Legal Aptitude MCQs – Important Legal Maxims - 24 Feb 2026

1. The maxim “Ignorantia juris non excusat” means:

  • (A) Ignorance of fact is no excuse
  • (B) Ignorance of law is no excuse
  • (C) Law excuses minors
  • (D) Mistake of law is always valid defence

2. “Ubi jus ibi remedium” signifies that:

  • (A) Where there is a wrong, there is punishment
  • (B) Where there is a right, there is a remedy
  • (C) Every right is absolute
  • (D) Courts cannot grant remedies

3. The maxim “Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea” emphasizes the importance of:

  • (A) Physical injury
  • (B) Punishment
  • (C) Guilty intention
  • (D) Public opinion

4. “Volenti non fit injuria” means:

  • (A) Consent removes liability
  • (B) Injury always leads to compensation
  • (C) Intention must be proved
  • (D) Every injury is punishable

5. “Res ipsa loquitur” is applied when:

  • (A) The contract is written
  • (B) The thing speaks for itself indicating negligence
  • (C) There is criminal conspiracy
  • (D) There is no evidence at all
Answer Key
  1. B
  2. B
  3. C
  4. A
  5. B
Expert Tip (Easy to Remember):

📌 Remember this shortcut:
Ignorance = No excuse
Right = Remedy
Mind + Act = Crime
Consent = No injury
Thing speaks = Negligence

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Legal Aptitude MCQs – Vicarious Liability - 23 Feb 2026

1. Vicarious liability means:

  • (A) A person is liable only for his own wrongful acts
  • (B) A person is liable for the wrongful act of another
  • (C) Liability arises only in criminal cases
  • (D) Liability depends solely on intention

2. An employer may be held liable for the acts of an employee when:

  • (A) The employee acts outside the course of employment
  • (B) The employee acts within the course of employment
  • (C) The employer is unaware of the employee
  • (D) The employee acts during a holiday for personal reasons

3. The principle of vicarious liability commonly applies in:

  • (A) Constitutional amendments
  • (B) Tort law
  • (C) International treaties
  • (D) Election law

4. If an employee negligently injures a customer while performing official duties, who is generally liable?

  • (A) Only the employee
  • (B) Only the customer
  • (C) The employer
  • (D) The government automatically

5. Which relationship is essential for vicarious liability to arise?

  • (A) Stranger relationship
  • (B) Employer–Employee relationship
  • (C) Friendship
  • (D) Neighbourhood relation
Answer Key
  1. B
  2. B
  3. B
  4. C
  5. B
Expert Tip (Easy to Remember):

📌 “Master pays for servant’s mistake (in job).”
If the employee commits a wrong during official work, the employer is usually liable.

Legal Aptitude MCQs – Crime: Mens Rea & Actus Reus - 22 Feb 2026

1. The term “mens rea” refers to:

  • (A) The physical act of committing a crime
  • (B) The guilty mind or intention behind the act
  • (C) The punishment prescribed by law
  • (D) The evidence produced in court

2. “Actus reus” in criminal law means:

  • (A) Guilty intention
  • (B) Motive for committing crime
  • (C) The wrongful act or omission
  • (D) The defence available to accused

3. For most crimes, criminal liability arises when:

  • (A) There is only bad intention
  • (B) There is only a wrongful act
  • (C) Both actus reus and mens rea are present
  • (D) There is public anger against the accused

4. In strict liability offences:

  • (A) Mens rea must always be proved
  • (B) Only motive is relevant
  • (C) Liability arises even without proving mens rea
  • (D) Only intention matters

5. If a person causes harm purely by accident without intention or negligence, generally:

  • (A) Criminal liability always arises
  • (B) Criminal liability does not arise
  • (C) It becomes a strict liability offence
  • (D) It becomes automatically punishable
Answer Key
  1. B
  2. C
  3. C
  4. C
  5. B
Expert Tip (Easy to Remember):

📌 “Mind + Act = Crime.”
Mens Rea (guilty mind) + Actus Reus (guilty act) together usually create criminal liability. Remove the mind → usually no crime (except strict liability).

Legal Aptitude MCQs – Law of Contract (Essentials of Valid Contract) - 21 Feb 2026

1. A valid contract requires which of the following elements?

  • (A) Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, and Free Consent
  • (B) Registration in all cases
  • (C) Written agreement only
  • (D) Approval by a court

2. Consideration in a contract means:

  • (A) Emotional attachment between parties
  • (B) Something of value exchanged between parties
  • (C) Government approval
  • (D) A written promise

3. An agreement made with a minor is:

  • (A) Valid and enforceable
  • (B) Void
  • (C) Illegal
  • (D) Voidable at the option of minor

4. Free consent is absent when it is caused by:

  • (A) Lawful consideration
  • (B) Coercion or Fraud
  • (C) Mutual understanding
  • (D) Written agreement

5. A proposal becomes a promise when:

  • (A) It is written down
  • (B) It is accepted
  • (C) It is registered
  • (D) It is notarised
Answer Key
  1. A
  2. B
  3. B
  4. B
  5. B
Expert Tip (Easy to Remember):

📌 “OAC + Free Consent = Contract.”
Offer + Acceptance + Consideration + Capacity + Free Consent = Valid Contract. If any one is missing, the contract may fail.

