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POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I CSS Combined Competitive Exam 2009

POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20 (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80

PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) The turning point in the life of Plato came in the year 339 BC when he was of:
(a) 24 years (b) 26 years
(c) 28 years (d) None of these
(ii) “The cause of sedition is always to be found in inequality” is said by:
(a) Plato (b) Aristotle
(c) Machiavelli (d) None of these
(iii) According to Aristotle the end of state is:
(a) Logical (b) Legal
(c) Ethical (d) None of these
(iv) Allama Iqbal characterized as “the sharp agent of devil” to a political philosopher namely:
(a) Chanki Kutalia (b) Machiavelli
(c) Karl Marx (d) None of these
(v) Al-Mawardi was a jurist who followed the fiqha of:
(a) Imam Malik (b) Imam Shafi
(c) Imam Abu Hanifa (d) None of these
(vi) The concept of sovereignty was introduced for the first time into politics by:
(a) Hugo Grotious (b) Jean Bodin
(c) Thomas Hobbes (d) None of these
 (vii) Khawaja Abu Ali Hasan bin Ali bin Ishaq is widely known in the history of Islamic Political
thoughts:
(a) Al-Farabi (b) Al-Ghazali
(c) Al-Mawardi (d) None of these
(viii) The Fascism of Plato got birth in 4th century BC, whereas the modern fascism is the product of:
(a) 18th century (b) 19th century
(c) 20th century (d) None of these
(ix) “Ilmul-Iqtisad” is written by:
(a) Ibn-Khuldun (b) Allama Iqbal
(c) Niza-ul-Mulk Tusi (d) None of these
(x) “A summary of Plato’s Laws” was written by:
(a) Al-Farabi (b) Al-Ghazali
(c) Al-Mawardi (d) None of these
 (xi) The Doctrine which is a curious blend of German Idealism, English economics and French
revolutionary and social thoughts known as:
(a) Socialism (b) Communism
(c) Fascism (d) None of these
(xii) J.S. Mill wrote a famous book “On Liberty” in the year:
(a) 1759 (b) 1859
(c) 1895 (d) None of these
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
S.No.
R.No.
POLITICAL SCIENCE, PAPER-I

 (xiii) Allama Iqbal did his M.A. in Philosophy from Government College Lahore in the year:
(a) 1890 (b) 1895
(c) 1899 (d) None of these
(xiv) “Re-construction of Religious Thought in Islam” was written by:
(a) Rosenthal (b) Al-Mawardi
(c) Ibn-Khuldun (d) None of these
(xv) Machia velli wrote “The Discourses of the first ten books on Titus Livius” in the year:
(a) 1735 (b) 1745
(c) 1755 (d) None of these
(xvi) Montesquieu restricts forms of Government upto:
(a) 3 (b) 4
(c) 5 (d) None of these
(xvii) Jean Jacques Rousseau was born on 28th June 1712 at:
(a) New York (b) Washington D.C.
(c) Geneva (d) None of these
 (xviii) “Man when separated from Law and Justice is the worst of all animals”, is the saying of:
(a) Plato (b) Aristotle
(c) Machiavelli (d) None of these
(xix) The Great but ungrateful pupil of his Master who was born in 384 BC was:
(a) Plato (b) Aristotle
(c) Socrate (d) None of these
(xx) “An Essay concerning Human Understanding” was published in 1690, is the most important work
of:
(a) J.S. Mill (b) Benthum
(c) Thomous Hobber (d) None of these
PART – II

NOTE:
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. Selecting at least TWO questions
from EACH SECTION. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
SECTION – I
Q.2. Examine Montesquieu’s Theory of Separation of Powers. Why has he been called the
Aristotle of eighteenth century? Discuss? (20.
Q.3. Write note on the following: (10+10)
(i) Appreciation and criticism of Rousseau’s theory of General Will.
(ii) Mao’s views on Individualism.
Q.4. Discuss the Theory of Kingship as propounded by Nizamul-Mulk Tusi. (20)
Q.5. Discuss Plato’s contribution to the History of Political Thought. (20)
SECTION – II
Q.6. Discuss organization & functions of pressure groups. Point out indicators of its effectiveness also.(20)
Q.7. Define and discuss Liberty and its Safeguards. Enlist the causes of its decline in Modern times also.
(20)
Q.8. Write notes on the following: (10+10)
(i) Principles of Fascism.
(ii) Merits of Federation.

