Q. In the case of Hyde v. Wrench, what was the significance of the counter-offer?
A.
It created a new contract
B.
It rejected the original offer
C.
It was a mere inquiry
D.
It was accepted by the original offeror
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The counter-offer rejected the original offer, meaning that the original offer could no longer be accepted.
Correct Answer:
B
— It rejected the original offer
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Q. In the case of Jacob & Youngs v. Kent, what was the primary issue regarding breach of contract?
A.
Quality of materials used
B.
Timeliness of performance
C.
Payment terms
D.
Capacity to contract
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The primary issue was the quality of materials used, as the builder used a different brand of pipe than specified.
Correct Answer:
A
— Quality of materials used
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Q. In the case of Kearney v. Salomon, what was the primary issue regarding the breach?
A.
Failure to perform on time
B.
Failure to perform to specifications
C.
Failure to provide notice of breach
D.
Failure to pay damages
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The primary issue was the failure to perform to specifications as outlined in the contract.
Correct Answer:
B
— Failure to perform to specifications
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Q. In the case of Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, what was the primary issue addressed by the Supreme Court?
A.
Right to free speech
B.
Right to life and personal liberty
C.
Right to equality
D.
Right to education
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Solution
The Supreme Court in Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India addressed the issue of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21, emphasizing that it cannot be curtailed without a fair procedure.
Correct Answer:
B
— Right to life and personal liberty
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Q. In the case of Poussard v Spiers and Pond, what was the outcome regarding breach of contract?
A.
The breach was minor
B.
The breach was anticipatory
C.
The breach was fundamental
D.
There was no breach
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The breach was fundamental as the performer failed to show up for the opening night, which was essential to the contract.
Correct Answer:
C
— The breach was fundamental
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Q. In the case of Raffles v. Wichelhaus, what was the main reason for the court's decision?
A.
Lack of consideration
B.
Mutual mistake
C.
Unconscionability
D.
Impossibility of performance
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The court found that there was a mutual mistake regarding the identity of the ship, leading to no binding contract.
Correct Answer:
B
— Mutual mistake
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Q. In the case of Routledge v Grant, what was the significance of the time frame in the offer?
A.
Offers can be revoked at any time
B.
Offers are binding once made
C.
Offers must remain open for a specified time
D.
Offers can only be revoked after acceptance
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The significance was that offers can be revoked at any time before acceptance, even if a time frame is mentioned.
Correct Answer:
A
— Offers can be revoked at any time
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Q. In the case of Sullivan v. O'Connor, what type of damages were the plaintiffs awarded?
A.
Punitive damages
B.
Consequential damages
C.
Compensatory damages
D.
Nominal damages
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The plaintiffs were awarded compensatory damages for the pain and suffering caused by the botched surgery.
Correct Answer:
C
— Compensatory damages
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Q. In the case of Thomas v Thomas, what was the court's view on consideration?
A.
Consideration must be monetary
B.
Consideration must be sufficient but need not be adequate
C.
Consideration must be adequate
D.
Consideration is not necessary
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The court held that consideration must be sufficient but need not be adequate, meaning it must have some value.
Correct Answer:
B
— Consideration must be sufficient but need not be adequate
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Q. In the context of property transfer, what is 'performance'?
A.
The act of fulfilling contractual obligations
B.
The act of breaching a contract
C.
The act of negotiating terms
D.
The act of drafting a contract
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Performance refers to the act of fulfilling the obligations set out in a contract.
Correct Answer:
A
— The act of fulfilling contractual obligations
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Q. In the context of tort law, what is negligence?
A.
A breach of a legal duty.
B.
An intentional act.
C.
A strict liability offense.
D.
A criminal act.
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Solution
Negligence is defined as a breach of a legal duty that results in harm to another party.
Correct Answer:
A
— A breach of a legal duty.
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Q. In the event of a breach, what is the duty of the non-breaching party?
A.
To mitigate damages
B.
To ignore the breach
C.
To terminate the contract immediately
D.
To seek punitive damages
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Solution
The non-breaching party has a duty to mitigate damages, meaning they must take reasonable steps to reduce their losses.
Correct Answer:
A
— To mitigate damages
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Q. In which case did the Supreme Court assert that federalism is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution?
A.
Indira Sawhney v. Union of India
B.
Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
C.
Minerva Mills v. Union of India
D.
S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
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In S.R. Bommai v. Union of India, the Supreme Court asserted that federalism is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
Correct Answer:
D
— S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
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Q. In which case did the Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review?
A.
Marbury v. Madison
B.
Brown v. Board of Education
C.
Roe v. Wade
D.
Miranda v. Arizona
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Solution
The principle of judicial review was established in the case of Marbury v. Madison.
