200 IMPORTANT MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RELATED TO BURDEN OF PROOF-INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT 1875
1. In which section of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is the concept of “burden of proof” defined?
a) Section 101
b) Section 102
c) Section 103
d) Section 104
Answer: a) Section 101
2. The burden of proving the existence of any fact is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
3. The burden of proof in a criminal case lies on the:
a) Complainant
b) Accused
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Accused
4. In a criminal case, the burden of proof lies on the accused to prove:
a) His guilt
b) His innocence
c) The credibility of the witness
d) None of the above
Answer: b) His innocence
5. In a civil case, the burden of proof lies on the party who:
a) Files the case
b) Denies the existence of a fact
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Has the burden of proof
6. The standard of proof required in a civil case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) Clear and convincing evidence
c) Preponderance of probabilities
d) Absolute certainty
Answer: c) Preponderance of probabilities
7. The standard of proof required in a criminal case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) Clear and convincing evidence
c) Preponderance of probabilities
d) Absolute certainty
Answer: a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
8. Which section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with the burden of proving a particular fact?
a) Section 103
b) Section 104
c) Section 105
d) Section 106
Answer: c) Section 105
9. Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act deals with the burden of proving the absence of:
a) Guilt
b) Intent
c) Ownership
d) Excuse
Answer: d) Excuse
10. The burden of proving that a person is alive after seven years of absence is on the:
a) Absent person
b) Legal representative
c) Court
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Legal representative
11. When the burden of proving a particular fact is on a party, the burden is discharged by:
a) Raising a reasonable doubt
b) Proving the fact beyond a reasonable doubt
c) Proving the fact on a balance of probabilities
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Proving the fact on a balance of probabilities
12. The burden of proof regarding the existence of any disputed fact essential to the defense is on the:
a) Accused
b) Prosecution
c) Judge
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Accused
13. In a civil case, if the burden of proof shifts to the defendant, it is called:
a) Reverse burden of proof
b) Shifting burden of proof
c) Shared burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Reverse burden of proof
14. The burden of proving that a person is of unsound mind is on the person who:
a) Claims he is of unsound mind
b) Denies he is of unsound mind
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims he is of unsound mind
15. When a person is bound to prove the existence of a fact, it is said that the burden of proof:
a) Shifts to the opposite party
b) Lies on the judge
c) Rests on the shoulders of the person
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Rests on the shoulders of the person
16. The burden of proving the absence of any custom or right is on the person who:
a) Claims the existence of such custom or right
b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
17. The burden of proving the existence of any document is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
18. The burden of proving the existence of any judgment, order, or decree of a court is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
19. In a civil case, when the burden of proof is on the defendant, it means that the defendant must prove:
a) His innocence
b) The plaintiff’s guilt
c) His liability
d) None of the above
Answer: c) His liability
20. The burden of proving that a person is dead is on the person who:
a) Claims he is alive
b) Claims he is dead
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Claims he is dead
21. When a person is required to prove the existence of a fact within his knowledge, it is said that the burden of proof:
a) Shifts to the opposite party
b) Lies on the judge
c) Rests on the shoulders of the person
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Rests on the shoulders of the person
22. The burden of proving that a person is alive after 30 years of absence is on the:
a) Absent person
b) Legal representative
c) Court
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Court
23. The burden of proving the existence of any public right or custom is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies its existence
24. The burden of proving the existence of any private right claimed by a person is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
25. The burden of proving that a person is of sound mind is on the person who:
a) Claims he is of sound mind
b) Denies he is of sound mind
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims he is of sound mind
26. The burden of proving the absence of a fact is on the person who:
a) Claims its existence
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies its existence
27. The burden of proving the existence of a fact which is especially within the knowledge of any person is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
28. The burden of proving the existence of any state of mind is on the person whose state of mind is in question. This principle is stated in:
a) Section 104 of the Indian Evidence Act
b) Section 105 of the Indian Evidence Act
c) Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Section 104 of the Indian Evidence Act
29. The burden of proving a particular fact is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Has the burden of proof
30. The burden of proving the existence of any fact especially within the knowledge of any person is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
31. The burden of proving the existence of any particular fact is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Has the burden of proof
32. The burden of proving the absence of any custom or right is on the person who:
a) Claims the existence of such custom or right
b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
33. In a civil case, the burden of proof lies on the party who:
a) Files the case
b) Denies the existence of a fact
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Has the burden of proof
