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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
LEGAL STUDIES AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS
Time: 02 Hours Maximum Marks: 50
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 The term “Fourth Estate” refers to__________. 01

1.2 The ordinances issued by the governor are subject to the approved
by __________. 01
1.3 Mandamus cannot be issued under article 32, where a fundamental
right is infringed by__________. 01
1.4 A non-member can be the minister for a maximum period of
__________ months. 01
1.5 The national forum can deal with complaints which involve value of
goods and compensation amounting to more than __________. 01
1.6 A professional engineer takes the help of code of ethics especially
when he enters into a __________. 01
1.7 Anti-defection law came into force on __________. 01
1.8 Anti defection law came into force in __________ amendment act. 01
1.9 Define Industrial Dispute. 02

PART-B

2 a Explain the objectives enshrined in the preamble of our Indian

constitution. 08

OR

b List and explain the different types of units under article 32 of the
Indian constitution. 08

3 a Discuss the importance of directive principles of state policy.

Explain the difference between fundamental rights and directive
principles of state policy. 08

OR

b Explain the powers and jurisdiction of supreme court. 08

4 a Define consumer. Explain the rights of consumer. 08

OR

b List and explain the different types of consumer forum for the
violation of his rights. 08

5 a Explain the need and importance of labour legislation in India. 08

OR

b Explain the welfare scheme provided under factories act 1948. 08

6 a Define Ethics. Explain the responsibility and impedements of

engineers. 08

OR

b Explain the statutory provision in preventing ragging. 08

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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15(Makeup)
LEGAL STUDIES AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS
Time: 02 Hours Maximum Marks: 50
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Only ________ can sought information under right to information

act. 01
1.2 Right conferred under Articles 20 and 21 shall not be suspended
during ________. 01
1.3 Can an applicant who sought information under Right to
Information Act file petition against delay in providing information
or not providing information before consumer forum? 02
1.4 Public interest litigation is filed under article ________ before
supreme court. 01
1.5 Articles ________ to __________ of Indian constitution deals with
directive principles of state policy. 02
1.6 Sexual harassment requires an employer to set up an internal
complaint committee at each office employing at least ________
employees. 01
1.7 Companies having a net worth of rupees 500 crore or more should
mandatorily spend at least ________ of last 3 years average net profit
on activities. 01
1.8 Labour court is constituted for the purpose of adjudication of
________. 01

PART-B

2 a Discuss the judicial contribution relating to free and compulsory

education act. 08
OR

b Openness is the culture of democratic system-elucidate this

statement referring Indian constitution. 08

3 a Discuss judicial independency ensured under Indian constitution. 08

OR

b Discuss need and relevance of Jan Lokpal in India. 08

4 a Who is consumer? Explain deficiency in service and goods. 08

OR

b Discuss the enforcement of consumer rights under consumer

protection act 1986. 08

5 a Explain the provisions of factories act which ensure the occupation

at health and safety of workers. 08

OR

b What is industrial dispute? Discuss the role played by the trade

union relating to industrial disputes. 08

6 a Explain the responsibilities of engineers in development of society

and what are impediments to this? 08

OR

b Explain the scope of sexual harassment of women’s at work place

act in light of Articles 14, 15 and 21 of Indian constitution. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-16
LEGAL STUDIES AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS
Time: 02 Hours Maximum Marks: 50
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Political horoscope of India refers to _________. 01

1.2 According to article 22 4 no detention of any person is possible
without the intercession of the advisory board for period exceeding
_________. 01
1.3 The district forum can deal with complaints which involve value of
goods and compensation amounting to not more than _________. 01
1.4 Money bill can be introduced in the state legislature with the prior
consultation of the _________. 01
1.5 A person can be a member of the council of ministers without being a
member of parliament for a maximum period of _________. 01
1.6 Professional autonomy means _________. 01
1.7 The constitution prohibits to enact retrospective _________ law. 01
1.8 Non-citizen of India cannot claim for right to _________. 01
1.9 Industrial dispute act came into force on _________. 01
1.10 Lokpal act came into force in the year _________. 01

PART-B

2 a No person be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to

procedure established by law. Discuss this statement with decided
case studies and principles laid down in the article 21. 08