Legal Aptitude MCQs – Law of Torts (Basics) - 20 Feb 2026

1. A tort is best defined as:

  • (A) A criminal offence against the State
  • (B) A civil wrong for which the remedy is unliquidated damages
  • (C) A breach of contract between parties
  • (D) A moral wrongdoing without legal consequence

2. Which of the following is an essential element of negligence?

  • (A) Intention to cause harm
  • (B) Breach of a legal duty causing damage
  • (C) Written agreement between parties
  • (D) Approval of the court

3. In tort law, “damages” primarily refer to:

  • (A) Physical injury only
  • (B) Punishment awarded to the offender
  • (C) Monetary compensation awarded to the injured party
  • (D) Public apology issued by the defendant

4. Which of the following is NOT a tort?

  • (A) Defamation
  • (B) Trespass
  • (C) Theft
  • (D) Negligence

5. The rule of “strict liability” means that:

  • (A) Liability arises only if intention is proved
  • (B) Liability arises even without proof of negligence
  • (C) Only the State can be held liable
  • (D) Liability arises only after criminal conviction
Answer Key
  1. B
  2. B
  3. C
  4. C
  5. B
Expert Tip (Easy to Remember):

📌 “Tort = Duty + Breach + Damage.”
If there is a legal duty, breach of that duty, and actual damage — tort liability usually arises.

Legal Aptitude MCQs – Justice, Equity & Good Conscience - 19 Feb 2026

1. When a court decides a case based on fairness in the absence of a specific statutory provision, it is applying:

  • (A) Strict liability
  • (B) Precedent
  • (C) Equity
  • (D) Delegated legislation

2. The principle of “justice, equity and good conscience” is generally applied when:

  • (A) A criminal statute clearly defines punishment
  • (B) There is no specific law governing the issue
  • (C) The parties agree to arbitration
  • (D) The Constitution expressly prohibits an act

3. Equity primarily aims to:

  • (A) Override all statutory laws
  • (B) Provide rigid legal remedies
  • (C) Ensure fairness where strict law may cause injustice
  • (D) Replace the Constitution

4. If a person approaches the court with dishonest intentions, equitable relief may be denied under which principle?

  • (A) Ignorance of law is no excuse
  • (B) He who seeks equity must do equity
  • (C) Actus reus
  • (D) Res judicata

5. Which of the following best describes “good conscience” in legal reasoning?

  • (A) Personal moral opinion of the judge
  • (B) Religious beliefs of society
  • (C) Fair and reasonable standards accepted in law
  • (D) Public protest against injustice
Answer Key
  1. C
  2. B
  3. C
  4. B
  5. C
Expert Tip (Easy to Remember):

📌 “Equity steps in when strict law steps out.”
If the statute is silent and strict application causes unfairness, courts apply justice, equity and good conscience.

Legal Aptitude MCQs – Law vs Morality - 18 Feb 2026

1. Which of the following best distinguishes law from morality?

  • (A) Law is based on personal beliefs, morality is enforced by courts
  • (B) Law is enforced by the state, morality is enforced by society
  • (C) Law applies only to crimes, morality applies to all actions
  • (D) Law is optional, morality is compulsory

2. An act is considered immoral by society but is not prohibited by any statute. What is the legal position?

  • (A) The act is punishable due to immorality
  • (B) The act is illegal and void
  • (C) The act is legal despite being immoral
  • (D) The act becomes illegal after public protest

3. Which of the following statements is legally correct?

  • (A) All immoral acts are illegal
  • (B) All illegal acts are immoral
  • (C) Some immoral acts may not be illegal
  • (D) Law and morality are always identical

4. A law passed by the legislature may still be considered immoral by many people. What does this imply?

  • (A) The law is invalid
  • (B) The law cannot be enforced
  • (C) The law remains valid unless repealed
  • (D) The law automatically changes

5. Which body primarily determines what constitutes law?

  • (A) Religious institutions
  • (B) Society at large
  • (C) Legislature and courts
  • (D) Moral philosophers
Answer Key
  1. B
  2. C
  3. C
  4. C
  5. C
Expert Tip (Easy to Remember):

📌 “Immoral ≠ Illegal, but Illegal is always against the law.”
In exams, never punish an act just because it feels wrong — punish it only if the law says so.

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