TEST – 2
- Tort law primarily deals with:
A.Private civil wrongs
B. Public offences
C. Constitutional amendments
D. Contractual breaches
2. The aim of tort law is to:
A.Punish wrongdoers
B. Compensate victims
C. Increase state revenue
D. Regulate trade
3. The hallmark of negligence is:
A.Intention
B. Breach of duty
C. Malice
D. Criminality
4. The foundational case on negligence is:
A.Donoghue v. Stevenson
B. Ashe v. White
C. Grant v. Knitting Mills
D. Hedley Byrne v. Heller
5. Compensation under tort is called:
A.Fine
B. Damages
C. Penalty
D. Forfeiture
6. Battery differs from assault by requiring:
A.Words
B. Intention only
C. Physical contact
D. Injury
7. The CPA 2019 covers:
A.Goods only
B. Services only
C. Goods and services
D. None
8. Defect in goods does NOT include:
A.Imperfection
B. Shortcoming
C. Manufacturing fault
D. Consumer misuse
9. Unfair trade practices include:
A.Honest representation
B. False and misleading claims
C. Quality improvement
D. Complying with standards
10. A person receiving goods by gift is:
A.Consumer
B. Not a consumer
C. Supplier
D. Manufacturer
11. The tort of deceit involves:
A.Negligent misstatement
B. Fraudulent misrepresentation
C. Mistake of fact
D. Silence
12. False imprisonment requires:
A.Moral pressure
B. Physical force only
C. Total restraint
D. Temporary inconvenience
13. Damnum sine injuria means:
A.Damage without legal injury
B. Injury without damage
C. No liability
D. Strict liability
14. Strict liability relates to:
A.Dangerous things
B. Ordinary negligence
C. Breach of contract
D. Criminal conspiracy
15. Consumer complaint can be filed within:
A.2 years
B. 1 year
C. 5 years
D. 30 days
16. CCPA can impose penalties for:
A.Fair advertisements
B. Misleading advertisements
C. Accurate statements
D. None
17. Nuisance affects:
A.Reputation
B. Enjoyment of property
C. Contracts
D. Articles
18. Tort is a violation of:
A.Public right
B. Private right
C. Constitutional right
D. Criminal law
19. Res ipsa loquitur shifts the burden to:
A.Plaintiff
B. Defendant
C. Judge
D. Police
20. A consumer is a person who buys goods for:
A.Resale
B. Free distribution
C. Personal use
D. Manufacture
21. The highest authority under CPA 2019:
A.State Commission
B. National Commission
C. District Commission
D. Lok Adalat
22. Product liability excludes:
A.Manufacturer
B. Retailer
C. E-commerce platform
D. Bankruptcy court
23. A minor can be a consumer through:
A.Next friend
B. Manufacturer
C. Guardian only
D. Cannot be a consumer
24. Vicarious liability arises due to:
A.Partnership
B. Employer–employee relationship
C. Stranger acts
D. Contract breach
25. A dangerous thing under strict liability includes:
A.Water in a bottle
B. Water in the reservoir
C. Books
D. Paper
26. Tort of passing off protects:
A.Wrongful trading
B. Consumer rights
C. Goodwill
D. Environment
27. Consumer rights include:
A.Right to exploit
B. Right to safety
C. Right to pollute
D. Right to endure harm
28. Litigation costs under CPA are generally:
A.High
B. Moderate
C. Low
D. Unlimited
29. A person using goods for commercial purposes is:
A.Consumer
B. Not a consumer
C. Employee
D. Agent
30. Goods mean:
A.Movable property
B. Immovable property
C. Government assets
D. Shares
31. Misfeasance means:
A.No action taken
B. Wrongful performance
C. Perfect performance
D. Deadlock
32. Nonfeasance means:
A.Non-performance
B. Wrong performance
C. Fraud
D. Battery
33. Malfeasance means:
A.Honest mistake
B. Illegal act
C. Negligence
D. Contract breach
34. The tort of defamation protects:
A.Feelings
B. Reputation
C. Income
D. Property
35. Comparative negligence reduces:
A.Liability
B. Evidence
C. Defendant’s rights
D. Court jurisdiction
36. The test for remoteness of damage is from:
A.Wagon Mound case
B. Rylands case
C. Donoghue case
D. Hedley Byrne case
37. Unfair contract terms include:
A.Minimal security deposits
B. Excessive penalties
C. Reasonable clauses
D. Warranty terms
38. The limitation period begins from:
A.Manufacturing date
B. Purchase date
C. Cause of action
D. Retailer’s approval
39. A tort is generally:
A.Civil wrong
B. Criminal offence
C. Religious wrong
D. Administrative act
40. Liability for a dog bite is:
A.Vicarious
B. Strict
C. Consumer
D. Contractual
41.“Service” under CPA excludes:
A.Healthcare
B. Banking
C. Free services
D. Transport
42. Loss of reputation is:
A.Contract breach
B. Defamation
C. Assault
D. Nuisance
43. The CPA applies to:
A.Government services
B. Privately paid services
C. Online transactions
D. All the above
44. A consumer dispute is resolved by:
A.Police
B. Consumer Commission
C. Advocate
D. Panchayat
45. Strict liability excludes:
A.Act of God
B. Escape from a dangerous thing
C. Damage
D. Foreseeability
46. The principle in Rylands v. Fletcher applies to:
A.Natural use
B. Non-natural use
C. Minimal use
D. Legal use
47. Battery includes:
A.Threat only
B. Physical force
C. Words alone
D. No contact
48. The remedy in tort is:
A.Compensation
B. Punishment
C. Tax
D. License
49. The District Commission’s pecuniary jurisdiction (CPA 2019) is up to:
A.₹20 lakh
B. ₹50 lakh
C. ₹1 crore
D. ₹5 crore
50. A complaint may be filed by:
A.Consumer
B. Registered association
C. Central/State Government
D. All the above
ANSWER KEY
1-A, 2-B, 3-B, 4-A, 5-B, 6-C, 7-C, 8-D, 9-B, 10-B,
11-B, 12-C, 13-A, 14-A, 15-A, 16-B, 17-B, 18-B, 19-B, 20-C,
21-B, 22-D, 23-A, 24-B, 25-B, 26-C, 27-B, 28-C, 29-B, 30-A,
31-B, 32-A, 33-B, 34-B, 35-A, 36-A, 37-B, 38-C, 39-A, 40-B,
41-C, 42-B, 43-D, 44-B, 45-A, 46-B, 47-B, 48-A, 49-D, 50-D.