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1. As per the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, degree of prohibited relationship for the purpose of marriage include relationship by... [Question ID = 619]
1. Illegitimate as well as legitimate blood relationship. [Option ID = 2474]
2. Half, uterine as well as full blood. [Option ID = 2473]
3. All of the above. [Option ID = 2476]
4. Adoption as well as by blood. [Option ID = 2475]
Correct Answer :-

All of the above. [Option ID = 2476]
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2) If you wish to find out how the culture of a fairly isolated community views 'wife beating', which perspective will you take? [Question ID = 648]
1. Both etic and emic perspective [Option ID = 2591]
2. None of the above [Option ID = 2592]
3. Emic perspective [Option ID = 2590]
4. Etic perspective [Option ID = 2589]
Correct Answer :-

Emic perspective [Option ID = 2590]
3) The Doctrine of 'Constructive Notice' implies... [Question ID = 636]
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1. none of the above. [Option ID = 2544]
2. every outsider dealing with a company is entitled to assume that as far as the internal proceedings of the company are concerned, everything has been regularly done. [Option ID = 2542]
3. doing of the act is beyond the legal power and authority of the company. [Option ID = 2543]
4. every outsider dealing with a company is deemed to have notice of the contents of the Memorandum and the Articles of Association. [Option ID = 2541]
Correct Answer :-
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every outsider dealing with a company is deemed to have notice of the contents of the Memorandum and the Articles of Association. [Option ID = 2541]
4) You wish to study whether the State Bank of India, which has branches all over India implements the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 in letter and spirit. If there are time and resource constraints, which type of sampling technique would best suit your study? [Question ID = 656]
1. Simple random sampling [Option ID = 2621]
2. Stratified sampling [Option ID = 2624]
3. Cluster sampling [Option ID = 2623]
4. Multi-level sampling [Option ID = 2622]
Correct Answer :-

Multi-level sampling [Option ID = 2622]

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5) Research design is a blue print, outline and a... [Question ID = 658]
1. Universe of the study [Option ID = 2631]
2. Guide [Option ID = 2632]
3. System [Option ID = 2630]
4. Plan [Option ID = 2629]
Correct Answer :-

Plan [Option ID = 2629]
6) The difference between private law and public law is... [Question ID = 621]
1. that private law relates to crimes committed inside homes, while public law relates to crimes committed in public places. [Option ID = 2483]
2. that private law relates to court hearings conducted in private, while public law relates to court hearings conducted in public. [Option ID = 2484]
3. that public law refers to the relationship between citizens, while private law refers to the relationship between citizens and the state. [Option ID = 2482]
4. that private law refers to the relationship between citizens, while public law refers to the relationship between citizens and the state. [Option ID = 2481]
Correct Answer :-

that private law refers to the relationship between citizens, while public law refers to the relationship between citizens and the state. [Option ID = 2481]
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7) Which of the following statements best describes a legal personality? [Question ID = 623]
1. Juridical persons only [Option ID = 2490]
2. Natural persons only [Option ID = 2489]
3. None of the above [Option ID = 2492]
4. Both natural and juridical persons [Option ID = 2491]
Correct Answer :-

Both natural and juridical persons [Option ID = 2491]
8) Which of the following is not a style of citation used in legal research? [Question ID = 651]
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1. Maroonbook [Option ID = 2602]
2. ALWD [Option ID = 2603]
3. Violetbook [Option ID = 2604]
4. Bluebook [Option ID = 2601]
Correct Answer :-
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Violetbook [Option ID = 2604]
9) Which amongst the following is the appropriate appellate forum for a person aggrieved by an order of adjudicating officer under section 57 of The Information Technology Act, 2000? [Question ID = 633]
1. Cyber Appellate Tribunal [Option ID = 2532]
2. High Court [Option ID = 2529]
3. Appellate Tribunal [Option ID = 2531]
4. Supreme Court [Option ID = 2530]
Correct Answer :-

Appellate Tribunal [Option ID = 2531]

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10) Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

(i) Every empirical research must necessarily have a hypothesis.

(ii) Review of literature is necessary in doctrinal research only and not in non-doctrinal research.

(iii) A hypothesis and its null hypothesis can both be proved or disproved.

