MCQ on General Clauses Act 1897

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Q61. The term “act” in Section 3(2) of the General Clauses Act refers to:

a) A physical activity only
b) A legal obligation only
c) A deed, action, or statute
d) Only laws enacted by the legislature

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Q62. Section 24 of the General Clauses Act ensures that:

a) Rules made under a repealed law are invalid
b) Rules under repealed laws can be continued under new laws
c) Repealed laws must be re-enacted for validity
d) Only penalties remain valid after repeal

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Q63. Under the General Clauses Act, the term “commencement” of an Act means:

a) The date it is introduced in the legislature
b) The date it is published in the Gazette
c) The date specified in the Act or the date of its publication
d) The date it is implemented by the government

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Q64. Section 3(15) defines “district judge” to mean:

a) Any judicial officer
b) The head of the judiciary in a district
c) A person appointed as a magistrate
d) A civil servant

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Q65. Under the General Clauses Act, “writing” includes:

a) Only handwriting
b) Only typed documents
c) Handwriting, typewriting, and printing
d) Only signed documents

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Q66. Section 6 of the General Clauses Act does NOT apply to:

a) Repeal of penal laws
b) Substantive rights
c) Liabilities incurred under repealed laws
d) Pending investigations

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Q67. Which section of the General Clauses Act addresses the substitution of enactments?

a) Section 6
b) Section 8
c) Section 10
d) Section 14

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Q68. Under the General Clauses Act, who can administer an oath?

a) Any citizen
b) Any government official
c) Persons authorized by law
d) Only judges

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Q69. Section 25 of the General Clauses Act defines “public holidays” to include:

a) Only national holidays
b) Sundays and declared holidays
c) Only gazetted holidays
d) All holidays specified by any authority

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Q70. Section 27 of the General Clauses Act deals with:

a) Computation of time
b) Service of notices
c) Definitions of terms
d) Power to make rules

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Q71. What does Section 16 of the General Clauses Act deal with?

a) Computation of time
b) Definitions
c) Power to appoint authorities
d) Substitution of enactments

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Q72. Which section defines “affidavit”?

a) Section 3(13)
b) Section 3(17)
c) Section 6
d) Section 8

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Q73. “Year” under Section 3(66) means:

a) A financial year
b) A calendar year
c) Any 12-month period
d) A fiscal year

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Q74. The General Clauses Act provides interpretation for laws passed:

a) Only before 1897
b) Only after 1897
c) Before and after 1897 unless expressly excluded
d) Only by the Central Government

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Q75. What is the primary purpose of the General Clauses Act, 1897?

a) To repeal outdated laws
b) To define common terms and provide rules for interpretation of laws
c) To enact new laws
d) To govern civil procedures

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Q76. Section 3(12) of the General Clauses Act defines “commencement” as:

a) The date the law is drafted
b) The date the law is introduced in the legislature
c) The date the law comes into force
d) The date the law is signed by the President

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Q77. Section 3(50) defines “person” to include:

a) Only individuals
b) Individuals and companies
c) Individuals, associations, and bodies of persons
d) Individuals and government officials only

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Q78. Under Section 6(c) of the General Clauses Act, the repeal of an Act does not affect:

a) Actions already taken under the repealed Act
b) New provisions introduced by the repealing Act
c) Rules yet to be framed under the repealed Act
d) Pending notifications

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Q79. Which section provides guidance for cases when the day prescribed for an act falls on a public holiday?

a) Section 10
b) Section 6
c) Section 24
d) Section 19

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Q80. Section 3(42) of the General Clauses Act defines “registered” as:

a) Registered in any public office
b) Registered under the applicable law for the time being in force
c) Registered only under the Companies Act
d) Registered with a government department

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