CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies Previous Year Question Paper 2017 Compartment Outside Delhi Set 4

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This is the CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies Previous Year Question Paper for the 2017 Compartment examination, specifically Set 4 from Outside Delhi. The paper comprises 30 compulsory questions divided into different sections based on marks. Questions 1 to 8 are multiple-choice questions worth 1 mark each. Questions 9 to 14 are short answer questions carrying 2 marks each, with a word limit of 50 words. Questions 15 to 20 are short answer questions worth 4 marks each, limited to 100 words. Long answer questions are from 21 to 24, carrying 5 marks each and a 150-word limit. Finally, questions 25 to 30 are long answer questions worth 6 marks each, with a word limit of 200 words. Solving this previous year's question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the board exams.

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BoardCBSE
Class12
SubjectLegal Studies
Session2017
LanguageEnglish
TypePrevious Year Question Paper
Exam typeBoard Exam

Paper pattern

The paper has 30 compulsory questions divided into multiple-choice, short answer, and long answer formats, with varying marks (1 to 6) and word limits.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Article 76 of Indian Constitution
  • Legal advice to Government
  • Parliamentary proceedings
  • Tort of strict liability
  • Transfer of shares
  • Criminal liability
  • Mens Rea
  • Actus Reas
  • Motive
  • Attempt
  • Law of Mosses
  • Directive Principles of State Policy
  • District Legal Services Authority

Important topics

  • Article 76 of Indian Constitution
  • Tort law
  • Criminal Law
  • Transfer of Property
  • Constitutional Law
  • Legal Services Authorities

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CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies Outside Delhi Compt. 2017 Set 4

General Instructions:

  • There are 30 questions in all.

All questions are compulsory.

Questions number 1 to 8 are multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each.

  • Questions number 9 to 14 are short answer questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each of these should not exceed 50 words.
  • Questions number 15 to 20 are short answer questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each of these should not exceed 100 words.
  • Questions number 21 to 24 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each of these should not exceed 150 words.

Questions number 25 to 30 are long answer questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each of these should not exceed 200 words.

  1. Nidhi was appointed for the post as specified under Article 76 of the Indian Constitution. Her duty is to give advice to the Government of India upon legal matters. She can also take part in proceedings of the Parliament without a right to vote. Identify the post for which she has been appointed. (1)
  2. Advocate General
  3. Attorney General of India
  4. High Court Judge
  5. Supreme Court Judge
  1. This tort does not care about the intention or carelessness of the defendant when the defendant caused the injury. The defendant could be responsible for the damage caused even if the defendant has exercised reasonable care to prevent the harm. The tort mentioned here is: (1)
  2. Tort of negligence
  3. Tort of strict liability
  4. Tort of conversion
  5. Intentional tort

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  1. Praneet transferred his shares to his wife Shalika and the value of the shares is `500. In the above given situation, the transfer (1)
  2. Requires compulsory registration irrespective of the value of the property as shares are intangible property.
  3. Does not require registration as in case of transfer of shares, transfer has to be made only by delivery.
  4. Require registration as shares are tangible property and it requires compulsory registration.
  5. Does not require registration as the value of property is less than `1,000.
  1. The Criminal Law in India does not take into account ____ in affixing criminal liability or in determining criminal culpability. (1)
  2. Intention (Mens Rea)
  3. Commission of an Act (Actus Reas)
  4. Motive
  5. Attempt
  1. 'Law of Mosses' relates to which of the following? (1)
  2. If the creditor took his poor debtors' cloak in pledge, he must return it by nightfall, otherwise he would have no covering for the night.
  3. It is to prevent the strong from oppressing and exploiting the weak.
  4. Each person should have an equal right to the system of equal basic liberties.
  1. It attempts to limit the charges made for the services to poor men providing an instance wherein a surgeon can exact subjectively from the poor and the rich.
  1. Directive Principles of State Policy are provided under which part and under which article/s of the Indian Constitution? (1)
  2. Part IV, Article 37-51A
  3. Part IV A, Article 36-51
  4. Part IV, Article 36-51
  5. Part IV, Article 36-51A
  1. The Chairman of District Legal Services Authority is (1)
  2. Judge of High Court
  3. Chief Justice of concerned High Court
  4. District Judge
  5. Advocate General

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Frequently asked questions

What is this document?

This is the CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies Previous Year Question Paper for the 2017 Compartment examination, Set 4 Outside Delhi.

What is the structure of the paper?

The paper contains 30 compulsory questions divided into sections with different marks and word limits, including multiple-choice, short answer, and long answer questions.

How many marks is the paper worth?

The paper has questions ranging from 1 mark (MCQs) to 6 marks (long answer questions), totaling 30 questions.

How does solving this PYQ help?

Solving this previous year's question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence for the board exams.

What topics are covered in this paper?

The paper covers topics such as constitutional law (Article 76, DPSP), tort law, criminal law, property transfer, and legal services authorities.

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