Arbitration And Conciliation Act — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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In which of the following cases it was held by the Supreme Court that Part I of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 would have no application to International commercial arbitrations held outside India and therefore such awards would only be subject to the jurisdiction of Indian courts when the same are sought to be enforced in India in accordance with Part II of the said Act?
Correct Answer: Option A — Bharat Aluminium Company etc. v. Kaiser Aluminium Technical Service Inc. etc. (Balco), 2012 (9) SCC 552
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bharat Aluminium Company etc. v. Kaiser Aluminium Technical Service Inc. etc. (Balco), 2012 (9) SCC 552 is the correct answer to “In which of the following cases it was held by the Supreme Court that Part I of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 would have no application to International commercial arbitrations held outside India and therefore such awards would only be subject to the jurisdiction of Indian courts when the same are sought to be enforced in India in accordance with Part II of the said Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
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Question 2 of 40
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An Arbitration Agreement between the parties:
Correct Answer: Option C — Maybe in the form of arbitration clause in a contract or in form of a separate agreement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maybe in the form of arbitration clause in a contract or in form of a separate agreement is the correct answer to “An Arbitration Agreement between the parties:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 3 of 40
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Every Award of a Lok Adalat is deemed to be
Correct Answer: Option C — Decree of a civil court
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decree of a civil court is the correct answer to “Every Award of a Lok Adalat is deemed to be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 4 of 40
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Scope and object of section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Correct Answer: Option B — Different from that of section 34 of the Arbitration Act, 1940
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Different from that of section 34 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 is the correct answer to “Scope and object of section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 5 of 40
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Which is the incorrect statement: The High Court before appointing an arbitrator, shall have due regard to-
Correct Answer: Option B — Nationality of the arbitrator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nationality of the arbitrator is the correct answer to “Which is the incorrect statement: The High Court before appointing an arbitrator, shall have due regard to-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 6 of 40
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A non signatory to the arbitration agreement can be made party to arbitration proceedings
Correct Answer: Option C — Under some circumstances/grounds
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Under some circumstances/grounds is the correct answer to “A non signatory to the arbitration agreement can be made party to arbitration proceedings”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 7 of 40
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Which is incorrect statement:
Correct Answer: Option B — Court' also includes any court of a grade inferior to principal Civil Court or any Small Causes Court
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Court' also includes any court of a grade inferior to principal Civil Court or any Small Causes Court is the correct answer to “Which is incorrect statement:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 8 of 40
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The 'Principle of Co-operation' is laid down under:
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 71
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 71 is the correct answer to “The 'Principle of Co-operation' is laid down under:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 9 of 40
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An arbitral award may be set aside on proof that; 1. a party was under some incapacity. 2. the arbitration agreement was not valid. 3. the party was unable to present his case as he was not duly served. 4. the award dealt with the partial fact forming submission before the arbitration. Select the correct answer using the given below:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1, 2 and 3 only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 only is the correct answer to “An arbitral award may be set aside on proof that; 1. a party was under some incapacity. 2. the arbitration agreement was not valid. 3. the party was unable to present his case as he was not duly served. 4. the award dealt with the partial fact forming submission before the arbitration. Select the correct answer using the given below:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 10 of 40
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An arbitration agreement:
Correct Answer: Option A — Shall be in writing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shall be in writing is the correct answer to “An arbitration agreement:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 11 of 40
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Section 12(3) provides the ground for challenging to the arbitrator when:
Correct Answer: Option D — Both (A) and (C)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (C) is the correct answer to “Section 12(3) provides the ground for challenging to the arbitrator when:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 12 of 40
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If an award involving the value of one hundred rupees and upwards and concerning immovable property is not registered then:
Correct Answer: Option B — It will be inadmissible as evidence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It will be inadmissible as evidence is the correct answer to “If an award involving the value of one hundred rupees and upwards and concerning immovable property is not registered then:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 13 of 40
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Section 53 has limited application because:
Correct Answer: Option B — It applies to the jurisdiction of different parties to the Geneva Convention
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It applies to the jurisdiction of different parties to the Geneva Convention is the correct answer to “Section 53 has limited application because:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 14 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to Arbitral proceedings? 1. The Arbitral Tribunal can not determine relevance of any evidence 2. The parties are free to agree on the procedure to be followed. Select the correct answer using the given below:
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to Arbitral proceedings? 1. The Arbitral Tribunal can not determine relevance of any evidence 2. The parties are free to agree on the procedure to be followed. Select the correct answer using the given below:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 15 of 40
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An international commercial arbitration is an arbitration where at least one of the parties is
Correct Answer: Option D — All these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All these is the correct answer to “An international commercial arbitration is an arbitration where at least one of the parties is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 16 of 40
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The arbitral tribunal has the jurisdiction to
Correct Answer: Option A — Award interest on the whole or part of the money
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Award interest on the whole or part of the money is the correct answer to “The arbitral tribunal has the jurisdiction to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 17 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Which of the following is incorrect statement:
Correct Answer: Option B — Like arbitration, prior agreement in writing is required in conciliation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Like arbitration, prior agreement in writing is required in conciliation is the correct answer to “Which of the following is incorrect statement:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 18 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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A nomination of an arbitrator is made by a person who is himself ineligible to act as an arbitrator under section 12(5) read with the seventh schedule to be Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. In such a case
Correct Answer: Option C — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “A nomination of an arbitrator is made by a person who is himself ineligible to act as an arbitrator under section 12(5) read with the seventh schedule to be Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. In such a case”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 19 of 40
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If there is any computation, clerical or typographical errors of a similar nature accruing in the award, then the arbitral tribunal may correct it:
Correct Answer: Option C — Either (A) or (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either (A) or (B) is the correct answer to “If there is any computation, clerical or typographical errors of a similar nature accruing in the award, then the arbitral tribunal may correct it:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 20 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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An application for setting aside the Arbitral Award is filed under:
