Question 1:
"Hit and Run motor accident" is defined under which section of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988?
A.
Section 160
B.
Section 161(a)(b)
C.
Section 164
D.
Section 159
Answer: _________
Question 2:
Grant of conductor's licence is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 29
B.
Section 30
C.
Section 31
D.
Section 32
Answer: _________
Question 3:
No objection certificate is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 50
B.
Section 49
C.
Section 39
D.
Section 48
Answer: _________
Question 4:
Who cannot file an application for compensation under section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
A.
The injured person
B.
The owner of property
C.
The legal representative of the deceased
D.
A public interested person
Answer: _________
Question 5:
Does the Motor vehicle act apply for the State of Jammu and Kashmir?
A.
No, the act does not extend to J & K
B.
Yes, the act will apply to J & K
C.
J & K has a separate act dealing with motor vehicle act
D.
State government can adopt the motor vehicle act
Answer: _________
Question 6:
What is minimum age limit for driving 50 c.c. vehicle at public place?
A.
Upto 16 years
B.
More than 18 years
C.
More than 16 years
D.
More than 21 years
Answer: _________
Question 7:
Temporary registration is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 43
B.
Section 44
C.
Section 45
D.
Section 47
Answer: _________
Question 8:
The State Register of Driving Licences shall be maintained in such manner as may be prescribed by the . . . . . . . . Government
A.
State
B.
Central
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 9:
What are the consequences of driving an uninsured vehicle?
A.
May be subject to imprisonment which may extend to 6 month
B.
Shall be subject to imprisonment which may extend to 3 month or with a fine of one thousand rupees or both
C.
Only subject to a fine of three thousand rupees
D.
Is subject to imprisonment according to the act
Answer: _________
Question 10:
Can a person transfer his driving license to another person?
A.
He can with the permission of the licensing authority
B.
He cannot transfer under any circumstances
C.
He can transfer without any permission
D.
Depends on the circumstances of the case
Answer: _________
Question 11:
In M. C. Mehta v. Union of India, Writ Petition No. (Civil) 13029 of 1985, road worthiness of commercial vehicles was reduced from 15 to 8 years. Under which law the Central Government has power of reducing the period of road worthiness?
A.
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act
B.
The Environment Protection Act
C.
The Public Liability Act
D.
The Motor Vehicles Act
Answer: _________
Question 12:
Under section 20 of the Motor Vehicle Act if a person is convicted of an offence punishable under section 189 of the Motor Vehicles Act, the court shall ordinarily order for
A.
Imposing penalty only
B.
Punishment only
C.
Both punishment and penalty
D.
Disqualification under the act
Answer: _________
Question 13:
Section 39 of Motor Vehicle Act is related to:-
A.
Insurance of vehicle
B.
Fitness of vehicle
C.
Registration of vehicle
D.
Permit of vehicle
Answer: _________
Question 14:
The Provision relating to claims Tribunal is given under . . . . . . . . of Motor Vehicles Act:
A.
Section 165-175
B.
Section 175-180
C.
Section 170-175
D.
Section 171-177
Answer: _________
Question 15:
The maximum period of registration of a vehicle is:-
A.
10 years
B.
15 years
C.
20 years
D.
30 years
Answer: _________
Question 16:
Revocation of a conductor's licence on grounds of disease or disability is provided under section
A.
Section 32
B.
Section 33
C.
Section 34
D.
Section 35
Answer: _________
Question 17:
Under which section of Motor Vehicles Act the State Government has been empowered to frame rules?
A.
Section 110
B.
Section 109
C.
Section 111
D.
Section 26
Answer: _________
Question 18:
Change of residence or place of business is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 48
B.
Section 49
C.
Section 50
D.
Section 51
Answer: _________
Question 19:
If a registering authority is satisfied that a motor vehicle has been permanently removed out of India, the registering authority shall . . . . . . . . the registration.
A.
Cancel
B.
Renew
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 20:
What does "Omnibus" mean under the Motor Vehicles Act?
A.
A vehicle which can carry more than 5 people including the driver
B.
A vehicle which can carry 7 people excluding the drive
C.
A vehicle which can carry 6 people including the drive
D.
A vehicle which can carry 6 people excluding the drive
Answer: _________
Question 21:
Maintenance of State Registers of Motor Vehicles is provided under . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 63
B.
Section 64
C.
None of the above
D.
Both A and B
Answer: _________
Question 22:
Where the death of, or bodily injury to, any person gives rise to a claim for compensation under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and also under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, the person entitled to compensation may claim such compensation
A.
Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 only
B.
Under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 only
C.
Under either of those Acts
D.
Under both the Acts
Answer: _________
Question 23:
No person under the age of eighteen years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place
A.
True
B.
False
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 24:
No person under the age of years shall hold, or be granted, a conductor's licence
A.
