Practice high-yield Law & Jurisprudence MCQs on Motor Vehicle Act — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for Civil Judge, ADPP, FPSC, PPSC, CSS.
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Question 1 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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No objection certificate is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 39
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is provided under Section 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act. This certificate is issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) and signifies that there is no objection from the registered owner of a motor vehicle to transfer the ownership of the vehicle to another person or another state. Option A: Section 50 pertains to the procedure for transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle. Option B: Section 49 relates to the case of an insurance policy becoming ineffective upon transfer of ownership of a vehicle. Option D: Section 48 is about the registration of motor vehicles. Given the options provided, the correct answer is Option C: Section 39.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 2 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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"Hit and Run motor accident" is defined under which section of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988?
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 161(a)(b)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 161(a)(b) is the correct answer to “"Hit and Run motor accident" is defined under which section of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 3 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Grant of conductor's licence is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 30
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 30 is the correct answer to “Grant of conductor's licence is provided under which section . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 4 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Who cannot file an application for compensation under section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Correct Answer: Option D — A public interested person
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A public interested person is the correct answer to “Who cannot file an application for compensation under section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 5 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Does the Motor vehicle act apply for the State of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer: Option B — Yes, the act will apply to J & K
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes, the act will apply to J & K is the correct answer to “Does the Motor vehicle act apply for the State of Jammu and Kashmir”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 6 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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What is minimum age limit for driving 50 c.c. vehicle at public place?
Correct Answer: Option C — More than 16 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
More than 16 years is the correct answer to “What is minimum age limit for driving 50 c.c. vehicle at public place”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 7 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Temporary registration is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 43
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 43 is the correct answer to “Temporary registration is provided under which section . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 8 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
The State Register of Driving Licences shall be maintained in such manner as may be prescribed by the . . . . . . . . Government
Correct Answer: Option A — State
Detailed Academic Explanation:
State is the correct answer to “The State Register of Driving Licences shall be maintained in such manner as may be prescribed by the . . . . . . . . Government”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 9 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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What are the consequences of driving an uninsured vehicle?
Correct Answer: Option B — Shall be subject to imprisonment which may extend to 3 month or with a fine of one thousand rupees or both
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shall be subject to imprisonment which may extend to 3 month or with a fine of one thousand rupees or both is the correct answer to “What are the consequences of driving an uninsured vehicle”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 10 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Can a person transfer his driving license to another person?
Correct Answer: Option B — He cannot transfer under any circumstances
Detailed Academic Explanation:
He cannot transfer under any circumstances is the correct answer to “Can a person transfer his driving license to another person”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 11 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Can a civil court exercise its jurisdiction relation to the question of grant of permit under this act?
Correct Answer: Option A — No, the civil court cannot intervene
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No, the civil court cannot intervene is the correct answer to “Can a civil court exercise its jurisdiction relation to the question of grant of permit under this act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 12 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Which of the following Committee related to revamping of the Motor Vehicles Act?
Correct Answer: Option C — The S. Sunder Committee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The S. Sunder Committee is the correct answer to “Which of the following Committee related to revamping of the Motor Vehicles Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 13 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Which of the following section of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 defines the term 'Owner'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 2(30)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 2(30) is the correct answer to “Which of the following section of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 defines the term 'Owner'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 14 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Certificate of fitness of transport vehicles is provided under
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 56
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 56 is the correct answer to “Certificate of fitness of transport vehicles is provided under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 15 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Every application for a conductor's licence shall be accompanied by a . . . . . . . . Certificate
Correct Answer: Option A — Medical
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Medical is the correct answer to “Every application for a conductor's licence shall be accompanied by a . . . . . . . . Certificate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 16 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Form and contents of licences to drive is provided under which section?
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 10
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 10 is the correct answer to “Form and contents of licences to drive is provided under which section”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 17 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Can the court cancel the driving license of a person?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yes, it can for any offence convicted under the Motor Vehicles Act and where a motor vehicle is used to commit a crime
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes, it can for any offence convicted under the Motor Vehicles Act and where a motor vehicle is used to commit a crime is the correct answer to “Can the court cancel the driving license of a person”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 18 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Power of Central Government to make rules is provided under which section
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 64
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 64 is the correct answer to “Power of Central Government to make rules is provided under which section”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 19 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Necessity for registration is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 39
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 39 is the correct answer to “Necessity for registration is provided under which section . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 20 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Transfer of ownership is provided under which section . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 50
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 50 is the correct answer to “Transfer of ownership is provided under which section . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 21 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
No holder of a driving licence or a learner's licence shall permit it to be used by any other . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Person
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Person is the correct answer to “No holder of a driving licence or a learner's licence shall permit it to be used by any other . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 22 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Special provision for registration of motor vehicles of diplomatic officers, etc is provided under which section
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 42
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 42 is the correct answer to “Special provision for registration of motor vehicles of diplomatic officers, etc is provided under which section”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 23 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Revocation of driving licence on grounds of disease or disability is provided under which section
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 16
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 16 is the correct answer to “Revocation of driving licence on grounds of disease or disability is provided under which section”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 24 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
There was a collision between a bus coming on a road and a Motor cycle coming from a side road. The motor cyclist was injured. Neither the bus-driver looked out for traffic from the side road nor the motor cyclist from the road. Who is liable?
