Question 1

Which one among the following are external aids to interpretation?
A)Tittle
B)Illustrations
C)Proviso clause
D)Dictionary

Accepted Answer

A dictionary is considered an external aid to interpretation as it is used to understand the meaning of words outside the text of the statute itself.

Question 2

Under which section of General Clauses Act does effect of repeal is stated?
A)Section 3
B)Section 4
C)Section 6
D)Section 8

Accepted Answer

Section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, deals with the effect of repeal, stating that the repeal of any statute, ordinance, order, rule, regulation, or by-law does not affect any right, privilege, obligation, or liability acquired, accrued, or incurred under any enactment so repealed.

Question 3

Statutes which are there in existence for a specified fixed period is known as
A)Permanent Statute
B)Temporary Statute
C)Codifying Statute
D)Remedial statute

Accepted Answer

Temporary statutes are laws that are enacted for a specific period of time. After the period ends, the statute automatically expires unless it is extended by the legislature.

Question 4

Which legal maxim means "to stand by things decided"?
A)Stare Decisis
B)Ration Decendiin
C)In BonemPartem
D)Ejusdem Generis

Accepted Answer

Stare Decisis is a legal principle that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar case. It ensures consistency and predictability in the law by adhering to precedents.

Question 5

Doctrine of Mischief Rule was given under
A)Foss Vs Harbottle
B)Heydon's Case
C)Thomson Vs Clan Morris
D)Foster Vs DiphwysCasson

Accepted Answer

The Doctrine of Mischief Rule, also known as the Rule in Heydon's Case, was established in Heydon's Case (1584). This rule is used for statutory interpretation, aiming to determine the legislator's intention by considering what the law was before the statute was passed, the "mischief" or defect the statute aimed to remedy, and the remedy proposed by the statute to cure this mischief.

Question 6

Which of the following rules of interpretation are applicable to Taxation Statutes?
A)Liberal and wide interpretation
B)Strict and narrow interpretation
C)Beneficial interpretation
D)Utilitarian interpretation

Accepted Answer

Taxation statutes are generally interpreted strictly and narrowly. This means that the law is applied exactly as it is written, without expanding the scope beyond the clear terms of the statute. This approach ensures that individuals or entities are not taxed unless the language of the law explicitly imposes such taxation.

Question 7

In Exchequer Vs. Heydon [1584] EWHC Exch J36 76 ER 637,the court expounded which of the following rule?
A)The Golden rule
B)The Red rule
C)The Mischief rule
D)The literal interpretation rule

Accepted Answer

In Exchequer Vs. Heydon [1584], the court expounded the Mischief Rule. This rule is used to interpret statutes with the aim of uncovering the "mischief and defect" that the statute was intended to remedy, and then interpreting the statute in a way that suppresses the mischief and advances the remedy.

Question 8

The judiciary when interpreting a criminal statute generally applies which of the following rule of interpretation?
A)Forgiveness rule
B)Rule of literal interpretation
C)Beneficial interpretation
D)Golden rule of interpretation

Accepted Answer

The judiciary often applies the rule of literal interpretation when interpreting a criminal statute. This means that the words of the statute are given their plain, ordinary, and literal meaning. If the language of the statute is clear and unambiguous, the courts will apply the statute as it is written without delving into the intent behind the law.

Question 9

"A person to whom an authority or decision-making power has been delegated to from a higher source, cannot, in turn, delegate again to another, unless the original delegation explicitly authorized it", Which maxim fits this explanation?
A)Delegatus Non PotestDelegare
B)Audi Alteram Partem
C)Nemojudex in causasua
D)Reddendosingulasingulis

Accepted Answer

Delegatus Non Potest Delegare is a Latin maxim meaning "a delegate cannot further delegate." This principle applies when someone who has been delegated authority or decision-making power from a higher source is not permitted to delegate that authority to another, unless the original delegation explicitly allows it.

