gpsc.gujarat.gov.in Administrative Service Main Exam LAW Sample Paper : Public Commission

Organisation : Gujarat Public Service Commission
Post : Main Exam, Gujarat Administrative Service Class-1 & Class-2
Document Type : Sample Paper
Subject : LAW
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GPSC Main Exam LAW Sample Paper

Main Examination :
English Medium :

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Time : 3 Hours
Total Marks : 200

Instruction

1) The question paper has been divided into three parts, “A”, “B” and “C”. The number of questions to be attempted and their marks are indicated in each part.
2) Medium of question paper is “English / Gujarati”. Write in the language preference given by you.

3) Answer to all questions of each part should be written continuously in the script and should not be mixed with those of other parts. In the event of candidate writing answers to question in a part different to the one to each the question belongs, the question shall not be assessed by examiner.

4) The candidate should write the answer within the limit of words prescribed in the parts “A”, “B” and “C”.
5) Answer should be written in a one of the two languages. Answer should not be written in both the languages in the same paper.

Sample Question

Instructions : (40 Marks)
1) Question No. 1 to 20.
2) Attempt all 20 questions.
3) Each question carries 2 marks.
4) Answer should be given approximately in 20 to 30 words.

Part – A

001. Is the preamble of the Indian constitution to be read as a part of the constitution?
002. What is the difference between “theft” and “Extortion”?
003. Explain ‘Res Judicata’.
004. What is the ‘Rule against perpetuity’?
005. Explain the law applicable for service of summons when the defendant resides in another state.

006. Explain – ‘Actionable Claims’.
007. Elaborate – ‘Uberrima fides’.
008. Is the ‘right not to be deprived of property save by authority of law’ – a Constitutional Right or a Fundamental Right?
009. Is the ‘Right to Legal Aid’ a part of the Fundamental Right?
010. Can a writ petition, under Article 32 and Article 226 of the ‘Indian constitution, be considered as a suit within the meaning of Section 80 of the civil procedure code 1908?

011. List any four general defences which negate tortious liability.
012. Mention the ingredient of ‘false imprisonment’.
013. Which article of the Indian Constitution has been described as ‘The soul of the constitution’?
014. When are the facts said to be ‘proved’, ‘disproved’ and ‘not proved’?
015. Mention any four fundamental duties.

016. Explain ‘criminal conspiracy’.
017. Explain agreements without consideration.
018. What is the scope of Right of Private defence against deadly assault when there is a risk of harm to innocent persons?
019. Explain partnership-at-will.
020. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the ‘fundamental duties’ in the Indian Constitution and when can they be invoked by the courts of law?

Part – B

(60 Marks)
Instructions :
1) Question No. 21 to 32.
2) Attempt all 12 questions.
3) Each question carries 5 marks.
4) Answer should be given approximately in 50 to 60 words.

021. Explain legislation and precedent as source of law. Discuss the advantages of legislation over precedent.
022. Critically evaluate “The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013”.

023. ”The fundamental rights and the directive principles constitute the conscience of the constitution ………” ”There is no antithesis between the fundamental rights and the directive principles …………….. and one supplements the other”. Discuss the relationship between fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy in the light of the said statement.

024. Explain the elements of fraud. Does silence amounts to fraud?
025. Discuss the various kinds of Mortgages.
026. Discuss as to when the ‘Doctrine of pith and substance’ is applied in relation to the distribution of the legislative powers.

027. In the Law of Torts, what are the consequences of Defamation of Public officials?
028. Elucidate the principles relating to ‘reasonable restrictions’ under Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution.
029. Elaborate the ingredients of ‘Dowry Death’ with the help of relevant case law.

030. In the view of the latest judgements, explain ‘Strict Liability’ and ‘Absolute Liability’.
031. Discuss, whether the power to amend the provisions of the Indian constitution is without any limitation on the power of parliament
032. What is ‘Proclaimation of Emergency’. Explain the effect of such a proclaimation on the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution.

Part – C

(100 Marks)
Instructions :
1) Question No. 33 to 39.
2) Attempt any 5 out of 7 questions.
3) Each question carries 20 marks.
4) Answer should be given approximately in 200 words.

033. Critically evaluate Austin’s theory of law – ‘Law is a command of the sovereign’. Do you agree that all laws cannot be a command. Discuss the same with suitable examples.

034. a) Discuss the meaning and importance of delegated legislation. What are the safeguards to control its misuse?
b) With the help of decided cases explain the principles of Natural Justice.

035. How has the Indian Constitution safe guarded the independence of the judiciary? Explain the same with the help of the constitutional provisions and the Supreme Court Judgements.

036. a) What is meant by ‘Frustration of Contract’? With the help of the decided cases discuss the Indian law on the said subject.

b) Who is a surety? Discuss the liabilities of a surety explaining the circumstances under which he stands discharged.

037. Discuss, citing relevant judicial pronouncements, the expanding horizons of Article 21 of the Indian constitution.

038. a) Discuss the powers of the Executive Magistrate for maintenance of public order and tranquility in case of:
i) unlawful assembly
ii) public nuisances
iii) ur gent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger under the code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

b) Citing relevant cases, elaborate the difference between ‘unlawful assembly and rioting’

039. Discuss the proper and improper grounds for the application of Article 356 of the constitution of India.