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The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

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What is the primary objective of The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?

  1. To prevent the use of the financial system for money laundering.

  2. To promote economic growth.

  3. To reduce poverty.

  4. To improve the standard of living.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 was enacted to prevent the use of the financial system for money laundering and to combat the financing of terrorism.

What is the definition of 'money laundering' under the Act?

  1. The process of converting illegally obtained money into legitimate money.

  2. The process of transferring money from one bank account to another.

  3. The process of investing money in a business.

  4. The process of borrowing money from a bank.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Money laundering is defined as the process of converting illegally obtained money into legitimate money.

What are the three main stages of money laundering?

  1. Placement, layering, and integration.

  2. Deposit, withdrawal, and transfer.

  3. Borrowing, lending, and investing.

  4. Buying, selling, and trading.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main stages of money laundering are placement, layering, and integration.

What is the role of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under the Act?

  1. To collect, analyze, and disseminate information on suspicious financial transactions.

  2. To investigate money laundering cases.

  3. To prosecute money laundering cases.

  4. To regulate the financial sector.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FIU is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information on suspicious financial transactions.

What are the penalties for money laundering under the Act?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine of up to Rs. 10 lakh.

  2. Imprisonment for up to 7 years and a fine of up to Rs. 5 lakh.

  3. Imprisonment for up to 5 years and a fine of up to Rs. 2 lakh.

  4. Imprisonment for up to 3 years and a fine of up to Rs. 1 lakh.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The penalties for money laundering under the Act include imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine of up to Rs. 10 lakh.

What is the role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Act?

  1. To regulate the financial sector.

  2. To investigate money laundering cases.

  3. To prosecute money laundering cases.

  4. To collect, analyze, and disseminate information on suspicious financial transactions.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The RBI is responsible for regulating the financial sector.

What are the reporting requirements for financial institutions under the Act?

  1. To report all suspicious financial transactions to the FIU.

  2. To report all cash transactions above a certain threshold to the FIU.

  3. To report all cross-border transactions to the FIU.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial institutions are required to report all suspicious financial transactions, all cash transactions above a certain threshold, and all cross-border transactions to the FIU.

What is the role of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under the Act?

  1. To regulate the securities market.

  2. To investigate money laundering cases.

  3. To prosecute money laundering cases.

  4. To collect, analyze, and disseminate information on suspicious financial transactions.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SEBI is responsible for regulating the securities market.

What are the powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Act?

  1. To investigate money laundering cases.

  2. To prosecute money laundering cases.

  3. To seize and freeze assets.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ED has the power to investigate money laundering cases, prosecute money laundering cases, and seize and freeze assets.

What is the role of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under the Act?

  1. To investigate money laundering cases.

  2. To prosecute money laundering cases.

  3. To seize and freeze assets.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CBI is responsible for investigating money laundering cases.

What are the international conventions and agreements that India has signed to combat money laundering?

  1. The United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.

  2. The International Monetary Fund's Special Data Dissemination Standard.

  3. The Financial Action Task Force's 40 Recommendations.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India has signed the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, the International Monetary Fund's Special Data Dissemination Standard, and the Financial Action Task Force's 40 Recommendations.

What are the challenges faced in implementing The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?

  1. Lack of awareness among financial institutions.

  2. Lack of cooperation from foreign jurisdictions.

  3. Lack of resources.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The challenges faced in implementing The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 include lack of awareness among financial institutions, lack of cooperation from foreign jurisdictions, and lack of resources.

What are the recent amendments made to The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?

  1. The Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2012.

  2. The Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2015.

  3. The Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2018.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The recent amendments made to The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 include the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2012, the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2015, and the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2018.

What is the significance of The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?

  1. It helps to prevent the use of the financial system for money laundering.

  2. It helps to combat the financing of terrorism.

  3. It helps to protect the integrity of the financial system.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 helps to prevent the use of the financial system for money laundering, combat the financing of terrorism, and protect the integrity of the financial system.

What are the future challenges in combating money laundering?

  1. The increasing use of technology for money laundering.

  2. The globalization of the financial system.

  3. The emergence of new money laundering techniques.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future challenges in combating money laundering include the increasing use of technology for money laundering, the globalization of the financial system, and the emergence of new money laundering techniques.

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