SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
LEGAL STUDIES
CLASS: XII
MM:80 MARKS DURATION:3 HRS
General Instructions:
1. All sections are compulsory. However internal choices are available in the
sections.
2. The paper is divided into 4 Sections
a. Section A (1 markers) has 20 Questions.
b. Section B (2 markers) has 8 Questions.
c. Section C (3 markers) has 8 Questions.
d. Section D(5 markers) has 4 Questions
SECTION A
1. Both Mediation and Conciliation are governed by Section …………
a. 87 b.88 c.89 d.90
2. .…………. is a government funded training institute constituted for the training of
judicial officers in India.
a. NJAC b. National judicial academy
b. c. National judicial education committee d.none of the above
3. Shyam threaten to kill Ram if he does not sell his house to Shyam. Ram out of fear
sign the contract . This contract is……. at the option of Ram.
a. Void b.Voidable c.illegal d. legal
4. Article 21A provides provision for compulsory education for children between age of
……… to ……..
a. 4 to 14 b .4to 18 c. 6 to 14 d. 6 to 16
5. Match the following:
A. Legal Aid Article 30
B. Supreme Court Article 51A
C. Fundamental Duties Article 32
D. Minorities Article 39A
In the questions (Q.6 TO Q.8) given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion
(A) and Reason ®. Read the statements and choose the correct option:
I. Both Assertion (A) and Reason ® are true and Reason ® is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
II. Both Assertion (A) and Reason ® are true but Reason ® is not the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
III. Assertion (A) is true but Reason ® is false .
IV. Assertion (A) is false but Reason ® is true.
6. Assertion (A): Human Rights Council looks into matters of human rights issues.
However, it has faced criticisms on its political selectivity and failure to objectively
review the issues in certain countries.Reason® : The Human Right Council is now
not working due to its criticism.
7. Assertion (A): There are millions of people who are denied human rights only
because, they cannot afford the cost required for the enforcement of their
rights.Reason ®: In order to do social justice to them. And to make human rights
meaningful, legal aid becomes essential.
8. Assertion (A): Legal aid indeed, is an integral part of human rights and it requires
urgent considerations.Reason ®: Merely to talk about political rights from an elitist
platform is not sufficient.
9. Ankit gave possession of his property to Aman for some period of time for money.
What is this transaction known as?
10. Mr James is judge of Supreme Court of Canada currently 46 years of age. At what
age Mr James will retire?
11. Amreen and Nancy were having discussion about their favourite actor, having
different opinions about the actor a dispute arose between them .Out of anger
Amreen threw water on Nancy's face what kind of tort has been committed in the
above case.
12. If the value of intangible property is less than rupees 100, what will be the mode for
transfer of property?
13. What is the relevant legislation that governs the process of arbitration in India?
14. Which report of law commission mooted the idea of providing free lagal aid to the
poor by state?
15. Explain Doctrine of Restitution.
16. Give any one difference between Warrant Case and Summon Case.
17. Raghav wants to be enrolled as an advocate to BCI. State two essential
qualifications to be enrolled as an advocate.
18. What is the purpose of setting up of International Criminal Court ?
19. What is the other name of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development?
20. Raman is a member of quasi judicial bodies , whose work is to resolve grievances
and disputes of State Government Employees. Name the quasi judicial body of
which he is a member?
Section B
21. Mr Venkaya and Mr Arora are the two disputing parties who are located in different
cities they wanted to engage a mediator who is also located in another city. They are
not able to meet each other due to geographical distances .Which type of mediation
should they resort to? Explain.
22. Rishi, a lawyer appearing in the Supreme Court,wears gown that has flaps on the
shoulders. Identify the category of this lawyer and provide his do’s and don’ts.
23. Who is the first law officer of India? Explain his rights.
24. Define Lease.
25. Explain the term “Damages”.
OR
Explain Supervening Impossibility
26. What is strict liability principle.
27. Explain the key difference between Mediation and Conciliation.
28. What is the purpose of The Legal Services Authorities(Amendment) Act,2002.
Section C
29. Madhur belongs to a religious minority and in order to promote his religion, he wants
to establish an educational institution. Under which Article of Indian Constitution
Madhur has the right to establish an educational institution? Briefly Explain
OR
Ajit was suspected of being involved in child abduction and merely on this suspicion
was assaulted by the inhabitants of his village. A detailed report came in the
newspaper highlighting the inaction of state agencies in protecting Ajit and his basic
non derogable rights. Name the specialized body which can take action against the
state agency. Give its any two functions.
30. Literal meaning of ombudsman is representative with respect to India.Answer the
following questions in this regard .
a. Identify the Anti Corruption ombudsman in Indian State and India.
b. State its composition.
c. Identify the Banking and Insurance sector ombudsman and state its roles.
31. A frustrated judge in an English court finally asked a barrister after witnesses had
produced conflicting accounts , "Am I never to hear the truth ?No ,my lord merely the
evidence", replied Council. In the above context explain any two advantages and two
disadvantages of the system of law.
32. Shantanu was charged with the murder of his daughter-in-law with whom he was
always quarrelling, was seen on the day of murder going out of the house saying
words, to the effect “I have finished her and with her the daily quarrels”.
a. Will the statement of Shantanu be relevant in evidence law?
b. Explain the two types of confession.
33. Ramesh threatens to kill Mukesh if he does not sell his warehouse to Ramesh.
Mukesh out of fear signs the contract to sell his ware house to Ramesh. Is this
contract valid? Give reasons.
34. In the present legal system of most of the countries, justice is not given but sold. Is
this statement true? Give reasons. Explain the mechanism to provide social justice to
all.
35. ‘The International Human Rights practice provides for a complaint mechanism and
procedure for the protection and implementation of Human Rights within each state.’
When and why was the post of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights created ?
36. Explain three different roles of Supreme Court.
Section D
37. Justice John Marshall is a judge in Calcutta High court who will be retiring next year.
Answer the following questions:-
a. Can after retirement Justice Marshall practice as an advocate in Calcutta high
court? Give reasons.
b. In which courts Justice Marshall can practice after retirement as an advocate.
c. State three qualifications for appointment of a High court judge
d. On what grounds a judge can be removed from his office
OR
There is no retirement age for Supreme Court judges in the United States. In the High Court
of Australia, the retirement age is 70. The Supreme Court of Canada has fixed the retirement
age of their judges as 75. Similarly in the UK Supreme Court, the retirement age is 75, while
the Constitutional Court of South-Africa follows the age of 70 or after 12 years of the service
of the judge. Discuss the retirement age of judges in India. In the light of global comparison,
provide your views regarding extending the retirement age.
38. A young lawyer was called to the police station by the Senior Superintendent of
Police, Ghaziabad, along with his brothers, to make enquiries from them in a criminal
case. After the enquiry, his brothers were let go, but the Petitioner was illegally
detained by the police. The next day, his family was informed that instead of being
produced before a Magistrate, he had been taken to another police station. Later he
was moved from that police station to an undisclosed location. Which rights of the
petitioner has been violated in this case. Explain.
39. Mrs Anita is working as a consultant in private organization she is drawing a monthly
salary of Rupees 80,000 per month. However her relationship with his husband is not
going well. She wants to file for divorce. Can she avail free legal aid .What is the
criteria for giving free legal aid?
40. Each Country has their own method of dealing with the application of International
law to its Jurisdiction. Can International Law be directly applied in the domestic
Jurisdiction? Explain, giving the current Position in India as developed by
Constitutional Provisions and case law.
