{"id":761,"date":"2025-08-24T16:13:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T16:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postaladda.com\/mcq\/?p=761"},"modified":"2025-08-24T16:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T16:13:11","slug":"the-prevention-of-corruption-act-1988","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postaladda.com\/mcq\/the-prevention-of-corruption-act-1988\/","title":{"rendered":"The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Prevention of Corruption Act 1988-Practice high-quality MCQs for the Inspector of Post Office (IPO) Exam covering key postal rules, procedures, and current schemes. Ideal for quick revision and accurate self-assessment based on the latest syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.Which of the following best describes the extent of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) It applies only within the territory of India.<br>B) It applies only to Indian citizens within India.<br>C) It applies to all of India and to Indian citizens outside India.<br>D) It applies only to government employees in India.<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  C.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.Under the Prevention of Corruption Act, what is the definition of &#8220;Public Duty&#8221;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) A duty related only to government services.<br>B) A duty related to the community at large.<br>C) A duty for elected members only.<br>D) A duty that includes personal or family obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  B.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.Who qualifies as a &#8220;Public Servant&#8221; under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only government employees.<br>B) Only elected representatives.<br>C) Persons in government service, local authorities, or those receiving government aid, among others.<br>D) Only judges and court officers<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.What constitutes an &#8220;Undue Advantage&#8221; under the Prevention of Corruption Act?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Legal remuneration for public servants.<br>B) Any gratification, whether monetary or not, that is not legal remuneration.<br>C) Remuneration offered by private parties to public servants.<br>D) Only monetary gratification to public servants.<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: B.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.Who can appoint Special Judges for corruption-related cases under Section 3 of the Prevention of Corruption Act?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Only the Supreme Court of India.<br>B) Central or State Governments.<br>C) Public interest groups or NGOs.<br>D) Local magistrates.<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: B.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.What is the maximum time frame allowed for completing trials under the Prevention of Corruption Act?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) One year.<br>B) Two years, extendable by six months at a time, but not exceeding four years in total.<br>C) Three years, extendable by six months.<br>D) Five years.<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: B.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.What powers does a Special Judge have under the Prevention of Corruption Act?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Power to dismiss cases without a trial.<br>B) Power to pass sentences authorized by law and follow CrPC procedures.<br>C) Power to issue warrants of arrest without investigation.<br>D) Power to reduce the sentence of any convict by half.<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: B.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8.Under Section 6, for which type of cases may a Special Judge pass a sentence of imprisonment up to one year?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Cases involving bribery of private individuals.<br>B) Cases involving criminal misappropriation<br>C) Summary trials.<br>D) Trials involving fraud and financial misconduct<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9.What is the punishment for a public servant accepting an undue advantage under Section 7?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Imprisonment for 3 to 7 years.<br>B) Imprisonment for 2 to 5 years.<br>C) Imprisonment for 5 to 10 years.<br>D) Imprisonment for 1 to 3 years.<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: A<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10.What is the punishment for using illegal means to influence a public servant under Section 7A?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Imprisonment for 1 to 3 years.<br>B) Imprisonment for 3 to 7 years, along with a fine.<br>C) Imprisonment for 5 to 10 years.<br>D) Fine only.<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show 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