Arbitration And Conciliation Act — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The delay in making an application for setting aside the arbitral award under section 34
Correct Answer: Option B — Can be condoned for a maximum period of 30 days
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Let's understand Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act first. This section deals with setting aside an arbitral award , meaning challenging the decision made by the arbitrator. There's a specific time limit for filing an application to challenge the award. The law states that the application must be made within 3 months from the date you receive the award. However, there's a provision for condoning the delay , meaning the court *might* excuse a delay in filing. But, this condonation is not unlimited . The court can only condone the delay for a maximum period of 30 days , after the initial 3-month period. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: Can be condoned for a maximum period of 30 days .
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Question 2 of 40
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Which of the Sections provide for the number of conciliations:
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 63
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 63 is the correct answer to “Which of the Sections provide for the number of conciliations:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 3 of 40
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The provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 have to be interpreted being uninfluenced by the principles underlying the 1940 Act. This observation was laid down in
Correct Answer: Option B — Sunderam Finance Ltd. v. N.E.P.C. Ltd.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sunderam Finance Ltd. v. N.E.P.C. Ltd. is the correct answer to “The provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 have to be interpreted being uninfluenced by the principles underlying the 1940 Act. This observation was laid down in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 4 of 40
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An Arbitration Agreement dated 1 st December, 2018 provides for reference of disputes to four arbitrators with two to be appointed by each of the parties. The Arbitration Agreement:
Correct Answer: Option B — Is to be construed as being of reference of disputes to a sole arbitrator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Is to be construed as being of reference of disputes to a sole arbitrator is the correct answer to “An Arbitration Agreement dated 1 st December, 2018 provides for reference of disputes to four arbitrators with two to be appointed by each of the parties. The Arbitration Agreement:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 5 of 40
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While considering the grant of interim measures, the Court may see whether:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “While considering the grant of interim measures, the Court may see whether:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 6 of 40
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Section 53 talks about the arbitration agreement:
Correct Answer: Option C — In simplicitor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In simplicitor is the correct answer to “Section 53 talks about the arbitration agreement:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 7 of 40
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An Arbitration clause which forms the part of contract shall be treated:
Correct Answer: Option B — Independent of the contract
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Independent of the contract is the correct answer to “An Arbitration clause which forms the part of contract shall be treated:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following is a characteristic of an arbitration:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a characteristic of an arbitration:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 9 of 40
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Which Section of the 1996 Arbitration Act permits the parties to engage in conciliation process even while the arbitral proceedings are on?
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 30
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 30 is the correct answer to “Which Section of the 1996 Arbitration Act permits the parties to engage in conciliation process even while the arbitral proceedings are on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 10 of 40
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Is the statement of law correct that: "An Arbitrator can decide ex aequo et bono"? Tick the most appropriate answer
Correct Answer: Option C — Yes, it is correct provided only if the parties have expressly authorized the Arbitrator to do so
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes, it is correct provided only if the parties have expressly authorized the Arbitrator to do so is the correct answer to “Is the statement of law correct that: "An Arbitrator can decide ex aequo et bono"? Tick the most appropriate answer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 11 of 40
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The term "Court" is defined under:
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 2(e)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 2(e) is the correct answer to “The term "Court" is defined under:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 12 of 40
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In most EU member countries, which of the following is the most visible from of ADR?
Correct Answer: Option B — Arbitration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Arbitration is the correct answer to “In most EU member countries, which of the following is the most visible from of ADR”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 13 of 40
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The language which is to be used in the arbitral proceedings is decided by
Correct Answer: Option B — Parties to decide by mutual understanding
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Parties to decide by mutual understanding is the correct answer to “The language which is to be used in the arbitral proceedings is decided by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which one among the following is competent to decide the objection on the mode of appointment of the Arbitrator?
Correct Answer: Option C — The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court is the correct answer to “Which one among the following is competent to decide the objection on the mode of appointment of the Arbitrator”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 15 of 40
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Which of the following section contains provisions relating to 'Arbitration Agreement':
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 7
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 7 is the correct answer to “Which of the following section contains provisions relating to 'Arbitration Agreement':”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 16 of 40
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The objective of the EU Directive on mediation is:
Correct Answer: Option D — Ensuring better access to alternative dispute resolution in cross border commercial conflicts
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ensuring better access to alternative dispute resolution in cross border commercial conflicts is the correct answer to “The objective of the EU Directive on mediation is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 17 of 40
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The arbitral tribunal may by order terminate the arbitral proceedings when:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The arbitral tribunal may by order terminate the arbitral proceedings when:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 18 of 40
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The word 'arbitration' in 1996 Act connotes the same meaning as contained in:
Correct Answer: Option C — Article 2(a) of Model Law of UNCITRAL
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Article 2(a) of Model Law of UNCITRAL is the correct answer to “The word 'arbitration' in 1996 Act connotes the same meaning as contained in:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 19 of 40
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Under section 9, interim measures by the court does not include:
Correct Answer: Option D — None of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of the above is the correct answer to “Under section 9, interim measures by the court does not include:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 20 of 40
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Which one of the following principle is associated with "Trial Smelter" case?
