Students must start practicing the questions from CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Legal Studies with Solutions Set 10 are designed as per the revised syllabus.
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Legal Studies Set 10 For Practice
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
- This question paper contains 4 sections- A, B, C, and D
(a) Section A- Multiple choice questions
(b) Section B- 2 marks
(c) Section C- 3 marks
(d) Section D- 5 marks - Internal choice is given in the paper, there is no overall choice.
Section – A (20 Marks)
Question 1.
Dinesh Kumar, a practicing advocate engaged in the following activities as part of his professional duties. [1].
(i) Accepted the brief from his client.
(ii) Asked for a contingency fee from the client.
(iii) Met the opposite party directly.
(iv) Maintained client confidentiality.
Which of the above activities amounts to a breach of professional duties by the advocate?
(a) Only (ii).
(b) Both (i) and (ii).
(c) Both (ii) and (iii).
(d) Only (iii).
Answer:
(c) Both (ii) and (iii).
Question 2.
Mr. Mehta, an activist lawyer wrote a letter to a judge of the Supreme Court, drawing his attention towards the need for political reforms having general elections around the corner where he insisted on a condition on the disclosure of the assets by the candidates. Which extraordinary jurisdiction empowers Mr. Mehta to move the court? [1].
(a) Public Interest Litigation.
(b) Writ Jurisdiction.
(c) Special Leave to Appeal.
(d) Judicial Review.
Answer:
(a) Public Interest Litigation.
Question 3.
Sushil was working with a government agency whose function was to formulate laws and policies for resolving telecom disputes in India. Identify the body. [1].
(a) Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal.
(b) Central Administrative Tribunal.
(c) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
(d) Regulator.
Answer:
(c) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
Question 4.
Ragini gives a gold necklace to her sister Priya. Priya accepts the necklace but does not pay anything in return for the necklace. The relationship between Ragini and Priya is of [1].
(a) Lessor and Lessee.
(b) Buyer and Seller.
(c) Donor and Donee.
(c) Lessor and Sub-Lessee.
Answer:
(c) Donor and Donee.
Question 5.
Kavita gave possession of her farmhouse to Rajeev for some period of time for money. What type of relationship exists between Kavita and Rajeev? [1].
(a) Donor and Donee.
(b) Seller and Buyer.
(c) Lessor and Lessee.
(d) Lessor and Sub-Lessee.
Answer:
(c) Lessor and Lessee.
Question 6.
Nidhi was appointed for the post as specified under Article 76 of the Indian. [1].
(i). Constitution. Her duty is to give advice to the Government of India on legal matters.
(ii). She can also take part in proceedings of the Parliament without a right to vote.
Identify the post for which she has been appointed.
(a) Advocate General.
(b) Attorney General of India.
(c) High Court Judge.
(d) Supreme Court Judge.
Answer:
(b) Attorney General of India.
Question 7.
Surjit transferred his shares to his wife Shalika and the value of the shares is ₹ 500. In the given situation, the transfer [1].
(a) requires compulsory registration irrespective of the value of the property as shares are intangible property.
(b) does not require registration as in the case of transfer of shares, the transfer has to be made only by delivery.
(c) require registration as shares are tangible property and it requires compulsory registration.
(d) does not require registration as the value of the property is less than ₹ 1,000.
Answer:
(a) requires compulsory registration irrespective of the value of the property as shares are intangible property.
Question 8.
Which country’s legal education consists of a four-year undergraduate degree completed following completion of secondary school and passage of the university entrance exam? [1].
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) US.
(d) UK.
Answer:
(a) Germany.
Question 9.
The State Bar Council is constituted of 15 advocates elected for a term of five years. Who will be the chairman of this Council? [1].
(a) President, All India Bar Council.
(b) Attorney General of India.
(c) Advocate General of State.
(d) Law Minister of State.
Answer:
(c) Advocate General of State.
Question 10.
With regard to a senior advocate in India, pick the odd one out. [1].
(a) Argues cases in court upon instructions from another advocate.
(b) Officially designated as such by the Supreme Court or the High Court.
(c) Wear gowns that have flaps on the shoulder.
(d) Can directly accept an engagement to appear in a case or draft pleadings.
Answer:
(d) Can directly accept an engagement to appear in a case or draft pleadings.
Question 11.
The situation I Ajay was facing Chitra and Binny’s back was towards Chitra, who was aiming a gun at Binny. Ajay informed Binny of the same and even though Chitra did not fire a shot, Binny sues Chitra for the tort of assault. Situation II A was sitting on a chair reading a book. His friend, B decided to play a practical joke on him. Accordingly, he pulled the chair from under him. As a result of which, A landed on the floor. [1].
(a) Chitra is not liable for assault as Binny had her back towards Chitra and she could not perceive the threat in situations but A was liable for assault in situation II.
(b) There is assault in both the given situations.
(c) There is a battery in both situations.
(d) There was no tort in both cases.
