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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Legal Studies Set 4 with Solutions
General Inshructions :
- The Question Paper contains 4 sections – A, B, C and D.
- Section A contains 20 Multiple Choice Questions for 20 marks.
- Section B contains 8 short answer type questions for 2 marks each.
- Section C contains 8 questions for 3 marks each.
- Section D contains 4 long answer type questions for 5 marks each.
- Internal Choice is given in the Paper. There is no overall choice.
Tine : 3 hours
Max. Marks : 80
SECTION – A
Question 1.
In the year 1950, the Constitution of India envisaged a Supreme Court with one Chief Justice and Judges.
(a) eight
(b) seven
(c) twelve
(d) twenty-four
Answer:
(b) seven
Question 2.
Which of the following would be considered to be eligible for appointment as District Judge(s)?
(a) Member of judicial service of the State;
(b) Any person who has had a minimum of seven years of practice as a lawyer at the Bar.
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(c) Both (a) and (b)
Question 3.
Which type of writ is issued to order the release of a person who is unlawfully detained?
(a) Mandamus
(b) Certiorari
(c) Habeas corpus
(d) Quo warranto
Answer:
(c) Habeas corpus
Question 4.
Mohan purchases a mixer-grinder from M/s Makil and Bros. The grinder malfunctions within the warranty period. Both the manufacturer and the seller fail to rectify the problem and a dispute ensues. The dispute may best be resolved through
(a) mediation
(b) conciliation
(c) arbitration
(d) negotiation
Answer:
(a) mediation
Question 5.
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B |
| A. Ombudsman | 1. Ombudsman in India |
| B. Lokpal | 2. People’s Court |
| C. Lokayukta | 3. Ombudsman in Indian States |
| D. The Lok Adalat | 4. Chief Vigilance Officer in the banking sector |
Codes
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 4 1 3 2
(c) 2 4 3 1
(d) 1 3 4 2
Answer:
(b) 4 1 3 2
Question 6.
Ashwin agreed to supply 20 litres of oil to Bholu on 1st June, 2014. On 1st June, 2014, Ashwin did not supply the oil. Which of the following is correct?
(a) Bholu cannot recover compensation from Ashwin.
(b) Bholu can recover compensation from Ashwin for 10 litres of oil.
(c) Bholu cannot recover compensation as the suit is barred by limitation.
(d) Bholu is entitled to receive compensation as there is a breach of contract.
Answer:
(d) Bholu is entitled to receive compensation as there is a breach of contract.
Question 7.
Assertion (A) A contract lawyer would look up the Contract Act to look for rules to be applicable in a given fact situation. A tort lawyer would look for rules as developed by Courts in similar cases.
Reason (R) Torts are mostly a common law subject.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true
Answer:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Question 8.
As per Section 3 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, immovable property include
(a) standing Timber
(b) grass
(c) land
(d) growing crops
Answer:
(c) land
Question 9.
The act/law regarding patent, trademark, and copyright is known as ….
(a) Intellectual Property Act
(b) Licence Act
(c) Trademark Act
(d) Contract Act
Answer:
(a) Intellectual Property Act
Question 10.
Assertion (A) Sustainable development is important for the well-being of human society.
Reason (R) Sustainable development is a kind of development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (1)
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true
Answer:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Question 11.
How can a sole proprietorship come to an end?
(a) Death of the owner
(b) The insanity of the owner
(c) Insolvency of the owner
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Question 12.
Quasi-judicial bodies are
(a) public administrative agencies
(b) private administrative agencies
(c) social administrative agencies
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(a) public administrative agencies
Question 13.
Assertion (A) Article 51A of the Constitution prescribes fundamental duties of every citizen.
Reason (R) The courts might raise the status of these duties to that of Fundamental Rights in future
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true
Answer:
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Question 14.
Which of the following are examples of quasi-judicial bodies?
(a) Income tax tribunal
(b) National human rights commission
(c) State human rights commission
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above
Question 15.
In which of the following cases has the court held that if a treaty or international agreement restricts the rights of the citizens or modifies the laws of the state it would be required to have a legislative measure?
(a) Magan Bhai Patel v. Union of India
(b) Maneka Gandhi v. UoI
(c) Sheela Barse v. Union of India
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(a) Magan Bhai Patel v. Union of India
Question 16.
The Advocates-on-record practice in
(a) High Court
(b) Supreme Court
(c) Both High Courts and Supreme Court
(d) Any Court in India
Answer:
(b) Supreme Court
Question 17.
Assertion (A) The ICC has limited jurisdiction over the ICJ with regards to certain issues pertaining to criminal matters listed under the Rome Statue.
