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The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2005

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act passed?

  1. 2002
  2. 2004
  3. 2005
  4. 2007
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objective of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To prevent corruption in public life
  2. To promote transparency and accountability in public life
  3. To punish corrupt public officials
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The definition of 'public servant' has been expanded
  2. The punishment for bribery has been increased
  3. The burden of proof has been shifted to the accused
  4. The establishment of special courts to try corruption cases
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for bribery under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than Rs. 1 lakh
  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than five years and a fine of not less than Rs. 2 lakh
  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years and a fine of not less than Rs. 3 lakh
  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years and a fine of not less than Rs. 5 lakh
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the burden of proof in a corruption case under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The burden of proof lies on the prosecution
  2. The burden of proof lies on the accused
  3. The burden of proof lies on both the prosecution and the accused
  4. There is no burden of proof in a corruption case
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a new offence created by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. Demanding or accepting a bribe
  2. Offering or giving a bribe
  3. Abetment of bribery
  4. Criminal misconduct by a public servant
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for criminal misconduct by a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than Rs. 1 lakh
  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than five years and a fine of not less than Rs. 2 lakh
  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years and a fine of not less than Rs. 3 lakh
  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years and a fine of not less than Rs. 5 lakh
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The establishment of a Central Vigilance Commission
  2. The establishment of a Lokpal
  3. The establishment of a Lokayukta
  4. The establishment of a Special Court for the trial of corruption cases
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Central Vigilance Commission under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To investigate cases of corruption
  2. To recommend prosecution in cases of corruption
  3. To supervise the work of the Lokpal and the Lokayukta
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Lokpal under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To investigate cases of corruption against public servants
  2. To recommend prosecution in cases of corruption against public servants
  3. To supervise the work of the Central Vigilance Commission
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Lokayukta under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To investigate cases of corruption against public servants in the state
  2. To recommend prosecution in cases of corruption against public servants in the state
  3. To supervise the work of the Lokpal
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The establishment of a National Advisory Council on Corruption
  2. The establishment of a National Corruption Control Bureau
  3. The establishment of a National Corruption Prevention Council
  4. The establishment of a National Corruption Eradication Commission
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the National Advisory Council on Corruption under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To advise the government on matters relating to corruption
  2. To review the implementation of the Prevention of Corruption Act
  3. To suggest measures for the prevention of corruption
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the National Corruption Prevention Council under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To develop and implement strategies for the prevention of corruption
  2. To monitor the implementation of the Prevention of Corruption Act
  3. To evaluate the effectiveness of the Prevention of Corruption Act
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The establishment of a National Corruption Eradication Commission
  2. The establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Bureau
  3. The establishment of a National Corruption Control Authority
  4. The establishment of a National Corruption Prevention Authority
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