Answer:
(a) Chitra is not liable for assault as Binny had her back towards Chitra and she could not perceive the threat in the situation but A was liable for assault in situation II.
Question 12.
Assertion (A) The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a tribunal set up through the Rome Statute in 2002 with the purpose of prosecuting criminals for 4 major crimes. Reason (R) ICC may also give advisory opinions under Articles 65-68 of the Statute of the ICJ to countries. [1].
Alternatives.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Answer:
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
Question 13.
Assertion (A) Article 51 A of the Constitution prescribes the fundamental duties of every citizen. Reason (R) The Courts might raise the status of these duties to that of fundamental rights in the future. [1].
Alternatives
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Answer:
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Question 14.
| Column I | Column II | |
| A. | Use of non-adversarial techniques of | (i). Evaluative |
| adjudication of legal disputes. | Mediation | |
| B. | Mediation focused on providing the | (ii) Arbitration |
| parties with an evaluation of theirs. case and directing them toward settlement | agreement | |
| C. | An agreement whereby parties agree to submit their present or future disputes/differences to arbitration. | (iii) ADR |
| D. | A process similar to mediation | (iv) Conciliation |
Codes [1].
| A | B | C | D | |
| (a) | (iii) | (i) | (ii) | (iv) |
| (b) | (i) | (ii) | (iii) | (iv) |
| (c) | (iii) | (i) | (ii) | (iii) |
| (d) | (iv) | (ii) | (iii) | (i) |
Answer:
(a)(iii)(i)(ii)(iv).
Question 15.
The Arbitration and Conciliation Laws in India have been largely influenced by significant movements of judicial reforms and conflict management across the world. The Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is modeled on which law? [1].
(a) Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
(b) United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
(c) United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Model Law on Arbitration.
(d) Vienna Convention.
Answer:
(b) United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
Directions Read the following principles of tort law and answer questions 16 to 20 Principle 1 Whoever causes death by rash or negligent act commits an offense. Principle 2 Killing is not murdered if it is committed in a sudden fight without pre-meditation in a heat of passion upon a sudden quarrel. Principle 3 Use of criminal force intentionally knowing that it would cause or is likely to cause injury or annoyance to the person against whom force is used, is an offense. Principle 4 Master is liable for the acts of his servant done in the course of his duties.
Question 16.
X is having a house on the roadside which is also having a street on the back of the house. He has a lawn on the back of his house where he has built a toilet. To prevent the intruders from entering his house, he got the fence charged with a high-voltage live electric wire. Z was passing through the street in the backyard of house X and sat down to take a rest near the fence. While getting up, his hands came in contact with the fence which was connected to a high-voltage electric wire causing his death. Which of the following options is correct in this regard [1]?
(a) X has not committed any offense because he has the right to prevent trespass.
(b) X has committed an offense of causing death by rash and negligent acts.
(c) X has committed no offense because he does not have any enmity with Z.
(d) X has committed an offense of Murder.
Answer:
(b) X has committed an offense of causing death by rash and negligent acts.
Question 17.
X and Y were buying liquor from a liquor shop at 7 pm. Y abused X and there was a quarrel between them. X told Y that he will not spare him and Y shouted that his house is adjoining the shop only and that if X had the guts, he can come anytime. X went back to his shop which was nearby, procured a knife, went to Y’s residence at 9 pm, and stabbed him to death. Which of the following options is correct in this regard?[1].
(a) X has committed murder.
(b) X has not committed an offense of murder since it was committed in a sudden fight in a heat of passion.
(c) X has not committed the murder of Y because he had no enmity with Y.
(d) X has committed no offense.
Answer:
(a) X has committed murder.
Question 18.
X, a renowned social worker who had launched a movement for the liberation of women, pulls up a Muslim woman’s veil in public in good faith without her consent causing annoyance to her. Which of the following options is correct in this regard? [1].
(a) X is a renowned social worker and he has committed no offense because his motive was good.
(b)X acted in good faith to liberate her from the clutches of tradition and has hence committed no offense.
(c) X has done the act in public and not in secrecy and therefore had not committed any offense.
(d) X has committed an offense by use of criminal force.
Answer:
(d) X has committed an offense by use of criminal force.
Question 19.
X hired employee Y in his construction business. Y was the property in charge who received construction material and gave receipts for the material received by him. Z claimed payment for cement supplied to X which was duly received by Y. X denied the payment on the ground
that he has only received half of the material and the balance was utilized by employee Y. Which of the following options is correct in this regard? [1].
(a) X is liable for the entire amount.
(b) X is liable for the part amount only i.e. for payment of the cost of half of the material.
(c) X is not liable for the misconduct/ embezzlement of his employee.
(d) Z can claim the balance payment only from Y.
Answer:
(a) X is liable for the entire amount.
Question 20.