18
B.
19
C.
20
D.
21
Answer: _________
Question 25:
What is the validity of the "Temporary registration" of a motor vehicle under the act?
A.
6 months, shall not be renewable
B.
3 months, which can be renewed
C.
1 month and is not be renewable
D.
2 months, which cannot be renewed
Answer: _________
Question 26:
Vehicle owner under Motor Vehicles Act means:-
A.
The person investing money for the purchase of vehicle
B.
The person who is in legal possession of the vehicle
C.
Registered owner
D.
Authorised driver
Answer: _________
Question 27:
Which of the following entries is not compulsory in the register meant for driving licence?
A.
Name and address of the licencee
B.
Serial number of the licencee
C.
Date of birth of the licencee
D.
Date of issue and renewal of the licence
Answer: _________
Question 28:
No person under the age of . . . . . . . . years shall be granted a learner's licence to drive a motor cycle without gear except with the consent in writing of the person having the care of the person desiring the learner's licence
A.
18
B.
19
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 29:
Power to fix the age limit of motor vehicle is provided under . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 59
B.
Section 60
C.
Section 61
D.
Section 62
Answer: _________
Question 30:
How much time does a person aggrieved by the order under Section 45 of the Motor Vehicles Act to file an appeal before the prescribed authority?
A.
45 days
B.
60 days
C.
15 days
D.
30 days
Answer: _________
Question 31:
Grant of driving licence is provided under which section
A.
Section 9
B.
Section 10
C.
Section 11
D.
Section 12
Answer: _________
Question 32:
Alteration in motor vehicle is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 51
B.
Section 52
C.
Section 53
D.
Section 54
Answer: _________
Question 33:
Motor Vehicles Act: Where, a petition for Motor accident is presented?
A.
Where the claimant resides or carries on business
B.
Where the Non-applicant resides
C.
Where the accident has taken place
D.
All of these places
Answer: _________
Question 34:
The special provisions as to payment of compensation on structured formula basis under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 are contained in:
A.
Section 140
B.
Section 163
C.
Section 163-A
D.
Section 166
Answer: _________
Question 35:
The licensing authority may refuse to issue a conductor's licence if the applicant does not possess the minimum . . . . . . . . qualification
A.
Educational
B.
Fitness
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 36:
As per the second schedule of the Motor Vehicles Act, what is the amount of minimum compensation in case of permanent disability?
A.
Rs. 25,000
B.
Rs. 50,000
C.
Rs. 500,000
D.
Rs. 100,000
Answer: _________
Question 37:
Power of licensing authority to disqualify is provided under which section
A.
Section 34
B.
Section 35
C.
Section 37
D.
Section 38
Answer: _________
Question 38:
Motor Vehicles Act 1939, came into force in?
A.
1939
B.
1940
C.
1941
D.
1942
Answer: _________
Question 39:
Cancellation of registration is provided under . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 55
B.
Section 56
C.
Section 57
D.
Section 58
Answer: _________
Question 40:
Renewal of driving licences is provided under
A.
Section 14
B.
Section 15
C.
Section 16
D.
Section 17
Answer: _________
Question 41:
Can a civil court exercise its jurisdiction relation to the question of grant of permit under this act?
A.
No, the civil court cannot intervene
B.
Depends on facts of the case
C.
Yes, it can when it is necessary
D.
If the High Court directs the matter to civil court, then it can
Answer: _________
Question 42:
Which of the following Committee related to revamping of the Motor Vehicles Act?
A.
The Mashelekar Committee
B.
The Naresh Chandra Committee
C.
The S. Sunder Committee
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 43:
Which of the following section of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 defines the term 'Owner'?
A.
Section 2(30)
B.
Section 2(31)
C.
Section 2(25)
D.
Section 2(32)
Answer: _________
Question 44:
Certificate of fitness of transport vehicles is provided under
A.
Section 56
B.
Section 57
C.
Section 58
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 45:
Every application for a conductor's licence shall be accompanied by a . . . . . . . . Certificate
A.
Medical
B.
Fitness
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 46:
Form and contents of licences to drive is provided under which section?
A.
Section 10
B.
Section 11
C.
Section 12
D.
Section 13
Answer: _________
Question 47:
Can the court cancel the driving license of a person?
A.
Yes, it can for any offence convicted under the Motor Vehicles Act and where a motor vehicle is used to commit a crime
B.
No, the court does not have the power to cancel the license
C.
Only the licensing authority has the power to cancel the license
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 48:
Power of Central Government to make rules is provided under which section
A.
Section 64
B.
Section 65
C.
Section 66
D.
Section 67
Answer: _________
Question 49:
Necessity for registration is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 29
B.
Section 39
C.
Section 40
D.
Section 41
Answer: _________
Question 50:
Transfer of ownership is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 50
B.
Section 51
C.
