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Indian law and jurisprudence cover statutory frameworks like the Companies Act, Consumer Protection Act, and Indian Penal Code, alongside landmark judicial precedents. Legal topics are crucial for law entrance exams, judiciary examinations, and general awareness papers. Answer these questions to learn about defamation, administrative tribunals, and criminal procedure code sections.

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Indian Law and Jurisprudence Questions

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's jurisdiction extends  to the ______________.

  1. Whole of India

  2. Whole of the State

  3. Whole of District

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission is a quasi-judicial dispute redressal body setup in 1988 under the Consumer Protection Act. It has original jurisdiction as well as appellate and revisional jurisdiction from the order of the State Commissions, or the District forum all over India

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

A complaint can be made to a District forum when the value of the goods or services in question, along with the compensation claimed, exceeds Rs. 20 lakhs.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A complaint can be made to a District forum when the value of the goods or services in question, along with the compensation claimed, does not exceeds Rs. 20 lakhs, hence above statement is false.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

If the amount claimed by a onsumer as compensation is Rs 89 lacs, the case under the Consumer Protection Act shall be filed with ________.

  1. District Consumer Redressal Forum

  2. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

  3. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

  4. Supreme Court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Consumer Protection Act (as amended), the State Commission handles cases where the value exceeds Rs 1 crore but is less than Rs 10 crore. 89 lacs falls under the District Commission jurisdiction in the original act, but modern amendments have shifted thresholds.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

Following are out of the purview of the Consumer Protection Act
i. Doctors
ii. Advocates
iii. Practising Chartered Accountants
iv. Railways

  1. (i) and (ii)

  2. (i), (ii), and (iii)

  3. All of the above

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

None of the following are out of the purview of the Consumer Protection Act
i. Doctors
ii. Advocates
iii. Practising Chartered Accountants

iv. Railways
Consumer Protection Act was enacted by the Government of India in order to protect the interests of the consumers.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

A complaint can be made to the appropriate district forum when the value of goods or services in question, along with the compensation claimed, does not exceed Rs. _____ lakhs.

  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 25
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A complaint can be made to the appropriate district forum when the value of goods or services in question, along with the compensation claimed, does not exceed Rs. 20 lakhs. If the aggrieved party is not satisfied by the jurisdiction of the district forum then they can file an appeal against the judgement in State Commission within 30 days by depositinng Rs 25000 or 50% of the penalty amount whichever is less.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

A complaint can be made to the National Commission when the value of goods or services in question, along with the compensation claimed, exceeds Rs. ____ crore.

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Commission has jurisdiction for claims exceeding Rs 10 crore under the 2019 Act, but older curriculum often cites Rs 1 crore as the threshold for National Commission jurisdiction.

Multiple choice civics subordinate courts lok adalats lok adalats and tribunals the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

Main condition of the Lok Adalat is that __________.

  1. Both parties in dispute should agree for settlement

  2. One of the party should be ready to take imprisonment

  3. Both A and B

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lok Adalat is a special type of court in which disputes are settled by the mutual consent. Disputes are solved by direct talks between litigants. Main condition of the Lok Adalat is that both parties in dispute should agree for settlement.

Multiple choice civics subordinate courts lok adalats lok adalats and tribunals the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

Among the following, which is/are a part of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
1. Gram Nyayalaya
2. Fast Track Courts
3. Lok Adalats
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 1 and 3 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An alternative dispute resolution is an act of dispute resolution by making mutual agreements that are accepted by both the parties. It is achieved by following:

  • Gram Nyayalay: A Gram Nyayalaya is a mobile court and exercises the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts.
  • Lok Adalats: Lok Adalat is a special type of court in which disputes are settled by the mutual consent. Disputes are solved by direct talks between litigants.

Multiple choice civics subordinate courts lok adalats lok adalats and tribunals the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

Disputes in the Lok Adalat is settled by __________.

  1. Punishing one of the parties

  2. By imposing fine on both parties

  3. By mutual consent

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Lok Adalat literally means people’s court. Lok Adalat is a special type of court in which disputes are settled by the mutual consent. Disputes are solved by direct talks between litigants. Main condition of the Lok Adalat is that both parties in dispute should agree for settlement. 

Multiple choice civics subordinate courts lok adalats lok adalats and tribunals the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats

Any sum required to satisfy any judgment, decree or award of any court or arbitral tribunal shall be charged on ________________.

  1. Prime Minister's relief fund

  2. Consolidated Fund of India

  3. Fund of Ministry of Law& Justice

  4. Fund of Ministry of Home Affairs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Consolidated Fund of India was constituted under article 266(1) of the constitution. Expenses which are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India are non-votable which means voting will not take place on these expenses. These can be discussed in any house of the Parliament.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management consumerism the consumer protection act, 1986 consumer protection commerce

The apex consumer court in India under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 is referred to as_________.

  1. The Consumer Education and Research Centre

  2. The Consumer Unity and Trust Society

  3. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is the apex body established under the Consumer Protection Act to handle consumer grievances at the national level.

Multiple choice political science fundamental rights- part i human rights : origin, characteristics and types international problems problems affecting the world

A tribal woman of Rajasthan sends a telegram to the Supreme Court that the Police has kept her in unlawful custody Which of the following writs should be issued by the Supreme Court to provide a suitable remedy to her ?

  1. Habeas Corpus

  2. Mandamus

  3. Certiorari

  4. Quo warranto
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

It means 'to have the body.' The Supreme Court or the High Court can get the body of any person released if it has been unlawfully detained by any person or by the State. It is a safeguard for the personal freedom of a citizen. 

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

Which of the following statement is true?

1. Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2013 frames the guidelines for commercial organizations to prevent their employees/associates from giving bribes to public servants. 
2. Average trial period of cases is decreased to 2 years from 8 years. 

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Prevention of Corruption Act was enacted in the year 1988. This act was enacted to combat corruption in government agencies and public sector businesses in India. This was amended in 2013 which framed the guidelines for commercial organizations to prevent their employees/associates from giving bribes to public servants and average trial period of cases is decreased to 2 years from 8 years.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

Which of the following are the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances act 1985?

  1. It is illegal for a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate narcotic drugs without licence

  2. It is illegal for a person to sell or purchase narcotic drugs without licence

  3. Both A and B

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, commonly referred to as the NDPS Act, is an Act of the Parliament of India that prohibits a person to produce any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance. 

Following provisions are included in this Act.

  • It is illegal for a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate narcotic drugs without a license.
  • It is illegal for a person to sell or purchase narcotic drugs without a license.

Multiple choice medieval world history world history general knowledge

An idol of Lord Krishna in a temple is ____________________.

  1. A natural person

  2. A legal person

  3. Not a person in the eye of law become only the priest of the temple wiII be a person

  4. Not a person because no personality can be conferred on God
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In legal jurisprudence, a deity or an idol installed in a temple is recognized as a juristic or legal person capable of owning property, suing, and being sued through its managers or priests.