Here are 20 more MCQs on the General Clauses Act, 1897:
Q41. Under the General Clauses Act, 1897, the term “immovable property” includes:
a) Land and benefits arising out of the land b) Machinery c) Documents d) None of the above
Answer: a) Land and benefits arising out of the land
Explanation: “Immovable property,” as per the Act, includes land, things attached to the earth, and benefits arising out of the land, but excludes movable items such as machinery unless they are attached to the earth.
Q42. According to Section 3(70), the term “son” includes:
a) Only legitimate sons b) Both legitimate and illegitimate sons c) Adopted sons d) Legitimate and adopted sons
Answer: d) Legitimate and adopted sons
Explanation: The General Clauses Act defines “son” to include legitimate and adopted sons, ensuring that adopted children enjoy the same legal recognition.
Q43. Which section of the General Clauses Act, 1897, explains the computation of time?
a) Section 6 b) Section 10 c) Section 12 d) Section 15
Answer: b) Section 10
Explanation: Section 10 deals with the computation of time, stating that if the last day for performing an act falls on a public holiday, the act can be done on the next working day.
Q44. The term “financial year” as per the General Clauses Act refers to:
a) January 1 to December 31 b) April 1 to March 31 c) July 1 to June 30 d) Any 12-month period
Answer: b) April 1 to March 31
Explanation: The term “financial year” under the Act refers to the accounting period from April 1 to March 31 of the following year, as is customary in India.
Q45. Section 6(e) of the General Clauses Act states that the repeal of an Act does not affect:
a) Penalties imposed under the Act b) Rights accrued under the repealed Act c) The repeal of subsequent laws d) The territorial application of the Act
Answer: b) Rights accrued under the repealed Act
Explanation: Section 6(e) ensures that any right, privilege, or obligation acquired under a repealed Act remains intact unless the repealing Act explicitly states otherwise.
Q46. Which of the following is not covered under the General Clauses Act, 1897?
a) Definitions of terms used in multiple laws b) Guidelines for interpreting laws c) Creation of new penalties for offenses d) Rules for repeals and amendments
Answer: c) Creation of new penalties for offenses
Explanation: The Act provides definitions and interpretation guidelines but does not create new penalties or substantive provisions.
Q47. Which section of the General Clauses Act, 1897, deals with gender and number?
a) Section 13 b) Section 12 c) Section 15 d) Section 16
Answer: a) Section 13
Explanation: Section 13 specifies that words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and that singular includes plural, and vice versa, unless the context requires otherwise.
Q48. The term “father” under the General Clauses Act includes:
a) Only the biological father b) Adoptive father c) Both biological and adoptive fathers d) Any male guardian
Answer: c) Both biological and adoptive fathers
Explanation: The General Clauses Act includes both biological and adoptive fathers within the term “father,” ensuring equal recognition of adoptive relationships.
Q49. Under the General Clauses Act, the power to make rules includes the power to:
a) Delegate rule-making authority b) Modify, amend, or rescind rules c) Create new laws d) Enforce penalties
Answer: b) Modify, amend, or rescind rules
Explanation: Section 21 of the Act provides that the power to make rules includes the authority to amend, vary, or rescind those rules.
Q50. Which section of the General Clauses Act provides guidance on the effect of penalties under repealed laws?
a) Section 6 b) Section 8 c) Section 10 d) Section 13
Answer: a) Section 6
Explanation: Section 6 ensures that penalties or punishments imposed under a repealed law remain valid unless the repealing Act specifies otherwise.
Q51. The General Clauses Act, 1897, is applicable to:
a) All laws in India b) Only Central laws c) Laws where no specific provision exists d) Central and State laws unless expressly excluded
Answer: d) Central and State laws unless expressly excluded
Explanation: The Act applies to Central and State laws unless the specific law explicitly excludes its applicability.
Q52. What does Section 20 of the General Clauses Act deal with?
a) Gender and number b) Power to make rules c) Power to appoint d) Exercise of authority
Answer: d) Exercise of authority
Explanation: Section 20 ensures that authorities empowered by an Act can act in accordance with the law without restrictions, as long as they adhere to the legislative framework.
Q53. When does an Act commence under Section 5 of the General Clauses Act?
a) From the date of royal assent b) From the date of publication in the Gazette c) From the date mentioned in the Act itself d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c
Explanation: An Act commences either from the date mentioned in the Act itself or, if no date is specified, from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Q54. What does Section 19 of the General Clauses Act deal with?
a) Definition of terms b) Gender and number c) Delegated legislation d) Powers to make appointments
Answer: d) Powers to make appointments
Explanation: Section 19 provides that when an authority is given power to appoint, it also has the power to make interim or temporary appointments unless explicitly excluded.
Q55. What is the significance of Section 26 in the General Clauses Act?
a) Interpretation of definitions b) Penalty for offenses under multiple laws c) Computation of time d) Continuity of repealed laws
Answer: b) Penalty for offenses under multiple laws
Explanation: Section 26 provides that if an act or omission constitutes an offense under multiple laws, the offender can only be punished under one law, avoiding double jeopardy.
Q56. The term “imprisonment” under the General Clauses Act includes:
a) Detention in jail only b) Detention in custody of police c) Rigorous and simple imprisonment d) Imprisonment without trial
Answer: c) Rigorous and simple imprisonment
Explanation: The term “imprisonment” includes both rigorous and simple imprisonment as defined under the Indian Penal Code and other laws.
Q57. Section 3 of the General Clauses Act defines which of the following terms?
a) Month b) Year c) Both a and b d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both a and b
Explanation: Section 3 defines “month” as a calendar month and “year” as a calendar year, ensuring uniformity in statutory interpretation.
Here are 20 more MCQs on the General Clauses Act, 1897:
Q58. The term “Government” under Section 3(23) of the General Clauses Act refers to:
a) Central Government only b) State Government only c) Central and State Government as applicable in the context d) Municipal Government
Answer: c) Central and State Government as applicable in the context
Explanation: Section 3(23) defines “Government” as the Central or State Government depending on the context in which the term is used in the law.
Q59. Section 3(35) of the General Clauses Act defines “oath” to include:
a) Only religious affirmations b) Solemn affirmations as well as oaths c) Only judicial oaths d) Verbal statements
Answer: b) Solemn affirmations as well as oaths
Explanation: Section 3(35) includes both religious and non-religious affirmations under the definition of “oath,” ensuring inclusivity for individuals who do not wish to take religious oaths.
Q60. Which of the following is included in the definition of “document” under the General Clauses Act?
a) Written instruments only b) Digital records only c) Any material with recorded information d) Photographs only
Answer: c) Any material with recorded information
Explanation: The term “document” under the Act includes any material on which information is recorded, whether written, printed, or stored digitally.
