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Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 (MOST IMP 200 MCQ)

What is the definition of a "motor vehicle" under the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988?

A) Any mechanically propelled vehicle

B) Any vehicle with an engine capacity over 50cc

C) Any vehicle used for transporting goods

D) Any vehicle with more than two wheels

Answer: A) Any mechanically propelled vehicle

What is a "transport vehicle" as per the act?

A) A vehicle used for personal use

B) A vehicle used for carrying goods or passengers for hire or reward

C) A vehicle with more than four wheels

D) A vehicle registered in another state

Answer: B) A vehicle used for carrying goods or passengers for hire or reward

Who is considered a "driver" under the act?

A) Any person operating a motor vehicle

B) A person with a valid driving license

C) A person employed to drive a vehicle

D) A person above 18 years of age

Answer: A) Any person operating a motor vehicle

What is a "public place" according to the act?

A) Any place accessible to the public, whether free or paid

B) Only government-owned roads

C) Private property open to the public

D) Only national highways

Answer: A) Any place accessible to the public, whether free or paid

What does "articulated vehicle" mean?

A) A vehicle with a permanent or semi-permanent pivot joint

B) A vehicle with more than two axles

C) A vehicle used for transporting hazardous goods

D) A vehicle with a detachable cabin

Answer: A) A vehicle with a permanent or semi-permanent pivot joint

Licensing of Drivers

What is the minimum age for obtaining a learner's license for a non-transport vehicle?

A) 16 years

B) 18 years

C) 20 years

D) 21 years

Answer: A) 16 years

What is the minimum age for obtaining a driving license for a transport vehicle?

A) 18 years

B) 20 years

C) 21 years

D) 25 years

Answer: B) 20 years

Which section of the act deals with the necessity for a driving license?

A) Section 3

B) Section 4

C) Section 5

D) Section 6

Answer: A) Section 3

What is the validity period of a learner's license?

A) 3 months

B) 6 months

C) 1 year

D) 2 years

Answer: B) 6 months

Which form is used to apply for a permanent driving license?

A) Form 1

B) Form 2

C) Form 4

D) Form 5

Answer: C) Form 4

Can a person with a learner's license carry passengers?

A) Yes, up to two passengers

B) No, only the instructor

C) Yes, but only family members

D) No, under no circumstances

Answer: B) No, only the instructor

What is the penalty for driving without a valid license?

A) Fine of Rs. 500

B) Imprisonment up to 3 months

C) Both A and B

D) None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B (Note: Under 2019 amendments, fine increased to Rs. 5,000)

Under which section can a driving license be revoked on grounds of disease or disability?

A) Section 16

B) Section 17

C) Section 18

D) Section 19

Answer: A) Section 16

What is the minimum educational qualification required to obtain a transport vehicle license?

A) No formal education required

B) Class 8 pass

C) Class 10 pass

D) Class 12 pass

Answer: B) Class 8 pass

Which authority issues the driving license?

A) Regional Transport Office (RTO)

B) District Magistrate

C) Police Commissioner

D) State Government

Answer: A) Regional Transport Office (RTO)

Registration of Motor Vehicles

Which form is used for the registration of a motor vehicle?

A) Form 20

B) Form 21

C) Form 22

D) Form 23

Answer: A) Form 20

What is the validity period of a motor vehicle's registration?

A) 5 years

B) 10 years

C) 15 years

D) 20 years

Answer: C) 15 years

Which section of the act deals with the registration of motor vehicles?

A) Section 39

B) Section 40

C) Section 41

D) Section 42

Answer: A) Section 39

Is it mandatory to register a motor vehicle?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only for commercial vehicles

D) Only for vehicles older than 5 years

Answer: A) Yes

What is the penalty for driving an unregistered vehicle?

A) Fine of Rs. 1,000

B) Imprisonment up to 6 months

C) Both A and B

D) Vehicle impoundment

Answer: C) Both A and B (Note: Fine increased under 2019 amendments)

Which document is required for the transfer of vehicle ownership?

A) Form 29

B) Form 30

C) Both A and B

D) Form 31

Answer: C) Both A and B

Can a vehicle be registered in a state other than the owner's residence?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only with special permission

D) Only for commercial vehicles

Answer: A) Yes

What is the purpose of Form 21?

A) Application for registration

B) Sale certificate

C) Roadworthiness certificate

D) Insurance certificate

Answer: B) Sale certificate

Which authority is responsible for vehicle registration?

A) RTO

B) Police Department

C) Municipal Corporation

D) State Government

Answer: A) RTO

What is the fee for registering a two-wheeler?

A) Rs. 50

B) Rs. 100

C) Rs. 200

D) Varies by state

Answer: D) Varies by state

Traffic Rules and Regulations

What is the maximum speed limit for cars on national highways?

