MH CET Law Practice Set 1

Principle: A person is liable for defamation if they publish a false statement that harms another's reputation. Facts: A newspaper publishes a true but damaging statement about a public official's corruption, based on verified facts.

1. A.The newspaper is not liable, since truth is a valid defence and the statement was factually accurate✓
2. B.The newspaper is liable for defamation since the statement is damaging
3. C.The newspaper is liable only if the official sues within a year
4. D.The newspaper is liable regardless of truth

Correct answer: A

Which Fundamental Right abolishes untouchability in India?

1. A.Article 15
2. B.Article 21
3. C.Article 25
4. D.Article 17✓

Correct answer: D

The Election Commission of India is a body established under which Article of the Constitution?

1. A.Article 315
2. B.Article 280
3. C.Article 324✓
4. D.Article 76

Correct answer: C

"Theft" under criminal law essentially involves:

1. A.Damaging another's property
2. B.Dishonestly taking movable property out of another's possession without consent✓
3. C.Making a false statement
4. D.Breaking a contract

Correct answer: B

If a party breaches a contract, the primary remedy generally available under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 is:

1. A.Damages/compensation for the loss caused by the breach✓
2. B.Imprisonment of the breaching party
3. C.Automatic transfer of property
4. D.Criminal prosecution

Correct answer: A

"Nuisance" in tort law refers to:

1. A.A breach of contract
2. B.A criminal offence only
3. C.A defamatory statement
4. D.An unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land, or of some right connected with it✓

Correct answer: D

The maxim "Audi Alteram Partem" means:

1. A.Let the buyer beware
2. B.The burden of proof lies on the one who asserts
3. C.Let the other side be heard✓
4. D.Ignorance of law is no excuse

Correct answer: C

In Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997), the Supreme Court laid down guidelines primarily concerning:

1. A.Environmental protection
2. B.Prevention of sexual harassment of women at the workplace✓
3. C.Right to education
4. D.Reservation in promotions

Correct answer: B

The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?

1. A.1920✓
2. B.1930
3. C.1942
4. D.1905

Correct answer: A

Which is the largest Indian state by geographical area?

1. A.Madhya Pradesh
2. B.Maharashtra
3. C.Uttar Pradesh
4. D.Rajasthan✓

Correct answer: D

The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha is:

1. A.18 years
2. B.21 years
3. C.25 years✓
4. D.30 years

Correct answer: C

The International Court of Justice is headquartered in which city?

1. A.Geneva
2. B.The Hague✓
3. C.New York
4. D.Vienna

Correct answer: B

The Montreal Protocol (1987) is an international agreement primarily aimed at:

1. A.Phasing out substances responsible for depleting the ozone layer✓
2. B.Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
3. C.Protecting endangered species
4. D.Regulating nuclear weapons

Correct answer: A

The Bharat Ratna is India's:

1. A.Highest military award
2. B.Highest sporting award
3. C.Highest literary award
4. D.Highest civilian award✓

Correct answer: D

All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly. Which conclusion validly follows?

1. A.All roses fade quickly
2. B.Some roses definitely fade quickly
3. C.It cannot be determined whether any roses are among the flowers that fade quickly✓
4. D.No flowers are roses

Correct answer: C

If PAPER is coded as QBQFS, how is BOOK coded?

1. A.CPQL
2. B.CPPL✓
3. C.BPPL
4. D.CPPM

Correct answer: B

Pointing to a man, a woman says, "His mother is the only daughter of my mother." How is the woman related to the man?

1. A.Mother✓
2. B.Sister
3. C.Aunt
4. D.Grandmother

Correct answer: A

Statement: "To improve road safety, the city installed speed cameras at all major intersections." Which of the following is implicitly assumed?

1. A.Speed cameras have no effect on driver behaviour
2. B.All accidents are caused by speeding
3. C.The city has unlimited funds
4. D.Drivers are more likely to obey speed limits when they know they might be monitored✓

Correct answer: D

"Regions with higher rates of higher education attainment also show lower rates of unemployment." Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the claim that higher education attainment directly reduces unemployment?

1. A.Higher education is expensive in most regions
2. B.Some students drop out of higher education
3. C.Regions with strong pre-existing economies both fund better education systems and generate more jobs independently, explaining both trends✓
4. D.Unemployment rates vary by region

Correct answer: C

Eight people sit around a circular table facing the centre, at 8 equally spaced seats numbered 1 to 8 clockwise. B is at seat 1. A sits third to the left of B (i.e., three seats counter-clockwise from B). At which seat does A sit?

1. A.Seat 4
2. B.Seat 6✓
3. C.Seat 5
4. D.Seat 7

Correct answer: B

A table shows a student's marks: Maths 80, Science 75, English 65, History 70, each out of 100. What is the student's overall percentage?

1. A.72.5%✓
2. B.70%
3. C.73.75%
4. D.75%

Correct answer: A

Find the odd one out: Apple, Banana, Carrot, Mango

1. A.Apple
2. B.Banana
3. C.Mango
4. D.Carrot✓

Correct answer: D

A passage states: "Renewable energy adoption in India has grown steadily, driven by falling solar panel costs and supportive government policy, though grid infrastructure remains a bottleneck." According to the passage, what is identified as a limiting factor for renewable energy growth?

1. A.High solar panel costs
2. B.Lack of government support
3. C.Grid infrastructure✓
4. D.Lack of public interest

Correct answer: C

Choose the synonym of "candid."

1. A.Deceptive
2. B.Frank✓
3. C.Hidden
4. D.Confused

Correct answer: B

Choose the antonym of "meticulous."

1. A.Careless✓
2. B.Careful
3. C.Precise
4. D.Thorough

Correct answer: A

Identify the correct sentence.

1. A.She don't like coffee.
2. B.She doesn't likes coffee.
3. C.She not like coffee.
4. D.She doesn't like coffee.✓

Correct answer: D

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

1. A.Its a beautiful day, isnt it
2. B.Its a beautiful day, isn't it.
3. C.It's a beautiful day, isn't it?✓
4. D.It's a beautiful day isnt it?

Correct answer: C

Fill in the blank: "The lawyer presented compelling evidence, ___ convinced the jury of the defendant's innocence."

1. A.whom
2. B.which✓
3. C.who
4. D.whose

Correct answer: B

Arrange in logical order: (1) As a result, crop yields declined sharply in the affected regions. (2) The monsoon arrived nearly a month late this year. (3) Farmers were forced to delay sowing their crops. (4) This delay disrupted the usual agricultural calendar.

1. A.2-4-3-1✓
2. B.2-3-4-1
3. C.3-2-4-1
4. D.2-3-1-4

Correct answer: A

A passage states: "Legal aid clinics provide free legal services to underprivileged individuals who cannot afford private counsel, thereby promoting access to justice." What is the main function of legal aid clinics as described?

1. A.Charging reduced fees for legal services
2. B.Providing free legal services to those who cannot afford them✓
3. C.Training new lawyers exclusively
4. D.Handling only criminal cases

Correct answer: B