Legal Aptitude Quiz-9
Legal Aptitude is an important subject in CLAT,DULLB & Other Law Exams. In any of law exam, legal aptitude carries weightage of 25 % of questions. With focused practice good marks can be fetched from this section. These questions are very important in achieving your success in CLAT, DULLB and Other Law Exams..
Q1. By virtue of which amendment in the Constitution of India the eligible age for a voter in an election was reduced from being 21 years to 18 years?
Solution
The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which concerns to elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
Q2. What is the minimum qualification required to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
Solution
Minimum qualification required to become a member of the Lok Sabha is Citizen of India & not less than 25 years of age. The minimum qualification age for Rajya Sabha is 30 Years.
Minimum qualification required to become a member of the Lok Sabha is Citizen of India & not less than 25 years of age. The minimum qualification age for Rajya Sabha is 30 Years.
Q3. In which of the following cases the Supreme Court had directed forthe evolution of a uniform Civil Code in India?
Solution
Uniform Civil Code is a Directive Principle of State Policy defined under Article 44 of the Constitution
Uniform Civil Code is a Directive Principle of State Policy defined under Article 44 of the Constitution
Q4. Crime is a:
Solution
Crime in distinction to a tort is a public wrong. It is considered an act against the society at large.
Crime in distinction to a tort is a public wrong. It is considered an act against the society at large.
Q5. Who is known as the ‘Law giver' of Ancient India?
Solution
Manu is known as the ‘Law giver’ of Ancient India.
Manu is known as the ‘Law giver’ of Ancient India.
Q6. The Indian Penal Code,1860 was drafted by:
Solution
The Indian Penal Code,1860 was drafted by First Law Commission under the chairmanship of Lord Macaulay.
The Indian Penal Code,1860 was drafted by First Law Commission under the chairmanship of Lord Macaulay.
Q7. The Legal Maxim “Non Compos Mentis” stands for:
Solution
Non compos mentis is a term meaning “not of sound mind”. It is the direct opposite of Compos mentis (of a composed mind).
Non compos mentis is a term meaning “not of sound mind”. It is the direct opposite of Compos mentis (of a composed mind).
Q8. A Tribunal te a:
Solution
A tribunal is a court of justice but different from the usual courts. While the usual courts hear all kinds of cases, the tribunal is a court with the authority to deal with particular problems or disputes. For Example, an administrative tribunal is a special court with the authority to settle cases relating to the appointment and service conditions of government employees. A river waters tribunal is a court appointed to settle cases relating to the sharing of the waters by the various regions of the river flow.
A tribunal is a court of justice but different from the usual courts. While the usual courts hear all kinds of cases, the tribunal is a court with the authority to deal with particular problems or disputes. For Example, an administrative tribunal is a special court with the authority to settle cases relating to the appointment and service conditions of government employees. A river waters tribunal is a court appointed to settle cases relating to the sharing of the waters by the various regions of the river flow.
Q9. Consideration can be explained as:
Solution
Consideration is defined in 2(d) of Indian Contract Act as, “ When at the desire of the promisor, the promisee or any other person has done or abstained from doing something or does or abstains from doing something or promises to do or abstain from doing something, such act or abstinence or promise is called a consideration for the promise.”
Consideration is defined in 2(d) of Indian Contract Act as, “ When at the desire of the promisor, the promisee or any other person has done or abstained from doing something or does or abstains from doing something or promises to do or abstain from doing something, such act or abstinence or promise is called a consideration for the promise.”
Q10. How many representatives are allowed from the Union Territory of Delhi to be a part of the Lok Sabha?
Solution
Only seven seats in Lok Sabha are allocated to the Union Territory of Delhi
Only seven seats in Lok Sabha are allocated to the Union Territory of Delhi
