CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies Sample Paper 2024

SECTION A

1 The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) emphasizes the principle of universality and inviolability of child rights for the protection of which category of children?
a) All children in the 0 to 18 years age group
b) Most vulnerable children only
c) Only children in regions that are backward
d) d. Children belonging to certain communities or under certain circumstances
Answer : A

2 John is a lawyer practicing law in his country. He wants to put up an advertisement to enhance his legal career. He finds out that he is forbidden to advertise on television, radio, and in the cinemas but is permitted to advertise in print media. Which country is John practicing law in?
a) Malaysia
b) Singapore
c) Hong Kong
d) d. USA
Answer : C

3 Identify the correct arrangement of the following in the ascending order of their hierarchy in civil jurisdiction;
a) Principal Junior Civil Judge Court
b) Senior Civil Judge Courts
c) Munsiff Courts
d) Junior Civil Judge Court
a) D-A-B-C
b) A-B-C-D
c) B-C-D-A
d) d. C-D-A-B
Answer : D

4 Assertion (A): Justice Soumitra Sen resigned from his office before he reached the age of 62.
Reasoning (R): Justice Soumitra Sen was impeached from his office.
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 and 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 : A

5 A sells his garden as well as his house through one instrument to B. Whereas, B wants to retain only the house and wants to cancel the transfer regarding the garden. Is it possible in law?
a) Yes, as it is A’s property, he can decide how he wants to transfer it
b) Yes, B can do it as he is the buyer and A has to adjust to his requirements
c) No, as B cannot accept one property and reject another in the same document
d) d. No, as there is it will be difficult for A to decide the price of the house alone.
Answer : C

6 Which of the following is NOT a criterion for setting aside the arbitral award?
a) Arbitrator is biased
b) Improper appointment of arbitrator
c) The arbitrator has jurisdiction
d) d. Award against public policy
Answer : C

7 If the conviction can be based on the statement alone, it is__, and where some supplementary evidence is needed to authorize a conviction, then it is__
a) confession, confession
b) admission , testimony
c) confession, admission
d) d. testimony, admission
Answer : C

8 Ricasso was a painter who never sold even one of his paintings in his life. But after he died, his work became known as a new style of painting and was very sought after. Can Ricasso’s son and only heir claim copyright benefits for his father’s work?
a. Yes because he has inherited the rights of ownership from the original creator, his father
b. No, the rights belonged to Ricasso and ceased to exist after his death
c. Only the rightful legal representative of Ricasso can claim the rights
d. No, the rights devolve upon the state upon the death of the original artist
Answer : A

9 X enters into an agreement with Y to share the profits by giving false assurance to public to get them a job in Singapore. The agreement is:
a) Not enforceable as the agreement involves the fraudulent act of cheating.
b) Enforceable as an agreement to share profit is separate from the act of false assurance.
c) Enforceable as the parties are competent to contract.
d) Not enforceable as the agreement to share profit is separate from the act of false Assurance
Answer : A

10 Assertion (A) : The Attorney General is the first legal officer of the country.
Reasoning (R): The first Attorney General of India was M. C. Setalvad.
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 and 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

11 Match the decided cases with their judgments

a. 1- A ; 2- C; 3- B; 4- D
b. 1-B ; 2- D; 3- C; 4- A
c. 1-C ; 2- A; 3- D; 4- B
d. 1-D ; 2- B; 3- A; 4- C
Answer : C

12 Choose one reason you would use to convince a private limited company trying to expand its business to convert to a public limited company.
a) It is easier for the company to raise capital through the sale of shares to the public.
b) It becomes more well known
c) It gets regulated by the Government
d) It becomes part of the Public Limited Companies Association of India
Answer : A

13 Consuming a product in line with the directions of the offer is a case of:
a) Counter offer to claim reward
b) Cross offer that substitutes the original offer
c) Acceptance by performing conditions of the offer
d) Acceptance by performing conditions of one’s own choice
Answer : C

14 Assertion (A) : Ram, a 12 year old boy has the right to free education as all children between the age group of 6-14 years have a fundamental right to free and compulsory education.
Reasoning (R): Right to education flows from right to life under Article 21.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
b) b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
c) c. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false
d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true
Answer : A

15 A company wants to launch a new juice and distinguish itself from its competitors selling similar items. What kind of Intellectual Property right should it invoke to create a unique image for itself and distinguish itself from its competitors?
a. Patent
b. Copyright
c. Trademark
d. Trade secret
Answer : C

16 Identify the type of mediation where a mediators act as guardian of the process, not content or the outcome. The parties in dispute control both what will be discussed and how their issues will be resolved. The mediator further provides a structure and agenda for the discussion.
a) Evaluative Mediation
b) Facilitative Mediation
c) Transformative Mediation
d) Mediation with Arbitration
Answer : B

17 Assertion (A): Aroha, a student activist can’t be arrested or detained, without providing grounds for arrest under preventive detention laws.
Reasoning (R): Safeguards under Article 22 do not apply to persons arrested or detained under preventive detention laws
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 and 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 : D

18 In California, the responsibilities of regulating lawyers (admission, discipline etc) with activities to support their members as a professional body lies with
a) State Supreme Court
b) Board of Bar Examiners
c) Federal Court
d) State Bar Association
Answer : D

19 Under the recommendations of which committee was the Central Vigilance Commission set up?
a) Venkatachaliah Committee
b) Santhanam Committee
c) Chandra Shekhar Committee
d) Hanumant Rao Committee
Answer : B

20 Raju wants to murder Ratna. He buys 20 tablets of a sleeping pill and keeps it in his drawer. He plans on administering it to Ratna the next day.Has Raju committed an offence ?
a) Yes, the intention of killing someone is terrible and is punishable.
b) Yes, buying 20 tablets of sleeping pills constitutes an attempt to kill.
c) No, intention and preparation alone do not give rise to any criminal liability.
d) No, Ratna is evil and deserves to be killed.
Answer : C

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