Section 52
D.
Section 56
Answer: _________
Question 51:
A driving licence issued shall specify the class or description of . . . . . . . .
A.
Vehicle
B.
Bus
C.
Car
D.
Bike
Answer: _________
Question 52:
Production of vehicle at the time of registration is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 44
B.
Section 45
C.
Section 46
D.
Section 47
Answer: _________
Question 53:
Assignment of new registration mark on removal to another State is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 47
B.
Section 48
C.
Section 49
D.
Section 50
Answer: _________
Question 54:
Power to restrict the use of vehicles is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 115
B.
Section 116
C.
Section 117
D.
Section 118
Answer: _________
Question 55:
Which one of the following cannot file an application for compensation?
A.
That person who has suffered
B.
Agent of the person who has suffered
C.
Friend of the person who has suffered
D.
Legal representative of the person who has suffered
Answer: _________
Question 56:
A person drives unregistered vehicle on public road or allows other person to use his vehicle which is unregistered. What sentence can be awarded to him?
A.
Fine upto rupees five thousand
B.
Imprisonment upto one year
C.
One year imprisonment and fine often thousand rupees
D.
Six months imprisonment and fine of two thousand rupees
Answer: _________
Question 57:
No person shall drive any motor vehicle and no owner of a motor vehicle shall cause or permit the vehicle to be driven in any public place or in any other place unless the vehicle is . . . . . . . .
A.
Registered
B.
Authorized
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 58:
What are the prerequisite to drive a heavy passenger motor vehicle?
A.
Should have driving license for at least a year to drive a light motor vehicle
B.
Should have drive license for at least two years to drive a light motor vehicle
C.
Should have driving license for at least one year to drive a medium passenger motor vehicle
D.
B and C Both
Answer: _________
Question 59:
Suspension of registration is provided under . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 53
B.
Section 54
C.
Section 55
D.
Section 56
Answer: _________
Question 60:
No appeal shall lie against any award of a Claims Tribunal if the amount in dispute in the appeal is
A.
Less than ten thousand rupees
B.
Less than fifteen thousand rupees
C.
Less than twenty thousand rupees
D.
None of these
Answer: _________
Question 61:
Heavy Goods Vehicle' means any goods carriage the gross vehicle weight of which exceeds
A.
10,000 Kg
B.
12,000 Kg
C.
15,000 Kg
D.
18,000 Kg
Answer: _________
Question 62:
Section 3 of the Motor Vehicle Act provides for:
A.
Necessity for driving licence
B.
No driving license
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 63:
Bar on jurisdiction of Civil Courts is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 94
B.
Section 75
C.
Section 76
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 64:
Maintenance of State Registers of Driving Licences is provided unser which section . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 27
B.
Section 26
C.
Section 28
D.
Section 29
Answer: _________
Question 65:
The Tort litigation is increasing in India particularly under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 as there is a provision under this Act for compulsory compensation to be given
A.
In normal circumstances of death by hit and run
B.
In hit and run cases and in certain cases the principle of no fault liability has been recognised
C.
Immediately and within one year in case of death of the victim
D.
To the dependents of the deceased in hit and run cases
Answer: _________
Question 66:
A learner's licence or a driving licence issued under motor vehicle Act shall be effective throughout . . . . . . . .
A.
State
B.
India
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 67:
Who has the power to fix the age limit of motor vehicle?
A.
State Government
B.
The licensing authority empowered by the state
C.
Central Government
D.
The Central Government can leave it to the state government
Answer: _________
Question 68:
No person shall drive a motor vehicle or cause or allow a motor vehicle to be driven in any public place at a speed . . . . . . . the maximum speed
A.
Limiting
B.
Exceeding
C.
None of the above
D.
Both A and B
Answer: _________
Question 69:
Under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, a person aggrieved by an award of the Tribunal can prefer an appeal to
A.
The Supreme Court
B.
The High Court
C.
The District Court
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 70:
As per Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, limitation period for filing of appeal against the award of claims tribunal is prescribed
A.
60 days
B.
90 days
C.
120 days
D.
30 days
Answer: _________
Question 71:
Who of the following persons would not be entitled to make an application for compensation arising out of an accident of the nature specified in sub-section (1) of Section 165 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
A.
The person who has sustained simple injury
B.
The owner of the property
C.
The legal representatives of the victim if he dies 6 months after the accident
D.
A nominee of the deceased
Answer: _________
Question 72:
No person shall be granted a learner's licence to drive a transport vehicle unless he has held a driving licence to drive a light motor vehicle for at least . . . . . . . . Year.
A.
Two
B.
One
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 73:
Section 67 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides
A.
Possession of driving license while driving
B.
Possession of Insurance certificate and PUC certificate in the vehicle
C.
Revoking driving license if drunk driving is detected
D.
