AIBE 21 2026 Question Paper (07-Jun-2026)

Question 1

The term "Public Interest Litigation (PIL)" was first used by :

Accepted Answer

Prof. Abram Chayes

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Justice P.N. Bhagwati

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Prof. Upendra Baxi

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Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer

Question 2

In the following question, a Statement is followed by two Conclusions, I and II.

Statement : Section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 gives a detailed procedure for fixing or revising minimum wages in respect of any scheduled employment. After considering the advice of the committees appointed, and all representations received by it before the date notified in the Gazette notification, the appropriate Government may by notification in the official gazette, fix or revise the minimum rates of wages.

Conclusion I : If a date is specified in the notification, the minimum rates shall come into force from such date.

Conclusion II : If no date is specified, then they shall come into force from the expiry of three months from the date of issue of the notification.

In the context of the above Statement and Conclusions, which one of the following is correct ?

Accepted Answer

Both Conclusions I and II follow

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Only Conclusion I follows

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Only Conclusion II follows

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Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

Question 3

Which of the following is included in the Central Government's power under Section 3(2)(ii) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 ?

Accepted Answer

Planning and execution of a nation-wide programme for the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution

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Carrying out and sponsoring investigations and research relating to problems of environmental pollution

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Laying down standards for the quality of the environment in its various aspects

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Collection and dissemination of information in respect of matters relating to environmental pollution

Question 4

Under the Constitution of India, consider the following statements in the context of constitutional amendments :
I. Judicial review extends to constitutional amendments.
II. Laws inserted into the Ninth Schedule after 24th April, 1973 remain open to scrutiny for violation of the basic structure.
III. Parliament's amending power under Article 368 is unlimited.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

Accepted Answer

I and II

Answer

I only

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II and III

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I, II and III

Question 5

What do you mean by 'onus probandi' ?

Accepted Answer

'Burden of proof' which places the responsibility on the party making an affirmative claim to substantiate it with evidence.

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"The fact to be proved" or the "ultimate fact" that needs to be established in a legal case, such as the core elements of a crime or a cause of action.

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The prosecution in a criminal case must prove beyond a reasonable doubt, not only a criminal act, but also a certain level of a guilty mind (mens rea), specified in the criminal statute.

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Actual evidence, documents, or witnesses presented to substantiate that claim.