Comprehension

Directions: Match List I (word/expression/specialised term) with List II (meaning) and select the answer using the code given below the Lists.

List I List II
A. Ex gratia 1. The right or capacity to bring an action
B. Suo moto 2. Something that is done for free
C. Arraignment 3. On his own motion
D. Locus standi 4. To state the charges in a court of law

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  1. (A) - (2) , (B) - (4) , (c) - (3) , (D) - (1)

  2. (A) - (2) , (B) - (3) , (c) - (4) , (D) - (1)

  3. (A) - (1) , (B) - (2) , (c) - (4) , (D) - (3)

  4. (A) - (1) , (B) - (4) , (c) - (2) , (D) - (3)

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Option 2 :

(A) - (2) , (B) - (3) , (c) - (4) , (D) - (1)

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The correct answer is '(A) - (2) , (B) - (3) , (C) - (4) , (D) - (1).'

Key Points

  • Let's match each word/expression/specialised term from List I with its correct meaning from List II.
  • A. Ex gratia: This Latin phrase means "by favour" or "as a gift," indicating something done or given voluntarily and out of goodwill, not because it is legally required.
    • Matches with: 2. Something that is done for free
  • B. Suo moto: This Latin phrase means "on its own motion." In legal contexts, it refers to an action taken by a court or other authority on its own initiative, without a formal request from an external party.
    • Matches with: 3. On his own motion
  • C. Arraignment: This is a formal reading of a criminal complaint in the presence of the defendant to inform them of the charges against them and to obtain their plea.
    • Matches with: 4. To state the charges in a court of law
  • D. Locus standi: This Latin term means "place to stand." In law, it refers to the right or capacity of a party to bring a legal action or to appear in court.
    • Matches with: 1. The right or capacity to bring an action

Based on the matches:

  • A - 2
  • B - 3
  • C - 4
  • D - 1

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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