MCQ on New Bills, Laws, and Governance Issues- Indian Polity- Indian Polity
Q1. Which of the following bills aims to replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
a) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023
b) Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023
c) Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a)
Explanation: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 aims to replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
Q2. Which of the following bills aims to replace the Criminal Procedure Code, 1898?
a) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023
b) Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023
c) Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: b)
Explanation: The Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023 aims to replace the Criminal Procedure Code, 1898.
Q3. Which of the following bills aims to replace the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
a) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023
b) Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023
c) Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: c)
Explanation: The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023 aims to replace the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
Q4. Which of the following laws aims to protect the rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India?
a) The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022
b) The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022
c) The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a)
Explanation: The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 aims to protect the rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India.
Q5. Which of the following laws aims to regulate the identification of criminals in India?
a) The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022
b) The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022
c) The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: b)
Explanation: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 aims to regulate the identification of criminals in India.
Q6. Which of the following laws aims to amend the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957?
a) The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022
b) The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022
c) The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: c)
Explanation: The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 aims to amend the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.
Q7. Which of the following laws aims to prohibit child marriage in India?
a) The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021
b) The Mediation Bill, 2021
c) The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a)
Explanation: The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 aims to prohibit child marriage in India.
Q8. Which of the following laws aims to promote mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism in India?
a) The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021
b) The Mediation Bill, 2021
c) The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: b)
Explanation: The Mediation Bill, 2021 aims to promote mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism in India.
Q9. Which of the following laws aims to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950?
a) The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021
b) The Mediation Bill, 2021
c) The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: c)
Explanation: The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021 aims to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950.
Q10. Which of the following laws aims to amend the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011?
a) The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021
b) The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021
c) The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a)
Explanation: The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021 aims to amend the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011.
Q11. Which of the following laws aims to amend the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
a) The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021
b) The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021
c) The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: b)
Explanation: The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 aims to amend the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Q12. Which of the following laws aims to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019?
a) The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021
b) The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021
c) The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: c)
Explanation: The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 aims to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
Q13. Which of the following laws aims to amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988?
a) The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019
b) The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021
c) The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a) The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Explanation: The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 aims to amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Q14. Which of the following laws aims to protect the rights of women against sexual harassment at the workplace?
a) The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
b) The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
c) The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a) The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Explanation: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 aims to protect the rights of women against sexual harassment at the workplace.
Q15. Which of the following laws aims to protect the rights of farmers in India?
a) The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020
b) The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020
c) The Farming Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: All the mentioned laws aim to protect the rights of farmers in India.
Q16. Which of the following laws aims to regulate the use of Aadhaar for establishing the identity of an individual for various purposes?
a) The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
b) The Information Technology Act, 2000
c) The Right to Information Act, 2005
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a) The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
Explanation: The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 aims to regulate the use of Aadhaar for establishing the identity of an individual for various purposes.
Q17. Which of the following laws aims to protect the rights of persons belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India?
a) The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
b) The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
c) The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a) The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Explanation: The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 aims to protect the rights of persons belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India.
Q18. Which of the following laws aims to protect the rights of persons against discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
a) The Constitution of India
b) The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
c) The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a) The Constitution of India
Explanation: The Constitution of India aims to protect the rights of persons against discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
Q19. Which of the following laws aims to protect the rights of persons against untouchability?
a) The Constitution of India
b) The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
c) The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: b) The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
Explanation: The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 aims to protect the rights of persons against untouchability.
Q20. Which of the following laws aims to protect the rights of persons against manual scavenging?
a) The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013
b) The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
c) The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: a) The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013
Explanation: The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 aims to protect the rights of persons against manual scavenging.