APO PYQ-Based Practice Set | 50 Important Special Laws MCQs

1. Which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 does NOT deal with examination of witnesses?
A. Examination-in-chief
B. Cross-examination
C. Re-examination
D. Order of examination

2. Coca plant means the plant of any species of the genus:
A. Cannabis
B. Erythroxylon
C. Charas
D. Cocaine

3. What is the maximum punishment for embezzlement of opium by a cultivator?
A. 7 years
B. 10 years
C. 14 years
D. 20 years

4. The maximum number of members of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Committee is:
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 20

5. Every offence punishable under the NDPS Act shall be:
A. Cognizable
B. Non-cognizable
C. Cognizable or Non-cognizable
D. As per the Criminal Procedure Code

6. Which provision of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 shall not apply under Section 18 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
A. Section 480 (Regular Bail)
B. Section 482 (Anticipatory Bail)
C. Section 483 (Special Powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding Bail)
D. Section 484

7. What is the minimum punishment of imprisonment under Section 3(1) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 1 month
D. 12 months

8. Section 8 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act deals with:
A. Forfeiture of Property
B. Special Court
C. Special Public Prosecutor
D. Presumption as to Offences

9. Under Section 2(b) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, “Code” means:
A. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
B. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
C. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
D. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Code, 1973

10. What is the maximum punishment for using any arms or ammunition in contravention of Section 5 of the Arms Act?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years

11. Who is a “young person” under Section 9 of the Arms Act, 1959?
A. A person below 14 years
B. A person below 16 years
C. A person below 18 years
D. A person below 21 years

12. Section 31 of the Arms Act deals with: A. Punishment for Subsequent Offences
B. Power to Confiscate
C. Offences by Companies
D. None of these

13. Under Section 10 of the Arms Act, a “Tourist” means a person who visits India for a period not exceeding:
A. 2 months
B. 3 months
C. 6 months
D. 1 month

14. Under the Excise Act, “Tola” means:
A. 10.242 grams
B. 10.142 grams
C. 10.568 grams
D. 11.638 grams

15. Section 23 of the Excise Act prohibits employment of children below the age of: A. 14 years
B. 16 years
C. 18 years
D. 21 years

16. The control of the administration of the Excise Department shall be vested in:
A. Joint Excise Commissioner
B. Deputy Excise Commissioner
C. District Excise Officer
D. Excise Commissioner

17. Interest payable on failure to pay excise revenue under Section 30A of the Excise Act is:
A. 2% per month
B. 1% per month
C. 1.5% per month
D. 0.5% per month

18. Which of the following is NOT an essential commodity under the Essential Commodities Act?
A. Cattle fodder
B. Cotton textile
C. Iron
D. Milk

19. Sugar includes:
A. Glucose
B. Refined Sugar
C. Saccharin
D. Jaggery

20. Any person aggrieved by an order of confiscation under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act may appeal to: A. District Judge
B. Civil Judge (Senior Division)
C. High Court
D. State Government

21. Provision for attempts and abetment under the Essential Commodities Act is provided under:
A. Section 7
B. Section 8
C. Section 9
D. Section 7A

22. “Embryo” means a developing human organism after fertilisation till the end of: A. 4 weeks
B. 8 weeks
C. 12 weeks
D. 16 weeks

23. Under the PC & PNDT Act, 1994, the registration certificate of a Genetic Counselling Centre/Genetic Laboratory/Genetic Clinic is granted under:
A. Section 18
B. Section 19
C. Section 20
D. Section 21

24. A court competent to try offences under the PC & PNDT Act shall be:
A. Court of Session
B. Court of District Magistrate
C. Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class
D. Court of Judicial Magistrate Second Class

25. Under which section of the PC & PNDT Act is sex determination prohibited?
A. Section 5
B. Section 6
C. Section 9
D. Section 12

26. Every offence under the PC & PNDT Act shall NOT be:
A. Cognizable
B. Non-bailable
C. Non-compoundable
D. Bailable

27. “Child” under the POCSO Act means:
A. A person below 14 years
B. A person below 16 years
C. A person below 18 years
D. A person below 21 years

28. Under Section 28 of the POCSO Act, a Special Court is designated by:
A. Central Government
B. Central Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India
C. State Government
D. State Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court

