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UGC NET Law 2025 (December) Question Paper with Answers

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1. Question 1 · Prelims

   Which of the following cases deal with the interpretation of the 'personal liberty' under Article 21 of the Constitution of India? A. Kharak Singh V/s State of U.P. B. Mohini Jain V/s State of Karnataka C. Maneka Gandhi V/s Union of India D. A.K. Gopalan V/s Union of India

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

   Answer: (C) A, C, D only

2. Question 2 · Prelims

   Which of the following is NOT correct about the nature of limited liability partnership?

   1. (A) It is a body corporate incorporated under the Act.
   2. (B) It is a legal entity separate from its partners
   3. (C) It enjoys the benefit of perpetual succession
   4. (D) It follows the principle of unlimited liability

   Answer: (D) It follows the principle of unlimited liability

3. Question 3 · Prelims

   Which of the following are correct in the context of guidelines laid down in S. R. Bommai V/s Union of India? A. Presidential proclamation under Art. 356 is not subject to judicial review B. If a state government works against secularism, President Rule can be imposed C. State assembly can be dissolved only after the Approval of Parliament D. Power under Art. 356 is not an absolute Power

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

   Answer: (B) B, C, D only

4. Question 4 · Prelims

   Arrange the following in the order in which they appear in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution: - A. Equality B. Justice C. Liberty D. Fraternity

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

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

5. Question 5 · Prelims

   Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Article 30 of Constitution of India confers a right on all minorities to establish and administer educational institutions. Reason R: The right to establish and administer educational institutions by the minorities is based solely on religion.

   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 but R is not correct
   4. (D) A is not correct but R is correct

   Answer: (C) A is correct but R is not correct

6. Question 6 · Prelims

   Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Once Rule of Law is acknowledged as a constitutional law superior to the express provision in Article 21, it is only one step further to assert that Rule of Law is a 'basic feature' of Indian Constitution, which is beyond the pale of the express provision in Article 368, which was provided for by the initial constituent body. Reason R: It is not unimaginable to conceive that the enacted provisions of a written Constitution would be nullified by invoking some unwritten principle of law of higher ethical value as evident under the West German Constitution of 1949.

   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 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

7. Question 7 · Prelims

   Arrange the following concepts as per their order of appearance in the Indian Contract Act, 1872 A. Continuing guarantee B. Care to be taken by bailee C. Compensation for loss or damage caused by breach of contract D. Claims for necessaries supplied to person incapable of contracting

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

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

8. Question 8 · Prelims

   Match the LIST-I with LIST-II LIST-I (Particulars) LIST-II (Year) A. Entry into force of the UN Convention on the Status of Refugees I. 1967 B. Entry into force of the Protocol to the UN Convention on the Status of Refugees II. 1954 C. Second time when the UN High Commissioner for Refugees won the Nobel Peace Prize III. 1981 D. Formation of the UN Commission on Refugees IV. 1950

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

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

9. Question 9 · Prelims

   Which of the following case illustrates the patent bargain metaphor which is an application of social contract theory?

   1. (A) Universal Oil Products V/s Globe Oil & Refining Co.
   2. (B) Georgia V/s Public Resource Org. Inc.
   3. (C) Fogerty V/s Fantasy Inc.
   4. (D) Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corpn. V/s Wall-street.Com., LLC

   Answer: (A) Universal Oil Products V/s Globe Oil & Refining Co.

10. Question 10 · Prelims

    Match the LIST-I with LIST-II LIST-I (Statement) LIST-II (Propounder) A. Justice is the first virtue of social institution I. Immannel Kant B. Natural justice is species of political justice II. Aristotle C. 'Equality of respect and concern' III. Dworkin D. Human Dignity is the foundation of Human Rights IV. John Rawls

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

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