(iv) In an aptitude test, scaling is a very significant part of research.
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[Question ID = 645]
1. (iii) & (iv) [Option ID = 2579]
2. (i) & (ii) [Option ID = 2577]
3. (ii) & (iii) [Option ID = 2578]
4. None of the above [Option ID = 2580]
Correct Answer :-
11) Pick the odd one out from the following: [Question ID = 657]
1. Sic [Option ID = 2627]
2. Id [Option ID = 2626]
3. Ibid [Option ID = 2625]
4. Op.cit. [Option ID = 2628]
Correct Answer :-

Sic [Option ID = 2627]

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12) The controversy between Section 133 CrPC, 1973 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 was finally resolved by the Court in the case of... [Question ID = 640]
1. State of M.P. v. Kedia Leather Limited [Option ID = 2558]
2. Krishna Panicker v. Appukuttan Nair [Option ID = 2559]
3. Nagarjuna Paper Mills Limited v. Sub Divisional Officer, Sangareddy [Option ID = 2560]
4. Ratlam Municipality v. Vardichand [Option ID = 2557]
Correct Answer :-

Ratlam Municipality v. Vardichand [Option ID = 2557]
13) The closest description of Rule of Law would be... [Question ID = 622]
1. It states that the law must be made up of strict rules with punishment for breach of those rules [Option ID = 2486]
2. It provides guidance on how rules should be applied [Option ID = 2488]
3. A rule made by Parliament [Option ID = 2487]
4. A government based on principles of law and not of men [Option ID = 2485]
Correct Answer :-

A government based on principles of law and not of men [Option ID = 2485]
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14) A and B are neighbouring states but due to general resentment in State B against State A's policies; riots took place and citizens of State A in State B were attacked. Troops were ordered by the Government to proceed to the place of occurrence to quell riots and stop attacks against citizens of State A. The troops on arriving at the scene of occurrence, opened fire on houses where citizens of State A took refuge and killed one of them. Two others were forced to leave their houses and were killed by the troops and the mob. The troops had disobeyed the superior orders by their action in opening the fire. In an action for reparation by State A, State B claims that troops acted beyond the scope of their authority from the government and hence there is no responsibility of State B. Choose the most appropriate option from the following: [Question ID = 627]
1. International Law provides no rule in such a situation [Option ID = 2507]
2. As per the International Law, State B would not be liable as there is no order by the government [Option ID = 2505]
3. None of the above [Option ID = 2508]
4. As per the International Law, State B would be liable irrespective of orders by the government [Option ID = 2506]
Correct Answer :-

As per the International Law, State B would be liable irrespective of orders by the government [Option ID = 2506]
15) Which of the statements are true?
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(i) Designing a study is essential for doctrinal research.

(ii) Thematic analysis is done in quantitative research.

(iii) Hypothesis is a proposition made as a basis for reasoning, with assumption of its truth.

(iv) An empirical study can be quantitative or qualitative research but not both.

Which of the above statements are true? [Question ID = 650]
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1. only (iv) is true [Option ID = 2599]
2. (i) & (ii) are true [Option ID = 2597]
3. (ii) & (iii) are true [Option ID = 2598]
4. none of the above [Option ID = 2600]
Correct Answer :-
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only (iv) is true [Option ID = 2599]
16) A sampling method in which the population is divided into mutually exclusive sub-groups and then judgment is used in selecting subjects/units from each segment based on a specified proportion is called... [Question ID = 666]
1. Quota sampling [Option ID = 2664]
2. Stratified sampling [Option ID = 2661]
3. Proportionate stratified sampling [Option ID = 2662]
4. Disproportionate stratified sampling [Option ID = 2663]
Correct Answer :-

Quota sampling [Option ID = 2664]

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17) Which of the following statements is true? [Question ID = 638]
1. A director of a company need not be an individual. [Option ID = 2551]
2. Every company should have at least 5 resident directors. [Option ID = 2552]
3. Every public company should have a minimum of 10 directors [Option ID = 2550]
4. Every listed company shall have at least one third of its total number of directors as independent directors [Option ID = 2549]
Correct Answer :-

Every listed company shall have at least one third of its total number of directors as independent directors [Option ID = 2549]
18) You want to interview surrogate mothers but you do not know any of them. Where are you most likely to find a surrogate mother? [Question ID = 654]
1. Hospitals in cities where cost of living is very high. [Option ID = 2613]
2. Primary Health Centres. [Option ID = 2616]
3. Infertility clinics. [Option ID = 2615]
4. Hospitals in rural areas where unemployment and landlessness are high. [Option ID = 2614]
Correct Answer :-

Infertility clinics. [Option ID = 2615]
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19) The first case which recognised the State liability in relation to trans-boundary environmental harm is... [Question ID = 641]
1. Donoghue v. Stevenson [Option ID = 2564]
2. The Lake Lanoux Arbitration [Option ID = 2562]
3. Trail Smelter Arbitration [Option ID = 2563]
4. The Corfu Channel case [Option ID = 2561]
Correct Answer :-

