{"id":1297,"date":"2023-06-24T13:38:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T08:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/?p=1297"},"modified":"2023-06-24T13:38:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-24T08:08:51","slug":"interpretation-of-statutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/interpretation-of-statutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Interpretation of statutes &#8211; Indian Law GK MCQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"2759669284\"><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"2759669284\"><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/interpretation-of-statutes\/#Interpretation_of_statutes_%E2%80%93_Indian_Law_GK_MCQ_%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BC%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A8_%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%80_%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%96%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE\" >Interpretation of statutes &#8211; Indian Law GK MCQ ( \u0915\u093c\u093e\u0928\u0942\u0928 \u0915\u0940 \u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0916\u094d\u092f\u093e )<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/interpretation-of-statutes\/#Interpretation_of_statutes_%E2%80%93_Indian_Law_GK_MCQ_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions\" >Interpretation of statutes &#8211; Indian Law GK MCQ  &#8211; Previous Year Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/interpretation-of-statutes\/#Some_Important_Links\" >Some Important Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interpretation_of_statutes_%E2%80%93_Indian_Law_GK_MCQ_%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BC%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A8_%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%80_%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%96%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE\"><\/span>Interpretation of statutes <strong>&#8211; Indian Law GK MCQ<\/strong> ( \u0915\u093c\u093e\u0928\u0942\u0928 \u0915\u0940 \u0935\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0916\u094d\u092f\u093e )<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a comprehensive collection of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the Interpretation of Statutes? 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<li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_102989\">Illustrations<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_102989\">Proviso clause<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_102989\">Dictionary<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Under which section of General Clauses Act does effect of repeal is stated?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_102990\">Section 3<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_102990\">Section 4<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_102990\">Section 6<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_102990\">Section 8<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Statutes which are there in existence for a specified fixed period is knownas\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_102991\">Permanent Statute<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_102991\">Temporary Statute<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_102991\">Codifying Statute<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_102991\">Remedial statute<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which legal maxim means \u201cto stand by things decided\u201d?<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_102992\">Stare Decisis<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_102992\">Ration Decendiin<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_102992\">In BonemPartem<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_102992\">Ejusdem Generis<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Doctrine of Mischief Rule was given under\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_102993\">Foss Vs Harbottle<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_102993\">Heydon\u2019s Case<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_102993\">Thomson Vs Clan Morris<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_102993\">Foster Vs DiphwysCasson<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which of the following rules of interpretation are applicable to Taxation Statutes?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_102994\">Liberal and wide interpretation<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_102994\">Strict and narrow interpretation<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_102994\">Beneficial interpretation<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_102994\">Utilitarian interpretation<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">In Exchequer Vs. Heydon [1584] EWHC Exch J36 76 ER 637,the court expounded which of the following rule?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_102995\">The Golden rule<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_102995\">The Red rule<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_102995\">The Mischief rule<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_102995\">The literal interpretation rule<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">The judiciary when interpreting a criminal statute generally applies whichof the following rule of interpretation?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_102996\">Forgiveness rule<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_102996\">Rule of literal interpretation<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_102996\">Beneficial interpretation<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_102996\">Golden rule of interpretation<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">\u201cA person to whom an authority or decision-making power has been delegated to from a higher source, cannot, in turn, delegate again to another, unless the original delegation explicitly authorized it\u201d, Which maxim fits this explanation?<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_102997\">Delegatus Non PotestDelegare<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_102997\">Audi Alteram Partem<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_102997\">Nemojudex in causasua<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_102997\">Reddendosingulasingulis<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which out of the following is a statute?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_102998\">A circular issued by a private club regulating entry<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_102998\">A set of rules made for a game of UNO<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_102998\">A bye law made by the Municipality for segregation of waste<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_102998\">A pamphlet instructing the use of a herbal hair dye<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Section _____ of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with meaningof service by post.\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_102999\">25<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_102999\">26<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_102999\">27<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_102999\">28<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which of the following is not a General rule of interpretation.\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_103000\">a statute must be read as a whole<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_103000\">same word to have a same meaning<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_103000\">a construction to avoid absurdity is permissible<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_103000\">technical words to have ordinary meaning<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which of the following is based on the principle that a law which violates fundamental rights is not a nullity or void ab initio but becomes unenforceable<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_103001\">Doctrine of waiver<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_103001\">Doctrine of lifting the veil<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_103001\">Doctrine of 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