X organized a party and hired a caterer. During the party, the generator set went out of order and he requested one employee of the caterer i.e. Y to bring the mechanic to his vehicle and promised to pay ₹ 1,000 for the same to Y. Y met with an accident while going to fetch the mechanic and he seeks compensation. Which of the following options is correct in this regard? [1].
(a) X is liable as Y was working in the course of employment offered by X.
(b) X is not liable as Y is not his employee.
(c) X is liable because the party was organized by him.
(d) Caterer is liable as Y is his employee.
Answer:
(a) X is liable as Y was working in the course of employment offered by X.
Section-B (16 Marks)
Question 21.
A milkman shows his delivery boy how to make a profit by adulterating milk. He shows him the techniques of adulteration so that customers may never suspect anything wrong with the taste or texture. Identify and explain the basis on which the milkman can be punished on account of this conversation. [2].
Question 22.
A very old clock tower situated right in the middle of a crowded area of Chota Bazaar suddenly collapsed thereby causing the death of around 50 people. The clock tower was 95 years old although the normal lifespan of the clock tower should have been 45-50 years. [2].
(i) Identify the tort that occurred in this case.
(ii) Why is the Municipal Corporation responsible?
Question 23.
How can you become a Solicitor in the UK?[2].
Question 24.
Suresh is a law graduate who is keen to work on public policy matters. Identify the option available to him in this context. [2].
Question 25.
Dubbed the ‘Bretton Woods Twins’ these two organizations were formed to aid the economies of various countries. [2].
(i) Identify the two organizations mentioned above.
(ii) State their main functions.
Question 26.
(i) What are the two categories of bar associations in the US? [2].
(ii) How can foreign lawyers practice in the UK?
Or
Examine the scope for qualified lawyers from outside England and Wales to practice in the UK.
Question 27.
(i) What is the primary purpose of the Legal Services Authorities (Amendment) Act, 2002? [2].
(ii) How are the proceeds of the National Legal Aid Fund utilized?
Or
What are the primary functions of the State Authority?
Question 28.
What do you understand by freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions? Also state the exceptions, if any. [2].
Section -C (24 Marks)
Question 29.
(i) Against whom can action for Fundamental Rights violation be taken? [3].
(ii) Identify and explain if a fundamental right has been violated in the following situations. Give a reason for your answer and explain the right violated if any.
(a) Rajni, a girl living in a village in Chattisgarh is unable to attend school because there is no school in her village or in the neighboring villages.
(b) Amrit was prevented from making a speech that was aimed at inciting the people to commit violence.
(c) Donations in temples that are used for the upkeep of temples being taxed.
Question 30.
(i) What is administrative law? [3].
(ii) State any two aims of administrative law.
Question 31.
(i) List down any two essential features of tort. [3].
(ii) What do you understand by ‘intentional tort’?
(iii) How is common law a source of tort law?
Question 32.
Arjun sees an expensive pen belonging to Aakash lying on a desk in school. Greed crept into Arjun’s mind and he hid the pen in the classroom cupboard after wrapping it in a piece of paper. His intention was to take the pen home when the loss was forgotten. Stating the provisions of Section 378 of IPC, decide whether Arj-un is guilty of theft or not. [3].
Question 33.
Satyam, an advocate, wants to be an Advocate on Record (AOR). [3].
(i) Advise him on the necessary steps that he will have to undertake in order to become an AoR.
(ii) Describe the role of an AoR.
Question 34.
With regard to the provisions of ‘Fundamental Rights’ enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution, consider the following situations and answer the questions that follow. [3].
(i) A government-aided school in Maharashtra denied admission to Sunil because his mother tongue was Punjabi and he does not understand Marathi.
(ii) Surender is a vegetable seller and was not allowed to enter a public temple. because he belonged to a backward class.
(iii) Marriage of Khushi, aged 18 years, and Yash, aged 20 years was disallowed by the village panchayat.
Question 35.
Explain the provisions of safeguards in the Indian Constitution, to persons accused of having committed crimes. [3].
Or
What was the status of the Right to Education before it became a Fundamental Right under Article 21 A?
Question 36.
What do you understand about international human rights? Which is one of the most influential documents in this regard? [3].
Section-D (20 Marks)
Question 37.
WhatWHOistothefostercontributiongreater cooperation of UNESCO and between nations and creating awareness about health issues in various countries of the world? [5].
Question 38.
(i) State the eligibility criteria for being enrolled as an advocate in India.
(ii) How can an advocate in India become an Advocate on Record?
(iii) How do lawyers in India play an important role in formulating and advising on public policy?
Or
How can you practice as a legal professional in Singapore? [5].
Question 39.
(i) What are the essentials of a valid sale?
(ii) Briefly discuss the liabilities of the buyer.
Or
Elaborate upon the three primary objectives of tort law.[5].
Question 40.
State the requirements to be fulfilled by law aspirants, both Indian and foreign nationals, to be able to start practice in India. [5].
Or
Explain the categories of legal practitioners in India after the Advocates Act, of 1961. [5].