A) 60 km/h

B) 80 km/h

C) 100 km/h

D) 120 km/h

Answer: C) 100 km/h

What does a red traffic light indicate?

A) Stop

B) Slow down

C) Proceed with caution

D) Speed up

Answer: A) Stop

What is the rule for overtaking on Indian roads?

A) Overtake from the left

B) Overtake from the right

C) Overtake from either side

D) Overtaking is prohibited

Answer: B) Overtake from the right

Is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt while driving?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only for the driver

D) Only on highways

Answer: A) Yes

What is the penalty for jumping a red light?

A) Rs. 100

B) Rs. 500

C) Rs. 1,000

D) Rs. 2,000

Answer: C) Rs. 1,000

What is the maximum permissible blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for drivers?

A) 0.01%

B) 0.03%

C) 0.05%

D) 0.08%

Answer: B) 0.03%

Which section of the act deals with drunken driving?

A) Section 185

B) Section 186

C) Section 187

D) Section 188

Answer: A) Section 185

Is it legal to use a mobile phone while driving?

A) Yes, if hands-free

B) No

C) Only for emergencies

D) Only on highways

Answer: B) No

What is the rule for parking on a slope?

A) Turn wheels towards the curb

B) Turn wheels away from the curb

C) Leave in neutral gear

D) No specific rule

Answer: A) Turn wheels towards the curb

What does a yellow traffic light indicate?

A) Stop

B) Proceed with caution

C) Speed up

D) Turn left

Answer: B) Proceed with caution

Penalties for Violations

What is the penalty for driving without a valid license?

A) Fine of Rs. 5,000

B) Imprisonment up to 3 months

C) Both A and B

D) Vehicle seizure

Answer: C) Both A and B (Updated under 2019 amendments)

What is the fine for riding a two-wheeler without a helmet?

A) Rs. 100

B) Rs. 500

C) Rs. 1,000

D) Rs. 2,000

Answer: C) Rs. 1,000

What is the penalty for overspeeding?

A) Rs. 1,000 for first offense

B) Rs. 2,000 for first offense

C) Rs. 5,000 for first offense

D) Rs. 10,000 for first offense

Answer: A) Rs. 1,000 for first offense

What is the fine for driving without insurance?

A) Rs. 1,000

B) Rs. 2,000

C) Rs. 4,000

D) Rs. 5,000

Answer: B) Rs. 2,000

What is the penalty for juvenile driving?

A) Fine of Rs. 25,000

B) Imprisonment up to 3 years

C) Both A and B

D) Cancellation of vehicle registration

Answer: C) Both A and B

What is the fine for not wearing a seatbelt?

A) Rs. 100

B) Rs. 500

C) Rs. 1,000

D) Rs. 2,000

Answer: C) Rs. 1,000

What is the penalty for driving a vehicle without a pollution under control (PUC) certificate?

A) Rs. 1,000

B) Rs. 2,000

C) Rs. 5,000

D) Rs. 10,000

Answer: D) Rs. 10,000

What is the fine for using a mobile phone while driving?

A) Rs. 1,000

B) Rs. 2,000

C) Rs. 5,000

D) Rs. 10,000

Answer: C) Rs. 5,000

What is the penalty for dangerous driving?

A) Fine up to Rs. 5,000

B) Imprisonment up to 6 months

C) Both A and B

D) License suspension

Answer: C) Both A and B

What is the fine for not giving way to emergency vehicles?

A) Rs. 1,000

B) Rs. 2,000

C) Rs. 5,000

D) Rs. 10,000

Answer: D) Rs. 10,000

Insurance Requirements

Is third-party insurance mandatory for all motor vehicles?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only for commercial vehicles

D) Only for private vehicles

Answer: A) Yes

What is the minimum insurance coverage required?

A) Third-party liability

B) Comprehensive insurance

C) Personal accident cover

D) All of the above

Answer: A) Third-party liability

Which section of the act deals with insurance of motor vehicles?

A) Section 145

B) Section 146

C) Section 147

D) Section 148

Answer: B) Section 146

What is the penalty for driving without insurance?

A) Fine of Rs. 2,000

B) Imprisonment up to 3 months

C) Both A and B

D) Vehicle impoundment

Answer: C) Both A and B

Who is covered under third-party insurance?

A) The vehicle owner

B) The driver

C) Any third party affected by the vehicle

D) All of the above

Answer: C) Any third party affected by the vehicle

Provisions for Road Safety

What is the "Golden Hour" in the context of road accidents?

A) The first hour after sunset

B) The first hour after an accident

C) The time when traffic is heaviest

D) The time when roads are least crowded

Answer: B) The first hour after an accident

What is the purpose of the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund?

