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Socio-Economic Offences (SEO) MCQ [Part: 4]

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  • Which agency is responsible for enforcement of the Foreign Exchange Management Act and certain provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act—
    • Enforcement Directorate
    • Central Bureau of Investigation
    • Central Vigilance Commission
    • None of the above

Answer: a

  • The trial of the offences of money laundering are conducted by—
    • Civil Courts
    • Sessions Court
    • Special Courts
    • First class Magistrate

Answer: c

  • The authorities under the PMLA that have been constituted to carry out the proceedings related to attachment and confiscation of any property derived from money laundering, include—
    • The Director, Adjudicating Authority and the Appellate Tribunal.
    • The Director and Adjudicating Authority.
    • The Director.
    • None of the above.

Answer: a

  • The PML Act seeks to combat money laundering in India and has the following objectives—
    • To prevent and control money laundering and to confiscate and seize the property obtained from the laundered money, and
    • To deal with any other issue connected with money laundering in India.
    • Both A and B
    • None of the above

Answer: c

  • The Adjudicating Authority under the PMLA comprises of—
    • three Members
    • five Members
    • seven Members
    • ten Members

Answer: a

  • The apex institution for vigilance in India is
    • CBI
    • CVC
    • RTI
    • ED

Answer: b

  • In matters concerning the life and liberty of an individual, the Public Information Officer is expected to furnish the reply to an RTI application within—
    • 48 hours
    • 60 hours
    • Both a and b depending on the case
    • Only a

Answer: a

  • What is the age criteria to file an RTI application?
    • 18 years and above
    • 45 years and above
    • 16 years and above
    • No age bar

                           Answer: d

  • The preamble of the RTI Act states that informed citizenry and transparency of information is vital to—
    • Eradicate Corruption
    • Promote Corruption
    • Contain Corruption
    • Measure Corruption

                          Answer: c

  • The time limit specified in the RTI Act, 2005 for the central / state Information Commissions to decide on complaints is
    • 15 days
    • One month
    • Two months
    • No such time limit has been specified

                    Answer: d

  • What does Right to information mean?

a. Inspect works, documents and records.

b. Take notes, extract or certified copies of documents or records.

c. Take certified copies of documents or records.

d. All the above

Ans. D

  • The provision of Suo moto disclosure is contained in

a. Section 4 of RTI Act

b. Section 11 of RTI Act

c. Section 22 of RTI Act

d. Section 24 of RTI Act

Ans. a

  • Which of the following is existing legal and institutional framework to check corruption and redress citizen’s grievances in India.

Lokayukta and Supreme Court

Supreme Court and Lokapal

Lokpal and Lokayukta

Administrative Tribunals and Lokpal

Ans . a

  • Which was the first Indian State to establish the Institution of Lokayukta ?

a. Bihar

b. Uttar Pradesh

c. Andhra Pradesh                     

d. Maharashtra

Ans. d

  • Which was the first Commonwealth Country in the world to adopt the Ombudsmen system?
    • India
    • Sweden
    • New Zealand
    • United Kingdom

Ans.  c

  • The specific Purpose of the Institution of Lokpal is to—
    • Strengthen  legislative control over administration
    • Supplement judicial control over administration
    • Protect and promote integrity in administration
    • Enable effective popular control over administration

                    Ans. c.

  • Consider the following statements.
  • Ombudsman is a government official who investigate  citizens complaint against the high   government functionaries
  • The central vigilance commission is deigned to inquire into allegations of corruption by administrative official of the state government as well as union government.

             Which of the statement given above is correct?

  1. I only
  2. II only
  3. Both I & II
  4. Neither I nor II

                    Ans. a.

  • When did The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, enacted?

A) 01 April 1988
B) 05 March 1988
C) 09 September 1988
D) 23 April 1988

Answer –09 September 1988

  • Which section of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 deals with the Offense relating to bribing a public servant by a commercial organization.
    ?

A. Section 12 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
B. Section 9 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
C. Section 14 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
D. Section 20 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

Answer B. Section 9 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

  • Which section of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988deals with Matters to be taken into consideration for fixing fines._?

A. Section 16 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
B. Section 14 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
C. Section 13 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
D. Section 18 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

Answer – A. Section 16 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

  • Section 25 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988deals with_______?

