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The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964

Description: The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 is an important piece of legislation in India that aims to prevent and combat corruption. This quiz will test your understanding of the key provisions and implications of this Act.
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What was the main objective of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964?

  1. To strengthen the existing anti-corruption laws in India.

  2. To introduce new provisions to prevent corruption in public life.

  3. To establish a separate anti-corruption agency.

  4. To increase the penalties for corruption-related offenses.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 was to strengthen the existing anti-corruption laws in India by introducing new provisions and increasing the penalties for corruption-related offenses.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 defines the offense of bribery?

  1. Section 7

  2. Section 8

  3. Section 9

  4. Section 10


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 defines the offense of bribery. It states that any person who offers, gives, receives, or solicits any gratification, other than legal remuneration, as an inducement or reward for doing or forbearing to do any official act is guilty of bribery.

What is the punishment for the offense of bribery under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years.

  2. Fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

  3. Both imprisonment and fine.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The punishment for the offense of bribery under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 is both imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years, and fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of criminal misconduct by public servants?

  1. Section 11

  2. Section 12

  3. Section 13

  4. Section 14


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of criminal misconduct by public servants. It states that any public servant who commits any act which is prejudicial to the interests of the public or which is done with the intent to obtain any undue advantage for himself or for any other person is guilty of criminal misconduct.

What is the punishment for the offense of criminal misconduct by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years.

  2. Fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

  3. Both imprisonment and fine.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The punishment for the offense of criminal misconduct by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 is both imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years, and fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of possession of disproportionate assets by public servants?

  1. Section 15

  2. Section 16

  3. Section 17

  4. Section 18


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of possession of disproportionate assets by public servants. It states that any public servant who is found to be in possession of assets which are disproportionate to his known sources of income is guilty of an offense.

What is the punishment for the offense of possession of disproportionate assets by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years.

  2. Fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

  3. Both imprisonment and fine.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The punishment for the offense of possession of disproportionate assets by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 is both imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years, and fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of abetment of corruption?

  1. Section 19

  2. Section 20

  3. Section 21

  4. Section 22


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of abetment of corruption. It states that any person who abets the commission of any offense under the Act is punishable with the same punishment as is provided for the principal offender.

What is the punishment for the offense of abetment of corruption under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years.

  2. Fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

  3. Both imprisonment and fine.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The punishment for the offense of abetment of corruption under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 is both imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years, and fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of conspiracy to commit corruption?

  1. Section 23

  2. Section 24

  3. Section 25

  4. Section 26


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 23 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of conspiracy to commit corruption. It states that any person who conspires with another person to commit any offense under the Act is punishable with the same punishment as is provided for the principal offender.

What is the punishment for the offense of conspiracy to commit corruption under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years.

  2. Fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

  3. Both imprisonment and fine.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The punishment for the offense of conspiracy to commit corruption under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 is both imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years, and fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of accepting or attempting to accept any gratification by a public servant?

  1. Section 27

  2. Section 28

  3. Section 29

  4. Section 30


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 27 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of accepting or attempting to accept any gratification by a public servant. It states that any public servant who accepts or attempts to accept any gratification, other than legal remuneration, as an inducement or reward for doing or forbearing to do any official act is guilty of an offense.

What is the punishment for the offense of accepting or attempting to accept any gratification by a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years.

  2. Fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

  3. Both imprisonment and fine.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The punishment for the offense of accepting or attempting to accept any gratification by a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 is both imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years, and fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

Which section of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of undue influence by public servants?

  1. Section 31

  2. Section 32

  3. Section 33

  4. Section 34


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 31 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 deals with the offense of undue influence by public servants. It states that any public servant who uses his official position to influence any person to do or forbear to do any act which is prejudicial to the interests of the public or which is done with the intent to obtain any undue advantage for himself or for any other person is guilty of an offense.

What is the punishment for the offense of undue influence by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964?

  1. Imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years.

  2. Fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

  3. Both imprisonment and fine.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The punishment for the offense of undue influence by public servants under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1964 is both imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than seven years, and fine of not less than ten thousand rupees and not more than one lakh rupees.

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