AIBE III 2012 Question 95

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Question 95 of 100 AIBE III 2012 Set Common

B employs A to be the conductor of a bus owned by B. One day, A drives the bus negligently and injures several people on the road. Which of the following Statements most accurately applies the principle below?

A B is liable for A's negligence, and is liable to pay compensation to the victims.
B A and B are both liable for A's negligence.
C Only A is liable for A's negligence, as B did not dictate how A's work was to be done.
D B is not liable for A's negligence, as A was not in the course of employment when he was driving the bus. Official answer
E A is liable for A's negligence, but B is liable for negligence in hiring A.