Law MCQs

Law MCQs help LLB, CSS, and judiciary exam aspirants practice constitutional, civil, criminal, jurisprudence, and Islamic law concepts. Strengthen legal knowledge, revise definitions, doctrines, and cases, and prepare effectively with topic-focused questions.

Q: Habeas corpus primarily protects against
A) Excessive fines
B) Illegal detention
C) High taxation
D) Defamation
โœ… Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Habeas corpus ensures a person is not held in custody without legal justification.
Q: The principle of "presumption of innocence" applies to
A) Civil litigation
B) Criminal trials
C) Tax audits
D) Administrative hearings
โœ… Correct Answer: B
Explanation: In criminal law, a person is considered innocent until proven guilty.
Q: A legal entity recognized as a person under the law is called
A) Sovereign state
B) Corporation
C) Citizen
D) Advocate
โœ… Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A corporation is treated as a separate legal person in the eyes of the law.
Q: Mens rea refers to
A) A crime's physical act
B) The mental intent to commit a crime
C) A civil dispute
D) A court sentence
โœ… Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Mens rea is the guilty mind or intent behind a criminal act.
Q: International treaties become binding once
A) Signed by any state
B) Declared by a judge
C) Ratified by competent authorities
D) Translated into native language
โœ… Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Ratification by proper authorities makes international treaties legally binding.