Reason (R) The divide is similar to the divide of civil and criminal courts in the domestic contexts. However, the jurisdiction of the ICC is more restricted than that of ordinary criminal courts.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true
Answer:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Question 18.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the independence of the judiciary?
(a) Article 49
(b) Article 50
(c) Article 51
(d) Article 52
Answer:
(b) Article 50
Question 19.
Which of the following is not a part of Article 21 ?
(a) Right to Life
(b) Right to Food
(c) Right to Livelihood
(d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer:
(d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Question 20.
What do you understand by trespass to chattel?
(a) Damage to a person’s personal movable property.
(b) Damage to a person’s personal immovable property.
(c) Transfer of movable property to another person.
(d) Physically invading another person’s property.
Answer:
(a) Damage to a person’s personal movable property.
SECTION – B
Question 21.
Give two grounds on which the National Commission for Minorities can decline a complaint.
Question 22.
Mr. PL wants to start a business to export bananas in the cities. But, he is confused about the registration process and he doesn’t know about the laws as well. How will he start his business? In this situation, some question is raised in his hand. If you are his lawyer how will you help him?
(i) What kind of property is used in this business?
(ii) Which act is used in this situation?
Or
How can an immovable property of a value more than ₹ 100 be transferred?
Question 23.
Mention two salient features of fundamental duties.
Question 24.
What is the role of the Rio Earth Summit in environmental protection?
Question 25.
What do you understand by ‘intentional tort?
Question 26.
What is the jurisdiction of the disputes brought before Lok Adalat?
Question 27.
How can a judge from the lower Judiciary be removed from his office?
Question 28.
Covid Pandemic has brought a paradigm shift in the way people perceived information technology. Schools and colleges all adopted online mode. This gave rise to instances of cybercrimes. Cyber bullying, body shaming, hacking, stalking became very common. The cases of suicide in teenagers increased. The concern was raised in the parliament as well. The President of India also sought the advice of the Supreme Court on the issue.
(a) Under which jurisdiction can the President seek the opinion of the Supreme Court?
(b) On what grounds can the Supreme Court refuse to provide its opinion?
SECTION – C
Question 29.
Briefly discuss the method of appointing a Supreme Court Judge.
Or
How has the serious of three judicial decisions, popularly known as the Three Judges Case, helped in the development of the modern collegium system.
Question 30.
How can you say that the Central Government has sanctioned the working of several ombudsmen in the country? Give some examples.
Question 31.
Discuss the tort relating to trespass to chattels.
Question 32.
Explain the provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India that make India a secular entity by giving its citizens freedom of conscience and religion.
Question 33.
There was a treaty between two neighbouring countries namely Arunland and Poratia regarding sharing of special economic zones. A dispute arose between them regarding fulfilment of certain terms and conditions of this treaty obligation. Both the countries are not members of the United Nations. Arunland refused to fulfil its treaty obligations. Aggrieved by this, Portia approached the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its advice.
(a) Can the International Court of Justice (ICJ) give its advisory opinions to the country? If yes, under which provision?
(b) State the advisory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
(c) State any two values communicated by the International Court of Justice.
Question 34.
Mr France wants to start his business and in-home space. But he is confused about the legal entity. What type of legal entity gives good profit to him?
In this above situation, which legal entity is good for him, and write advantages of that entity also? (3)
Question 35.
In a Continental European Country, only the legislature has the power to create laws and rules. Here the judge is allowed to decide the presentation of specific form of evidence and the role of judge is an active one in a way that he is even allowed to take active part in investigation.
(i) To which system of adjudication does the judge belong to?
(ii) State the type of jurisdiction followed in the country.
(iii) State any one advantage and any one disadvantage of the system of adjudication identified above.
Question 36.
Why trademark should be necessary to be registered in this 21 st century?
Or
What is required to qualify as a patentable matter? Discuss.
SECTION – D
Question 37.
Discuss the role of center-state relations in judicial review.
Question 38.
Briefly discuss the difference between sale and lease in points. (5)
Or
How can property be transferred under the Transfer of Property Act?
Question 39.
Shabana became a Family Court lawyer in Lokhandwala area of Mumbai. While dealing in her first case, her client Mamta was accused by her husband of being infidel and both don’t want to live together anymore.
Describe in detail the role played by lawyers and counselors in family courts. What is the criticism of the existing status of lawyers pertaining to family courts ?
Or
What are the different statutes which come within the purview of the Family Courts Act? Describe.
Question 40.
(a) State the provisions of the most authoritative sources of International Law.
(b) Explain custom as a source of international law.
Or
(a) Whya is Private International Law referred to as “Conflict of Laws”?
(b) Explain the provisions of the following conventions that make them important in the sphere of Private International Law.
(i) Vienna Convention on Sale of Goods
(ii) United Nations Commission for International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law.