CS Main Exam 2021 Law Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam, 2021
Year 2021
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 for the CS (Main) Examination conducted in 2021 by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of legal principles and their application. It consists of descriptive questions divided into two sections, with a total of eight questions. Candidates are required to answer five questions, including compulsory questions from each section. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for the Civil Services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Criminal Liability
  • Legal Insanity
  • Grave and Sudden Provocation
  • Murder Defence
  • IPC 1860
  • Plea Bargaining
  • CrPC 1973
  • Consumer Protection Act, 2019
  • Consumer Definition
  • Malicious Prosecution
  • False Imprisonment
  • Attempt (IPC)
  • Preparation vs. Attempt
  • Kidnapping
  • Abduction
  • Riot
  • Affray
  • Criminal Breach of Trust
  • Dishonest Misappropriation of Property
  • Law of Torts
  • Damages
  • Prospective Damages
  • Rape Laws in India
  • Mathura Case
  • Nirbhaya Case

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (Main) Exam 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

  • CS (Main) Exam 2021 Law Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2020 Law Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam 2021 Law Optional Paper
  • CS Main Exam 2021 Law Paper II Answer Key
  • CS Main Exam Law Syllabus
  • UPSC Law Optional Syllabus
  • CS Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द-सीमा, जहाँ उल्लिखित है, को माना जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question 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 counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following in about 150 words each. Support your answer with relevant provisions and judicial pronouncements.
निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिये । प्रासंगिक प्रावधानों तथा न्यायिक निर्णयों को अपने उत्तर के समर्थन में दीजिए ।

(a) 'विधि के अनुसार पागलपन' का क्या मतलब है जो एक आरोपी को आपराधिक दायित्व से छूट का हकदार बनाता है ?
What amounts to 'Legal Insanity' that would entitle an accused for exemption from Criminal Liability?

(b) आई.पी.सी. 1860 के तहत हत्या के आरोप के बचाव के रूप में ‘गंभीर और अचानक प्रकोपन’ पर चर्चा कीजिए ।
Discuss 'Grave and Sudden Provocation' as a defence to charge of murder under IPC, 1860 ?

(c) सी.आर.पी.सी. 1973 के तहत अभिवाक् सौदेबाजी (प्ली बारगेनिंग) की अवधारणा को स्पष्ट कीजिए। किन मामलों में प्ली बारगेनिंग उपलब्ध नहीं है ?
Explain the concept of Plea-bargaining under the Cr.P.C. 1973. In what cases Plea-bargaining is not available?

(d) उपभोक्ता संरक्षण अधिनियम, 2019 के तहत परिभाषित, ‘उपभोक्ता’ के दायरे और गुंजाइश (एम्बिट एंड स्कोप) पर चर्चा करें।
Discuss the ambit & scope of 'consumer' as defined under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

(e) ‘द्वेषपूर्ण अभियोजन’ का गठन किस प्रकार होता है ? यह ‘मिथ्या कारावास’ से कैसे अलग है ?
What constitutes 'Malicious Prosecution' ? How it is different from 'False Imprisonment' ?

Section A

Q2.

(a) क्या आई.पी.सी., 1860 में ‘प्रयत्न’ (अटैम्प्ट) को कहीं पर परिभाषित किया गया है ? क्या एक कार्य किसी अपराध को करने की तैयारी या प्रयास के बराबर है, यह निर्धारित करने के लिये विभिन्न परीक्षण क्या हैं ? प्रासंगिक निर्णयजन्य विधि / केस कानूनों की सहायता से व्याख्या कीजिए ।
Has 'Attempt' been defined anywhere in the IPC, 1860? What are the various tests for determining, whether an act amounts to preparation or attempt to commit an offence ? Explain with the help of relevant case laws.

(b) निम्नलिखित के बीच अंतर करें:
Differentiate between the following:
‘व्यपहरण’ (किडनैपिंग) एवं ‘अपहरण’ (ऐबडक्शन) (Kidnapping' and 'Abduction')
बलवा (रायट) और दंगा (ऐफ्फरे) (Riot' and 'Affray')
‘आपराधिक न्यास-भंग’ और ‘बेईमानी से संपत्ति का दुर्विनियोग’ । (Criminal Breach of Trust' and 'Dishonest Misappropriation of property'.

(c) विभिन्न प्रकार के ‘नुकसान’ क्या हैं जो एक वादी (प्लैनटिफ्फ) टोर्टस् कानून के तहत एक उपाय के रूप में लाभ उठा सकता है ? किन परिस्थितियों में ‘संभावित मुआवजा’ दिया जा सकता है ?
What are the various kinds of 'damages' that a plantiff can avail as a remedy under the law of Torts ? Under what circumstances can "prospective damages" be awarded ?

Section A

Q3.

(a) भारत में बलात्कार कानूनों के विकास पर ‘मथुरा’ से ‘निर्भया’ और उसके आगे तक चर्चा कीजिए ।
From 'Mathura' to 'Nirbhaya' and beyond, discuss the development of Rape laws in India.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (Main) Exam, 2021.

Which paper is this?

This is Law Paper II.

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

The exam is conducted by UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for Law Paper II?

The maximum marks for Law Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed for Law Paper II?

The time allowed for Law Paper II is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in Law Paper II?

There are eight questions in Law Paper II.

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