A. Punishment for abetment of offenses
B. Military, Naval, and Air Force or other law not to be affected
C. Punishment for attempt
D. Cases triable by special Judges

Ans- B. Military, Naval, and Air Force or other law not to be affected

  • Accused person to be a competent witness, is provided in section____ of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

A. Section 24 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
B. Section 22 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
C. Section 21 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
D. Section 23 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

Ans- C. Section 21 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

  • Section 17 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 provides _?

A.Persons authorized to investigate
B. Criminal misconduct by a public servant
C.Offence relating to bribing a public servant by a commercial organization
D.Act to be in addition to any other law

Ans – A.Persons authorized to investigate

  • Which section of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 deals with the Procedure and powers of special Judge?

A. Section 7 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
B. Section 4 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
C. Section 5 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
D. Section 9 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

Answer – C. Section 5 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

  • Section 12 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 deals with_______?

A. Punishment for abetment of offenses
B. Presumption where public servant accepts any undue advantage
C.Person in charge of a commercial organization to be guilty of offense.
D.Accused person to be a competent witness

Ans- A. Punishment for abetment of offenses

  • Which section of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 deals with the Punishment for habitual offender?

A. Section 17 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
B. Section 19 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
C. Section 14 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
D. Section 15 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

Answer – C. Section 14 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

  • Section 10 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 deals with_______?

A. Power to appoint special Judges
B. Act to be in addition to any other law
C. Person in charge of a commercial organization to be guilty of offense
D. Military, Naval and Air Force or other law not to be affected

Answer- C. Person in charge of a commercial organization to be guilty of offense

Socio-Economic Offences (SEO) MCQ [Part: 3]

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  • If a public servant takes gratification other than his legal remuneration in respect of an official act or to influence public servants is liable to—
    • minimum punishment of six months and maximum punishment of three years and fine.
    • minimum punishment of six months and maximum punishment of five years and fine.
    • minimum punishment of three years and maximum punishment of five years and fine.
    • minimum punishment of three years and maximum punishment of seven years and fine.

Answer: d

  • Which section of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 deals with the Procedure and powers of special Judge?

A. Section 7 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

B. Section 4 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

C. Section 5 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

D. Section 9 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

Answer – C. Section 5 of The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988

  • ____________Act penalizes a public servant for taking gratification to influence the public by illegal means?
    • Indian Penal Code, 1860
    • The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
    • The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
    • The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988

Answer: b

  • In order to prosecute a public servant, it is necessary to obtain prior sanction from
    • the central government
    • the state government
    • A or B
    • No prior sanction required

Answer: c

  • What is a Public Information Officer?
    • Public authorities have designated some of its officers as Public Information Officer.
    • They are responsible to give information to a person who seeks information under the RTI Act.
    • Both A & B
    • None of the above

Answer: c

  • Which of the following works as the “National Central Bureau” of INTERPOL?
    • Central Bureau of Investigation
    • Chief Information Commissioner
    • Ministry of law
    • Central Vigilance Commission

Answer: a

  • The Central Bureau of Investigation comes under the—
    • Ministry of Personnel and Training
    • Ministry of Women and Child Development
    • Ministry of Home Affairs
    • Ministry of Law

Answer: a

  • Which Committee recommended the establishing of the Central Bureau of Investigation?
    • Santhanam Committee
    • Rajmannar Committee
    • Punchhi Committee
    • None of these

Answer: a

  • Which organization is considered the forerunner of CBI?
    • Special Police Establishment
    • Research and Analysis Wing
    • Interpole
    • Intelligence Bureau

Answer: a

  • Which is the apex vigilance institution in India
    • CBI
    • CID
    • CVC
    • ED

Answer: c

  • How many Vigilance Commissioners are there to assist the Central Vigilance Commissioner?
    • 2
    • 6
    • 4
    • 10

Answer: a

  • If the life and liberty of any person is involved, the Public Information Officer is expected to reply for an RTI application within
    • A week
    • 15 days
    • 48 hours
    • 30 days

Answer: c

  • Which one of the following is not true about CVC?
    • CVC is only an advisory body
    • CVC does not have powers to register to register criminal case
    • CVC has supervisory powers over CBI
    • CVC is not obliged to provide information under RTI

Answer: d

  • The right to information Act specifies time limits for replying to the request. Within how many days the PIO should reply?
    • 10
    • 30
    • 40
    • 45