A) To provide insurance to vehicle owners

B) To compensate victims of hit-and-run accidents

C) To fund road construction

D) To pay for vehicle repairs

Answer: B) To compensate victims of hit-and-run accidents

Which section deals with the duty of the driver in case of an accident?

A) Section 134

B) Section 135

C) Section 136

D) Section 137

Answer: A) Section 134

Is it mandatory to carry a first-aid kit in a motor vehicle?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only for commercial vehicles

D) Only for vehicles with more than four wheels

Answer: A) Yes

What is the rule for child passengers in a vehicle?

A) Children under 12 must use a child seat

B) Children under 14 must wear seatbelts

C) No specific rule

D) Children must sit in the back seat

Answer: A) Children under 12 must use a child seat

Recent Amendments (2019)

When did the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act, 2019 come into force?

A) 1 July 2019

B) 1 September 2019

C) 1 January 2020

D) 1 April 2020

Answer: B) 1 September 2019

What is the fine for riding a two-wheeler without a helmet under the 2019 amendments?

A) Rs. 100

B) Rs. 500

C) Rs. 1,000

D) Rs. 2,000

Answer: C) Rs. 1,000

What is the penalty for juvenile driving under the 2019 amendments?

A) Fine of Rs. 25,000

B) Imprisonment up to 3 years

C) Both A and B

D) Cancellation of vehicle registration

Answer: C) Both A and B

What is the fine for driving without a pollution under control (PUC) certificate under the 2019 amendments?

A) Rs. 1,000

B) Rs. 2,000

C) Rs. 5,000

D) Rs. 10,000

Answer: D) Rs. 10,000

What is the penalty for using a mobile phone while driving under the 2019 amendments?

A) Rs. 1,000

B) Rs. 2,000

C) Rs. 5,000

D) Rs. 10,000

Answer: C) Rs. 5,000

Miscellaneous

Which authority is responsible for enforcing the Motor Vehicle Act?

A) RTO

B) Police Department

C) Both A and B

D) State Government

Answer: C) Both A and B

What is the purpose of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT)?

A) To register vehicles

B) To issue driving licenses

C) To adjudicate compensation claims for accidents

D) To enforce traffic rules

Answer: C) To adjudicate compensation claims for accidents

Under which section is the provision for the establishment of MACT?

A) Section 165

B) Section 166

C) Section 167

D) Section 168

Answer: A) Section 165

What is the maximum compensation for hit-and-run accidents under the act?

A) Rs. 25,000

B) Rs. 50,000

C) Rs. 1,00,000

D) Rs. 2,00,000

Answer: D) Rs. 2,00,000

Is it mandatory to display the registration number on the vehicle?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only for commercial vehicles

D) Only for private vehicles

Answer: A) Yes

What is the rule for tinted glass in vehicles?

A) Front and rear windscreens must have 70% visibility

B) Side windows must have 50% visibility

C) Both A and B

D) No specific rule

Answer: C) Both A and B

Can a vehicle be seized for repeated traffic violations?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only for commercial vehicles

D) Only for private vehicles

Answer: A) Yes

What is the provision for driving schools under the act?

A) They must be licensed

B) They must follow a prescribed curriculum

C) Both A and B

D) No specific provision

Answer: C) Both A and B

Which section deals with the control of traffic?

A) Section 112

B) Section 113

C) Section 114

D) Section 115

Answer: D) Section 115

What is the rule for carrying goods in a passenger vehicle?

A) Prohibited

B) Allowed up to 50 kg

C) Allowed with permission

D) No specific rule

Answer: A) Prohibited

Scenario-Based Questions

If a person is caught driving a vehicle without a valid registration, what action can be taken?

A) The vehicle can be impounded

B) The driver can be fined

C) Both A and B

D) None of the above

Answer: C) Both A and B

A driver is involved in an accident and flees the scene. What is this offense called?

A) Hit-and-run

B) Rash driving

C) Negligent driving

D) Drunken driving

Answer: A) Hit-and-run

A vehicle owner allows a minor to drive their vehicle. What is the consequence?

A) Fine of Rs. 25,000

B) Imprisonment up to 3 years

C) Both A and B

D) Cancellation of vehicle registration

Answer: C) Both A and B

A driver is found with a BAC of 0.05%. Is this permissible?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only if driving a private vehicle

D) Only if driving a commercial vehicle

Answer: B) No

A vehicle is parked in a no-parking zone. What is the likely penalty?

A) Fine of Rs. 500

B) Towing of the vehicle

C) Both A and B

D) Warning only

Answer: C) Both A and B

Additional Questions

What is the purpose of Form 29?

