71. Who is the first Indian writer in English to have been chosen for the Juanpith Award?
(a) Vikram Seth
(b) Anita Desai
(c) Amitav Ghosh
(d) None
Answer:
(c) Amitav Ghosh
Explanation:
In 2018, Amitav Ghosh made history by becoming the first English-language writer to be honored with the prestigious Jnanpith Award.
72. Ratio decidendi means
(a) Judicial decision
(b) Which judgement possesses authority
(c) Any observation made by the court which goes beyond the requirement
(d) An observation made by the judge
Answer:
(b) Which judgement possesses authority
Explanation:
Ratio decidendi translates to “the reason for the decision.” It represents the legal principle or rationale upon which a judicial decision is based, which creates the binding precedent/authority.
73. Crimes usually involving cunning and deceit rather than physical force is called:
(a) White-collar Crimes
(b) Blue-collar Crimes
(c) Misdemeanours
(d) Embezzlements
Answer:
(a) White-collar Crimes
Explanation:
White-collar crime refers to financially motivated, nonviolent crimes committed by professionals or government officials using deception and concealment rather than physical force.
74. ‘Audi Alteram Partem’ relates to
(a) Criminal justice system
(b) Rule of evidence
(c) Rule of natural justice
(d) Canons of civil litigation
Answer:
(c) Rule of natural justice
Explanation:
Audi alteram partem means “listen to the other side.” It is a fundamental principle of natural justice ensuring that no person is judged without receiving a fair hearing.
75. Partition of Bengal was cancelled in:
(a) 1905
(b) 1906
(c) 1911
(d) 1916
Answer:
(c) 1911
Explanation:
Following massive political protests and the momentum of the Swadeshi movement, the British government officially annulled the Partition of Bengal in 1911.