34. The burden of proving the existence of any document is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
35. The burden of proving the existence of any judgment, order, or decree of a court is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
36. In a criminal case, the burden of proof lies on the:
a) Complainant
b) Accused
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Accused
37. In a criminal case, the burden of proof lies on the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) On a balance of probabilities
c) By clear and convincing evidence
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
38. In a civil case, the burden of proof lies on the plaintiff to prove his case:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) On a balance of probabilities
c) By clear and convincing evidence
d) None of the above
Answer: b) On a balance of probabilities
39. The standard of proof required in a civil case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) Clear and convincing evidence
c) Preponderance of probabilities
d) Absolute certainty
Answer: c) Preponderance of probabilities
40. The standard of proof required in a criminal case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) Clear and convincing evidence
c) Preponderance of probabilities
d) Absolute certainty
Answer: a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
41. The burden of proving the absence of any fact is on the person who:
a) Claims its existence
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies its existence
42. The burden of proving that a person is of sound mind is on the person who:
a) Claims he is of sound mind
b) Denies he is of sound mind
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims he is of sound mind
43. The burden of proving the absence of a fact is on the person who:
a) Claims its existence
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies its existence
44. In a criminal case, if the accused raises a defense of insanity, the burden of proving insanity is on the:
a) Accused
b) Prosecution
c) Judge
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Accused
45. In a criminal case, if the accused pleads the defense of alibi, the burden of proving the alibi is on the:
a) Accused
b) Prosecution
c) Judge
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Accused
46. The burden of proving that a person is dead is on the person who:
a) Claims he is alive
b) Claims he is dead
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Claims he is dead
47. The burden of proving the absence of any custom or right is on the person who:
a) Claims the existence of such custom or right
b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
48. The burden of proving the existence of any fact especially within the knowledge of any person is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
49. The burden of proving the existence of any fact which, if it exists, would negate the existence of a fact in issue, is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies its existence
50. The burden of proving that a person is alive after a specified period of absence is on the:
a) Absent person
b) Legal representative
c) Court
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Legal representative
51. In a criminal case, if the accused pleads self-defense, the burden of proving the self-defense is on the:
a) Accused
b) Prosecution
c) Judge
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Accused
52. The burden of proving that a person is of unsound mind is on the person who:
a) Claims he is of unsound mind
b) Denies he is of unsound mind
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims he is of unsound mind
53. The burden of proving the absence of any fact is on the person who:
a) Claims its existence
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies its existence
54. The burden of proving the existence of a fact which is especially within the knowledge of any person is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
55. The burden of proving the existence of any particular fact is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Has the burden of proof
56. The burden of proving the absence of any custom or right is on the person who:
a) Claims the existence of such custom or right
b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
57. In a civil case, the burden of proof lies on the party who:
a) Files the case
b) Denies the existence of a fact
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Has the burden of proof
58. The burden of proving the existence of any document is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
59. The burden of proving the existence of any judgment, order, or decree of a court is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
60. In a criminal case, the burden of proof lies on the:
a) Complainant
b) Accused
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Accused
61. In a criminal case, the burden of proof lies on the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) On a balance of probabilities
c) By clear and convincing evidence
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
62. In a civil case, the burden of proof lies on the plaintiff to prove his case:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) On a balance of probabilities
c) By clear and convincing evidence
d) None of the above
Answer: b) On a balance of probabilities
63. The standard of proof required in a civil case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) Clear and convincing evidence
c) Preponderance of probabilities
d) Absolute certainty
Answer: c) Preponderance of probabilities
64. The standard of proof required in a criminal case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) Clear and convincing evidence
c) Preponderance of probabilities
d) Absolute certainty
Answer: a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
65. The burden of proving the absence of any fact is on the person who:
a) Claims its existence
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies its existence
66. The burden of proving that a person is of sound mind is on the person who:
a) Claims he is of sound mind
b) Denies he is of sound mind
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims he is of sound mind
67. The burden of proving the absence of a fact is on the person who:
a) Claims its existence
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies its existence
68. In a criminal case, if the accused raises a defense of insanity, the burden of proving insanity is on the:
a) Accused
b) Prosecution