Correct Answer: Option D — Both
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both is the correct answer to “There was a collision between a bus coming on a road and a Motor cycle coming from a side road. The motor cyclist was injured. Neither the bus-driver looked out for traffic from the side road nor the motor cyclist from the road. Who is liable”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 25 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
As per Schedule for compensation for third party fatal accidents under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 the amount of compensation arrived at, in consideration of the expenses, which a victim would have incurred towards maintaining himself, had he been alive, shall be reduced by:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1/3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1/3 is the correct answer to “As per Schedule for compensation for third party fatal accidents under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 the amount of compensation arrived at, in consideration of the expenses, which a victim would have incurred towards maintaining himself, had he been alive, shall be reduced by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 26 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Effect of disqualification order is provided under which section . . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 23
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 23 is the correct answer to “Effect of disqualification order is provided under which section . . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 27 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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State Government's power to control the road transport is provided in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 under section
Correct Answer: Option A — 67 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988
Detailed Academic Explanation:
67 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 is the correct answer to “State Government's power to control the road transport is provided in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 under section”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 28 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Driving licences to drive motor vehicles, belonging to the Central Government is provided under which section
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 18
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 18 is the correct answer to “Driving licences to drive motor vehicles, belonging to the Central Government is provided under which section”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 29 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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This authority is empowered to constitute "Claims Tribunal" under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Correct Answer: Option C — State Governments
Detailed Academic Explanation:
State Governments is the correct answer to “This authority is empowered to constitute "Claims Tribunal" under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 30 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Power of Court to disqualify is provided under which section
Correct Answer: Option A — Section 35
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 35 is the correct answer to “Power of Court to disqualify is provided under which section”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 31 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
No person shall drive a motor vehicle or cause or allow a motor vehicle to be driven in any public place at a speed . . . . . . . the maximum speed
Correct Answer: Option B — Exceeding
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Exceeding is the correct answer to “No person shall drive a motor vehicle or cause or allow a motor vehicle to be driven in any public place at a speed . . . . . . . the maximum speed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 32 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, a person aggrieved by an award of the Tribunal can prefer an appeal to
Correct Answer: Option B — The High Court
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The High Court is the correct answer to “Under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, a person aggrieved by an award of the Tribunal can prefer an appeal to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 33 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
As per Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, limitation period for filing of appeal against the award of claims tribunal is prescribed
Correct Answer: Option B — 90 days
Detailed Academic Explanation:
90 days is the correct answer to “As per Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, limitation period for filing of appeal against the award of claims tribunal is prescribed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 34 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Who of the following persons would not be entitled to make an application for compensation arising out of an accident of the nature specified in sub-section (1) of Section 165 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Correct Answer: Option D — A nominee of the deceased
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A nominee of the deceased is the correct answer to “Who of the following persons would not be entitled to make an application for compensation arising out of an accident of the nature specified in sub-section (1) of Section 165 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 35 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
No person shall be granted a learner's licence to drive a transport vehicle unless he has held a driving licence to drive a light motor vehicle for at least . . . . . . . . Year.
Correct Answer: Option B — One
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One is the correct answer to “No person shall be granted a learner's licence to drive a transport vehicle unless he has held a driving licence to drive a light motor vehicle for at least . . . . . . . . Year.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 36 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Section 67 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides
Correct Answer: Option D — State government's power to control the road transport
Detailed Academic Explanation:
State government's power to control the road transport is the correct answer to “Section 67 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 37 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Provision for the necessity of licence for conductor of stage carriage is contained under Motor Vehicle Act in:-
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 29
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 29 is the correct answer to “Provision for the necessity of licence for conductor of stage carriage is contained under Motor Vehicle Act in:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 38 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
An application for the renewal of a driving licence shall be made in such form and accompanied by such documents as may be prescribed by the . . . . . . . . Government.
Correct Answer: Option B — Central
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Central is the correct answer to “An application for the renewal of a driving licence shall be made in such form and accompanied by such documents as may be prescribed by the . . . . . . . . Government.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 39 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Motor Vehicles Act: In which of the following case; the Constitutional Bench of Supreme Court has directed that conventional heads namely loss of state, loss of consortium and funderal expenses should be Rs. 15,000, Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively for assessment of compensation in claim case?
Correct Answer: Option A — National Insurance Co. v. Pranay Sethi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
National Insurance Co. v. Pranay Sethi is the correct answer to “Motor Vehicles Act: In which of the following case; the Constitutional Bench of Supreme Court has directed that conventional heads namely loss of state, loss of consortium and funderal expenses should be Rs. 15,000, Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively for assessment of compensation in claim case”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
Question 40 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
In an application under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, for compensation on account of injury suffered by the claimant, the quantum can be determined on the basis of
Correct Answer: Option A — The structured formula only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The structured formula only is the correct answer to “In an application under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, for compensation on account of injury suffered by the claimant, the quantum can be determined on the basis of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Motor Vehicle Act.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Motor Vehicle Act
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