MCQ on The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Q. 1 - The Prevention of Corruption Act,1988 came into force on - 

• A.  9th September, 1988
• B. 12th September, 1988
• C.  9th Jun, 1988
• D.  12th September, 1989
Answer. A. 9th September,1988. It received the assent of the President on the 9th September,1988 and published in the official Gazette of India on 12 -9-1988

Q. 2 - How many chapters are in the Prevention of Corruption Act,1988 ?

• A.  Four Chapters
• B. Three Chapters
• C.  Five Chapters
• D.  Six Chapters
Answer. The Correct option is C. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 has been divided into five chapters. Chapter IV-A has been inserted by the Act No. 16 of 2018. Chapter IV-A deals with 'Attachment and Forfeiture of Property'.

Q. 3 - How many Sections are in the Prevention of Corruption Act,1988 ?

• A.  41
• B. 51
• C.  31
• D.  45
Answer. C. There are total 31 Sections in the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Q. 4 - Chapter II of the Prevention of Corruption Act,1988 deals with - 

• A.  Investigation of cases
• B. Sanction for Prosecution
• C.  Offence and Penalties
• D.  Appointment of Special Judges
Answer. D. Chapter II deals with the appointment of Special Judges

Q. 5 - Which Chapter of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 deals with the Offences and Penalties ?

• A.  Chapter IV
• B. Chapter IV-A
• C.  Chapter III
• D.  Chapter II
Answer. C. Chapter III deals with the Offences and Penalties.

Q. 6 - Which Chapter deals with the investigation into the cases under the Act ?

• A.  Chapter III
• B. Chapter IV
• C.  Chapter V
• D.  None of the above
Answer. B. Chapter IV of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 deals with the investigation into cases under the Act.

Q. 7 - The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 came into force on -

• A.  26th September, 2018
• B. 26th July, 2018
• C.  26th October, 2018
• D.  26th June, 2018
Answer. B - The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2018 came into force on 26th July,2018.

Q. 8 - The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 applies to - 

• A.  Whole of India
• B. Whole of India except State of Jammu and Kashmir
• C.  Whole of India and its all citizens of India residing within India
• D.  Whole of India and also to all citizens of India outside India
Answer. D. According to Section 1(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, it extends to whole of India and applies to all citizens of India outside India. 

Q. 9 - Which Section of the Prevention of Corruption Act,1988 ommits Sections 161 to 165-A of the Indian Penal Code 1860 ?

• A.  Section 28
• B. Section 29
• C.  Section 30
• D.  Section 31
Answer. D. Section 31 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 provides that Sections 161 to 165-A of the IPC 1860 shall be omitted.

Q. 10 - Which Section of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 deals with the rule making power of the Central Government ? 

• A.  Section 28
• B. Section 29
• C.  Section 29-A
• D.  Section 30
Answer. C. Section 29-A