Answer: b

  • Every appeal under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 shall be filed within a period of ______ from the date on which a copy of the order made by the Adjudicating Authority or Director is received and it shall be in such form and be accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed.
    • 30 days
    • 45 days
    • 60 days
    • 90 days

Answer: b

  • What is the object of the enactment of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?
    • As stated in the Preamble to the Act, it is an Act to prevent money-laundering and to provide for confiscation of property derived from, or involved in, money-laundering.
    • As stated in the Preamble to the Act, it is an Act to prevent money-laundering
    • As stated in the Preamble to the Act, it is an Act to provide for confiscation of property derived from, or involved in, money-laundering.
    • None of the above

Answer: a

  • ___________ means any property derived or obtained, directly or indirectly, by any person as a result of criminal activity relating to a scheduled offence or the value of any such property under PMLA
    • Proceeds of crime
    • Illegal Property
    • Tainted property
    • None of the above

Answer: a

  • Impacts of Money Laundering include
    • Economic Impacts
    • Social Impacts
    • Political Impacts
    • All of the above

Answer: d

  • One of the main functions of Enforcement Directorate (ED) is—
    • It is a law enforcement agency responsible for educating and impart training on economic laws
    • To Investigate offences of money laundering under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002(PMLA).
    • Both A and B
    • None of the above

Answer: b

  • The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 states that an offence of money laundering has been committed if a person is a—
    • party to any process connected with the proceeds of crime and
    • projects such proceeds as untainted property
    • Both A & B
    • None of the above

Answer: c

  • The penalty for committing the offence of money laundering is rigorous imprisonment for
    • three to seven years and a fine of upto Rs 3 lakh
    • three to seven years and a fine of upto Rs 5 lakh
    • three years and a fine of upto Rs 5 lakh
    • seven years and a fine of upto Rs 3 lakh

Answer: b

  • The three main authorities involved in inquiring, investigating and prosecuting corruption cases are—
    • the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the state Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)
    • the Directorate of Enforcement and the Financial Intelligence Unit, which are under the Ministry of Finance.
    • the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the Directorate of Enforcement and the state Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).
    • the Directorate of Enforcement, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the state Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).

Answer: a

Socio-Economic Offences (SEO) MCQ [Part: 2]

  • When did The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, come into force?
    • 21st April, 2006
    • 23rd March, 2006
    • 21st May, 2007
    • 23rd August 2006
  • The FSSAI has now changed the regulations of trans-fatty acids. Choose the correct statement from the following—

(I)      Trans Fatty Acids, TFA in oils and fats to 3% for 2021 and 2%         by 2022

(II)     The current permissible limit is of 5%

  • Only I
  • Only II
  • Both I and II
  • None of the above 

Answer: c

{Explanation: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reduced the levels of trans fatty acids (TFA) in oils and fats to 3% for 2021 and 2% by 2022 from the current permissible limit of 5%. It has been done through an amendment to the Food and Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Regulations.}

  • Which section of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 deals with the Officers and other employees of Food Authority?

Section 12 of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006
Section 9 of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006
Section 14 of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006
Section 20 of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006

Answer: b (Section 9)

  • Which section of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006deals with Duties and functions of Food Authority
  • Section 16 of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006
  • Section 14 of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006
  • Section 13 of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006
  • Section 18 of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006

Answer – A. 

  • Section 25 of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 deals with __?
    • Food recall procedures
    • All imports of articles of food to be subject to this Act
    • Emergency prohibition notices and orders
    • Liability of Food Safety Officer in certain cases

Answer: b

  • According to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, cosmetic means—
    • any article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, or introduced into, or otherwise applied to, the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, and
    •  includes any article intended for use as a component of cosmetic
    • Both A and B
    • None of the above

Answer: c

  • The administrative structure provided by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, includes—
    • Drugs Technical Advisory Board
    • Drugs Consultative Committee
    • Central Drugs Laboratory & State Drug Control Laboratory
    • Licensing authorities
    • All of the above

Answer: e

  • Import of certain drugs or cosmetics can be prohibited by the Central Government, it includes—
    • any drug or cosmetic which is not of standard quality,
    • any misbranded drug or misbranded or spurious cosmetics
    • any adulterated or spurious drug
    • All of the above

Answer: d

  • The Central Government has the power to prohibit import of drugs and cosmetics in public interest, if—
    • the Central Government is satisfied that the use of any drug or cosmetic is likely to involve any risk to human beings only.
    • the Central Government is satisfied that the use of any drug or cosmetic is likely to involve any risk to human beings or animals.
    • the drug has therapeutic value.
    • quantity of therapeutic justification not mentioned on the drug or cosmetic.