Correct Answer:
A
— Marbury v. Madison
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Q. In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution?
A.
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
B.
Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain
C.
Minerva Mills v. Union of India
D.
Kuldip Nayar v. Union of India
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Solution
In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, the Supreme Court held that the Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution, establishing a crucial precedent for judicial review.
Correct Answer:
A
— Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
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Q. In which case did the Supreme Court of India hold that Directive Principles are fundamental in the governance of the country?
A.
Minerva Mills v. Union of India
B.
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
C.
State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan
D.
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
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Solution
In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, the Supreme Court held that Directive Principles are fundamental in governance.
Correct Answer:
B
— Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
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Q. In which case did the Supreme Court of India recognize the right to privacy as a fundamental right?
A.
Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
B.
K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
C.
Minerva Mills v. Union of India
D.
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
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The Supreme Court in K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21.
Correct Answer:
B
— K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India
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Q. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution?
A.
Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain
B.
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
C.
S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
D.
Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
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Solution
The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala ruled that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.
Correct Answer:
B
— Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
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Q. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the power of judicial review is a basic feature of the Constitution?
A.
Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain
B.
Minerva Mills v. Union of India
C.
S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
D.
Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
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Solution
In Minerva Mills v. Union of India, the Supreme Court ruled that the power of judicial review is a basic feature of the Constitution.
Correct Answer:
B
— Minerva Mills v. Union of India
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Q. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the right to die with dignity is a fundamental right?
A.
Common Cause v. Union of India
B.
Puttaswamy v. Union of India
C.
Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India
D.
Shayara Bano v. Union of India
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Solution
In Common Cause v. Union of India, the Supreme Court recognized the right to die with dignity as a fundamental right under Article 21.
Correct Answer:
A
— Common Cause v. Union of India
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Q. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the right to education is a fundamental right?
A.
Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka
B.
Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh
C.
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
D.
Minerva Mills v. Union of India
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Solution
In Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh, the Supreme Court held that the right to education is a fundamental right under Article 21.
Correct Answer:
B
— Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh
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Q. In which landmark judgment did the Supreme Court emphasize the harmony between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
A.
Minerva Mills v. Union of India
B.
Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
C.
Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka
D.
Indira Sawhney v. Union of India
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Solution
In Minerva Mills v. Union of India, the Supreme Court emphasized the harmony between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
Correct Answer:
A
— Minerva Mills v. Union of India
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Q. In which situation might a court order specific performance as a remedy?
A.
When the contract is for the sale of goods
B.
When the subject matter of the contract is unique
C.
When the parties agree to it
D.
When the breach is minor
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Solution
A court might order specific performance when the subject matter of the contract is unique, such as in real estate transactions.
Correct Answer:
B
— When the subject matter of the contract is unique
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Q. Incorporation of a company provides which of the following benefits?
A.
Limited liability for shareholders
B.
Unlimited liability for directors
C.
Tax exemptions for all income
D.
No regulatory requirements
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Solution
Incorporation provides limited liability for shareholders, protecting their personal assets from the company's debts.
Correct Answer:
A
— Limited liability for shareholders
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Q. The case of Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation dealt with which aspect of the Directive Principles?
A.
Right to work
B.
Right to education
C.
Right to health
D.
Right to privacy
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Solution
The case of Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation dealt with the right to work as a part of the Directive Principles.
Correct Answer:
A
— Right to work
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Q. The case of State of Kerala v. N. Rajan is significant for interpreting which aspect of the Directive Principles?
A.
Right to work
B.
Right to education
C.
Right to health
D.
Right to a decent standard of living
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Solution
The case of State of Kerala v. N. Rajan interpreted the Directive Principles related to the right to a decent standard of living.
Correct Answer:
D
— Right to a decent standard of living
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Q. The Directive Principles of State Policy are enforceable in a court of law.
A.
True
B.
False
C.
Only in certain cases
D.
Depends on the state
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Solution
Directive Principles of State Policy are not enforceable in a court of law.
Correct Answer:
B
— False
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Q. The Directive Principles of State Policy are justiciable in nature.
A.
True
B.
False
C.
Partially true
D.
Depends on the context
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Directive Principles are not justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced in a court of law.
Correct Answer:
B
— False
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Q. The Directive Principles of State Policy are justiciable in nature. True or False?
A.
True
B.
False
C.
Only in certain cases
D.
Depends on the state
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Solution
Directive Principles of State Policy are not justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced in a court of law.
Correct Answer:
B
— False
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Q. The Directive Principles of State Policy are primarily aimed at achieving which of the following?
A.
Political stability
B.
Social and economic justice
C.
Judicial independence
D.
Federalism
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Solution
The Directive Principles aim to promote social and economic justice in the country.
Correct Answer:
B
— Social and economic justice
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