The Indian Competition Act

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In which year was the Indian Competition Act enacted?

  1. 2000

  2. 2002

  3. 2004

  4. 2006


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Competition Act was enacted in 2002.

What is the primary objective of the Indian Competition Act?

  1. To promote competition in the Indian market

  2. To protect the interests of consumers

  3. To prevent the formation of monopolies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Competition Act has multiple objectives, including promoting competition, protecting consumers, and preventing monopolies.

Which authority is responsible for enforcing the Indian Competition Act?

  1. Competition Commission of India (CCI)

  2. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

  3. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

  4. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the authority responsible for enforcing the Indian Competition Act.

What are the three main types of anti-competitive agreements prohibited under the Indian Competition Act?

  1. Horizontal agreements

  2. Vertical agreements

  3. Cartels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Competition Act prohibits three main types of anti-competitive agreements: horizontal agreements, vertical agreements, and cartels.

What is the maximum penalty that can be imposed for violating the Indian Competition Act?

  1. 10% of the average turnover for the preceding three financial years

  2. 20% of the average turnover for the preceding three financial years

  3. 30% of the average turnover for the preceding three financial years

  4. 40% of the average turnover for the preceding three financial years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum penalty that can be imposed for violating the Indian Competition Act is 30% of the average turnover for the preceding three financial years.

What is the leniency program under the Indian Competition Act?

  1. A program that allows companies to self-report anti-competitive conduct in exchange for immunity from prosecution

  2. A program that allows companies to merge or acquire other companies without having to notify the CCI

  3. A program that allows companies to enter into joint ventures without having to notify the CCI

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The leniency program under the Indian Competition Act allows companies to self-report anti-competitive conduct in exchange for immunity from prosecution.

What is the sunset clause in the Indian Competition Act?

  1. A clause that allows the CCI to review and modify its orders after a certain period of time

  2. A clause that allows companies to appeal the CCI's orders to the Supreme Court

  3. A clause that allows the government to amend the Indian Competition Act without having to go through the Parliament

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sunset clause in the Indian Competition Act allows the CCI to review and modify its orders after a certain period of time.

Which of the following is not a factor that the CCI considers when determining whether a merger or acquisition is anti-competitive?

  1. The market share of the merging or acquiring companies

  2. The potential impact on competition in the relevant market

  3. The efficiency gains that may result from the merger or acquisition

  4. The impact on consumers


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The CCI does not consider the efficiency gains that may result from a merger or acquisition when determining whether it is anti-competitive.

What is the maximum period for which the CCI can investigate an alleged violation of the Indian Competition Act?

  1. 6 months

  2. 1 year

  3. 2 years

  4. 3 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum period for which the CCI can investigate an alleged violation of the Indian Competition Act is 2 years.

Which of the following is not a remedy that the CCI can impose for a violation of the Indian Competition Act?

  1. Breaking up a monopoly

  2. Imposing a fine

  3. Ordering a company to divest its assets

  4. Ordering a company to change its business practices


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CCI cannot break up a monopoly as a remedy for a violation of the Indian Competition Act.

Which of the following is not a type of exemption from the Indian Competition Act?

  1. De minimis exemption

  2. Group exemption

  3. Individual exemption

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are types of exemptions from the Indian Competition Act.

Which of the following is not a function of the CCI?

  1. To promote competition in the Indian market

  2. To protect the interests of consumers

  3. To prevent the formation of monopolies

  4. To regulate the prices of goods and services


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CCI does not regulate the prices of goods and services.

Which of the following is not a type of anti-competitive agreement?

  1. Horizontal agreements

  2. Vertical agreements

  3. Cartels

  4. Exclusive dealing agreements


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exclusive dealing agreements are not a type of anti-competitive agreement.

Which of the following is not a factor that the CCI considers when determining whether a merger or acquisition is anti-competitive?

  1. The market share of the merging or acquiring companies

  2. The potential impact on competition in the relevant market

  3. The efficiency gains that may result from the merger or acquisition

  4. The impact on consumers


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The CCI does not consider the efficiency gains that may result from a merger or acquisition when determining whether it is anti-competitive.

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