Following are good defences to an action in torts:1. Volenti non fit injuria2. Scienti non fit injuria3. Vis majorChoose the correct answer by using the given below

Action of State vis-a-vis his own subjects has to be justified

A

On positive law of the land

B

On political expediency

C

Both on positive law of the land and political expediency

D

None of the above

Consider the following statements about the power of superintendence of High Courts
1. Constitution does not place any restriction on the powers of High Courts to have superintendence over the subordinate courts.
2. Supreme Court has similar power vis-a-vis, the High Court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A

Only 1

B

Only 2

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

The maxim 'scienti non fit injuria' means

A

Where there is no fault, there is no remedy

B

Mere knowledge does not imply consent to take risk

C

Mere giving consent does not imply to take risk

D

Scientific knowledge is not enough to cause injury

Which of the following communication networks is more effective vis-a-vis speed and accuracy of performance?

A

Circle

B

Wheel

C

Chan

D

None of these

The principal purpose of India's Foreign Policy vis-a-vis the UN is to pursue three closely related goals. Which of the following is not included among them?

A

A significant role in the shaping of international relations in the 21^st century

B

A movement towards a non-violent and humane international system

C

The promotion of conditions for a sustainable and relatively equitable pattern of international development

D

To help UN to develop its own financial resources

Which process identifies the problem areas, inadequacies in the prototype vis-a-vis fulfilment of the information needs?

A

Prototype approach

B

Analysis approach

C

Life cycle approach

D

Interview approach

A donee under a gift takes the property vis-a-vis his male lineal

A

His descendants as separate property if the donor makes the gift of his self acquired property

B

Ancestral property if the donor makes a gift out of his ancestoral property as karta

C

His separate property irrespective of whether the donor makes a gift of his self acquired property or of joint family property as karta

D

Both (A) and (B) are correct

Comparing the figures for USA vis-a-vis the developed nations, it can be concluded that.

A

USA had better control on inflation

B

Developed nations had better control on inflation

C

Continues to be the same for USA and developed nations

D

No conclusions can be drawn

Good 'Y' is the substitute for good 'X' if
1. A fall in the price of good X leads to the fall in the marginal utility of good Y.
2. A fall in the price of good X leads to the fall in the quantity purchased of good Y. Select the correct answer

A

Only 1

B

Only 2

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

In Smith v. Baker, the plaintiff, a servant of the defendants, Railway contractors, was employed in drilling holes in a rock cutting, and was aware of the danger caused by a crane continually swinging crates of stone above his head. A stone fell out of a crate and injured him. He brought an action of negligence against the defendants who pleaded volenti non fit injuria. It was held that

A

The plaintiff's knowledge of the risk justified that he had voluntarily undertaken it

B

The employers were not negligent in not warning the plaintiff of the recurring danger

C

Knowledge on the part of the plaintiff of the risk implied assumption of it

D

None of the above

Following are good defences to an action in torts:
1. Volenti non fit injuria
2. Scienti non fit injuria
3. Vis major
Choose the correct answer by using the given below

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