c) Judge
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Accused
69. In a criminal case, if the accused pleads the defense of alibi, the burden of proving the alibi is on the:
a) Accused
b) Prosecution
c) Judge
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Accused
70. The burden of proving that a person is dead is on the person who:
a) Claims he is alive
b) Claims he is dead
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Claims he is dead
71. The burden of proving the absence of any custom or right is on the person who:
a) Claims the existence of such custom or right
b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
72. The burden of proving the existence of any fact especially within the knowledge of any person is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
73. The burden of proving the existence of any particular fact is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Has the burden of proof
74. The burden of proving the absence of any custom or right is on the person who:
a) Claims the existence of such custom or right
b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
75. In a civil case, the burden of proof lies on the party who:
a) Files the case
b) Denies the existence of a fact
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Has the burden of proof
76. The burden of proving the existence of any document is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
77. The burden of proving the existence of any judgment, order, or decree of a court is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
78. In a criminal case, the burden of proof lies on the:
a) Complainant
b) Accused
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Accused
79. In a criminal case, the burden of proof lies on the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) On a balance of probabilities
c) By clear and convincing evidence
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
80. In a civil case, the burden of proof lies on the plaintiff to prove his case:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) On a balance of probabilities
c) By clear and convincing evidence
d) None of the above
Answer: b) On a balance of probabilities
81. The standard of proof required in a civil case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) Clear and convincing evidence
c) Preponderance of probabilities
d) Absolute certainty
Answer: c) Preponderance of probabilities
82. The standard of proof required in a criminal case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) Clear and convincing evidence
c) Preponderance of probabilities
d) Absolute certainty
Answer: a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
83. The burden of proving the absence of any fact is on the person who:
a) Claims its existence
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies its existence
84. The burden of proving that a person is of sound mind is on the person who:
a) Claims he is of sound mind
b) Denies he is of sound mind
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims he is of sound mind
85. The burden of proving the absence of a fact is on the person who:
a) Claims its existence
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies its existence
86. In a criminal case, if the accused raises a defense of insanity, the burden of proving insanity is on the:
a) Accused
b) Prosecution
c) Judge
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Accused
87. In a criminal case, if the accused pleads the defense of alibi, the burden of proving the alibi is on the:
a) Accused
b) Prosecution
c) Judge
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Accused
88. The burden of proving that a person is dead is on the person who:
a) Claims he is alive
b) Claims he is dead
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Claims he is dead
89. The burden of proving the absence of any custom or right is on the person who:
a) Claims the existence of such custom or right
b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
90. The burden of proving the existence of any fact especially within the knowledge of any person is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
91. The burden of proving the existence of any particular fact is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Has the burden of proof
92. The burden of proving the absence of any custom or right is on the person who:
a) Claims the existence of such custom or right
b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Denies the existence of such custom or right
93. In a civil case, the burden of proof lies on the party who:
a) Files the case
b) Denies the existence of a fact
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Has the burden of proof
94. The burden of proving the existence of any document is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Disputes its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
95. The burden of proving the existence of any judgment, order, or decree of a court is on the person who:
a) Claims it to exist
b) Denies its existence
c) Has the burden of proof
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Claims it to exist
96. In a criminal case, the burden of proof lies on the:
a) Complainant
b) Accused
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Accused
97. In a criminal case, the burden of proof lies on the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) On a balance of probabilities
c) By clear and convincing evidence
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
98. In a civil case, the burden of proof lies on the plaintiff to prove his case:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) On a balance of probabilities
c) By clear and convincing evidence
d) None of the above
Answer: b) On a balance of probabilities
99. The standard of proof required in a civil case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) Clear and convincing evidence
c) Preponderance of probabilities
d) Absolute certainty
Answer: c) Preponderance of probabilities
100. The standard of proof required in a criminal case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) Clear and convincing evidence
c) Preponderance of probabilities
d) Absolute certainty
Answer: a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
101. The burden of proof generally rests on which party in a criminal case?
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: a) Prosecution
102. The standard of proof required in a criminal case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) On a balance of probabilities