State government's power to control the road transport
Answer: _________
Question 74:
Provision for the necessity of licence for conductor of stage carriage is contained under Motor Vehicle Act in:-
A.
Section 28
B.
Section 29
C.
Section 39
D.
Section 42
Answer: _________
Question 75:
An application for the renewal of a driving licence shall be made in such form and accompanied by such documents as may be prescribed by the . . . . . . . . Government.
A.
State
B.
Central
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 76:
In an application under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, for compensation on account of injury suffered by the claimant, the quantum can be determined on the basis of
A.
The structured formula only
B.
The structured formula cannot be used at all
C.
The percentage of disability shown in the medical certificate without reference to occupation of the claimant
D.
By using structured formula as a guideline besides other factors
Answer: _________
Question 77:
No holder of a driving licence or a learner's licence shall permit it to be used by any other . . . . . . . .
A.
Police
B.
Person
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 78:
Special provision for registration of motor vehicles of diplomatic officers, etc is provided under which section
A.
Section 42
B.
Section 43
C.
Section 44
D.
Section 45
Answer: _________
Question 79:
Revocation of driving licence on grounds of disease or disability is provided under which section
A.
Section 15
B.
Section 16
C.
Section 17
D.
Section 18
Answer: _________
Question 80:
There was a collision between a bus coming on a road and a Motor cycle coming from a side road. The motor cyclist was injured. Neither the bus-driver looked out for traffic from the side road nor the motor cyclist from the road. Who is liable?
A.
The bus driver
B.
The motor cyclist
C.
None
D.
Both
Answer: _________
Question 81:
As per Schedule for compensation for third party fatal accidents under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 the amount of compensation arrived at, in consideration of the expenses, which a victim would have incurred towards maintaining himself, had he been alive, shall be reduced by:
A.
1 / 2
B.
1 / 3
C.
1 / 4
D.
1 / 8
Answer: _________
Question 82:
Effect of disqualification order is provided under which section . . . . . . . . .
A.
Section 23
B.
Section 24
C.
Section 25
D.
Section 26
Answer: _________
Question 83:
State Government's power to control the road transport is provided in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 under section
A.
67 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988
B.
68 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988
C.
69 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988
D.
None of the above
Answer: _________
Question 84:
Driving licences to drive motor vehicles, belonging to the Central Government is provided under which section
A.
Section 17
B.
Section 18
C.
Section 19
D.
Section 20
Answer: _________
Question 85:
This authority is empowered to constitute "Claims Tribunal" under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
A.
Appropriate Government
B.
Road Transport Authority
C.
State Governments
D.
Central Government
Answer: _________
Question 86:
Power of Court to disqualify is provided under which section
A.
Section 35
B.
Section 27
C.
Section 37
D.
Section 40
Answer: _________
Question 87:
Motor Vehicles Act: In which of the following case
the Constitutional Bench of Supreme Court has directed that conventional heads namely loss of state, loss of consortium and funderal expenses should be Rs. 15,000, Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively for assessment of compensation in claim case?
A.
National Insurance Co. v. Pranay Sethi
B.
Rajesh & Others v. Rajbir Singh and Others
C.
Jiju Kuruvila and Others v. Kunjujamma Mohan & Others
D.
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Pushpa
Answer: _________
Answer Key
1:
B
2:
B
3:
C
Solution: A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is provided under Section 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act. This certificate is issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) and signifies that there is no objection from the registered owner of a motor vehicle to transfer the ownership of the vehicle to another person or another state. Option A: Section 50 pertains to the procedure for transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle. Option B: Section 49 relates to the case of an insurance policy becoming ineffective upon transfer of ownership of a vehicle. Option D: Section 48 is about the registration of motor vehicles. Given the options provided, the correct answer is Option C: Section 39.
4:
D
5:
B
6:
C
7:
A
8:
A
9:
B
10:
B
11:
D
12:
D
13:
C
14:
A
15:
B
16:
A
17:
C
18:
B
19:
A
20:
D
21:
A
22:
C
23:
A
24:
A
25:
C
26:
C
27:
C
28:
A
29:
A
30:
D
31:
A
32:
B
33:
D
34:
C
35:
A
36:
B
37:
A
38:
A
39:
A
40:
B
41:
A
42:
C
43:
A
44:
A
45:
A
46:
A
47:
A
48:
A
49:
B
50:
A
51:
A
52:
A
53:
A
54:
A
55:
C
56:
A
57:
A
58:
D
59:
A
60:
A
61:
B
62:
A
63:
A
64:
B
65:
B
66:
B
67:
C
68:
B
69:
B
70:
B
71:
D
72:
B
73:
D
74:
B
75:
B
76:
A
77:
B
78:
A
79:
B
80:
D
81:
B
82:
A
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A
84:
B
85:
C
86:
A
87:
A