Answer: b

  • The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, regulates—
    • Import drugs and cosmetics.
    • Manufacture drugs and cosmetics.
    • distribution & sale of drugs and cosmetics.
    • All of the above.

Answer: d

  • Pesticides, veterinary drugs residues, antibiotic residues and microbiological counts, is provided in section____ of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

Section 24 of the Food Safety and Standards Act of India, 2006.

Section 23 of the Food Safety and Standards Act of India, 2006.

Section 22 of the Food Safety and Standards Act of India, 2006.

Section 21 of the Food Safety and Standards Act of India, 2006.

Answer: d

  • Material which is or could be employed for the purposes of adulteration, means a/an—
    • adulterated
    • adulterant
    • toxic metal
    • external particle

Answer: b

  • An article of food shall be deemed to be adulterated, if—
    • if the article contains any other substance which affects, or if the article is so processed as to affect, injuriously the nature, substance or quality
    • if the article had been prepared, packed or kept under sanitary conditions whereby it has become contaminated or injurious to health
    • Both A and B
    • None of the Above

Answer: a

  • The aim if the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, is—
    • the prevention of adulteration of food
    • the prevention of misbranding of food
    • the prevention of importing substandard food
    • All of the above

Answer: a

  • As per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani drug includes all medicines intended for internal or external use for or in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of disease or disorder in human beings or animals, and manufactured exclusively in accordance with the formulae described in the—
    • authoritative books of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Tibb system of medicine, listed in the First Schedule
    • authoritative books of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Tibb system of medicine, listed in the Second Schedule
    • Notified by Central Government
    • Notified by State Government

Answer: a

  • Any article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or or sprayed on the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, is a-
    • Drug
    • Cosmetic
    • Ayurvedic drug
    • None of the above

Answer: b

  • If a person imports spurious drugs he/she shall be punishable with—
    • Imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and a fine upto five thousand rupees.
    • Imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and a fine upto five thousand rupees.
    • Imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and a fine upto ten thousand rupees.
    • Imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and a fine upto three thousand rupees.

Answer: a

  • The term of office of the nominated and elected members of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board is for—
    • Two years
    • three years
    • five years
    • None of the above

Answer: b

  • The Central Drugs Laboratory carries out the functions entrusted to it by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act or rule. It is under the control of a—
    • Inspector
    • Analyst
    • Advisor
    • Director

Answer: d

  • If the product has been substituted partly or wholly by another drug substance, it is known as–
    • Adulterated drug
    • Misbranded drug
    • Spurious Drug
    • Poisonous drug
  • Spurious drug is defined in section ____ of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
    • Section 9
    • Section 9 A
    • Section 9 B
    • Section 9 C

Answer: c

  • Spurious Drugs mean—
  • Imitations of other known drugs.
  • Substitutes of earlier known drugs.
  • Drugs resembling other known drugs.
    • Only I.
    • Only III.
    • II and III.
    • I, II and III.

Answer: d

  • Section 12 of The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 deals with_______?
    • Functions of Central Advisory Committee.
    • Scientific Committee.
    • Officers and other employees of the Food Authority.
    • General principles to be followed in the administration of the Act.

Socio-Economic Offences (SEO) MCQ [Part: 1]

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  • Socio- Economic Offences were largely discussed in the 29th Law Commission Report, of 1966, is also known as—
    • Rajagopalachari Plan
    • Sarkaria Commission
    • Santhanam Committee
    • None of the above

Answer: d

  • Socio-Economic Offences deal with—
    • Offences that have an impact on the social, economic and political well-being of society.
    • Offences that have an impact on the social and economic well-being of society.
    • Offences that have an impact on the criminal and economic well-being of society.
    • All of the above.