PHYSICS, PAPER-II CSS Combined Competitive Exam Paper 2009

 
PHYSICS, PAPER-II
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009
PHYSICS, PAPER-II

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20
(PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80

PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) The impedance of RLC series resonance circuit at resonant frequency is:
(a) Greater than R (b) Equal to R (c) Zero (d) None of these
(ii) An electron has a velocity of 10km/s normal to a magnetic field of 0.1 T flux density. If the radius
of the path is 569nm then the frequency is:
(a) 2.79 GHz (b) 3.1 MHz (c) 2.8 KHz (d) None of these
(iii) If a current of 10 A flows through an electric heater for an hour and converts 8.64 MJ of electrical
energy into heat energy. Then the potential difference across the heater is:
(a) 864 V (b) 240 V (c) 100 V (d) None of these
(iv) An alpha particle is accelerated to a velocity v in a particle accelerator by a potential difference of
1200 V. Which of the following potential differences would be needed to double the velocity of
the alpha particle?
(a) 2400 V (b) 3600 V (c) 4800 V (d) None of these
(v) Two thin parallel wires carry currents along the same direction. The force experienced by one due
to the other is:
(a) Parallel to the lines (b) perpendicular to the lines and attractive
(c) perpendicular to the lines and repulsive (d) None of these
 (vi) If 300 mA current is passing through an electric bulb, then the number of electrons passing
through in one minute will be:
(a) 1.12×1020 (b) 1.6×1019 (c) 6.02×1018 (d) None of these
(vii) An electric iron of resistance 20 Ω takes a current of 5.0 A. The thermal energy developed in 30s
is:
(a) 15 kJ (b) 100 J (c) 10 J (d) None of these
(viii) An ideal gas has a volume of exactly 1 liter at 1.00 atm and –20°C. To how many atmospheres
pressure must it be subjected to be compressed to 0.500 liter at 40°C?
(a) 5.2 atm (b) 2.47 atm (c) 1.5 atm (d) None of these
(ix) In Bohr’s model the lowest orbit corresponds to:
(a) Maximum energy (b) Minimum energy (c) Zero energy (d) None of these
 (x) The diffusion of the free electrons across the unbiased p-n junction produces:
(a) Forward bias (b) Reverse bias (c) Depletion region (d) None of these
(xi) The P-N junction, on forward biasing acts like a:
(a) Capacitor (b) Inductor (c) Insulator (d) None of these
(xii) The impedance at the resonant frequency of a series RLC circuits with L = 15 mH, C=0.015 F,
and R = 80 Ω:
(a) 0 KΩ (b) 30 Ω (c) 80 Ω (d) None of these
(xiii) Weber is a unit of:
(a) Magnetic field intensity (b) Magnetic Flux
(c) Magnetic Flux Density (d) None of these
(xiv) The magnetic flux through an element of area A in a uniform magnetic field B is expressed as:
(a) AB (b) B. A (c) A x B (d) None of these
(xv) In an electric circuit, currents flowing towards a node having four branches are 2A, -3A and 4A,
then the current in the fourth branch is:
(a) 2A (b) -3 A (c) 4 A (d) None of these
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
(iii) Use of Scientific Calculator is allowed.
S.No.
R.No.
PHYSICS, PAPER-II


 (xvi) With the passage of time, the rate of decay of a radioactive element will:
(a) Increase exponentially (b) Decrease linearly
(c) Becomes zero in two half-life time (d) None of these
(xvii) The place where controlled fission chain reaction is carried is?
(a) A black hole (b) A star (c) A reactor (d) None of these
(xviii) In 19th century, Faraday and Maxwell worked on the unification of two forces named as:
(a) Gravitational and Weak forces (b) Electric and magnetic forces
(c) Weak and Strong forces (d) None of these
(xix) Electromagnetic wave theory of light was proposed by:
(a) Newton (b) Michelson (c) Maxwell (d) None of these
(xx) The concept of field theory was put forward by:
(a) Franklin (b) Kepler (c) Orsted (d) None of these
PART – II

