This set of 50 MCQs is tailored for LLM entrance aspirants, focusing on jurisprudence, constitutional law, legal reasoning, and core legal concepts. Ideal for enhancing analytical skills and preparing for top law university entrance exams.
1. Jurisprudence primarily deals with:
A. Statutes
B. Law theory
C. Procedure
D. Evidence
2. Natural law theory emphasizes:
A. State authority
B. Morality
C. Custom
D. Sanctions
3. Austin defined law as:
A. Custom
B. Command of sovereign
C. Justice
D. Morality
4. Hart criticized Austin for ignoring:
A. Sanctions
B. Primary rules
C. Secondary rules
D. Courts
5. Kelsen’s Pure Theory of Law excludes:
A. Norms
B. Morality
C. Hierarchy
D. Constitution
6. Grundnorm means:
A. Basic norm
B. Custom
C. Precedent
D. Statute
7. Ratio decidendi is:
A. Obiter dicta
B. Binding part
C. Opinion
D. Fact
8. Obiter dicta is:
A. Binding
B. Persuasive
C. Mandatory
D. Law
9. Stare decisis means:
A. Overrule
B. Follow precedents
C. Ignore law
D. Create law
10. Equity follows:
A. Common law
B. Statute
C. Morality
D. Justice
11. Article 14 ensures:
A. Liberty
B. Equality
C. Religion
D. Property
12. Article 21 includes:
A. Narrow interpretation
B. Expansive interpretation
C. No interpretation
D. Only life
13. Judicial activism means:
A. Passive court
B. Active court
C. No role
D. Limited role
14. Basic structure doctrine limits:
A. Legislature
B. Judiciary
C. Executive
D. Constitution
15. Separation of powers means:
A. Complete separation
B. Functional separation
C. No separation
D. Judicial dominance
16. Rule of law implies:
A. Arbitrary power
B. Equality before law
C. Dictatorship
D. Executive supremacy
17. International law is:
A. Binding always
B. Voluntary
C. Custom-based
D. Both B & C
18. Sources of international law include:
A. Treaties
B. Customs
C. General principles
D. All
19. Pacta sunt servanda means:
A. Treaties binding
B. Customs binding
C. Courts binding
D. States free
20. State responsibility arises when:
A. No breach
B. Breach of obligation
C. Consent
D. Treaty ends
21. Consideration must be:
A. Adequate
B. Lawful
C. Written
D. Express
22. Free consent excludes:
A. Coercion
B. Fraud
C. Mistake
D. All
23. Voidable contract is:
A. Always void
B. Enforceable at option
C. Illegal
D. Invalid
24. Quasi contract is based on:
A. Agreement
B. Equity
C. Tort
D. Crime
25. Specific performance is:
A. Right
B. Discretionary
C. Penal
D. Automatic
26. Tort law protects:
A. Rights
B. Duties
C. Property only
D. Contracts
27. Negligence includes:
A. Duty
B. Breach
C. Damage
D. All
28. Strict liability arises in:
A. Fault
B. No fault
C. Intent
D. Consent
29. Defamation requires:
A. Publication
B. Damage
C. Both
D. None
30. Vicarious liability means:
A. Personal liability
B. Liability of another
C. Criminal liability
D. Absolute liability
31. Mens rea means:
A. Act
B. Guilty mind
C. Punishment
D. Crime
32. Actus reus means:
A. Mental element
B. Physical act
C. Intention
D. Motive
33. Criminal liability requires:
A. Mens rea
B. Actus reus
C. Both
D. None
34. Attempt begins when:
A. Preparation
B. Intention
C. Direct movement
D. Planning
35. Abetment includes:
A. Instigation
B. Aid
C. Conspiracy
D. All
36. Evidence Act deals with:
A. Procedure
B. Proof
C. Rights
D. Duties
37. Burden of proof lies on:
A. Accused
B. Plaintiff
C. Prosecution
D. Court
38. Presumption means:
A. Proof
B. Inference
C. Fact
D. Law
39. Dying declaration is:
A. Inadmissible
B. Admissible
C. Optional
D. Invalid
40. CPC deals with:
A. Criminal cases
B. Civil procedure
C. Evidence
D. Constitution
41. Res judicata prevents:
A. Same issue re-litigation
B. Appeal
C. Revision
D. Filing suit
42. Limitation Act bars:
A. Right
B. Remedy
C. Evidence
D. Contract
43. Arbitration is:
A. Litigation
B. ADR
C. Criminal process
D. Appeal
44. PIL stands for:
A. Public Interest Litigation
B. Private Law
C. Public Law
D. Personal Interest
45. Legal reasoning includes:
A. Deduction
B. Induction
C. Analogy
D. All
46. Analogy means:
A. Difference
B. Similarity
C. Opposite
D. Conflict
47. Inductive reasoning is:
A. General to specific
B. Specific to general
C. Same
D. None
48. Deductive reasoning is:
A. Specific to general
B. General to specific
C. Same
D. None
49. Critical reasoning involves:
A. Analysis
B. Evaluation
C. Conclusion
D. All
50. Legal aptitude tests:
A. Memory
B. Application
C. Facts
D. None
✅ Answer Key
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. A
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. B
17. D
18. D
19. A
20. B
21. B
22. D
23. B
24. B
25. B
26. A
27. D
28. B
29. C
30. B
31. B
32. B
33. C
34. C
35. D
36. B
37. C
38. B
39. B
40. B
41. A
42. B
43. B
44. A
45. D
46. B
47. B
48. B
49. D
50. B
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