A) Application for registration

B) Notice of transfer of ownership

C) Application for driving license

D) Insurance certificate

Answer: B) Notice of transfer of ownership

Which section deals with the power to detain vehicles?

A) Section 207

B) Section 208

C) Section 209

D) Section 210

Answer: A) Section 207

What is the rule for carrying a spare wheel?

A) Mandatory for all vehicles

B) Mandatory only for commercial vehicles

C) Not mandatory

D) Mandatory only for private vehicles

Answer: A) Mandatory for all vehicles

Is it legal to modify a vehicle's engine?

A) Yes, with RTO approval

B) No

C) Only for racing vehicles

D) Only for vintage vehicles

Answer: A) Yes, with RTO approval

What is the fine for not carrying a valid driving license while driving?

A) Rs. 500

B) Rs. 1,000

C) Rs. 5,000

D) Rs. 10,000

Answer: C) Rs. 5,000

Which section deals with the offense of racing on public roads?

A) Section 189

B) Section 190

C) Section 191

D) Section 192

Answer: A) Section 189

What is the penalty for driving a vehicle with defective brakes?

A) Fine of Rs. 1,000

B) Imprisonment up to 1 month

C) Both A and B

D) Vehicle seizure

Answer: C) Both A and B

Is it mandatory to have a rearview mirror in a vehicle?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only for commercial vehicles

D) Only for two-wheelers

Answer: A) Yes

What is the rule for carrying hazardous goods?

A) Special permit required

B) No specific rule

C) Only allowed at night

D) Only allowed on highways

Answer: A) Special permit required

Which section deals with the offense of using a vehicle in an unsafe condition?

A) Section 190

B) Section 191

C) Section 192

D) Section 193

Answer: A) Section 190

What is the fine for not displaying the registration number properly?

A) Rs. 100

B) Rs. 500

C) Rs. 1,000

D) Rs. 2,000

Answer: B) Rs. 500

Is it legal to drive a vehicle with a learner's license without an instructor?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only on highways

D) Only in rural areas

Answer: B) No

What is the penalty for refusing to produce a driving license to a police officer?

A) Fine of Rs. 500

B) Imprisonment up to 1 month

C) Both A and B

D) Warning only

Answer: C) Both A and B

Which section deals with the offense of driving without lights at night?

A) Section 177

B) Section 178

C) Section 179

D) Section 180

Answer: A) Section 177

What is the rule for carrying a fire extinguisher in a vehicle?

A) Mandatory for all vehicles

B) Mandatory only for commercial vehicles

C) Not mandatory

D) Mandatory only for buses

Answer: B) Mandatory only for commercial vehicles

Is it legal to drive a vehicle with a silencer modified to produce more noise?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only for two-wheelers

D) Only for racing vehicles

Answer: B) No

What is the penalty for driving a vehicle with a defective speedometer?

A) Fine of Rs. 500

B) Fine of Rs. 1,000

C) Fine of Rs. 2,000

D) Fine of Rs. 5,000

Answer: A) Fine of Rs. 500

Which section deals with the offense of not stopping at a railway crossing?

A) Section 131

B) Section 132

C) Section 133

D) Section 134

Answer: A) Section 131

What is the rule for carrying a toolbox in a vehicle?

A) Mandatory for all vehicles

B) Mandatory only for commercial vehicles

C) Not mandatory

D) Mandatory only for two-wheelers

Answer: C) Not mandatory

Is it legal to drive a vehicle with a broken windshield?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only if the crack is small

D) Only if driving slowly

Answer: B) No

What is the penalty for not carrying a valid insurance certificate while driving?

A) Fine of Rs. 2,000

B) Imprisonment up to 3 months

C) Both A and B

D) Vehicle impoundment

Answer: C) Both A and B

Which section deals with the offense of not wearing a seatbelt?

A) Section 177

B) Section 178

C) Section 179

D) Section 180

Answer: A) Section 177

What is the rule for carrying a jack in a vehicle?

A) Mandatory for all vehicles

B) Mandatory only for commercial vehicles

C) Not mandatory

D) Mandatory only for buses

Answer: A) Mandatory for all vehicles

Is it legal to drive a vehicle with a broken taillight?

A) Yes

B) No

C) Only during the day

D) Only if driving slowly

Answer: B) No

What is the penalty for not carrying a valid registration certificate while driving?