NOTE:
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
(iv) Use of Scientific calculator is allowed.
Q.2. (a) State and prove Gauss law. Compare it with Coulomb’s law for calculating electric field.
(4+4+2)
(b) Determine the E field caused by a spherical cloud of electrons with a volume charge density
= for 0 ≤ R ≤ b 0 ρ ρ (both ρ0 and b are positive) and ρ = 0 for R > b. Sketch the charge
distribution and electric field for this charge. (6+4)
Q.3. (a) Explain Maxwell’s equations. Write the fundamental relations for electrostatic and
magnetostatic models. How these were modified to Maxwell’s equations? What is the main
contribution of Maxwell in this regard? (4+2+4+2)
(b) Derive Maxwell’s two divergence equations from its two curl equations and the equation of
continuity. (4+4)
Q.4. (a) What are P-type and N-type semiconductors? Draw ampere-volt characteristic of a PN junction.
Why there is sudden increase in the small reverse saturation current at the breakdown voltage?
Write the uses of zener diode. (4+2+4+2)
(b) What are transistors? Draw the three common transistor circuits. Explain the function of
transistor in the saturation mode. (2+2+4)
Q.5. What is Compton Effect? Derive an expression for Compton shift. How it depends upon the scattering
angle? What do you mean by Red Shift? (2+8+6+4)
Q.6. (a) Describe Schrodinger’s wave equation. Normalize Ψ = Ae−αx , where A andα are real
constants, A has units of (length)-1/2 andα with units of (length)-2. (6+4)
(b) What is the probability of finding the particle described by this wave function between x = 0.99
and x = 1.01 units? Also find the possible solution for E andV.
 [Given the integration from -∝ to +∝ ( / 2) 2 ∫ = π − dx x
e
] (4+6)
Q.7. (a) Explain Radioactive decay. Find an expression for decay rate. Relate half life to the
disintegration constant. What are the units for the measurement of radioactivity? (4+6+2+2)
(b) A 2.71g sample of radioactive KCI is decaying at a constant rate of 440 Bq into the isotope 40K,
which constitutes 1.17% of the normal potassium. Calculate the half-life of this nuclide. (6)
Q.8. Write short notes on ANY TWO of the followings: (10,10)
(i) Poynting theorem and Poynting vectors
(ii) Elementary particles and their properties
(iii) Unification of forces.

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PHILOSOPHY, PAPER-I CSS Combined Competitive Exam Paper 2009

PHILOSOPHY, PAPER-I
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009
PHILOSOPHY, PAPER-I

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20 (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80

PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet.
(a) Which of the following are propositions? Choose True or False. (5)
(i) Write a letter:
(a) True (b) False
(ii) All roses are fragrant:
(a) True (b) False
(iii) Some politicians are competent:
(a) True (b) False
(iv) Such a lovely morning:
(a) True (b) False
(v) Either A is B or C
(a) True (b) False
 (b) Choose the best option:
(vi) Corresponding to every inference is:
(a) A proposition (b) A premises (c) An argument (d) None of these
(vii) An argument can be:
(a) True (b) False (c) Valid (d) None of these
(viii) Logic is a:
(a) Social science (b) Normative science (c) Exact science (d) None of these
(ix) A and E proposition are:
(a) Contradictory (b) Contrary (c) Sub-contrary (d) None of these
(x) A categorical syllogism containing two negative premises is:
(a) Valid (b) Invalid (c) Sound (d) None of these
(xi) The symbolic from of the statement, ‘it is not the case that if Argentina moblizes then both Brazil
will protest to the UN and Chile will call for a meeting of all the Latin American states.’
(a) ~A⊃ (B. C) (b) ~[A⊃ (B. C)] (c) ~A⊃ ~(B. C) (d) None of these
(xii) Ambiguous statements are:
(a) having more than one meaning (b) having no meaning
(c) having wrong meaning (d) None of these
(xiii) Identify fallacy committed in, ‘Honda is the best car’, actress Reema.
(a) Argument from ignorance (b) Appeal to inappropriate authority
(c) Appeal to emotion (d) None of these
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
S.No.
R.No.
PHILOSOPHY, PAPER-I

