
Legal Principles Quiz
Authored by Dr. Vaishnavi Yashasvi
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is true regarding vicarious liability?
It applies only to intentional torts.
It holds an employer liable for the torts of an employee committed within the course of employment.
It cannot be imposed in cases of negligence.
It is applicable only in cases of strict liability.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the case of Rylands v. Fletcher, the defendant was held liable for:
Trespass
Negligence
Strict liability for the escape of a dangerous substance
Defamation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a defense to a claim of defamation?
Truth
Malice
Recklessness
Negligence
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort?
Negligent driving
Trespass to land
Medical malpractice
Product liability
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which case illustrates the tort of nuisance in relation to industrial pollution?
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
Donoghue v. Stevenson
Rylands v. Fletcher
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In tort law, 'strict liability' applies even when:
The defendant acted with due care
The defendant had malicious intent
The plaintiff contributed to the harm
The damage was foreseeable
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a contract is formed when:
There is an offer and acceptance
There is an offer, acceptance, and consideration
There is an offer, acceptance, consideration, and legal purpose
There is an offer, acceptance, and legal purpose
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