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is the correct answer to “An application for setting aside the Arbitral Award is filed under:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 21 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Section 43 deals with:
Correct Answer: Option B — Limitation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Limitation is the correct answer to “Section 43 deals with:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 22 of 40
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According to section 20, the place for arbitration is decided by
Correct Answer: Option D — Either (A) or (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either (A) or (B) is the correct answer to “According to section 20, the place for arbitration is decided by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 23 of 40
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A party shall be precluded from raising the question of jurisdiction of arbitral tribunal
Correct Answer: Option D — Neither (A) nor (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Neither (A) nor (B) is the correct answer to “A party shall be precluded from raising the question of jurisdiction of arbitral tribunal”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 24 of 40
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An arbitral award made under Part I of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, shall be considered as a
Correct Answer: Option A — Domestic award
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Domestic award is the correct answer to “An arbitral award made under Part I of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, shall be considered as a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 25 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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In which of the following cases a Court may set aside an award:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “In which of the following cases a Court may set aside an award:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 26 of 40
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WhIch article of the Constitution of India authorises the government to enter into an arbitration agreement:
Correct Answer: Option B — Art. 299
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Art. 299 is the correct answer to “WhIch article of the Constitution of India authorises the government to enter into an arbitration agreement:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 27 of 40
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Mark the Correct Statement, Under the Act of 1996:
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “Mark the Correct Statement, Under the Act of 1996:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 28 of 40
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Section 19 of the act provides for determination of rules of procedure for an arbitration proceeding. According to the section
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Section 19 of the act provides for determination of rules of procedure for an arbitration proceeding. According to the section”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 29 of 40
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The Court is
Correct Answer: Option A — Empowered to grant interim measures after the making of an Arbitral Award but before it is enforced, under Section 9 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Empowered to grant interim measures after the making of an Arbitral Award but before it is enforced, under Section 9 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act is the correct answer to “The Court is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 30 of 40
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Which one of the following is an incorrect statement?
Correct Answer: Option A — An arbitral award is a contract
Detailed Academic Explanation:
An arbitral award is a contract is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is an incorrect statement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 31 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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An arbitral award may be set aside by the court if:
Correct Answer: Option D — Both (A) and (B) are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) are correct is the correct answer to “An arbitral award may be set aside by the court if:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 32 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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The parties to the arbitration agreement are residents of Lucknow and Kolkata. The contract was performed at Varanasi. The parties agreed that arbitration proceedings will be conducted at New Delhi and were held at New Delhi. Where will the petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 be filed?
Correct Answer: Option A — Delhi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Delhi is the correct answer to “The parties to the arbitration agreement are residents of Lucknow and Kolkata. The contract was performed at Varanasi. The parties agreed that arbitration proceedings will be conducted at New Delhi and were held at New Delhi. Where will the petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 be filed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 33 of 40
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When the mandate of an arbitrator terminate
Correct Answer: Option B — A substituted arbitrator shall be appointed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A substituted arbitrator shall be appointed is the correct answer to “When the mandate of an arbitrator terminate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 34 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Which of the following matters cannot be referred to arbitration:
Correct Answer: Option C — Criminal matter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Criminal matter is the correct answer to “Which of the following matters cannot be referred to arbitration:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 35 of 40
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An application for referring the parties to arbitration under section 8, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, must be accompanied by
Correct Answer: Option B — The original arbitration agreement or a duly certified copy thereof
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The original arbitration agreement or a duly certified copy thereof is the correct answer to “An application for referring the parties to arbitration under section 8, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, must be accompanied by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 36 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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According to Section 9 of the Act, a party before or during arbitral proceeding or at any time after the making of the arbitral award but before it is enforced, may apply to a court for:
Correct Answer: Option A — Interim measures
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Interim measures is the correct answer to “According to Section 9 of the Act, a party before or during arbitral proceeding or at any time after the making of the arbitral award but before it is enforced, may apply to a court for:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 37 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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An arbitration agreement providing for arbitration by four arbitrators is, under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, to be construed as an agreement for arbitration by:
Correct Answer: Option A — Sole arbitrator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sole arbitrator is the correct answer to “An arbitration agreement providing for arbitration by four arbitrators is, under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, to be construed as an agreement for arbitration by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 38 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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An Arbitral Award pursuant to an Arbitration Agreement dated 1 st November, 2015 can be set aside under:
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act is the correct answer to “An Arbitral Award pursuant to an Arbitration Agreement dated 1 st November, 2015 can be set aside under:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 39 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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In a pending arbitration case, the arbitral tribunal passed an order of interim injunction under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 restraining encashment of a Bank Guarantee. The aggrieved party has the iollowing remedies
Correct Answer: Option B — File an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Detailed Academic Explanation:
File an appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is the correct answer to “In a pending arbitration case, the arbitral tribunal passed an order of interim injunction under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 restraining encashment of a Bank Guarantee. The aggrieved party has the iollowing remedies”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Question 40 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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The Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, Section 18 - 27 states
Correct Answer: Option A — The Conducting of Arbitral Proceedings
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Conducting of Arbitral Proceedings is the correct answer to “The Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, Section 18 - 27 states”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Arbitration And Conciliation Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Arbitration And Conciliation Act
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