Answer: b

  • The Essential Commodities Act, provides, for the control of the production, supply and distribution of, and trade and commerce, in certain commodities in the interest of the—
    • Manufacturing Units
    • General public,
    • Nation
    • Trade and Commerce

Answer: b

  • Under the Essential Commodities Act, an order may be made by the Central Government—
    • for regulating by licences, permits or otherwise the production or manufacture of any essential commodity, for bringing under cultivation any waste or arable land, whether appurtenant to a building or not, for the growing thereon of food-crops generally or of specified food-crops, and for otherwise maintaining or increasing the cultivation of food-crops generally, or of specified food crops.
    • for controlling the price at which any essential commodity may be bought or sold, for regulating by licences, permits or otherwise the storage, transport, distribution, disposal, acquisition, use or consumption of, any essential commodity.
    • for prohibiting the withholding from sale of any essential commodity ordinarily kept for sale.
    • All of the above

Answer: d

  • Persons engaged in the production, supply or distribution of or trade and commerce in, any essential commodity do not maintain books of accounts and records relating to their business and to furnish such information, would make such persons liable—
    • with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year and shall also be liable to fine
    • with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine
    • with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine
    • with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and shall also be liable to fine

Answer: a

  • According to the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act 2020 the central government may regulate the supply of certain food items including cereals, pulses, potato, onions, edible oilseeds, and oils, only under extraordinary circumstances, such as—
    • war,
    • famine,
    • extraordinary price rise and natural calamity of grave nature
    • All of the above

Answer: d

  • The main purpose of the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act 2020 was—
    • Imposition of limit on stock only under exceptional circumstances such as famine or other calamities
    • deregulate agricultural produce like pulses, onion, potato and cereals, edible oils, and oilseeds
    • Both A and B
    • None of the above

Answer: c

  • As per the Essential Commodities Act, food-crops include crops of—
    • Sugarcane
    • cereals, pulses, potato, onions
    • Groundnut
    • Jute

Answer: a

  • The Collector may order confiscation of essential commodity of—
    • the essential commodity so seized,
    • any package, covering or receptacle in which such essential commodity is found, and
    • any animal, vehicle, vessel or other conveyance used in carrying such essential commodity
    • All of the above

Answer: d

  • Every offence punishable under the Essential Commodities Act, is—
    • Cognizable
    • Non-cognizable
    • Compoundable
    • All of the above

Answer: a

  • The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 provides for action against _________ activities.
    • Anti-social
    • Consumer
    • Social
    • Both a and b

Answer: d

  • Does Indian law impose any restriction on inter-state movement, distribution and trade of essential commodities?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Maybe
    • None of the Above

Answer: b

  • Is Maximum Retail Price applicable to essential commodities?
    • Yes, for non-perishable commodities MRP is decided
    • Yes, for perishable commodities MRP is decided
    • Both a and b
    • None of the above

Answer: a

  • Once an order is made or approved of by the State Government under Section 3 of the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 the State Government shall inform the Central Government together with the grounds on which the order has been made and such other particulars, within a period of
    • 30 days
    • 7 days
    • No information is needed to be sent
    • 6 months only

Answer: b

  • Detention Orders under the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 are not invalid or inoperative on certain grounds such as—
    • that the person to be detained hereunder is outside the limits of the territorial jurisdiction of the Government or officer making the order, or
    • that the place of detention of such person is outside the said limits
    • only b
    • both a and b

Answer: d

  • Advisory Board under the PBMMSEC Act comprises—
    • 3 persons
    • 4 persons
    • 2 persons
    • 5 persons

Answer: a

  • Recently, the government amended the schedule of which Act to declare face masks and hand sanitizers as essential commodities?
    • Essential Commodities Act 1955
    • Essential Commodities Act 1965
    • Essential Commodities Act 1975
    • Essential Commodities Act 1985

Answer: a

  • Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 provides for the following—
    • certain officers of the Central and State governments to pass orders to detain persons who seek to control the production, supply or distribution of, or trade and commerce in any commodity which is an essential commodity
    • contains provisions on the manner in which these detention orders may be executed and grants the power to the Central and State governments to set up Advisory Boards to oversee the detention orders.
    • Only a
    • Both a and b

Answer: d

  • Under the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980, detaining order may be passed by—
    • District Magistrates, Commissioners of Police under section 3(2)
    • Chief Minister’s office and Police Commissioner
    • Only a
    • None of the above

Answer: a

  • Metrology is defined as Science of _________

Measurement

Instrument

Inspection

Calibration

Ans. a

  • The study of scientific metrology deals with—

a. accuracy and methods of measurement

b. Standard Specification

c. theories related to nature

d. all of the above

Ans. c

  • How many languages can be used for making the declarations under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009?