Correct Answer: Option B — No state has a right to use or permit the use of its territory so as to cause injury by fumes in the territory of another
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No state has a right to use or permit the use of its territory so as to cause injury by fumes in the territory of another is the correct answer to “Which one of the following principle is associated with "Trial Smelter" case”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 21 of 40
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Under which section of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Time limit for arbitral award is given
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 29A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 29A is the correct answer to “Under which section of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Time limit for arbitral award is given”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 22 of 40
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During the arbitral proceedings the arbitral tribunal
Correct Answer: Option C — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “During the arbitral proceedings the arbitral tribunal”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 23 of 40
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Which of the following is not an essential condition for an arbitration agreement as per Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
Correct Answer: Option A — The agreement must be registered
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The agreement must be registered is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not an essential condition for an arbitration agreement as per Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 24 of 40
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Conciliation proceedings shall commence:
Correct Answer: Option B — When written invitation to conciliation is made to the other party
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When written invitation to conciliation is made to the other party is the correct answer to “Conciliation proceedings shall commence:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 25 of 40
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Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, "Court"
Correct Answer: Option D — Means the principal Civil Court of Original Jurisdiction in a district
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Means the principal Civil Court of Original Jurisdiction in a district is the correct answer to “Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, "Court"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 26 of 40
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When the award of an arbitrator can not be "some where in between" and the arbitrator must choose one or the other of the respective cases formulated by the parties, the arbitration is called:
Correct Answer: Option B — FliP-Flop Arbitration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
FliP-Flop Arbitration is the correct answer to “When the award of an arbitrator can not be "some where in between" and the arbitrator must choose one or the other of the respective cases formulated by the parties, the arbitration is called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 27 of 40
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Which of the following is the duty of an arbitrator:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the duty of an arbitrator:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 28 of 40
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Once an application under section 8, Arbitration and Conciliation Act for referring the parties to arbitration is allowed, the proceedings in which the application was made are liable to be
Correct Answer: Option C — Dismissed as not maintainable
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dismissed as not maintainable is the correct answer to “Once an application under section 8, Arbitration and Conciliation Act for referring the parties to arbitration is allowed, the proceedings in which the application was made are liable to be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 29 of 40
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Section 12 of Arbitration and Concilation Act, 1996 deals with
Correct Answer: Option B — Grounds for challange to Arbitrator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Grounds for challange to Arbitrator is the correct answer to “Section 12 of Arbitration and Concilation Act, 1996 deals with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 30 of 40
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Section 64, which provides for the procedure for the appointment of the conciliator is enacted on the basis of:
Correct Answer: Option B — Article 4 of UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Article 4 of UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules is the correct answer to “Section 64, which provides for the procedure for the appointment of the conciliator is enacted on the basis of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 31 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The conciliation proceedings shall be terminated:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The conciliation proceedings shall be terminated:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 32 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Conciliation proceedings:
Correct Answer: Option C — Can be terminated by a written declaration by a party to the other party
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Can be terminated by a written declaration by a party to the other party is the correct answer to “Conciliation proceedings:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 33 of 40
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According to Section 37, an appeal shall lie to the Court authorized by law for
Correct Answer: Option C — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “According to Section 37, an appeal shall lie to the Court authorized by law for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 34 of 40
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On allowing of an application under Section 8 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, the suit:
Correct Answer: Option A — Stands disposed of
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stands disposed of is the correct answer to “On allowing of an application under Section 8 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, the suit:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 35 of 40
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Part IV of the Act deals with:
Correct Answer: Option C — Supplementary Provisions
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Supplementary Provisions is the correct answer to “Part IV of the Act deals with:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 36 of 40
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Part III of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 formalizes:
Correct Answer: Option A — Process of Conciliation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Process of Conciliation is the correct answer to “Part III of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 formalizes:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 37 of 40
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Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Court means in the case of arbitration other than the international commercial arbitration
Correct Answer: Option D — Both (A) and (B) only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) only is the correct answer to “Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Court means in the case of arbitration other than the international commercial arbitration”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 38 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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The parties to the arbitration agreement shall appoint arbitrator within:
Correct Answer: Option A — Thirty days
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thirty days is the correct answer to “The parties to the arbitration agreement shall appoint arbitrator within:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 39 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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According to Section 2(d) Arbitral Tribunal may mean
Correct Answer: Option C — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “According to Section 2(d) Arbitral Tribunal may mean”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 40 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The arbitration awards rendered in arbitration proceedings commended before the coming into force of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
Correct Answer: Option C — Are to be challenged as per the provisions of the Arbitration Act, 1940 only unless otherwise agreed by the parties
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Are to be challenged as per the provisions of the Arbitration Act, 1940 only unless otherwise agreed by the parties is the correct answer to “The arbitration awards rendered in arbitration proceedings commended before the coming into force of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Arbitration And Conciliation Act — Part 2
Master the next curriculum module with 40 exam-standard MCQs.
In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.