Question 10

Which out of the following is a statute?
A)A circular issued by a private club regulating entry
B)A set of rules made for a game of UNO
C)A bye law made by the Municipality for segregation of waste
D)A pamphlet instructing the use of a herbal hair dye

Accepted Answer

Statutes are formal written laws enacted by a legislative body. The bye law made by the Municipality for segregation of waste qualifies as a statute because it is a regulation enacted by a governmental authority.

Question 11

Section _____ of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with meaning of service by post.
A)25
B)26
C)27
D)28

Accepted Answer

Section 27 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with the meaning of service by post. It specifies that service is deemed to be effected by properly addressing, prepaying, and posting by registered post a letter containing the document, unless the contrary is proved.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a General rule of interpretation.
A)a statute must be read as a whole
B)same word to have a same meaning
C)a construction to avoid absurdity is permissible
D)technical words to have ordinary meaning

Accepted Answer

Technical words in a statute are generally understood to have their technical meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. This is contrary to option D, which suggests technical words should have an ordinary meaning. The other options (A, B, C) are established principles of statutory interpretation.

Question 13

Which of the following is based on the principle that a law which violates fundamental rights is not a nullity or void ab initio but becomes unenforceable.
A)Doctrine of waiver
B)Doctrine of lifting the veil
C)Doctrine of severalty
D)Doctrine of eclipse

Accepted Answer

The Doctrine of Eclipse is based on the principle that a law which violates fundamental rights is not null or void from the inception (ab initio) but is merely unenforceable to the extent of its inconsistency with the fundamental rights. Once the fundamental rights are amended or the inconsistent law is amended to be made consistent, the eclipse is removed, and the law becomes enforceable again.

Question 14

The general rule is that a taxing statute should be construed ______ , that is, a person should not be taxed unless the words of the statue unambiguously impose the talk on him.
A)beneficially
B)leniently
C)harmoniously
D)strictly

Accepted Answer

The general rule for interpreting taxing statutes is that they should be construed strictly. This means that taxation should not be imposed on an individual unless the language of the statute clearly and unambiguously states so. This principle ensures that there is no ambiguity in the imposition of taxes and protects taxpayers from being subjected to taxes that are not explicitly outlined in the law.

Question 15

The effect of an Act which has expired or was repealed was that for all purposes it would be presumed that the Act _____ existed, unless the contrary intention appeared.
A)always
B)never
C)sometimes
D)rarely

Accepted Answer

When an Act has expired or was repealed, for all legal and practical purposes, it is presumed that the Act never existed. This is a general principle in law, meant to simplify legal processes and interpretations, unless there is a specific provision or intention indicating otherwise.

Quiz 1: Interpretation of Status

Which one among the following are external aids to interpretation?

Under which section of General Clauses Act does effect of repeal is stated?

Statutes which are there in existence for a specified fixed period is known as

Which legal maxim means "to stand by things decided"?

Doctrine of Mischief Rule was given under

Which of the following rules of interpretation are applicable to Taxation Statutes?

In Exchequer Vs. Heydon [1584] EWHC Exch J36 76 ER 637,the court expounded which of the following rule?

The judiciary when interpreting a criminal statute generally applies which of the following rule of interpretation?

"A person to whom an authority or decision-making power has been delegated to from a higher source, cannot, in turn, delegate again to another, unless the original delegation explicitly authorized it", Which maxim fits this explanation?

Which out of the following is a statute?

Section _____ of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with meaning of service by post.

Which of the following is not a General rule of interpretation.

Which of the following is based on the principle that a law which violates fundamental rights is not a nullity or void ab initio but becomes unenforceable.

The general rule is that a taxing statute should be construed ______ , that is, a person should not be taxed unless the words of the statue unambiguously impose the talk on him.

The effect of an Act which has expired or was repealed was that for all purposes it would be presumed that the Act _____ existed, unless the contrary intention appeared.