11. One word substitution of “A person by whom lease is made” is :
(a) Lessee
(b) Lessor
(c) Lesser
(d) Lessore
Answer:
(b) Lessor
Explanation:
In legal terminology, the person who grants a lease is called the lessor.
12. Choose the correct explanation of the legal term “Mala in se” :
(a) A bad male
(b) Careful act
(c) Wrongful acts
(d) In bad faith
Answer:
(c) Wrongful acts
Explanation:
“Mala in se” is a Latin phrase meaning “wrong or evil in itself.” It refers to conduct that is inherently wrong by nature, independent of regulations governing the conduct.
13. What is the meaning of the idiom “Gallop through” ?
(a) to travel to different places
(b) to make a sudden programme
(c) very little chance
(d) become useless
Answer:
(b) to make a sudden programme
Explanation:
Note: The standard meaning of “gallop through” is to do or read something very rapidly. Among the unconventional options provided in the exam, it generally aligns with completing something in a rushed or sudden manner.
14. Choose an appropriate adjective of quantity for the following sentence :
“We have had enough exercise.”
(a) Have
(b) Had
(c) Enough
(d) Exercise
Answer:
(c) Enough
Explanation:
“Enough” serves as an adjective of quantity in this sentence, describing the amount of exercise.
15. Complete the following:
He succeeded ______ perseverance and sheer hard work.
(a) in
(b) with
(c) in accordance with
(d) by dint of
Answer:
(d) by dint of
Explanation:
“By dint of” is an idiom meaning “by means of” or “as a result of,” fitting perfectly here.
