Objective Questions Set - 1
1. Law is derived from
Correct Answer: b. Latin
The term "law" originates from the Latin word "lex," meaning a rule or statute.
2. Constitutional Council is headed by
Correct Answer: a. Prime Minister
In Nepal, the Constitutional Council is chaired by the Prime Minister, as per the Constitution.
3. Which is not a source of law?
Correct Answer: c. Sanction
Legislation, custom, and precedent are sources of law, but sanction is an enforcement mechanism, not a source.
4. The term of the office of the president under the present constitution of Nepal is
Correct Answer: b. 5 years
The Constitution of Nepal (2015) specifies a 5-year term for the President.
5. Who is the head of Government?
Correct Answer: a. Prime Minister
The Prime Minister is the head of the government, leading the executive branch in Nepal.
6. Constitution is the
Correct Answer: b. Fundamental law
The constitution is the fundamental law, serving as the supreme legal framework of a country.
7. Substantive law creates
Correct Answer: a. Rights and Duties
Substantive law defines the rights and duties of individuals, unlike procedural law which governs processes.
8. The Judge made law is called
Correct Answer: c. Precedent
Judge-made law, known as precedent, is established through judicial decisions in common law systems.
9. Conventional law has its source in
Correct Answer: d. Agreement
Conventional law arises from agreements, such as treaties or contracts, between parties.
10. The idea of ‘volkgeist’ was propounded by
Correct Answer: a. Savigny
Savigny’s ‘volkgeist’ refers to the spirit of the people as the source of law in the historical school of jurisprudence.
11. Imperative law is set by
Correct Answer: c. Supreme power
Imperative law, per Austin, is set by a sovereign or supreme power with authority to enforce it.
12. The Judicial Council is chaired by
Correct Answer: a. Chief Justice
In Nepal, the Judicial Council is chaired by the Chief Justice, overseeing judicial appointments and discipline.
13. Which one is Private law?
Correct Answer: a. Family law
Private law, like family law, governs individual relationships, unlike public laws such as criminal or constitutional law.
14. The function of the executive is to
Correct Answer: a. Implement law
The executive branch enforces and implements laws, while the judiciary interprets and the legislature makes laws.
15. Democracy Day is celebrated in Nepal on
Correct Answer: a. Falgun 7
Democracy Day in Nepal, commemorating the 1951 revolution, is celebrated on Falgun 7.
16. Full form of ICJ is
Correct Answer: a. International Court of Justice
The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, resolving disputes between states.
17. Law is a general rule of external human action, said by
Correct Answer: d. Holland
Holland defined law as a general rule governing external human actions, enforced by a sovereign.
18. The set of rules for attaining a particular purpose, like laws of health, is called
Correct Answer: b. Practical or Technical law
Practical or technical laws are rules designed for specific purposes, like health regulations.
19. Procedural law is also called
Correct Answer: d. All of the above
Procedural law, also known as remedy, formal, or adjective law, governs the process of enforcing rights.
20. T.U act is made by the legislature, but T.U regulations are made by
Correct Answer: c. Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University creates its own regulations under the authority of the T.U Act passed by the legislature.
21. The head of the council of ministers is
Correct Answer: a. Prime Minister
The Prime Minister heads the Council of Ministers, leading the executive government in Nepal.
22. Law Day is celebrated in Nepal on
Correct Answer: a. Baisakh 26th
Law Day in Nepal is celebrated on Baisakh 26th, marking the adoption of significant legal frameworks.
23. Law is
Correct Answer: d. All of the above
Law is mandatory (enforceable), territorial (applies within a jurisdiction), and clear (well-defined).
24. The law recognized by civilized nations is
Correct Answer: c. International law
International law governs relations between nations and is recognized by civilized nations.
25. Is foreign law international law?
Correct Answer: b. No
Foreign law is the domestic law of another country, distinct from international law which governs global relations.
26. Law is the body of rules applied by the state for the administration of justice, as said by
Correct Answer: a. Salmond
Salmond defined law as a body of rules enforced by the state to administer justice.
27. The Supreme Court of Nepal consists of
Correct Answer: b. 21 judges
The Supreme Court of Nepal, as per the Constitution, consists of the Chief Justice and up to 20 other judges, totaling 21.
28. Legislation is the
Correct Answer: a. Primary source of law
Legislation, enacted by a legislature, is a primary source of law, creating binding statutes.
29. Law is social engineering, said by
Correct Answer: a. Roscoe Pound
Roscoe Pound described law as social engineering, balancing societal interests through legal rules.
30. The oath of the president is taken by
Correct Answer: c. Chief Justice
In Nepal, the Chief Justice administers the oath of office to the President, as per constitutional protocol.