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The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1947

Test your knowledge on the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1947, a crucial legislation in India's fight against corruption.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. 1946
  2. 1947
  3. 1948
  4. 1949
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the primary objective of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To strengthen the existing anti-corruption laws.
  2. To introduce new provisions to combat corruption.
  3. To establish a specialized agency to investigate corruption cases.
  4. To raise public awareness about the evils of corruption.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act defines the offense of bribery?

  1. Section 7
  2. Section 8
  3. Section 9
  4. Section 10
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years.
  2. Fine of up to Rs. 1 lakh.
  3. Both imprisonment and fine.
  4. None of the above.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act deals with the offense of criminal misconduct?

  1. Section 11
  2. Section 12
  3. Section 13
  4. Section 14
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of criminal misconduct under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years.
  2. Fine of up to Rs. 2 lakhs.
  3. Both imprisonment and fine.
  4. None of the above.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act provides for the confiscation of property acquired through corruption?

  1. Section 15
  2. Section 16
  3. Section 17
  4. Section 18
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the procedure for confiscation of property under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The property is seized by the police.
  2. The property is forfeited to the government.
  3. The property is sold by the government.
  4. All of the above.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act provides for the protection of witnesses in corruption cases?

  1. Section 19
  2. Section 20
  3. Section 21
  4. Section 22
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the measures provided for the protection of witnesses under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. Providing them with security.
  2. Keeping their identity confidential.
  3. Granting them financial assistance.
  4. All of the above.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act deals with the offense of abetment of corruption?

  1. Section 23
  2. Section 24
  3. Section 25
  4. Section 26
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of abetment of corruption under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of up to 5 years.
  2. Fine of up to Rs. 1 lakh.
  3. Both imprisonment and fine.
  4. None of the above.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act provides for the establishment of special courts for the trial of corruption cases?

  1. Section 27
  2. Section 28
  3. Section 29
  4. Section 30
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the advantages of having special courts for the trial of corruption cases?

  1. They ensure speedy trial.
  2. They are presided over by judges who are experts in corruption law.
  3. They provide for special procedures to protect witnesses.
  4. All of the above.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act provides for the recovery of undue advantage obtained by a public servant?

  1. Section 31
  2. Section 32
  3. Section 33
  4. Section 34
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the procedure for recovery of undue advantage under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The public servant is required to pay the amount of undue advantage to the government.
  2. The government can attach the property of the public servant to recover the amount of undue advantage.
  3. Both of the above.
  4. None of the above.
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