A) Fine of Rs. 500

B) Fine of Rs. 1,000

C) Fine of Rs. 2,000

D) Fine of Rs. 5,000

Answer: C) Fine of Rs. 2,000

 

 

MCQs on Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 (Section-Wise)

Licensing of Drivers (Sections 3-27)

  1. According to Section 3, what is required to drive a motor vehicle in a public place?
    A) A learner's license
    B) An effective driving license
    C) A conductor's license
    D) A registration certificate
    Answer: B) An effective driving license [Section 3]
  2. Under Section 4, what is the minimum age for obtaining a driving license for a motor cycle with engine capacity not exceeding 50cc?
    A) 16 years
    B) 18 years
    C) 20 years
    D) 21 years
    Answer: A) 16 years [Section 4]
  3. What is the minimum age for obtaining a driving license for a transport vehicle as per Section 4?
    A) 18 years
    B) 20 years
    C) 21 years
    D) 25 years
    Answer: B) 20 years [Section 4]
  4. Section 5 prohibits the owner from allowing a person to drive unless they:
    A) Are over 18 years
    B) Hold an effective driving license
    C) Are insured
    D) Have a registration certificate
    Answer: B) Hold an effective driving license [Section 5]
  5. Under Section 6, who can issue a learner's license?
    A) Central Government
    B) State Government
    C) Licensing authority
    D) Police commissioner
    Answer: C) Licensing authority [Section 6]
  6. According to Section 9, how long is a driving license valid?
    A) 5 years
    B) 10 years
    C) 20 years
    D) Until age 50
    Answer: C) 20 years [Section 9]
  7. Section 10 specifies that a driving license does NOT include:
    A) Holder’s photograph
    B) Holder’s signature
    C) Blood group
    D) Vehicle registration number
    Answer: D) Vehicle registration number [Section 10]
  8. Under Section 14, a transport vehicle driving license is valid for:
    A) 3 years
    B) 5 years
    C) 10 years
    D) 20 years
    Answer: A) 3 years [Section 14]
  9. Section 15 allows license renewal within what grace period after expiry without penalty?
    A) 30 days
    B) 60 days
    C) 90 days
    D) 1 year
    Answer: A) 30 days [Section 15]
  10. Under Section 19, a person can be disqualified from holding a license if they:
    A) Are underage
    B) Have defective vision
    C) Are addicted to drugs
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above [Section 19]
  11. Section 21 allows suspension of a license for a first offence up to:
    A) 3 months
    B) 6 months
    C) 1 year
    D) 2 years
    Answer: A) 3 months [Section 21]
  12. Under Section 22, a license holder can apply for:
    A) A duplicate license
    B) An international driving permit
    C) Both A and B
    D) A learner’s license
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 22]
  13. Section 27 empowers whom to make rules for driving school curriculums?
    A) Central Government
    B) State Government
    C) Both A and B
    D) Neither
    Answer: A) Central Government [Section 27]

Registration of Motor Vehicles (Sections 39-65)

  1. Section 39 requires what for a vehicle to be driven in a public place?
    A) Insurance
    B) Registration
    C) A permit
    D) A fitness certificate
    Answer: B) Registration [Section 39]
  2. Under Section 40, who can apply for vehicle registration?
    A) Manufacturer
    B) Dealer
    C) Owner
    D) Driver
    Answer: C) Owner [Section 40]
  3. Section 41 mandates registration within how many days of purchase?
    A) 7 days
    B) 15 days
    C) 30 days
    D) 60 days
    Answer: C) 30 days [Section 41]
  4. Section 43 provides for:
    A) Temporary registration
    B) Permanent registration
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: A) Temporary registration [Section 43]
  5. Under Section 44, what is issued upon vehicle registration?
    A) A permit
    B) A fitness certificate
    C) A registration certificate
    D) An insurance policy
    Answer: C) A registration certificate [Section 44]
  6. Section 49 requires reporting:
    A) Change of residence
    B) Change of engine
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: A) Change of residence [Section 49]
  7. Under Section 50, ownership transfer must be reported within:
    A) 14 days
    B) 30 days
    C) 60 days
    D) No need to report
    Answer: A) 14 days [Section 50]
  8. Section 52 requires what for altering a vehicle?
    A) Registering authority permission
    B) Manufacturer permission
    C) Insurance company permission
    D) No permission
    Answer: A) Registering authority permission [Section 52]
  9. Under Section 56, a transport vehicle needs what to be validly registered?
    A) Fitness certificate
    B) Pollution certificate
    C) Both A and B
    D) Insurance certificate
    Answer: A) Fitness certificate [Section 56]
  10. Section 60 allows suspension of registration if:
    A) The vehicle is uninsured
    B) The vehicle is dangerous
    C) Taxes are unpaid
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above [Section 60]
  11. Under Section 62, who can cancel a vehicle’s registration?
    A) Owner
    B) Registering authority
    C) Police
    D) Insurance company
    Answer: B) Registering authority [Section 62]

Control of Traffic (Sections 112-138)

