditions for Hindu Marriage, u/s 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which of the following are true: A. Neither party has a spouse living at the time of marriage B. Mental capacity C. Ceremonies of marriage D. Parties are not within prohibited degree E. No impotency Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

    Answer: (B) A, B and D only

  7. Question 7 · Prelims

    Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Rights to pollution free air and clean water are attributes of the right of a dignified life. Reason R: These rights are the basic elements that sustain the life. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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

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

  8. Question 8 · Prelims

    A. International Law recognises general duty of state in respect of extradition. B. International Law does not recognise general duty of state in respect of extradition. C. Extradition depends on the provision of existing Extradition Treaties D. Countries may grant extradition without a Treaty E. Customary International Law governs extradition Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

    Answer: (D) B, C and D only

  9. Question 9 · Prelims

    Arrange the expiry of the term of copyright in an ascending order in following cases: A. A writes a book on 1.10.2000 and dies on 2.10.2001 B. A book is written by an anonymous author and published on 1.10.2000. The identity of the author is disclosed on 2.11.2000, Author dies on 3.12.2000 C. A government work is published on 3.12.2000 D. Author dies on 3.12.2002 and his work published on 2.1.2003 E. A cinematograph film was published on 5.1.1999 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

  10. Question 10 · Prelims

    In the light of which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted:

    1. (A) Article 249
    2. (B) Article 250
    3. (C) Article 252
    4. (D) Article 253

    Answer: (D) Article 253