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The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2005

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In which year was the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act passed?

  1. 2002

  2. 2004

  3. 2005

  4. 2007

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act was passed in 2005.

What is the main objective of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To prevent corruption in public life

  2. To promote transparency and accountability in public life

  3. To punish corrupt public officials

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act is to prevent corruption in public life, promote transparency and accountability in public life, and punish corrupt public officials.

Which of the following is not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The definition of 'public servant' has been expanded

  2. The punishment for bribery has been increased

  3. The burden of proof has been shifted to the accused

  4. The establishment of special courts to try corruption cases

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The establishment of special courts to try corruption cases was not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act.

What is the punishment for bribery under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than Rs. 1 lakh

  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than five years and a fine of not less than Rs. 2 lakh

  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years and a fine of not less than Rs. 3 lakh

  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years and a fine of not less than Rs. 5 lakh

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The punishment for bribery under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act is imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than Rs. 1 lakh.

What is the burden of proof in a corruption case under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The burden of proof lies on the prosecution

  2. The burden of proof lies on the accused

  3. The burden of proof lies on both the prosecution and the accused

  4. There is no burden of proof in a corruption case

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The burden of proof in a corruption case under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act lies on the accused.

Which of the following is not a new offence created by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. Demanding or accepting a bribe

  2. Offering or giving a bribe

  3. Abetment of bribery

  4. Criminal misconduct by a public servant

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Criminal misconduct by a public servant is not a new offence created by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act.

What is the punishment for criminal misconduct by a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than Rs. 1 lakh

  2. Imprisonment for a term of not less than five years and a fine of not less than Rs. 2 lakh

  3. Imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years and a fine of not less than Rs. 3 lakh

  4. Imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years and a fine of not less than Rs. 5 lakh

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The punishment for criminal misconduct by a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act is imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and a fine of not less than Rs. 1 lakh.

Which of the following is not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The establishment of a Central Vigilance Commission

  2. The establishment of a Lokpal

  3. The establishment of a Lokayukta

  4. The establishment of a Special Court for the trial of corruption cases

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The establishment of a Special Court for the trial of corruption cases was not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act.

What is the role of the Central Vigilance Commission under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To investigate cases of corruption

  2. To recommend prosecution in cases of corruption

  3. To supervise the work of the Lokpal and the Lokayukta

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the Central Vigilance Commission under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act is to investigate cases of corruption, recommend prosecution in cases of corruption, and supervise the work of the Lokpal and the Lokayukta.

What is the role of the Lokpal under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To investigate cases of corruption against public servants

  2. To recommend prosecution in cases of corruption against public servants

  3. To supervise the work of the Central Vigilance Commission

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the Lokpal under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act is to investigate cases of corruption against public servants, recommend prosecution in cases of corruption against public servants, and supervise the work of the Central Vigilance Commission.

What is the role of the Lokayukta under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To investigate cases of corruption against public servants in the state

  2. To recommend prosecution in cases of corruption against public servants in the state

  3. To supervise the work of the Lokpal

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the Lokayukta under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act is to investigate cases of corruption against public servants in the state, recommend prosecution in cases of corruption against public servants in the state, and supervise the work of the Lokpal.

Which of the following is not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The establishment of a National Advisory Council on Corruption

  2. The establishment of a National Corruption Control Bureau

  3. The establishment of a National Corruption Prevention Council

  4. The establishment of a National Corruption Eradication Commission

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The establishment of a National Corruption Control Bureau was not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act.

What is the role of the National Advisory Council on Corruption under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To advise the government on matters relating to corruption

  2. To review the implementation of the Prevention of Corruption Act

  3. To suggest measures for the prevention of corruption

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the National Advisory Council on Corruption under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act is to advise the government on matters relating to corruption, review the implementation of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and suggest measures for the prevention of corruption.

What is the role of the National Corruption Prevention Council under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. To develop and implement strategies for the prevention of corruption

  2. To monitor the implementation of the Prevention of Corruption Act

  3. To evaluate the effectiveness of the Prevention of Corruption Act

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the National Corruption Prevention Council under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act is to develop and implement strategies for the prevention of corruption, monitor the implementation of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and evaluate the effectiveness of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Which of the following is not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act?

  1. The establishment of a National Corruption Eradication Commission

  2. The establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Bureau

  3. The establishment of a National Corruption Control Authority

  4. The establishment of a National Corruption Prevention Authority

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Bureau was not a new provision introduced by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act.

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