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Question 1Single Answer
The word 'Tort' has been derived and has its origin in :
  1. A
    Freanc Language
  2. B
    Latin Language
  3. C
    Romon Language
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 2Single Answer
The word 'Tort' has been derived from the Latin word
  1. A
    Tortus
  2. B
    Tortum
  3. C
    Torrent
  4. D
    Torture
Question 3Single Answer
The law of torts is based on :
  1. A
    Indian penal code
  2. B
    separate statute
  3. C
    Judicial decision
  4. D
    civil procedure code
Question 4Single Answer
The propounder of Pigeon-hole theory is -
  1. A
    Salmond
  2. B
    Winfield
  3. C
    Klerk and Lindsell
  4. D
    Austin
Question 5Single Answer
"Who is the propounder of Pigeon Hole Theory" ?
  1. A
    Blackstone
  2. B
    Winfield
  3. C
    Salmond
  4. D
    Roscoe Pound
Question 6Single Answer
The element of malice :
  1. A
    is essential in all torts
  2. B
    is not essential is any tort
  3. C
    is essential in the torts of defamation and malicious prosecution
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 7Single Answer
Who observed that the penal law of primitive communities was not the law of crime but the law of wrongs or torts ?
  1. A
    Ausstin
  2. B
    Black Stone
  3. C
    Henery Maine
  4. D
    Roscoe Pound
Question 8Single Answer
Res ipsa loquitur is :
  1. A
    Weapon of defence
  2. B
    Weapon of offence
  3. C
    a defence of some factor which was beyond the control of the person who caused injury
  4. D
    a dangerous weapon
Question 9Single Answer
In res Ipsa Loquitor -
1. Presumption of negligence is there
2. Plaintiff has to bring direct evidence
3. Plaintiff is discharged from the duty of proving negligence on the part of the defendant
4. Court does not give chance to defendant to avoid his liability
Code :
  1. A
    1 and 2 are correct
  2. B
    1, 2 and 4 are correct
  3. C
    1, 2 and 3 are correct
  4. D
    1 and 3 are correct
Question 10Single Answer
The principle 'fasts speak for themselves' is expressed by the maxim -
  1. A
    Ubi jus ibi remedium
  2. B
    Res Ipsa Loquitur
  3. C
    Novus Actus Interveniens
  4. D
    Cause Causans
Question 11Single Answer
'Res ipsa loquitur' is related to -
  1. A
    rule of evidence
  2. B
    weapon of offence
  3. C
    defence of some factor which was beyond control of the person who caused injury
  4. D
    a dangerous weapon
Question 12Single Answer
The Rule of 'res ipsa loquitor' is related to the tort of :
  1. A
    negligence
  2. B
    false imprisonment
  3. C
    defamation
  4. D
    malicious prosecution
Question 13Single Answer
Tort is a violation of :
  1. A
    Right in personam
  2. B
    Right in rem
  3. C
    Both (A) and  (B)
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 14Single Answer
The duty under  the law of tort is towards
  1. A
    a specific individual
  2. B
    a group of indivuduals
  3. C
    the world at large
  4. D
    Both (A) and  (B)
Question 15Single Answer
Limitations of the scope of the doctrine volenti non-fit injuria are :
  1. A
    Resue cases
  2. B
    Statutory authority
  3. C
    Both (A) and  (B)
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 16Single Answer
In cases of volenti non fit injuria, a person who has consents to bear the risk of an act, cannot complain for the injury so sustained. The standard of consent speculated by tort law for application of this maxim is that the consent shall be :
(i) Real and valid
(ii) Must be given by the person having capacity and competency
(iii) Voluntary and based upon adequate information
(iv) Limited to the act and its immediate consequences
  1. A
    only (i) is correct
  2. B
    only (i), (ii) and (iv) is correct
  3. C
    only (i), (ii) and (iv) is correct
  4. D
    All are correct
Question 17Single Answer
Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
  1. A
    Ubi jus ibi remedium
  2. B
    Res ipsa loquitur
  3. C
    Damnum sine injuria
  4. D
    Injuria sine damnum
Question 18Single Answer
The maxim injuria sine damnum means
  1. A
    Damage or loss without infringement of legal right
  2. B
    Infirngement of private legal right without damage or loss
  3. C
    Where there is a right there is a remedy
  4. D
    None of these
Question 19Single Answer
Which one of the following is  an 'actionable' wrong ?
  1. A
    Injuria sine damnum
  2. B
    Damnum sine injuria
  3. C
    Both of the above
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 20Single Answer
The exercise of ordinary rights for a lawful purpose and in a lawful manner is no wrong even if it causes damage. This is known as :
  1. A
    Volenti non fit injurla
  2. B
    Injuria sine dammum
  3. C
    Damnum sine injuria
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 21Single Answer
Which of the following cases is not  related to the "Tort of Negligence’ ?
  1. A
    Donoghue V/s Stevenson
  2. B
    Mnicipal Corporation of Delhi V/s Subhagvanti
  3. C
    Ramesh Kumar Nayak V/s Union of India
  4. D
    Gloucester Grammar School Case
Question 22Single Answer
The Maxim 'Damnum Sine injuria' means :
  1. A
    Infringement of Legal right with damage or loss
  2. B
    Damage or loss without infringement of legal right
  3. C
    Where there is a right  there is a remedy
  4. D
    Infringement of an absolute right without damage or loss
Question 23Single Answer
General mens rea is an essential element in a criminal offence. Mens rea in tort -
  1. A
    is relevant and crucial
  2. B
    has no relevance whatsoever
  3. C
    is generally not important
  4. D
    is relevant in certain tortous actions
Question 24Single Answer
Which of the following is the gist of tortous liability ?
  1. A
    Legal damages
  2. B
    Violation of legal rights
  3. C
    Availability of legal duty
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 25Single Answer
In order to bring an action for tort, the plaintiff has to prove that :
  1. A
    There has been a legal damage caused to him 
  2. B
    Violation of a legal right not vested in him
  3. C
    There has been no legal damage caused to him
  4. D
    Violation of no legal right and has not resulted in harm to him
Question 26Single Answer
Liability in torts depends on
  1. A
    quantum of damages suffered
  2. B
    involvement of intention
  3. C
    infringement of legal right
  4. D
    effect of public interest
Question 27Single Answer
Mental condition of the wrong doer at the time of wrong doing is :
  1. A
    relevant in all torts
  2. B
    relevant to torts based on fault
  3. C
    relevant in torts based on strict liability
  4. D
    not relevant in tortous liability
Question 28Single Answer
Consider  the following set of legal propositions ?
1. A person can claim damages for all wrongs he has suffered
2. A person can claim damages for wrongs only if they are caused intentinally
3. A person can claim damages for a wrong if it is cused by infringement of the legal right
4. A person can claim damages even if he has suffered no loss
Code :
  1. A
    1 and 2
  2. B
    3 and 4
  3. C
    1 and 3
  4. D
    2 and 4
Question 29Single Answer
Consider the following elements -
1. Infringement of a legal right
2. Legal damages
3. Any damage
4. Existence of legal right
Right to claim damages in Tort would arise only if :
  1. A
    1 and 2 are present
  2. B
    1, 2and 4 are present
  3. C
    1, 3and 4 are present
  4. D
    3 and 4 are present
Question 30Single Answer
Sometimes it happens that the legal right of a person is violated but he does not suffer any harm. From which one of the following maxim we can attribute it ?
  1. A
    Damnum sine  injuria
  2. B
    Injuria sine damnum
  3. C
    Volenti non-fit injuria
  4. D
    Res ipsa laquitur
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