29. What is the eligibility for appointment as a Special Public Prosecutor under the POCSO Act?
A. Practice of at least 3 years
B. Practice of at least 5 years
C. Practice of at least 7 years
D. Practice of at least 10 years

30. An agreement for giving or taking dowry is:
A. Illegal
B. Voidable
C. Legal
D. Void

31. Section 3 of the Dowry Prohibition Act deals with:
A. Penalty for Giving Dowry
B. Penalty for Taking Dowry
C. Punishment for Giving or Taking Dowry
D. Penalty for Demanding Dowry

32. The Dowry Prohibition Officer is appointed by:
A. Sessions Judge
B. District Collector
C. Central Government
D. State Government

33. Where dowry is received by any person other than the woman, it shall be transferred to the:
A. Woman
B. Police
C. Court
D. State Government

34. “Public Examination” under the Rajasthan Public Examination Act includes:
A. Examination conducted by RPSC
B. Examination conducted by Railway Recruitment Board
C. Examination conducted by Rajasthan High Court
D. All of these

35. Under the Rajasthan Public Examination Act, “unfair means” includes: A. Unauthorised help while answering questions
B. Unauthorised possession of question paper
C. Unauthorised disclosure of question paper
D. All of these

36. Who has the power to amend the Schedule under the Rajasthan Public Examination Act?
A. Chairman of State Public Service Commission
B. Chief Justice of High Court
C. Central Government
D. None of these

37. What is the maximum fine for contravention of Section 3 of the Rajasthan Public Examination Act?
A. ₹1,000
B. ₹2,000
C. ₹5,000
D. ₹10,000

38. Offences punishable under the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act are:
A. Non-cognizable and Non-bailable
B. Cognizable and Bailable
C. Non-cognizable and Bailable
D. Cognizable and Non-bailable

39. Who has the power to make rules under Section 10 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act?
A. Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette
B. Central Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India
C. State Government
D. State Government in consultation with the Governor

40. Who has the power to enter and search under Section 5 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act?
A. Police officer authorised by the Sessions Judge
B. Police officer authorised by the Collector
C. Gazetted Officer authorised by the State Government
D. Any of these

41. Under the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, “advertisement” includes:
A. Label
B. Wrapper
C. Label and Wrapper
D. Label, Wrapper and Notice

42. The Food Safety and Standards Act contains:
A. 24 Sections
B. 37 Sections
C. 63 Sections
D. 101 Sections

43. Chapter III of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 deals with:
A. General Principles of Food Safety
B. General Provisions as to Articles of Food
C. Special Responsibilities as to Food Safety
D. All of these

44. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 extends to:
A. Whole of India
B. Whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir
C. Whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir and Nagaland
D. Whole of India except Nagaland

45. The Head Office of the Food Authority is situated at:
A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. Hyderabad
D. Delhi

46. The maximum age of the Chairperson of the Food Authority is:
A. 60 years
B. 62 years
C. 65 years
D. 58 years

47. The Food Safety Appellate Tribunal is established by:
A. Central Government
B. State Government
C. Central Government or State Government
D. Supreme Court

48. What is the maximum penalty for sub-standard food?
A. ₹50,000
B. ₹1 lakh
C. ₹5 lakh
D. ₹10 lakh

49. Bovine animal does not include:
A. Bull
B. Calf
C. Bullock
D. Boselaphus (Nilgai)

50. What is prohibited under Section 3 of the Bovine Animal Act?
A. Sale of beef products
B. Transportation of beef and beef products
C. Slaughter of bovine animals
D. All of these

ANSWER KEY:

1-D | 2-B | 3-D | 4-D | 5-A | 6-B | 7-B | 8-D | 9-B | 10-C | 11-D | 12-A | 13-C | 14-D | 15-C | 16-D | 17-A | 18-C | 19-B | 20-A | 21-B | 22-B | 23-B | 24-C | 25-B | 26-D | 27-C | 28-D | 29-C | 30-D | 31-C | 32-D | 33-A | 34-D | 35-D | 36-D | 37-B | 38-B | 39-A | 40-C | 41-D | 42-D | 43-A | 44-A | 45-D | 46-C | 47-C | 48-C | 49-D | 50-C

– Team Lawyer Talks

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