Law Of Torts MCQ question and answer

71

Whether the maxim 'Res ipsa loquitur' is a:-

A) Rule to measure damages B) Rule of evidence C) Rule of vicarious liability D) Rule of absolute liability

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Answer: Option B

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72

A opens a coaching class in front of B's coaching class. Majority of the students of B shift to A. The situation will be governed by which one of the following principles

A) Injuria sine damnum B) Damnum sine injuria C) Vis major D) Valenti non fit injuria

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Answer: Option B

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73

An action for cattle trespass can be brought by

A) The occupier of the land only B) The family members of the occupier C) The guests & strangers on the land D) All the above

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Answer: Option A

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74

A transport company issued a circular to all its drivers that they should not compete or obstruct other buses plying in the route. Driver A, in contravention of the express prohibition, obstructed another bus and while doing so met with an accident in which B was injured.

A) The company is not liable as it had expressly prohibited the drivers from competing and obstructing other buses B) The company is liable as the accident happened in the course of employment C) The company is not liable because the driver had disobeyed the company's instructions and thereby acted outside the course of employment D) The company is not liable because the driver had not acted for the benefit of the employer, the company

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Answer: Option B

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75

Liability in the law of tort depends on:-

A) Quantum of damages suffered B) Involvement of intention C) Infringement of legal right D) Effect on public interest

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Answer: Option C

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76

M. C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 1086 is a decision on

A) Strict liability B) Absolute liability C) Vicarious liability D) None of the above

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Answer: Option B

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77

Tort is a special branch of Law which originated in

A) America B) France C) India D) England

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Answer: Option D

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78

The principle aims of law of torts are
(1) Compensation of victims
(2) Deterrence of wrong doers
(3) Restoration of original position
(4) Punishment

A) (1), (2) B) (1), (3) C) (2), (3) D) (2), (4)

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Answer: Option A

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79

In negligence, the duty of care is measured by

A) The magnitude of risk and foresee-ability factors in standard of care B) Breach of duty C) State of mind D) Conduct of the party

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Answer: Option A

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80

Which one of the following is not an essential element in a suit for damages for malicious prosecution?

A) The plaintiff was prosecuted by the defendant B) The proceedings terminated in favour of the defendant C) The defendant acted maliciously and not with a mere intention of carrying the law into effect D) The plaintiff suffered damage as a result of the prosecution

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Answer: Option B

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