  1. Section 112 empowers whom to set speed limits?
    A) Central Government
    B) State Government
    C) Regional Transport Authority
    D) District Magistrate
    Answer: B) State Government [Section 112]
  2. Under Section 113, who regulates vehicle weight?
    A) Central Government
    B) State Government
    C) Registering authority
    D) Police
    Answer: B) State Government [Section 113]
  3. Section 114 allows what for vehicles with excess load?
    A) Impounding
    B) Removing excess load
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 114]
  4. Under Section 115, the State Government can:
    A) Restrict vehicle use in areas
    B) Prohibit certain vehicles
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 115]
  5. Section 119 mandates driving:
    A) On the left side
    B) On the right side
    C) In the middle
    D) As per convenience
    Answer: A) On the left side [Section 119]
  6. Under Section 121, drivers must signal when intending to:
    A) Turn left or right
    B) Stop
    C) Slow down
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above [Section 121]
  7. Section 122 prohibits:
    A) Leaving a vehicle dangerously
    B) Driving without a license
    C) Driving unregistered
    D) Driving uninsured
    Answer: A) Leaving a vehicle dangerously [Section 122]
  8. Under Section 123, what is prohibited?
    A) Excess passengers
    B) Riding on the running board
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: B) Riding on the running board [Section 123]
  9. Section 125 mandates vehicles to have:
    A) A horn
    B) A rearview mirror
    C) Both A and B
    D) A speed governor
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 125]
  10. Under Section 129, motorcyclists must wear:
    A) A helmet
    B) A seat belt
    C) Reflective clothing
    D) Gloves
    Answer: A) A helmet [Section 129]
  11. Section 134 requires a driver in an accident to:
    A) Report to police
    B) Aid the injured
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 134]
  12. Under Section 138, the State Government can regulate:
    A) Traffic signs
    B) Speed limits
    C) Driver safety
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above [Section 138]

Insurance and Compensation (Sections 140-176)

  1. Section 140 sets no-fault compensation for death at:
    A) Rs. 25,000
    B) Rs. 50,000
    C) Rs. 1,00,000
    D) Rs. 2,00,000
    Answer: A) Rs. 25,000 [Section 140] (Note: Later amended to Rs. 50,000)
  2. Under Section 146, a vehicle must have:
    A) Registration
    B) Third-party insurance
    C) A permit
    D) A fitness certificate
    Answer: B) Third-party insurance [Section 146]
  3. Section 147 requires insurance to cover:
    A) Vehicle damage
    B) Driver injury
    C) Third-party liability
    D) Theft
    Answer: C) Third-party liability [Section 147]
  4. Under Section 161, hit-and-run death compensation is:
    A) Rs. 12,500
    B) Rs. 25,000
    C) Rs. 50,000
    D) Rs. 1,00,000
    Answer: A) Rs. 12,500 [Section 161] (Note: Later amended)
  5. Section 165 establishes:
    A) Claims Tribunals
    B) Consumer Courts
    C) District Courts
    D) High Courts
    Answer: A) Claims Tribunals [Section 165]
  6. Under Section 166, who can claim compensation?
    A) Injured person
    B) Property owner
    C) Deceased’s representatives
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above [Section 166]
  7. Section 168 empowers Claims Tribunals to:
    A) Register vehicles
    B) Issue licenses
    C) Award compensation
    D) Enforce traffic rules
    Answer: C) Award compensation [Section 168]

Offences and Penalties (Sections 177-210)

  1. Section 177 sets a general penalty of:
    A) Fine up to Rs. 100
    B) Fine up to Rs. 500
    C) 1-month imprisonment
    D) Both fine and imprisonment
    Answer: A) Fine up to Rs. 100 [Section 177] (Note: Later amended)
  2. Under Section 183, the first offence of speeding incurs:
    A) Rs. 100 fine
    B) Rs. 200 fine
    C) Rs. 300 fine
    D) Rs. 400 fine
    Answer: D) Rs. 400 fine [Section 183]
  3. Section 184 addresses:
    A) Dangerous driving
    B) Drunk driving
    C) Unregistered vehicle use
    D) Unlicensed driving
    Answer: A) Dangerous driving [Section 184]
  4. Under Section 185, the blood alcohol limit is:
    A) 0.01%
    B) 0.03%
    C) 0.05%
    D) 0.08%
    Answer: B) 0.03% [Section 185]
  5. Section 185 penalizes drunk driving with:
    A) Up to 6 months imprisonment or Rs. 2,000 fine or both
    B) Up to 1 year imprisonment or Rs. 4,000 fine or both
    C) Up to 2 years imprisonment or Rs. 5,000 fine or both
    D) Up to 3 months imprisonment or Rs. 1,000 fine or both
    Answer: A) Up to 6 months imprisonment or Rs. 2,000 fine or both [Section 185]
  6. Section 192 penalizes:
    A) Unregistered vehicle use
    B) Permit-less vehicle use
    C) Unlicensed driving
    D) Uninsured driving
    Answer: A) Unregistered vehicle use [Section 192]
  7. Under Section 196, driving uninsured incurs:
    A) Fine up to Rs. 1,000
    B) Up to 3 months imprisonment
    C) Both A and B
    D) Vehicle seizure
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 196]
  8. Section 200 allows compounding, meaning:
    A) Offence forgiveness
    B) Fine instead of prosecution
    C) Imprisonment
    D) License suspension
    Answer: B) Fine instead of prosecution [Section 200]
  9. Under Section 206, who can impound documents?
    A) Police officer
    B) Licensing authority
    C) Both A and B
    D) Judicial magistrate
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 206]
  10. Section 207 permits vehicle detention for:
    A) No registration
    B) No permit
    C) Offence involvement
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above [Section 207]