 (xiv) Mr. X is the best politician of this country because his father was a very good politician. Commits
fallacy of:
(a) Circumstantial (b) Abusive (c) Complex question (d) None of these
(xv) All lawyers are liars, hence, some liars are lawyers:
(a) True (b) Valid (c) False (d) None of these
(xvi) Sub-contrary propositions can be true together but can not be false together:
(a) True (b) Valid (c) False (d) None of these
(xvii) Conclusion of an inductive argument is….
(a) True (b) Necessary (c) Probable (d) None of these
(xviii) “A proposition is true on the basis that it has not been proved false, or it is false because it has not
been proved true” commits fallacy of:
(a) Circumstantial (b) Inappropriate authority (c) Ignorance (d) None of these
(xix) In a Universal Affirmative categorical proposition (A), both subject and predicate terms are
distributed.
(a) True (b) False (c) None of these
(xx) Choose the name of the given argument
p > q
p
∴ q
(a) Modus Ponens (b) Modus Tollens (c) Hypothetical syllogism (d) None of these
PART – II

NOTE:
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
Q.2. State and critically evaluate Aristotelian Traditional Square of Opposition.. (20)
Q.3. Discuss the role of definition in reducing ambiguity and vagueness in language. (20)
Q.4. Define emotive terms and discuss their role in fallacious reasoning. (20)
Q.5. Define and distinguish: (20)
(i) sentence and proposition,
(ii) deductive and inductive arguments, also cite examples.
Q.6. Define conjunctive, disjunctive and hypothetical statements, state their symbols, also determine their
truth values, citing examples. (20)
Q.7. Construct formal proof of validity for the given arguments: (20)
(i) A > B
A.B⊃ C / ∴A ⊃ C
(ii) Q ⊃ (R v S)
(T.U) ⊃ R
(R v S) > (T.U)/ ∴ Q > R
Q.8. State and explain hypothesis and criteria to evaluate hypothesis. (20)

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CSS Combined Competitive Exam Paper Of MUSLIM LAW & JURISPRUDENCE 2009

MUSLIM LAW & JURISPRUDENCE
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009
MUSLIM LAW & JURISPRUDENCE

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20 (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80

PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) Who founded the ‘Kufa School’?
(a) Imam Abu Hanifa (b) Imam Malik (c) Imam Jafar-as-Sadik (d) None of these
(ii) Through a Gift a Muslim can transfer his/her:
(a) 1/3rd of property (b) ½ of the property (c) 2/3rd of property (d) None of these
(iii) A plurality of husbands is called:
(a) Polyandry (b) Bigamy (c) Polygamy (d) None of these
(iv) A man is prohibited to marry his daughter on the ground of:
(a) Affinity (b) Consanguinity (c) Fosterage (d) None of these
(v) A widow is entitled to maintenance:
(a) For one year (b) For two years (c) During the period of Idda (d) None of these
(vi) A divorce by Zihar means:
(a) Apostasy from Islam by a husband
(b) False accusation of adultery by husband
(c) An agreement between husband and wife to dissolve marriage
(d) None of these
(vii) According to Pakistani law, a child is legitimate if born:
(a) Within 280 days of the termination of marriage
(b) Within one year of the termination of marriage
(c) Within two years of the termination of marriage
(d) None of these
 (viii) A Muslim wife can unilaterally exercise the right of Talaq:
(a) By Khula (b) By Li’an (c) By Tafweez (d) None of these
(ix) The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act was enacted in:
(a) 1939 (b) 1949 (c) 1961 (d) None of these
(x) What is the marriageable age for a male Muslim under the Pakistani Law:
(a) 14 years (b) 16 years (c) 18 years (d) None of these
(xi) Law governing Muslim Succession was enacted in:
(a) 1929 (b) 1961 (c) 1979 (d) None of these
(xii) A Muslim man dies leaving behind two widows and a daughter. The collective share of the
widows would be?
(a) 1/8th (b) 1/4th (c) ½ (d) None of these
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
S.No.
R.No.
MUSLIM LAW & JURISPRUDENCE