a. only English

b. only Hindi

c. only English and Hindi

d. Any Language

Answer: d

  • As per Legal Metrology Act, How many Mandatory declarations are printed on the label of your company products?

a. Six                                                                      

b. Seven

c. Eight

d. Nine

Answer: d

  • In case of issue in statutory label declarations, what are the penalties for second offence under the legal Metrology Act?
    • 25,000/-
    • 50,000/-
    • 75,000/-
    • 1,00,000/-

Answer: a

Legal Ethics & Court Craft MCQ

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1.     The term Advocate -on- Record is defined u/order—– of Supreme court Rules 2013

a.     Order I Rule 2(1) (a)

b.     Order I Rule 2(1) (b)

c.     Order I Rule 2(1) (q)

d.     Order i Rule 2(1) (g)

ANS: B

2.     The Supreme Court derives the authority to frame it’s own rules for its practice and procedure

a.     Article 124 of the Constitution of India

b.     Article 145 of the Constitution of India

c.     Article 141 of the Constitution of India

d.     Article 124 of the Constitution of India

ANS: B

3.     Which of the following statement is not true:

a.     A senior Advocate can not file a vakalatnama or act in any court or tribunal in India

b.     A senior Advocate cannot appear without an AOR in court

c.     A senior Advocate cannot appear without a junior in other courts or Tribunal in India

d.     A senior Advocate can accept instructions to draw pleadings or affidavit from a client

ANS: D

4.     To be qualified as an AOR:

a.     An advocate’s name should be borne on the roll of any State Bar Council for a period of not less than four years

b.     An advocate’s name should be borne on the roll of any State Bar Council for a period of not less than five years

c.     He should have undergone training from one year with an AOR approved by the court

d.     Pass such test as may be held by the court to be qualified as an AOR

i.               a, c, & d

ii.              b, c,& d

iii.            c & d

iv.            a,b,c & d

ANS: i

5.     which of the following statement is true:

a.     An AOR must have an office in Delhi within 16 KMS from the court house

b.     Must have a registered clerk

c.     Paid registration fees of rupees 250/-

d.     All of the above

ANS: D

6.     Misconduct or conduct on becoming of an AOR may not include:

a.     Mere name lending by an AOR without any further participation in the proceedings of the case

b.     Absence of the AOR from the court without any justifiable cause when the case is taken up for the hearing

c.     Failure to submit appearance slip duly signed by the AOR of actual appearances in the court

d.     Ceasing to have an office within 16 kms of the court house

ANS: D

7.     As per Order V Rule1 (5) the power which can be exercised by the registrar under Supreme Court Rules 2013 are:

a.     Applications for leave to take documents out of the custody of court

b.     Application for separate trials for cause of action

c.     Rejection of a plaint

d.     Application for particulars

ANS: A

8.     The single judge sitting in the chamber has the power in the following matters as per Order 5 Rule 2 (1):

a.     Application for discovery and inspection

b.     Application for payment into court

c.     Application by AOR for leave to withdraw/change/discharge of AOR

d.     All of the above.

ANS: C

9.     Any person aggrieved by the order of Registrar under Supreme Court rules may appeal against it before

a.     Court

b.     Single judge sitting on bench

c.     Judge in chamber

d.     Division Bench

ANS: C

10.  Any person aggrieved by the order of Registrar under Supreme Court rules may appeal against it within

a.     15 days

b.     30 days

c.     60 days

d.     One month

ANS: A

11.  Every cause appeal or other proceeding arising out of a case in which death sentence has been confirmed or awarded by the High Court shall be heard by a bench consisting of

a.     Not less than two judges

b.     Not less than three judges

c.     By a division bench

d.     Full bench

ANS: B

12.  An appellant whose appeal has been dismissed for default of appearance may present a petition praying that the appeal may be restored within

a.     30 days

b.     60 days

c.     15 days

d.     One month

ANS: A

13.  The petition of appeal with a certificate of fitness from High Court shall be presented within:

a.     30 days

b.     60 days

c.     15 days

d.     One month

ANS: B

14.  As per Order XIX the petition for appeal with a certificate of fitness from High Court shall be accompanied by a certified copy of:

a.     Judgment or decree or order appealed from

b.     Certificate granted by High Court

c.     The order granting the said certificate

d.     All of the above

ANS: D

15.  Where certificate of fitness to appeal is refused by the High Court, a petition for SLP to appeal can be filed within —— days from the order of refusal:

a.     30 days

b.     60 days

c.     15 days

d.     One month

ANS: B

16.  In any other case a petition for SLP to appeal can be filed within —— days from the order of refusal:

a.     30 days

b.     60 days

c.     90 days

d.     One month

ANS: C

17.  Special Leave Petitions can be filed under Article:

a.     226

b.     132

c.     136

d.     32

ANS: C

18.  Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is contained under Article:

a.     141

b.     142

c.     143

d.     134

ANS: C

19.  The supreme Court of India was established on:

a.     26th January 1949

b.     26th January 1950

c.     26th November 1949

d.     15th August 1947

ANS: B

20.  Supreme Court Rules Defines:

a.     Advocate

b.     Advocate On Record

c.     Junior Advocate

d.     All of the above

ANS: D

Interpretation of statutes MCQs

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MCQs- IOS(INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES)

1.  There is no need for presumptions? 

     a. The intention of the legislation is clear 

     b. The intention of the legislation is not clear 

     c. Can be used in any condition 

     d. All of the above 

2. Where in an enactment, there are two provisions which cannot be reconciled with each other; they should be so interpreted that, if possible effect may be given to both. This is what known as the_____________ 

a. Rule of harmonious construction 

b. Rule of reasonable construction 

c. Rule of ejusdem generis 

3. According to the ________ rule of interpretation, meaning of a word should be known from its Accompany ignore associating words? 

a. Mischief rule 

b. Golden rule 

c. Noscitur a sociis 

d. Primary rule 

4.________means that contemp or an eousex position is the best and strongest in law? 

a. Ejusdem generis 

b. Contemporanea Expositio Est Optima Et Fortissima in Lege 

c. Noscitur a sociis 

d. None of above 

5. Interpretation of statute should not be given a meaning which would make other________ Provisions? 

a. In effective 

b. Redundant 

c. Dormant 

d. None of the above 

6. Rule of ejusdem generis is applicable when__________? 

a. Specific word follow general words 

b. General word follows specific words 

c. Either (a) or (b) 

d. Both (a) and (b) 

7. According to which rule of interpretation old statutes should be interpreted as they would Have been at the date when they were passed? 

a. Expression unisest exclusion alteri us 

b. Contemporanea Expositio Est Optima Et Fortissima In Lege 

c. Futuresmag is valeat Quam Pereat 

d..Nosciur a Sociis 

8. According to primary rule, the ________of a statute are to be understood in the natural, ordinary or popular and grammatical meaning unless such a construction leads to an Absurdity or contents or object of the statute suggests a different meaning? 

a. Words 

b. Phrase 

c. Sentences 

d. All of above 

9. If you were looking for them earning of provision, the first place you would look is______? 

a. A dictionary 

b. The interne 

c. The definition section 

d. Any of the above 

10._______sets out in general terms, the purpose of the Act and it often precedes the preamble? 

a. Long title 

b. Short title 

c. Preamble 

d. None of above 

11. Which of the following is an external aid for interpretation of statute? 

a. Parliamentary history 

b. Use of foreign decisions 

c. Historical background 

d. All of above 

12. When statute does not profess to make any alteration in the existing law, but merely declare Or explain what it is, then such law is known as________? 

a. Codifying statute 

b. Remedial statute 

c. Declaratory statute 

d. Consolidating statute 

13. According to the _________the words, phrases, sentences so fast a tute are to be understood In their natural, ordinary or popular and grammatical meaning, unless such a construction Leads to an absurdity or contents or object of the statute suggests a different meaning? 

a. Literal construction 

b. Mischief rule 

c. Strict rule of interpretation 

d. None of above 

14. Which of the following is internal aid for interpretation of statute? 

a. Long title 

b. Marginal notes 

c. Interpretation clauses 

d. All of above 

15. As per the rule of _________meaning of a word should be known from its accompanying or Associating words. 

a. Noscitur a sociis 

b. Strict and liberal construction 

c. Ejusdem generis 

d. None of the above 

16. Which of the following are acceptable extrinsic material use in interpreting legislation? 

a. Parliamentary committee reports 

b. Dictionaries 

c. Notes on Clauses of the bill 

d. All of above 

17. Generally ____________are given strict interpretation? 

a. Labour

b. Welfare laws 

c. Criminal laws 

d. None of the above 

18. If there is any appearance of consistency between the schedule and specific provision in An enactment, the ________ shall prevail? 