Trail Smelter Arbitration [Option ID = 2563]
20) If you wish to study whether mediators treat parties coming for mediation at parity or not in spite of the difference in their economic and/or caste status, which type of study will be best suitable? [Question ID = 660]
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1. Case study of about five mediations done in the past, wherein parties belong to different economic and/or caste groups. [Option ID = 2639]
2. Observational Study of ongoing mediation proceedings of parties who belong to different economic and/or caste groups. [Option ID = 2637]
3. Quantitative research of mediations completed in the last five years wherein parties belong to different economic and/or caste groups. [Option ID = 2640]
4. Qualitative research through interview of parties to mediation who belong to different economic and/or caste groups. [Option ID = 2638]
Correct Answer :-
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Observational Study of ongoing mediation proceedings of parties who belong to different economic and/or caste groups. [Option ID = 2637]
21) TWAIL stands for... [Question ID = 665]
1. Third World Approaches to International Law [Option ID = 2657]
2. Third World Apprehensions about International Law [Option ID = 2659]
3. The World's Approach to Indian Law [Option ID = 2660]
4. Theoretical & Working Assumptions in International Law [Option ID = 2658]
Correct Answer :-

Third World Approaches to International Law [Option ID = 2657]

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22) Rakesh instigates Sanjay to burn Dinesh's house. Sanjay sets fire to Dinesh's house and at the same time commits theft of property there. What shall be the liability of Rakesh and Sanjay? [Question ID = 642]
1. Sanjay and Rakesh are liable for theft [Option ID = 2566]
2. Both are liable for all the offences committed [Option ID = 2565]
3. Sanjay is liable for both the offences and Rakesh is not liable at all [Option ID = 2567]
4. Sanjay is liable for both the offences and Rakesh is liable for burning the house [Option ID = 2568]
Correct Answer :-

Sanjay is liable for both the offences and Rakesh is liable for burning the house [Option ID = 2568]
23) Read the following statements:-

(i) Random sampling is the method of selecting sample who is easily/readily accessible/available for administering the data collection tool.
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(ii) Focus Group Discussion method may be used when there is less or no documented data available.

(iii) Observational method of study is used in qualitative researches.

(iv) If a researcher wants to study the impact of RTE Act over a period of time, he or she will conduct cross-sectional study.

(v) The conclusion that one draws from the tabulated data collected through fieldwork is called interpretation of data [Question ID = 647]
1. (i) & (ii) are true [Option ID = 2585]
2. (iv) & (v) are true [Option ID = 2588]
3. (ii) & (iii) are true [Option ID = 2586]
4. (iii) & (iv) are true [Option ID = 2587]
Correct Answer :-

(ii) & (iii) are true [Option ID = 2586]
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24) Every survey of literature is a form of... [Question ID = 661]
1. Analytical research [Option ID = 2643]
2. Descriptive research [Option ID = 2644]
3. Exploratory research [Option ID = 2641]
4. Historical research [Option ID = 2642]
Correct Answer :-

Exploratory research [Option ID = 2641]
25) An electronic record is authenticated under section 3 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, by use of __________ and __________ which envelop and transform the initial electronic record into another electronic record. [Question ID = 632]
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1. Asymmetric cryptosystem, hash function [Option ID = 2525]
2. Biometrics, quantum cryptography [Option ID = 2526]
3. Digital signatures, asymmetric cryptosystem [Option ID = 2528]
4. Digital signatures, biometrics [Option ID = 2527]
Correct Answer :-
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Asymmetric cryptosystem, hash function [Option ID = 2525]
26) Surrogate mothers are difficult to find. Once you are able to find a surrogate mother, which type of sampling technique will be used to reach out to more respondents, in case if surrogate mothers, in general, do not reveal that they are into surrogacy? [Question ID = 655]
1. Snowballing technique [Option ID = 2620]
2. Cluster sampling technique [Option ID = 2619]
3. Multi-level sampling technique [Option ID = 2618]
4. Random sampling technique [Option ID = 2617]
Correct Answer :-

Snowballing technique [Option ID = 2620]

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27) Mr. Raj conducts a study in a residential colony. He divides the families living in that area into five mutually exclusive groups in terms of annual income. From each group, he selects 20% of the sample who are accessible to him. Which sampling technique has he used in this study? [Question ID = 646]
1. Stratified sampling [Option ID = 2581]
2. Quota sampling [Option ID = 2583]
3. Stratified proportionate sampling [Option ID = 2582]
4. Systematic sampling [Option ID = 2584]
Correct Answer :-

Quota sampling [Option ID = 2583]
28) Selecting sample units in just a "hit and miss" fashion is called... [Question ID = 667]
1. Convenience sampling [Option ID = 2665]
2. Snowball sampling [Option ID = 2668]
3. Purposive sampling [Option ID = 2666]
4. Random sampling [Option ID = 2667]
Correct Answer :-