OR

b A practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access

to information under the control of public authorities, in order to
promote transparency and accountability in the working of every
public authority. Explain this statement with the importance of
and the method of accessing the information in public authority. 08

3 a List the principles highlighted in the directive principles of state

policy with their significance. 08

OR
 b Define Ombudsman. Explain the need and importance of Lokpal and
Lokayukta in the country. 08

4 a Explain the different types of consumer forum under consumer

protection act 1986. 08
OR

b Define Deficiency in series. Explain the rights of consumers available

under consumer protection act 1986. 08

5 a Explain the provisions regarding the safety of workers under the

factories Act 1948. 08

OR

b Discuss the necessity and importance of labor laws and labor policy
existing in India. 08

6 a “It is one thing to have a general understanding of engineering

responsibility and quite another to apply the understanding in actual
engineering practice”. Elucidate this statement by listing some of the
obstacles and impediments for fulfillment of engineer’s responsibility. 08

OR

b Discuss the laws in prohibiting and preventing sexual harassment at

work place in the light of Vishaka landmark judgment case. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-16(Makeup)
LEGAL STUDIES AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS

Time: 02 Hours Maximum Marks: 50

Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Fourth pillar of Indian constitution is _________. 01

1.2 _________ article is considered as heart and soul of Indian
constitution. 01
1.3 No individual can be punished for the same offence twice is stated
under article _________. 01
1.4 Writ of criterion is _________. 01
1.5 Define uniform civil code under Directive principle of state policy. 01
1.6 hires an advocate to file a suit for recovery of money from his
employer. He promises to pay fee to the advocate after settlement of
suit. State whether is consumer? – justify. 01
1.7 Bargain process is _________. 01
1.8 Pecuniary jurisdiction under national commission for consumer
forum entertains the value of claims equivalent to _________ lakhs. 01
1.9 Which state has higher number of registered union under labour
legislation? 01
1.10 List any two responsibilities of Engineers. 01

PART-B

2 a Emphasize on the important features of Indian Constitution. 05

b Write a brief note on Article 21 . 03

OR

3 “Fundamental rights are basis of individual liberty” – justify. 08

4 Explain the difference between Lokpal and Jan Lokpal bills. 08

OR

5 “Directive principles of state policy is the backbone of Indian

integrity” – Elucidate. 08
6 Enumerate various rights of consumers with reference to unfair trade
practice. 08
OR

7 Explain the different types of consumer forum for the protection of

consumer rights under the consumer protection act. 08

8 Interpret the Labour welfare policy in India under labour legislation. 08

OR

9 What are roles of tribunal in labour legislation? 08

10 Define . List and explain the key hindering challenges faced in

implementation of . 08

OR

11 ‘Engineering Ethics are basis for better engineering individual’ –

customize the statement with an example. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Fast Track Examinations July-16
LEGAL STUDIES AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS
Time: 02 Hours Maximum Marks: 50
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 In a Federation there is usually ________ citizenship. 01

1.2 According to the preamble to the India constitution, there are three
dimensions of equality which are ________, ________ and ________. 02
1.3 As per directive principles, the state shall take steps to organize
________ and endow them with powers and authority needed to
enable them to function as units of self government. 01
1.4 The election of President is held in accordance with the system of
proportional representation by means of ________ method. 02
1.5 ________ is a public official who acts as an important intermediary
between the public and government or bureaucracy. 01
1.6 An unregistered association cannot file a complaint under the
consumer protection act. Justify. 01
1.7 is the acronym for ________. 01
1.8 26000 is the recognized international standard for ________. 01

PART-B

2 a i) “An independent judiciary with the power of judicial review

is a prominent feature of our constitution”. Comment on
this statement. 04
ii) Explain Universal Adult Franchise. 04

OR

b i) Enshrine the provisions made in Fundamental Rights. 04

ii) Enumerate salient features of Indian constitution and
discuss any two features in detail. 04

3 a Discuss the principles and significance of Directive Principles of

State Policy. 08
OR

b Bring out the vested powers and duties of President of India with
the focus on legislative and Executive powers. 08
4 a i) Define Consumer. 02
ii) Explain the salient points of definition of consumer. 06

