UPSC Civil Services Law Paper II 2016 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2016
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Law Paper II
Subject Law
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Law Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2016. The paper consists of descriptive questions designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of legal provisions and judicial pronouncements. Candidates are required to answer a total of five questions out of eight, with specific compulsory questions and sectional requirements. The paper is bilingual, available in Hindi and English, and has a maximum mark of 250 with a time limit of three hours. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the depth and breadth of legal topics covered in the UPSC Mains.

Major Topics Covered

  • Criminal Liability
  • Mens Rea
  • Statutory Offences
  • Prevention of Corruption Act
  • Public Servants
  • No Fault Liability
  • Malice
  • Prosecution
  • Reasonable Cause
  • Plea Bargaining
  • Code of Criminal Procedure
  • Legal Provisions
  • Judicial Pronouncements

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC Civil Services Main Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2016 Law Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2015 Law Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Law Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2016 Law Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Law Syllabus
  • UPSC Law Paper II Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Law Paper II Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • उल्लिखित माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्धिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न–सह–उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE from each section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counled even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off. １ M-ESC-D-LAW

Questions (page 2)

Q1. निर्णयों की सहायता से अपने उत्तर का समर्थन कीजिए । Answer the following in about 150 words each. Support your answer with legal provisions and judicial pronouncements. 10×5 = 50 “आपराधिक दायित्व की मात्रा के निर्धारण में विधि अपराधी के हेतु, पैमाने व चरित्र पर (a) विचार करती है ।” कानूनी अपराधों में आपराधिक मन:स्थिति की अनुपस्थिति के प्रकाश में इस कथन का परीक्षण कीजिए । "In determining the quantum of criminal liability, the law takes into account the motive, magnitude and character of the offender." Examine this statement in the light of absence of mens rea in statutory offences. 10 “भ्रष्टाचार निवारण अधिनियम, 1988, लोक सेवकों को अपनी आधिकारिक क्षमता के (b) दुरुपयोग एवं दुष्प्रयोग करने से रोकता है।” टिप्पणी कीजिए । "The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 prevents the public servants from misuse and abuse of their official capacity." Comment. 10 “अभी हाल में त्रुटिहीन दायित्व के नियम में भारी परिवर्तन आया है।” टिप्पणी कीजिए। (c) "No fault liability rule has undergone a drastic change in the recent X. past." Comment. 10 “वादी के केवल दोषमुक्त हो जाने से, दुर्भाव (द्वेष) अनुमानित नहीं हो सकता । दोषमुक्ति के (d) अलावा, वादी को यह सिद्ध करना आवश्यक होता है कि उसका अभियोजन द्वेषपूर्वक व बिना यथोचित व सम्भावित कारण के हुआ था।" टिप्पणी कीजिए। "Malice is not to be inferred merely from the acquittal of the plaintiff. The plaintiff must prove independently of the acquittal that his prosecution was malicious and without reasonable and probable cause." Comment. 10 अभिवचन सौदे (प्ली बार्गेन) के विशेष सन्दर्भ में, दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (संशोधन) (e) अधिनियम, 2005 का समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए। Critically examine the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 especially with reference to plea bargaining. 10 M-ESC-D-LAW 2

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The year of this question paper is 2016.

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The Civil Services Main Examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

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This paper is specifically for Law, designated as Law Paper II.

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The maximum marks for Law Paper II is 250.

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The time allowed to complete Law Paper II is three hours.

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