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The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the key provisions and amendments made to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
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Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the definition of 'public servant'?

  1. Section 2(c)

  2. Section 7

  3. Section 13(1)(d)

  4. Section 19

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 2(c) of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 defines 'public servant' as a person who is in the service or pay of the Government or a local authority or a corporation established by or under a Central, State or Provincial Act or a Government company or a society or other body owned or controlled by the Government.

What is the punishment prescribed for abetment of bribery under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees

  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and a fine of not less than five thousand rupees

  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and a fine of not less than two thousand rupees

  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and a fine of not less than one thousand rupees

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 12 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 prescribes imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees for abetment of bribery.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of criminal misconduct by public servants?

  1. Section 13(1)(d)

  2. Section 13(2)

  3. Section 17

  4. Section 19

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of criminal misconduct by public servants, which includes the willful abuse of position or the taking of undue advantage to obtain any valuable thing or pecuniary advantage.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of criminal misconduct by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees

  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and a fine of not less than five thousand rupees

  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and a fine of not less than two thousand rupees

  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and a fine of not less than one thousand rupees

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 prescribes imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees for the offense of criminal misconduct by public servants.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of demanding or accepting bribe by public servants?

  1. Section 7

  2. Section 13(1)(d)

  3. Section 17

  4. Section 19

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of demanding or accepting bribe by public servants.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of demanding or accepting bribe by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees

  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and a fine of not less than five thousand rupees

  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and a fine of not less than two thousand rupees

  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and a fine of not less than one thousand rupees

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 prescribes imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees for the offense of demanding or accepting bribe by public servants.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of illegal gratification by public servants?

  1. Section 13(1)(d)

  2. Section 13(2)

  3. Section 17

  4. Section 19

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of illegal gratification by public servants.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of illegal gratification by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees

  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and a fine of not less than five thousand rupees

  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and a fine of not less than two thousand rupees

  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and a fine of not less than one thousand rupees

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 17 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 prescribes imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees for the offense of illegal gratification by public servants.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of possession of disproportionate assets by public servants?

  1. Section 13(1)(d)

  2. Section 13(2)

  3. Section 17

  4. Section 19

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of possession of disproportionate assets by public servants.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of possession of disproportionate assets by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees

  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and a fine of not less than five thousand rupees

  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and a fine of not less than two thousand rupees

  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and a fine of not less than one thousand rupees

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 prescribes imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees for the offense of possession of disproportionate assets by public servants.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of making false statement by public servants?

  1. Section 13(1)(d)

  2. Section 13(2)

  3. Section 17

  4. Section 19

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of making false statement by public servants.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of making false statement by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees

  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and a fine of not less than five thousand rupees

  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and a fine of not less than two thousand rupees

  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and a fine of not less than one thousand rupees

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 prescribes imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees for the offense of making false statement by public servants.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of willful omission to disclose information by public servants?

  1. Section 13(1)(d)

  2. Section 13(2)

  3. Section 17

  4. Section 19

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of willful omission to disclose information by public servants.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of willful omission to disclose information by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees

  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and a fine of not less than five thousand rupees

  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and a fine of not less than two thousand rupees

  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and a fine of not less than one thousand rupees

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 prescribes imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees for the offense of willful omission to disclose information by public servants.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of abuse of official position by public servants?

  1. Section 13(1)(d)

  2. Section 13(2)

  3. Section 17

  4. Section 19

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 deals with the offense of abuse of official position by public servants.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offense of abuse of official position by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees

  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and a fine of not less than five thousand rupees

  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and a fine of not less than two thousand rupees

  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and a fine of not less than one thousand rupees

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988 prescribes imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees for the offense of abuse of official position by public servants.

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