Here are 20 additional MCQs on the General Clauses Act, 1897:
Q21. Which section of the General Clauses Act, 1897, defines “public holiday”?
a) Section 2 b) Section 3 c) Section 25 d) Section 27
Answer: c) Section 25
Explanation: Section 25 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, defines “public holiday” to include Sundays and any other day declared as a public holiday by the government through notification.
Q22. Under Section 11 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, how is “person” defined?
a) Includes only natural persons b) Includes companies and associations of persons c) Refers exclusively to individuals above 18 years d) Refers only to legal entities
Answer: b) Includes companies and associations of persons
Explanation: The term “person” under the General Clauses Act, 1897, includes any company, association, or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not, apart from natural persons.
Q23. Under the General Clauses Act, 1897, which section provides guidance on powers to appoint?
a) Section 14 b) Section 15 c) Section 18 d) Section 20
Answer: a) Section 14
Explanation: Section 14 states that when an authority has the power to appoint a person to a position, it also has the power to suspend, dismiss, or remove that person unless otherwise stated.
Q24. According to Section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, which of the following is not affected by the repeal of a law?
a) Rights accrued b) Liabilities incurred c) Pending investigations d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Section 6 ensures that rights, liabilities, and ongoing investigations under the repealed law remain unaffected unless explicitly provided otherwise.
Q25. Section 3 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, defines “India” to mean:
a) The entire territory of India, including states and union territories b) Only the territory of British India at the time of enactment c) Territories as defined in the Constitution of India d) The Indian subcontinent
Answer: a) The entire territory of India, including states and union territories
Explanation: Section 3 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, defines “India” as the territory of India, including states and union territories, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Q26. Which of the following is true about “rules” under the General Clauses Act, 1897?
a) Rules are equivalent to laws passed by the legislature b) Rules can only be issued by the President c) Rules are a form of delegated legislation d) Rules require no publication
Answer: c) Rules are a form of delegated legislation
Explanation: Rules under the General Clauses Act, 1897, are a type of delegated legislation created by authorities under the powers conferred by primary legislation.
Q27. The term “Central Act” under the General Clauses Act, 1897, refers to:
a) All Acts of the Indian Parliament b) Only Acts passed after 1897 c) Acts passed by the British Parliament for India d) Only constitutional amendments
Answer: a) All Acts of the Indian Parliament
Explanation: The term “Central Act” under the Act includes all laws enacted by the Indian Parliament.
Q28. Which of the following sections deals with the repeal of a statute?
a) Section 3 b) Section 6 c) Section 8 d) Section 12
Answer: b) Section 6
Explanation: Section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, provides for the effects of the repeal of a statute, ensuring the continuation of rights and liabilities unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Q29. Which section of the General Clauses Act, 1897, defines the term “affidavit”?
a) Section 3(3) b) Section 3(7) c) Section 3(15) d) Section 3(17)
Answer: d) Section 3(17)
Explanation: Section 3(17) defines “affidavit” as a statement or declaration in writing, made on oath or affirmation before a person authorized by law to administer oaths.
Q30. Which section of the General Clauses Act, 1897, explains the use of gender and number in laws?
a) Section 8 b) Section 9 c) Section 13 d) Section 15
Answer: c) Section 13
Explanation: Section 13 specifies that words importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine and that words in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, unless the context suggests otherwise.
Q31. Which of the following is not included in the term “movable property” as defined under the General Clauses Act, 1897?
a) Machinery b) Land c) Jewelry d) Vehicles
Answer: b) Land
Explanation: Movable property does not include immovable property such as land, as immovable property is separately defined under the General Clauses Act, 1897.
Q32. Which section allows rules and regulations made under one law to continue under a subsequent law?
a) Section 6 b) Section 8 c) Section 24 d) Section 27
Answer: c) Section 24
Explanation: Section 24 allows rules, orders, and regulations made under a repealed law to continue to have effect under a new law, provided they are not inconsistent with the new legislation.
Q33. What does Section 5 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, deal with?
a) Commencement of Acts b) Effect of repeal c) Gender and number d) Appointment of authorities
Answer: a) Commencement of Acts
Explanation: Section 5 provides that an Act commences from the day it receives assent or a date specified within the Act itself.
Q34. What is the effect of Section 10 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, on time limits?
a) Time limits are reduced b) Holidays are excluded from time limits c) Acts required on holidays can be done on the next working day d) Time limits are extended indefinitely
Answer: c) Acts required on holidays can be done on the next working day
Explanation: Section 10 provides that if the final day for completing an act falls on a public holiday, the act may be done on the next working day.
Q35. Which of the following is a feature of the General Clauses Act, 1897?
a) Creates new laws b) Provides definitions and rules of interpretation c) Amends existing laws directly d) Specifies punishments for offenses
Answer: b) Provides definitions and rules of interpretation
Explanation: The Act is primarily a tool for statutory interpretation, providing definitions and standard rules to ensure uniformity in the application of laws.
Q36. Under Section 3(66) of the General Clauses Act, 1897, the term “month” refers to:
a) 30 days b) A calendar month c) Four weeks d) Any period of 28-31 days
Answer: b) A calendar month
Explanation: As per Section 3(66), “month” refers to a calendar month. This means it starts from a specific date in one month and ends on the corresponding date in the next month.
Q37. Which section of the General Clauses Act, 1897, allows the exercise of power from a future date?
a) Section 3 b) Section 5 c) Section 19 d) Section 22
Answer: b) Section 5
Explanation: Section 5 states that powers granted by an Act can be exercised on or after the date of the Act’s commencement or from a date specified within the Act itself.
Q38. What does Section 7 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, deal with?
a) Repeal of laws b) Power to appoint c) Revival of repealed enactments d) Computation of time
Answer: c) Revival of repealed enactments
Explanation: Section 7 provides that if an Act repeals an earlier law that itself repealed another law, the earlier repealed law does not automatically revive unless explicitly stated in the new Act.
Q39. Which of the following is true about orders made under the General Clauses Act, 1897?
a) They are permanent and cannot be rescinded b) They can be rescinded or modified by the authority issuing them c) They cannot be challenged in courts d) They are valid for one year only
Answer: b) They can be rescinded or modified by the authority issuing them
Explanation: Section 21 of the Act provides that the authority empowered to issue orders also has the power to amend, vary, or rescind such orders.
Q40. Under Section 27 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, when is a notice deemed served by post?
a) On the day it is received by the addressee b) On the day it is dispatched c) When it is properly addressed, prepaid, and posted d) Only after confirmation of delivery
Answer: c) When it is properly addressed, prepaid, and posted
Explanation: Section 27 presumes that a notice sent by post is served if it is correctly addressed, properly prepaid, and duly posted, even if actual receipt is disputed.
