Common Examination for Law Graduates 2023 - English Question Paper - Three Sections

Sep 21, 2026

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Law graduate common examination question paper in English covering foundational arbitration, child protection definitions, criminal charges under the Bhutan Penal Code, treaty vs domestic law effects, and constitutional rules on the preamble and parliamentary amendment powers. The paper also tests marriage law entitlements for compensation for adultery, constitutional executive authority, mediation settlement principles, and child custody best-interests factors. It further applies Evidence Act Section 99 through scenario-based questions and asks constitutional article and schedule counts, plus enforceability under property law.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages20

Reading Time50 min

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Section One - Multiple Choice Questions

Instruction

Questions 1-13

# ◆THIS QUESTION PAPERHAS THREE SECTIONS Total Time:2hours 30minutes (10:00 am to 12:30pm) # Section OneMultiple choice Question(50x2=100 marks) ## Instruction: ·Circle the correct answer ·All questions are compulsory ### 1.Which of the following statementsregarding arbitration is most accurate? a.Arbitration helps parties understand each other's perspectives b.Arbitration is binding,but requires all parties to agree to arbitrate in advance c.Arbitration allows parties to express their feelings d.Arbitration helps parties recognize their underlying interests ### 2.What is the most accurate definition of a remand home according to the Child Care andProtection Act of Bhutan? a.A home established by the government providing temporary care for a child during aperiod of any inquiry or adjudication b.A home providing permanent care of a child in difficult circumstances where the child isassisted and protected c.A home providing for temporary care of a child who is homeless and in need of aguardian d.A home of a family member who takes on responsibility for a child during a period ofpolice investigation of circumstances surrounding the child 3.Sonam stabbed Tobgay with the intent to kill but Tobgay raised his hands in defense and wasonly wounded on his left wrist,after which witnesses had to drag Sonam away from Tobgayto prevent further injuries.The resulting small cut required stiches and antibiotics for fivedays.What is the most appropriate criminal charge against Sonam under the Bhutan PenalCode? a.Slight physical injury b.Battery c.Aggravated Assault d.Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter 4.If Bhutan has ratified an international treaty,and legislators realize after ratification that theinternational treaty conflicts with domestic Bhutanese laws,what can Bhutan do? a.Bhutan may refuse to enforce the provisions of the treaty that conflict with Bhutaneselaw,as Bhutanese laws takes precedence over international treaties b.Bhutan should amend its national laws so that Bhutanese laws are aligned with the treaty c.Bhutan should nullify its ratification of the treaty,and opt out of the provisions of thetreaty that conflict with Bhutanese laws and ratify the treaty again d.Bhutan should nullify the treaty,and not ratify it again ### 5.Consider the following statements (1)The preamble to the Constitution is a part of the Constitution (2)The Parliament of Bhutan has no powers to amend the Preamble of the Constitution Which of the above statements is/are correct? a.(1)only b.(2)only c.Both(1)and(2) d.Neither(1)nor 2 6.As per the Marriage Act of Bhutan,who from the following will be entitled to“GAO”/Compensation for adultery? a.A husband serving a person term of 4 years when his wife commits adultery b.Family members of the spouse who passes away after proving a case of adultery in acourt of law c.The fourth wife,when the former three wives have all claimed Gao successfully foradultery committed by the husband of all of all four wives. d.A spouse who willfully abandons the stay-at-home spouse for more than a year,and that stay-at-home spouse subsequently commits adultery. ### 7.According to the Constitution of Bhutan,which body has executive power? a.The Parliament b.The LhengyeZhungtshog c.The National Council d.The National Assembly ### 8.Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding mediation/negotiatedsettlements? a.The settlement of the conciliator/mediator is binding on all parties b.The settlement is binding and enforceable only if both parties agree c.The conciliator/mediator may impose their views on the parties,if he/she feelsobjectively that it is correct outcome d.None of the above ### 9.What is NOT in the best interests of the child while deciding custody and maintenancematters? a.Parents mutually agreeing on a monthly or yearly payment of child support b.Parents mutually agreeing to do away with child-care and maintenance

FAQs

How many sections does the question paper contain and what is the total time?

The paper states it has three sections and total time is 2 hours 30 minutes (10:00 am to 12:30 pm).

What does Section 99 of the Evidence Act of Bhutan generally require?

It provides that when a fact is within the knowledge of a person, the burden of proving that fact falls upon that person.

Which question topics are included in Section One?

Section One includes arbitration accuracy, child care protection definitions, criminal charges under the Bhutan Penal Code, treaty vs domestic law conflicts, and constitutional and marriage law questions.

Sep 21, 2026

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