Here are 20 more MCQs on the General Clauses Act, 1897:
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
Answer: c) A deed, action, or statute
Explanation: Section 3(2) defines “act” broadly to include deeds, actions, and statutes enacted by a legislative authority.
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a) Rules made under a repealed law are invalid b) Rules under repealed laws can be continued under new laws c) Repealed laws must be re-enacted for validity d) Only penalties remain valid after repeal
Answer: b) Rules under repealed laws can be continued under new laws
Explanation: Section 24 provides that rules, orders, and notifications issued under a repealed Act can continue under a subsequent Act unless inconsistent with it.
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
Answer: c) The date specified in the Act or the date of its publication
Explanation: “Commencement” means the date on which an Act comes into force, which may be specified in the Act or be the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
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
Answer: b) The head of the judiciary in a district
Explanation: The term “district judge” refers to the principal judicial officer in charge of civil and criminal matters within a district.
Q65. Under the General Clauses Act, “writing” includes:
a) Only handwriting b) Only typed documents c) Handwriting, typewriting, and printing d) Only signed documents
Answer: c) Handwriting, typewriting, and printing
Explanation: The term “writing” under the Act includes all forms of recording words or symbols, such as handwriting, typewriting, and printing.
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a) Repeal of penal laws b) Substantive rights c) Liabilities incurred under repealed laws d) Pending investigations
Answer: a) Repeal of penal laws
Explanation: Section 6 does not apply to repeals of penal laws unless the repealing Act expressly provides for the continuation of penalties.
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
Answer: b) Section 8
Explanation: Section 8 states that references to repealed enactments in existing laws should be interpreted as references to the corresponding provisions in the new enactment.
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
Answer: c) Persons authorized by law
Explanation: Only persons specifically authorized by law, such as judges and magistrates, can administer oaths as per the General Clauses Act.
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
Answer: b) Sundays and declared holidays
Explanation: Public holidays include Sundays and any other holidays declared as such by a notification under Section 25.
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
Answer: b) Service of notices
Explanation: Section 27 presumes that notices sent by post are deemed to have been served if they are properly addressed, prepaid, and posted.
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
Answer: c) Power to appoint authorities
Explanation: Section 16 provides that when an Act confers the power to appoint a person to an office, it also includes the power to appoint a successor.
Q72. Which section defines “affidavit”?
a) Section 3(13) b) Section 3(17) c) Section 6 d) Section 8
Answer: b) Section 3(17)
Explanation: Section 3(17) defines “affidavit” as a sworn statement or declaration in writing made before an authorized person.
Q73. “Year” under Section 3(66) means:
a) A financial year b) A calendar year c) Any 12-month period d) A fiscal year
Answer: b) A calendar year
Explanation: “Year” refers to a calendar year, starting on January 1 and ending on December 31, as defined under Section 3(66).
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
Answer: c) Before and after 1897 unless expressly excluded
Explanation: The General Clauses Act applies to both pre-1897 and post-1897 laws unless the specific law expressly excludes its application.
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
Answer: b) To define common terms and provide rules for interpretation of laws
Explanation: The Act serves as a guide for the interpretation of statutory provisions, definitions of terms, and rules for consistency across laws in India.
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
Answer: c) The date the law comes into force
Explanation: “Commencement” refers to the date when the Act or law is enforced and becomes operational.
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
Answer: c) Individuals, associations, and bodies of persons
Explanation: The term “person” includes individuals, corporate entities, associations, and other bodies of persons, whether incorporated or not.
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
Answer: a) Actions already taken under the repealed Act
Explanation: Section 6(c) ensures that actions, rights, or obligations created under a repealed law remain valid unless explicitly provided otherwise.
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
Answer: a) Section 10
Explanation: Section 10 ensures that if the last date for performing an act falls on a public holiday, the act can be done on the next working day.
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
Answer: b) Registered under the applicable law for the time being in force
Explanation: “Registered” refers to registration as required under the applicable law for the specific purpose or document.
