Law Of Torts MCQ question and answer

1

Libel is a publication of a defamatory statement in a

A) Transient form B) Permanent form C) Both in transient & permanent form D) Either transient or permanent form

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Answer: Option B

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2

Volenti non fit injuria is a:

A) General defence B) Particular defence C) Not a defence D) Defence in Tort law

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Answer: Option C

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3

Who propounded the objective theory of negligence?

A) Winfield B) Salmond C) Atkin D) Pollock

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Answer: Option D

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4

Which one of the following is not a valid defence in tort?

A) Volenti non fit injuria B) Scienti not fit injuria C) Vis major D) Consent

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Answer: Option B

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5

The traditional test for determining the relationship of master and servant is

A) Beneficiary test B) Control test C) Two tests D) Three tests

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Answer: Option B

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6

Due to negligence of railway authorities, there was a major train accident. On hearing and seeing the news of the accident on TV, mother of one of the passengers travelling in the train sustained severe shock resulting in heart attack. She claimed damages from the railways for the shock she sustained. Which one of the following is the correct statement? Railway authority is not liable as:

A) She was not directly involved in the accident B) She was not travelling in the train C) She cannot prove negligence of the railway authorities D) There exist no direct relation in term of time and space between the accident and the shock she sustained

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Answer: Option D

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7

Which one of the following is not a libel?

A) A defamatory matter in printing or writing B) Taking cinematograph film C) Signs or pictures D) Sounds or gestures

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Answer: Option D

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8

What was the rule laid down by the Privy Council in "Wagon Mound" case?

A) The defendant is liable only for that injury which could be reasonably foreseen as occurring due to defendant's fault B) The defendant is liable for all the injuries which occur as a direct consequence of defendant fault C) The defendant is not liable, unless the plaintiff proves that he suffered injuries due to defendant's negligence D) The defendant is not liable if he proves that the plaintiff suffered injury owing to his contributory negligence

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Answer: Option A

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9

In the law of torts, the remedies available are:-

A) Executive and non-judicial B) Executive and judicial C) Judicial and extra-judicial D) Judicial, non-judicial and extra-judicial

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Answer: Option C

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10

To be guilty of contributory negligence, the person:-

A) Should have acted foolishly B) Should have acted like a prudent man C) Should not have acted like a prudent man D) None of the above

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Answer: Option C

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