 (xiii) A Muslim can bequeath 1/3rd of his property to his heirs:
(a) With the consent of other heirs (b) Without the consent of other heirs
(c) With the approval of the court (d) None of these
(xiv) The primary sources of Islamic Law are:
(a) Two (b) Three (c) Four (d) None of these
(xv) Amongst the first four Caliphs, whose period of Caliphate was the longest:
(a) Hazrat Abu Bakr (b) Hazrat Osman (c) Hazrat Ali (d) None of these
(xvi) The famous Jurist Al-qama was the pupil of:
(a) Imam Abu Hanifa (b) Ibn Abbas (c) Ibn Mas’ud (d) None of these
(xvii) Ijma means:
(a) A gathering of Mujtahids (b) Consensus of openion (c) Law-making (d) None of these
(xviii) Who was appointed as Qadi by Hazrat Abu Bakr?
(a) Hazrat Omar (b) Hazrat Osman (c) Hazrat Ali (d) None of these
(xix) Imam Ash-Shafi was the pupil of:
(a) Imam Abu Hanifa (b) Abu Yusuf (c) Imam Malik (d) None of these
(xx) Janayat deals with:
(a) Crime (b) Torts (c) Sale (d) None of these
PART – II

NOTE:
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
Q.2. Explain the essentials of a valid Gift. A, who owns a house, makes a Gift to B of the house and
of the right to use a staircase used by him jointly with the owner of an adjoining house. It is
a valid Gift? Explain. (20)
Q.3. A Muslim marriage is a civil contract. Do you think that the contracting parties have equal
rights in rescinding a marriage contract? Give rationale. (20)
Q.4. Under Section 4 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, an orphaned grandchild is entitled
to the share of his/her predeceased parent. Explaining fully the issue, argue for or
against the provision. (20)
Q.5. A Muslim male dies leaving behind a widow, a daughter, an agnatic granddaughter and a
father. Distribute the property of the deceased/praepositus amongst the heirs. Explain the basis
for the distribution of property to each and every heir. (20)
Q.6. What is Ijtehad? What are the qualifications of a Mujatahid? Compare Ijtehad with Istihsan. (20)
Q.7. Explain fully the status of a bigamous marriage under the classical Islamic law and compare
it with the Pakistani law. (20)
Q.8. Write a comprehensive note on Islamization of Laws in Pakistan. Do you think that
Islamization of laws has in any way improved the judicial and governance systems of the
country? (20)

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MERCANTILE LAW CSS Combined Competitive Exam Paper 2009

MERCANTILE LAW
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2009
MERCANTILE LAW

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:20 (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:80