Convenience sampling [Option ID = 2665]
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29) What will be the universe of your study of the problems faced by surrogate mothers in India? [Question ID = 653]
1. Surrogate mothers in States where at least 10% of the surrogacy is done. [Option ID = 2611]
2. All surrogate mothers listed in the records of the institutes/clinics where surrogacy is done in India. [Option ID = 2610]
3. All surrogate mothers in India [Option ID = 2609]
4. Surrogate mothers who have filed grievance with any authority in India. [Option ID = 2612]
Correct Answer :-

All surrogate mothers in India [Option ID = 2609]
30) What is the difference between an adversarial and inquisitorial approach to the legal system? [Question ID = 624]
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1. An adversarial system is based on a contest between parties to a dispute with the judge regulating the conduct of the parties. An inquisitorial approach concerns an investigation undertaken by a court with the parties ensuring that the correct procedure is followed. [Option ID = 2493]
2. An adversarial approach is used in criminal cases whereas an inquisitorial approach is used in civil cases. [Option ID = 2495]
3. An inquisitorial approach is used in criminal cases whereas an adversarial approach is used in civil cases. [Option ID = 2496]
4. An inquisitorial system is based on a contest between parties to a dispute with the judge regulating the conduct of the parties. An adversarial approach concerns an investigation undertaken by a court with the parties ensuring that the correct procedure is followed. [Option ID = 2494]
Correct Answer :-
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An adversarial system is based on a contest between parties to a dispute with the judge regulating the conduct of the parties. An inquisitorial approach concerns an investigation undertaken by a court with the parties ensuring that the correct procedure is followed. [Option ID = 2493]
31) In which of the following can a non- doctrinal research be done?

(i) Analysis of statutes

(ii) Examination of a legal concept through case laws
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(iii) Analysis of crime against women in the district of Lucknow [Question ID = 663]
1. (ii) & (iii) [Option ID = 2650]
2. (i) & (ii) [Option ID = 2649]
3. Only (iii) [Option ID = 2651]
4. Only (i) [Option ID = 2652]
Correct Answer :-

Only (iii) [Option ID = 2651]
32) Hypothesis testing is a method of __________ by which we determine whether a proposed statement is favoured over another. [Question ID = 649]
1. none of these. [Option ID = 2596]
2. Data preparation [Option ID = 2594]
3. Statistical inference [Option ID = 2593]
4. Data analysis [Option ID = 2595]
Correct Answer :-

Statistical inference [Option ID = 2593]
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33) You wish to conduct a study of the problems faced by surrogate mothers in India. Presuming that very limited resources/data/surveys are available, what type of research will it be? [Question ID = 652]
1. Exploratory research [Option ID = 2606]
2. Descriptive research [Option ID = 2607]
3. Analytical research [Option ID = 2605]
4. Historical research [Option ID = 2608]
Correct Answer :-

Exploratory research [Option ID = 2606]

34) Match List I with List II:

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List I	List II
I Pacta sunt servanda	(i) Peremptory norm
II Pacta tertiis nec nocent nec prosunt	(ii) Good faith
III Rebus sic stantibus	(iii) Fundamental change of circumstances
IV Jus cogens	(iv) No obligation for a third state

[Question ID = 626]

I II III IV

(ii) (iv) (iii) (i)

[Option ID = 2504]
I II III IV

(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)

[Option ID = 2503]
I II III IV

(ii) (iv) (i) (iii)

[Option ID = 2502]
I II III IV

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

[Option ID = 2501]

	I	II	III	IV
	(ii)	(iii)	(i)	(iv)

	I	II	III	IV
	(ii)	(iv)	(i)	(iii)

	I	II	III	IV
	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)

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Correct Answer :-

	I	II	III	IV
	(ii)	(iv)	(iii)	(i)

[Option ID = 2504]

35) Match List I with List II:

List I	List II
I. Permanent Membership	(i) Article 2(4) of the UN Charter
II. Veto Power	(ii) Article 23(1) of the UN Charter
III. Use of Force	(iii) Article 27(3) of the UN Charter
IV. Peaceful Settlement of Disputes	(iv) Article 2(3) of the UN Charter

[Question ID = 769]

I II III IV

(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)

[Option ID = 3075]

	I	II	III	IV
	(ii)	(iii)	(i)	(iv)

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I II III IV

(ii) (iv) (i) (iii)

[Option ID = 3073]
I II III IV

(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

[Option ID = 3076]
I II III IV

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

[Option ID = 3074]

	I	II	III	IV
	(ii)	(iv)	(i)	(iii)

	I	II	III	IV
	(iv)	(iii)	(ii)	(i)

	I	II	III	IV
	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)

Correct Answer :-

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36) Match List I with List II:

List I	List II
I. Sampling	(i) interview schedule
II. Universe	(ii) collection of primary data
III. Hypothesis	(iii) technique used for choosing respondents
IV. Tool	(iv) units covered in a study
V. Fieldwork	(v) statistical inference

[Question ID = 644]

I II III
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