c) By clear and convincing evidence
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
103. In a criminal case, the burden of proving the guilt of the accused lies on the:
a) Complainant
b) Accused
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: a) Complainant
104. The burden of proof generally rests on which party in a civil case?
a) Plaintiff
b) Defendant
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: a) Plaintiff
105. The standard of proof required in a civil case is:
a) Beyond a reasonable doubt
b) On a balance of probabilities
c) By clear and convincing evidence
d) None of the above
Answer: b) On a balance of probabilities
106. In a civil case, the burden of proving the case lies on the:
a) Plaintiff
b) Defendant
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: a) Plaintiff
107. In criminal cases, the burden of proof is:
a) On the prosecution throughout the trial
b) On the defense throughout the trial
c) On the prosecution until a reasonable doubt is established
d) On the defense until a reasonable doubt is established
Answer: c) On the prosecution until a reasonable doubt is established
108. In civil cases, the burden of proof is:
a) On the plaintiff throughout the trial
b) On the defendant throughout the trial
c) On the plaintiff until a preponderance of probabilities is established
d) On the defendant until a preponderance of probabilities is established
Answer: c) On the plaintiff until a preponderance of probabilities is established
109. The burden of proving a fact necessary to establish a defense rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Defense
110. The burden of proving an exception or exemption to a legal provision rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Defense
111. The burden of proving the existence of a custom or usage rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Defense
112. The burden of proving the existence of a public document rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party relying on the document
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party relying on the document
113. The burden of proving the existence of a document within the knowledge, possession, or power of any person rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party claiming its existence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party claiming its existence
114. The burden of proving a judgment, order, or decree of a court rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party relying on the judgment
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party relying on the judgment
115. The burden of proving the non-existence of a document rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party disputing its existence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party disputing its existence
116. The burden of proving the non-existence of a public document rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party disputing its existence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party disputing its existence
117. The burden of proving the non-existence of a judgment, order, or decree of a court rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party disputing its existence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party disputing its existence
118. The burden of proving the non-existence of any fact rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party disputing its existence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party disputing its existence
119. In a criminal case, if the accused pleads the defense of intoxication, the burden of proving intoxication is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Defense
120. In a criminal case, if the accused raises a defense of self-defense, the burden of proving self-defense is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Defense
121. In a criminal case, if the accused pleads the defense of mistake of fact, the burden of proving the mistake is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Defense
122. In a criminal case, if the accused raises a defense of duress, the burden of proving duress is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Defense
123. In a criminal case, if the accused pleads the defense of necessity, the burden of proving necessity is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Defense
124. The burden of proving that an offense was committed by a person of unsound mind is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Defense
125. The burden of proving the absence of consent in cases of sexual offenses is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: a) Prosecution
126. The burden of proving the absence of dowry demand and harassment in dowry death cases is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: a) Prosecution
127. The burden of proving the absence of consent in cases of rape is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: a) Prosecution
128. The burden of proving the absence of consent in cases of sexual assault is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: a) Prosecution
129. The burden of proving the absence of consent in cases of unnatural offenses is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: a) Prosecution
130. In a criminal case, if the accused pleads the defense of mistake of law, the burden of proving the mistake is on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Judge
d) Jury
Answer: b) Defense
131. The burden of proving the existence of an agreement in a contract rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party relying on the agreement
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party relying on the agreement
132. The burden of proving the existence of consideration in a contract rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party relying on the consideration
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party relying on the consideration
133. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
134. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
135. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
136. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
137. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a testamentary document rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
138. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a testamentary document rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
139. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a testamentary document rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
140. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a testamentary document rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
141. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a confession rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
142. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a confession rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
143. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a confession rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
144. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a confession rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
145. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a transfer of property rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
146. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a transfer of property rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
147. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a transfer of property rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
148. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a transfer of property rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
149. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a will rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
150. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a will rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
151. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a will rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
152. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a will rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
153. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract for the sale of goods rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
154. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract for the sale of goods rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
155. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract for the sale of goods rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
156. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract for the sale of goods rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
157. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract for the hire of services rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
158. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract for the hire of services rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
159. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract for the hire of services rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
160. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract for the hire of services rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
161. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract for the loan of money rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
162. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract for the loan of money rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
163. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract for the loan of money rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
164. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract for the loan of money rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
165. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract of agency rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
166. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract of agency rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
167. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract of agency rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
168. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract of agency rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
169. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract of partnership rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
170. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract of partnership rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
171. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract of partnership rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
172. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract of partnership rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
173. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract of sale rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
174. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract of sale rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
175. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract of sale rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
176. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract of sale rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
177. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract of bailment rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
178. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract of bailment rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
179. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract of bailment rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
180. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract of bailment rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
181. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract of insurance rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
182. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract of insurance rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
183. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract of insurance rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
184. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract of insurance rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
185. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract of agency by estoppel rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
186. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract of agency by estoppel rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
187. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract of agency by estoppel rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
188. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract of agency by estoppel rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
189. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract of sale by auction rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
190. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract of sale by auction rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
191. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract of sale by auction rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
192. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract of sale by auction rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
193. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract of guarantee rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
194. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract of guarantee rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
195. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract of guarantee rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
196. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract of guarantee rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
197. The burden of proving the absence of undue influence in a contract of indemnity rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging undue influence
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging undue influence
198. The burden of proving the absence of fraud in a contract of indemnity rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging fraud
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging fraud
199. The burden of proving the absence of misrepresentation in a contract of indemnity rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging misrepresentation
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging misrepresentation
200. The burden of proving the absence of coercion in a contract of indemnity rests on the:
a) Prosecution
b) Defense
c) Party alleging coercion
d) Judge
Answer: c) Party alleging coercion