a.Schedule 

b. Provisions 

c. Both will be applicable as per situation 

d. None of the above 

19. Heydon’s case deals with____? 

a. Mischief rule 

b. Rule of reasonable construction 

c. Noscitur a sociis

d. Golden rule 

20. Non obstante clause usually starts with the word___? 

a. Provided that 

b. Notwithstanding anything contained 

c. Save as provided otherwise 

d. Any of the above 

21._____is used to remove special cases from the general enactment and provide for them specially? 

a. Exception clause 

b. Saving clause 

c. Proviso 

d. Non obstante clause 

22. Ut Res Magis Valeat Quam Pareatis also known as______? 

a. Rule of harmonious construction 

b. Rule of reasonable construction 

c. Rule of ejusdem generis 

d. All of above 

23.________contain them an object of the act? 

a. Long title 

b .Short title 

c. Preamble 

d. None of the above 

24 .Heydon’s case,in 1584,was resolved by the? 

a. Supreme Court of India 

b. Bombay high court 

c. Barons of the Exchequer 

d. House of lords 

25. When a general word follows a specific word of a distinct category, the general word may be given a striated meaning of the same category. His general word take its meaning from Preceding expression. This is what is known as? 

a. Rule of harmonies construction 

b. Ut Res Magis Valeat Quam Pereat 

c. Ejusdem generis 

d. Expression unisest exclusion alteri us 

26. In the interpretation of the statue, an important role is played by____ 

a. Schedule 

b. Preamble 

c. Heading 

d. All of above 

27. While constructing a provision in penal statute if there appears to be a reasonable doubt or Ambiguity it shall be solved in favour of? 

a. State government 

b. Union 

c. Person who would be liable to penalty 

d. None of the above 

28. Which of the following is internal aid for interpretation of statute? 

a. Reference to reports of committee

b. Statement of objects and reasons 

c. Dictionaries 

d. Preamble 

29. The rules______means the express mention of one thing is the exclusion of other? 

a. Rule of harmonious construction 

b. Primary rule 

c. Ejusdem generis 

d. Expressio Unius est exclusio alterius 

30.Internal aid in interpretation of statute includes? 

a. Title 

b. Preamble 

c. Marginal notes 

d. All of above 

31. A statute has been defined as the______ 

a. Will of the king 

b. Will of the society 

c. Will of them magistrate 

d. Will of the legislature 

32. What is the doctrine of stare decisis? 

a. The doctrine of Parliamentary sovereignty 

b. The doctrine of royal pardon 

c. The doctrine of statutory interpretation 

d. The doctrine of precedent 

33. What is case law? 

a. Law representing the decisions of the courts 

b. Law passed by Parliament 

c. Delegated legislation 

d. Case law is not really law at all 

34. What is legislation? 

a. Legislation is law made by judges 

b. Legislation is law made by Parliament 

c. Legislation is law made by custom 

d. Legislation is law made by the Law Commission 

35. How many readings must a Bill have in the House of Commons and the House of Lords Before it receives Royal Assent? 

a. 1 in the House of Commons, 3in the House of Lords 

b. 3 in the House of Commons,1in the House of Lords 

c. 1 in each House 

d. 3 in each House 

36. What is the Committee Stage in the passage of a Bill through the House of Commons? 

a. A committee reading of the title of the Bill 

b. A committee debating the general principles of a Bill 

c. A committee considering the provisions of the Bill in detail 

d. A committee drafting the Bill 

37. How long can the House of Lords delay a Bill (except a Money Bill)? 

a.1 month 

b.6 months 

c.1 year 

d.6 years 

38. What is a Public Act? 

a. An Act affecting particular individuals or individual bodies 

b. An Act affecting the general public 

c. An Act made in private 

d. An Act made in public 

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39. What is meant by statutory interpretation? 

a. The interpretation of a statute by Parliament 

b. The interpretation of a statute by the House of Commons 

c. The interpretation of a statute by the courts 

d. The interpretation of a statute by the House of Lords 

40. What is meant by the purposive approach? 

a. The judge must interpret the statute on purpose 

b.The judge must interpret the statute in the light of the purpose its enactment 

c. The judge must interpret the statute with a purposeful manner 

d. The judge must interpret the statute in the purpose of deciding the case before him or her