OR

b “Deficiency in service due to circumstances beyond control”. State

and explain with two situational examples. 08

5 a Define Labor legislation and explain necessity versus importance of

labor law. 08
OR

b Enumerate the principles of Industrial legislation and explain each

principle in the context of Industry and labor relationship. 08

6 a What is Engineering Ethics? Portray the professional duties the

engineers must perform that requires adherence to the highest
principles of ethical conduct. 08

OR

b Define Corporate Social Responsibility ( ). Analyze its effects on

corporations in terms of Social and Financial performance. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Fast Track Examinations July-17
LEGAL STUDIES AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS
Time: 02 Hours Maximum Marks: 50
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 There is no reason to compel non-smokers to be helpless victims of

air pollution was held in ________ case. 01
1.2 India adopted a federal system with a strong centre from ________. 01
1.3 Article 40 of the constitution of India states that “The state shall take
steps to organize & endow them with such powers & authority, as
may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self
government”. In this statement ‘ ’ stands for ________. 01
1.4 A boarded a train. The compartment in which he & his wife travelled
was in a bad shape- fans not working, shutters of windows were not
working, rexin of the upper berth was badly torn & there were rusty
nails which caused some injuries to the wife of . Can make a
complaint in the consumer forum under deficiency in service & claim
compensation? Discuss. 02
1.5 Define Ombudsman. 02
1.6 What compensation will the workman get when an undertaking closes
down? 02
1.7 The prohibition & prevention of Sexual Harassment Act came into
force on ________. 01

PART-B

2 Discuss the term “Right to Information means & include”. Explain the
information that can not be accessed under the Right to Information
Act. 08

OR

3 No person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according

to procedure established by law. Analyze this statement with decided
case studies. 08

4 Explain the composition of parliament & state legislature. 08

OR
5 Explain the provisions relating to political defection in India. 08

6 Define unfair trade practice. Explain the unfair method or deceptive

practice involved in the unfair trade practice. 08

OR

7 Define consumer. Discuss the consumer’s rights available under the

Consumer Protection Act 1986? 08

8 Define Industrial Disputes. Explain the different categories of

Industrial Disputes. 08
OR

9 Discuss the various authorities under the Industrial Disputes Act

1947 for investigation & settlement of Industrial Disputes. 08

10 List the key challenges hindering corporate Social Responsibility

initiatives in India. 08
OR

11 Discuss the responsibility of the employer in prohibiting & preventing

of Sexual harassment at work place in the light of decided case –
“Vishaka Vs State of Rajasthan” 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester Fast Track B. E. ExaminationsJuly -18
LEGAL STUDIES AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS
Time: 02 Hours Maximum Marks: 50
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 According to article 22(4) no detention of any person is possible

without the intercession of the advisory board for period exceeding
__________. 01
1.2 Freedom of assembly means right to assemble peacefully and
__________. 01
1.3 The factories act came into force in the year __________. 01
1.4 A of Delhi bought a house from housing board for Rs. 140 lakh. Due
to defect in the house, its wall fell down on the daughter of A and she
died. A sued the housing board claiming Rs 25 lakhs as
compensation. Whether this matter will lie with the National
Commission of Delhi. Justify. 02
1.5 Define a consumer. 02
1.6 Mandamus cannot be issued under article 32, where a fundamental
right is infringed by __________. 01
1.7 The governor of state is accountable for all his actions to the
__________. 01
1.8 The constitution of India assures economic justice to Indian citizen
through __________. 01

PART-B

2 a Discuss the article 20 – protection in respect of conviction for offences

with relevant illustrations. 08

OR

b Briefly explain all the fundamental rights guaranteed under the

Indian Constitution. 08

3 a List all the fundamental duties enumerated in the part IV A of the

Indian constitution. 08

OR
 b Define Ombudsman. Explain the need and importance of Lokpal and
Lokayukta in the country. 08

4 a Explain the composition, jurisdiction and powers of state forum

under consumer protection Act 1986. 08

OR

b Define Restrictive Trade Practice. Explain the reliefs available for

consumer under CPA 1986. 08

5 a Explain the importance and principles of Industrial law. 08

OR

b Explain briefly the various labor laws in India. 08

6 a Explain the aims of engineering ethics. 08

OR

b Explain the statutory provisions regarding Anti- Ragging in Higher

educational institutions. 08