Miscellaneous Provisions

  1. Section 2(28) defines a "motor vehicle" as:
    A) Mechanically propelled vehicle for roads
    B) Animal-drawn vehicle
    C) Rail vehicle
    D) Agricultural vehicle
    Answer: A) Mechanically propelled vehicle for roads [Section 2(28)]
  2. Under Section 2(47), a "transport vehicle" includes:
    A) Goods carriers
    B) Passenger carriers for hire
    C) Both A and B
    D) Government vehicles
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 2(47)]
  3. Section 66 requires what for a transport vehicle?
    A) A permit
    B) A fitness certificate
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: A) A permit [Section 66]
  4. Section 87 addresses:
    A) Temporary permits
    B) Special permits
    C) National permits
    D) Tourist permits
    Answer: A) Temporary permits [Section 87]
  5. Under Section 109, vehicles must meet:
    A) Construction standards
    B) Emission standards
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: A) Construction standards [Section 109]
  6. Section 118 allows State Government rules on:
    A) Speed limits
    B) Traffic signs
    C) Driver safety
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above [Section 118]
  7. Section 213 pertains to:
    A) Motor vehicle inspectors’ appointment
    B) Road Safety Councils
    C) National Transport Policy
    D) Claims Tribunals
    Answer: A) Motor vehicle inspectors’ appointment [Section 213]

Additional Questions (61-100)

