Questions of Legal Aptitude for OLETs
1. Which of the following is essential for a valid contract?
a) Lawful object
b) Free consent
c) Competent parties
d) All of the above
2. The doctrine of ‘Separation of Powers’ was propounded by:
a) Montesquieu
b) John Locke
c) Jeremy Bentham
d) Thomas Hobbes
3. The principle “Res ipsa loquitur” means:
a) Let the buyer beware
b) The thing speaks for itself
c) Ignorance of law is no excuse
d) Justice delayed is justice denied
4. The punishment for committing a theft under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code is:
a) Rigorous imprisonment for 2 years
b) Simple imprisonment for 3 years
c) Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine or both
d) Fine only
5. Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
a) Article 14
b) Article 17
c) Article 21
d) Article 25
6. “Injuria sine damno” means:
a) Damage without legal injury
b) Legal injury without damage
c) Both injury and damage
d) None of the above
7. The term “Rule of Law” is associated with:
a) A.V. Dicey
b) Montesquieu
c) Roscoe Pound
d) Salmond
8. A minor is defined under Section 3 of the Indian Majority Act, 1875 as a person who has not attained the age of:
a) 16 years
b) 18 years
c) 21 years
d) 14 years
9. The legal maxim “Nemo dat quod non habet” means:
a) No one can give what they do not have
b) The burden of proof is on the plaintiff
c) Let the buyer beware
d) An eye for an eye
10. A contract is voidable if:
a) Consent is obtained by fraud
b) It is immoral
c) It is illegal
d) It is not in writing
11. Which section of the Indian Penal Code deals with ‘Murder’?
a) Section 302
b) Section 304
c) Section 307
d) Section 309
12. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, who is considered a consumer?
a) A person who buys goods for resale
b) A person who avails services for free
c) A person who buys goods or services for personal use
d) None of the above
13. The term “Mens Rea” refers to:
a) A guilty act
b) A guilty mind
c) An act of omission
d) None of the above
14. In tort law, what is “defamation”?
a) A criminal act
b) An infringement of property rights
c) A violation of a person’s reputation
d) None of the above
15. Under Indian law, the minimum age for marriage for a male is:
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 20 years
d) 22 years
16. Which of the following is a source of Indian law?
a) Customs
b) Legislation
c) Judicial precedents
d) All of the above
17. Which writ is issued to compel a public authority to perform its duty?
a) Mandamus
b) Habeas Corpus
c) Certiorari
d) Quo Warranto
18. The right to freedom of speech is subject to:
a) Absolute freedom
b) Reasonable restrictions
c) No restrictions
d) Parliament’s approval
19. A void agreement is:
a) Enforceable by law
b) Not enforceable by law
c) Voidable at the option of one party
d) A criminal offense
20. The “Golden Rule of Interpretation” is also known as:
a) Mischief Rule
b) Literal Rule
c) Purposive Rule
d) None of the above
21. In criminal law, an act is not considered an offense if committed:
a) By a minor under 7 years
b) By a person of unsound mind
c) By mistake of fact
d) All of the above
22. The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 governs the transfer of:
a) Movable property
b) Immovable property
c) Intellectual property
d) None of the above
23. Which among the following is not a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?
a) Right to property
b) Right to equality
c) Right to freedom of religion
d) Right to constitutional remedies
24. What is the maximum tenure of a Lok Sabha member?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
25. In law, “strict liability” means:
a) Liability without fault
b) Liability only for intentional acts
c) Liability after proving negligence
d) None of the above
26. The maxim “Volenti non fit injuria” means:
a) No injury is caused to a willing person
b) The act speaks for itself
c) An eye for an eye
d) None of the above
27. Under tort law, nuisance refers to:
a) Interference with a person’s reputation
b) Unlawful interference with a person’s use of land
c) Breach of a legal duty
d) A civil wrong causing harm
28. What is the legal term for failing to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to others?
a) Negligence
b) Battery
c) Fraud
d) Defamation
29. The Indian Penal Code was enacted in the year:
a) 1857
b) 1860
c) 1865
d) 1872
30. “Stare decisis” refers to:
a) Statutory interpretation
b) Following precedents in court decisions
c) The right to remain silent
d) Judicial activism
Answers and Explanations:
1. d) All of the above
A valid contract requires a lawful object, free consent, and competent parties as essential elements.
2. a) Montesquieu
The doctrine of “Separation of Powers” was introduced by Montesquieu in his work “The Spirit of Laws.”
3. b) The thing speaks for itself
“Res ipsa loquitur” is a legal principle used in tort law when the facts imply negligence.
4. c) Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine or both
Section 379 of the IPC provides for this punishment for theft.
5. b) Article 17
The Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability under Article 17.
6. b) Legal injury without damage
“Injuria sine damno” means a legal injury has occurred even if no actual damage is done.
7. a) A.V. Dicey
Dicey popularized the concept of the “Rule of Law” in his work on constitutional law.
8. b) 18 years
As per the Indian Majority Act, a minor is a person who has not reached 18 years of age.
9. a) No one can give what they do not have
The legal maxim “Nemo dat quod non habet” signifies this principle.
10. a) Consent is obtained by fraud
A contract is voidable if entered into through coercion, undue influence, fraud, or misrepresentation.
11. a) Section 302
Section 302 of the IPC deals with the punishment for murder.
12. c) A person who buys goods or services for personal use
Under the Consumer Protection Act, a consumer is someone who purchases goods/services for personal use.
13. b) A guilty mind
‘‘Mens Rea” refers to the mental intention or knowledge of wrongdoing.
14. c) A violation of a person’s reputation
Defamation occurs when someone’s reputation is harmed through false statements.
15. b) 21 years
The minimum age for marriage for males under Indian law is 21 years.
16. d) All of the above
Sources of Indian law include customs, legislation, and judicial precedents.
17. a) Mandamus
This writ is issued to compel a public authority to perform its duty.
18. b) Reasonable restrictions
The right to freedom of speech is not absolute and is subject to reasonable restrictions.
19. b) Not enforceable by law
A void agreement lacks legal enforceability.
20. c) Purposive Rule
The “Golden Rule of Interpretation” interprets statutes with the intention of achieving their purpose.
21. d) All of the above
These circumstances exempt acts from being considered offenses under criminal law.
22. b) Immovable property
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 governs the transfer of immovable property.
23. a) Right to property
The right to property is no longer a fundamental right; it is now a legal right under Article 300A.
24. c) 5 years
The maximum tenure of a Lok Sabha member is five years unless dissolved earlier.
25. a) Liability without fault
“Strict liability” means holding a party responsible regardless of intent or negligence.
26. a) No injury is caused to a willing person
The maxim implies that a person who consents to a risk cannot claim injury.
27. b) Unlawful interference with a person’s use of land
Nuisance in tort law refers to interference with the use and enjoyment of land.
28. a) Negligence
Negligence occurs when someone fails to exercise reasonable care, causing harm.
29. b) 1860
The Indian Penal Code was enacted in 1860.
30. b) Following precedents in court decisions.
“Stare decisis” is the principle of adhering to legal precedents in judicial decisions.
