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The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955 Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main purpose of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. To strengthen the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947
  2. To introduce new offenses related to corruption
  3. To enhance the punishment for corruption offenses
  4. All of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not an offense under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Accepting or obtaining a bribe
  2. Giving or offering a bribe
  3. Criminal misconduct
  4. Abuse of official position
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for accepting or obtaining a bribe under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years
  2. Fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for giving or offering a bribe under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years
  2. Fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for criminal misconduct under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years
  2. Fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for filing a complaint under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. One year from the date of the offense
  2. Two years from the date of the offense
  3. Three years from the date of the offense
  4. Four years from the date of the offense
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is competent to try offenses under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Sessions Court
  2. District Court
  3. High Court
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for abetment of an offense under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years
  2. Fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for conspiracy to commit an offense under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years
  2. Fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for attempting to commit an offense under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years
  2. Fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for aiding and abetting an offense under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years
  2. Fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for harboring an offender under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years
  2. Fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for destroying or altering evidence under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years
  2. Fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for giving false evidence under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years
  2. Fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for using forged documents under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1955?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years
  2. Fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not more than ten thousand rupees
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
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