PART – I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
(i) Select the correct answer:
(a) Promisee and Offeree are one and same party
(b) Offeree is a party who propose an agreement while promisee accepts it
(c) None of these
(ii) Every agreement forbidding marriage of any adult person is void except of a minor:
(a) Yes (b) No (c) Partly correct (d) None of these
(iii) Can a contract executed in Saudi Arabia be enforced in courts in Pakistan?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) None of these
(iv) The effect of coercion on a contract is that the contract becomes:
(a) void (b) voidable (c) valid (d) None of these
(v) The members of partnership carrying out business of banking must not exceed:
(a) 10 (b) 20 (c) 50 (d) None of these
(vi) The minimum number of members required for forming private company is:
(a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) None of these
(vii) The minimum number of members required for forming public company is:
(a) 7 (b) 50 (c) 5 (d) None of these
 (viii) After its incorporation, the ordinary General Meeting of a company must be held within:
(a) One year (b) the year of incorporation
(c) Eighteen months from the date of incorporation (d) None of these
(ix) What type of tax is referred to in the sale of Goods Act, 1930?
(a) Income tax (b) Wealth tax (c) Customs duty
(d) Sales tax (e) None of these
(x) The carrier holds the goods in transit as:
(a) Trustee (b) Agent (c) Bailee (d) None of these
(xi) For how much days, a promissory note is entitled to days of grace to be at maturity when it is not
expressed to be either payable on demand or otherwise?
(a) 30 days (b) 15 days (c) 3 days (d) None of these
(xii) A promissory note is at maturity on Sunday, being public holiday. Whether such promissory note
shall be deemed to be due on:
(a) the next preceding business day (b) The next succeeding business day
(c) None of these
(xiii) Can a minor become a payee of a negotiable instrument?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) Not himself but his guardian
 (xiv) Life Insurance Policy cannot be called in question by an insurer on the ground of inaccurate or
false immaterial statement made in the proposal for insurance after:
(a) one year (b) two years (c) three years (d) None of these
(xv) Willfully making statement false in any document required under Insurance Act, 1938, shall be
punishable with imprisonment upto:
(a) five years (b) four years (c) three years
(d) fine only (e) None of these
(xvi) Whether a minor can be appointed as nominee to Life Insurance Policy?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) His guardian only (d) None of these
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
S.No.
R.No.
MERCANTILE LAW

 (xvii) Caveat emptor:
(a) is a person who institutes preemption suit
(b) is seller who discloses defects in the goods being sold
(c) is the buyer who is supposed to be aware of the suitability of the goods
(d) is owner of an empty cave
(e) None of these
(xviii) Penalty provided for driving uninsured vehicle is:
(a) imprisonment upto 5 years and fine upto Rs. 1000/- or both
(b) imprisonment upto 1 year and fine upto Rs. 100/- or both
(c) Imprisonment upto 3 months or fine upto Rs. 500/- or with both
(d) fine upto Rs. 10000/- only
(e) None of these
(xix) Can a compoundable criminal case be referred to arbitration?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) None of these as only civil matters can be referred to
 (xx) Within how much period, the arbitrators are legally required to make their award after entering on
the reference?
(a) one month (b) two months (c) three months
(d) four months (e) None of these
PART – II

NOTE:
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.
Q.2. (a) All contracts are agreements but all agreements are not contracts. Please justify. (10)
(b) Give five examples of such agreements which are declared to be void under the contract Act,
1872. (10)
Q.3. (a) When will consent of a party to a contract be deemed to have been caused by coercion? (10)
(b) Whether threat to commit suicide by husband will amount to coercion against wife in a contract
between them? Comment. (10)
Q.4. (a) A and B contract to marry each other. Before the time fixed for the marriage, A goes mad. What
type of contract it becomes? (10)
(b) (i) Can A, who is pleader, recover fee from his client B, when there was no express
agreement as to the remuneration for the services rendered? Justify your reply. (5)
(ii) A, gratuitously saves B’s property from fire. Is A entitled to any compensation for it from
B? (5)
Q.5. (a) Jewellery was pledged with a money lender as security for a loan. The lender gave it to his wife
for putting it on a marriage. While returning from the ceremony, she was attacked by decoits
and robbed of it. Was the money lender liable for making good the loss to the loanee after such
incident? Comment. (10)
(b) What are the rights of the Pawnee in respect of the thing pledged? (10)
Q.6. What statutory restrictions are imposed on the alteration of articles of association of a company? (20)
Q.7. (a) What remedies are available to a buyer when the seller delivers him goods less and/or more than
the quantity contacted? (10)
(b) A purchased a pole for his carriage from B. While A was driving the pole due to a latent defect,
broke and the horses got frightened and injured. Is any remedy available to A in such a case?
Comment. (10)
Q.8. (a) In what cases, a party to the arbitration agreement may appoint his own appointed arbitrator to
act as sole arbitrator in the reference? (10)
(b) Define the following: (10)
(i) Drawee (ii) Payee (iii) Accommodation Bills
(iv) Blank instrument (v) Cross cheque

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