  1. Under Section 8, a learner’s license is valid for:
    A) 3 months
    B) 6 months
    C) 1 year
    D) 2 years
    Answer: B) 6 months [Section 8]
  2. Section 12 allows driving tests by:
    A) Police officers
    B) Licensing authority or appointee
    C) Manufacturers
    D) Insurance companies
    Answer: B) Licensing authority or appointee [Section 12]
  3. Under Section 16, adding a vehicle class to a license requires:
    A) A fresh driving test
    B) A written test
    C) No test
    D) RTO permission
    Answer: A) A fresh driving test [Section 16]
  4. Section 20 permits license revocation if the holder:
    A) Is incompetent
    B) Commits traffic violations
    C) Both A and B
    D) Requests it
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 20]
  5. Under Section 23, a license application is made to:
    A) The resident authority
    B) Any state authority
    C) Central authority
    D) Vehicle registration authority
    Answer: A) The resident authority [Section 23]
  6. Section 25 mandates a register of:
    A) Motor vehicles
    B) Driving licenses
    C) Traffic violations
    D) Insurance policies
    Answer: B) Driving licenses [Section 25]
  7. Under Section 26, exemptions from Chapter II apply to:
    A) Government vehicles
    B) Ambulances
    C) Fire engines
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above [Section 26]
  8. Section 41 requires registration applications in:
    A) Form A
    B) Form B
    C) Form 20
    D) Form 21
    Answer: C) Form 20 [Section 41]
  9. Under Section 42, registration can be refused if:
    A) The vehicle doesn’t comply with the Act
    B) Fines are unpaid
    C) The vehicle is old
    D) No insurance exists
    Answer: A) The vehicle doesn’t comply with the Act [Section 42]
  10. Section 45 states registration certificates are valid for:
    A) 5 years
    B) 10 years
    C) 15 years
    D) 20 years
    Answer: C) 15 years [Section 45]
  11. Under Section 47, new registration marks for interstate vehicles are assigned within:
    A) 7 days
    B) 15 days
    C) 30 days
    D) 12 months
    Answer: D) 12 months [Section 47]
  12. Section 51 requires ownership transfer reporting within:
    A) 14 days
    B) 30 days
    C) 60 days
    D) 90 days
    Answer: A) 14 days [Section 51]
  13. Under Section 53, registration can be suspended if the vehicle is:
    A) In an accident
    B) Used illegally
    C) Uninsured
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above [Section 53]
  14. Section 55 allows registration cancellation if the vehicle is:
    A) Destroyed
    B) Removed from India
    C) Both A and B
    D) Sold
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 55]
  15. Under Section 62, registration cancellation occurs if the vehicle is:
    A) Mechanically defective
    B) Unfit
    C) Both A and B
    D) Over 15 years old
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 62]
  16. Section 66 mandates what for transport vehicles?
    A) A permit
    B) A fitness certificate
    C) Both A and B
    D) Insurance
    Answer: A) A permit [Section 66]
  17. Under Section 67, the State Government controls transport by:
    A) Directing the Transport Authority
    B) Fixing fares and rates
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 67]
  18. Section 68 assigns the State Transport Authority to:
    A) Grant interstate permits
    B) Coordinate transport services
    C) Both A and B
    D) Register vehicles
    Answer: B) Coordinate transport services [Section 68]
  19. Under Section 74, what permit is for stage carriages?
    A) Contract carriage permit
    B) Goods carriage permit
    C) Stage carriage permit
    D) Private vehicle permit
    Answer: C) Stage carriage permit [Section 74]
  20. Section 88 allows permit validation by:
    A) State Transport Authority
    B) Regional Transport Authority
    C) Both A and B
    D) Central Government
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 88]
  21. Under Section 109, vehicles must be:
    A) Safe
    B) Eco-friendly
    C) Both A and B
    D) Economical
    Answer: A) Safe [Section 109]
  22. Section 110 allows Central Government rules on:
    A) Emissions
    B) Safety
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 110]
  23. Under Section 111, State Government rules cover:
    A) Vehicle width
    B) Vehicle height
    C) Both A and B
    D) Vehicle color
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 111]
  24. Section 112 assigns speed limits to:
    A) Central Government
    B) State Government
    C) Manufacturers
    D) Police
    Answer: B) State Government [Section 112]
  25. Under Section 113, vehicle weight is regulated by:
    A) Central Government
    B) State Government
    C) Registering authority
    D) Owner
    Answer: B) State Government [Section 113]
  26. Section 115 allows restrictions on vehicle use by:
    A) Area
    B) Time
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 115]
  27. Under Section 119, drivers must obey:
    A) Traffic signs
    B) Police signals
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 119]
  28. Section 122 makes it an offence to leave a vehicle:
    A) Unattended
    B) Dangerously positioned
    C) Uninsured
    D) Unregistered
    Answer: B) Dangerously positioned [Section 122]
  29. Under Section 125, vehicles must have:
    A) A silencer
    B) A speedometer
    C) Both A and B
    D) A GPS
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 125]
  30. Section 129 mandates helmets for:
    A) Motor cycle drivers
    B) Pillion riders
    C) Both A and B
    D) Car drivers
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 129]
  31. Under Section 134, accident duties include:
    A) Stopping
    B) Reporting to police
    C) Assisting the injured
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above [Section 134]
  32. Section 138 allows State Government rules for:
    A) Traffic control
    B) Vehicle maintenance
    C) Driver training
    D) All of the above
    Answer: A) Traffic control [Section 138]
  33. Under Section 140, compensation liability is:
    A) Fault-based
    B) No-fault
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: B) No-fault [Section 140]
  34. Section 146 mandates insurance for:
    A) Third-party risks
    B) Own damage
    C) Theft
    D) All of the above
    Answer: A) Third-party risks [Section 146]
  35. Under Section 161, compensation is for:
    A) Hit-and-run victims
    B) Uninsured vehicle accidents
    C) Both A and B
    D) None of the above
    Answer: A) Hit-and-run victims [Section 161]
  36. Section 166 allows compensation claims before:
    A) Claims Tribunals
    B) High Court
    C) Supreme Court
    D) Consumer Forum
    Answer: A) Claims Tribunals [Section 166]
  37. Under Section 177, the general penalty is:
    A) Fine up to Rs. 100
    B) 1-month imprisonment
    C) Both A and B
    D) Community service
    Answer: A) Fine up to Rs. 100 [Section 177]
  38. Section 183 penalizes:
    A) Excessive speeding
    B) Dangerous driving
    C) Unlicensed driving
    D) Unregistered driving
    Answer: A) Excessive speeding [Section 183]
  39. Under Section 184, dangerous driving incurs:
    A) Fine up to Rs. 1,000
    B) Up to 6 months imprisonment
    C) Both A and B
    D) License suspension
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 184]
  40. Section 192 penalizes unregistered vehicle use with:
    A) Fine up to Rs. 5,000
    B) Up to 1 year imprisonment
    C) Both A and B
    D) Vehicle confiscation
    Answer: C) Both A and B [Section 192]

 

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