The Motor Vehicles Act, MCQ Quiz in বাংলা - Objective Question with Answer for The Motor Vehicles Act, - বিনামূল্যে ডাউনলোড করুন [PDF]

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• According to Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, any person aggrieved by an award of a Claims Tribunal can file an appeal to the High Court within 90 days of the award's date. The appeal can be filed by the claimants, insurers, or owners of the offending vehicles. 
• Also, no appeal shall lie against any award of a Claims Tribunal if the amount in dispute in the appeal is less than ten thousand rupees.

Additional Information

• The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is an Act of the Indian Parliament that covers nearly every aspect of road transport vehicles. It includes provisions related to driving licenses, vehicle registration, traffic regulations, traffic violations, penalties, motor insurance, and liabilities. 

The correct answer is The first hour following a traumatic injury during an accident.

Key Points

• The "golden hour" is defined in Section 2(12A) of The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019.
• The golden hour refers to the first hour following a serious road accident injury. During this time, the victim's chances of survival are significantly higher if they receive prompt medical care. This is because the body is still in the early stages of shock, and vital interventions can prevent further damage and complications.

The correct answer is The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Key Points

• The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 is an Act of the Parliament of India that amends the Motor Vehicles Act & came into effect on September 1, 2019.

Objectives –

• Increasing the penalties for traffic violations.
• Making it mandatory for all motor vehicles to have third-party insurance.
• Making it mandatory for drivers to wear helmets and seat belts.
• Making it mandatory for all commercial vehicles to have a GPS tracker.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• Section 2(8) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides:
  • dealer includes a person who is engaged
    • (a) [* * *]
    • (b) in building bodies for attachment to chassis; or
    • (c) in the repair of motor vehicles; or
    • (d) in the business of hypothecation, leasing or hire-purchase of motor vehicle;

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• The Motor Vehicles Act of 1939 came into force in 1940. However, it was replaced by the the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988 (hereinafter referred to as the Act of 1988) regulates all the essential components of road transport vehicles. It took effect on July 1, 1989, covering various laws relating to traffic laws, vehicle insurance, motor vehicle registration, controlling permits, and penalties.
• For the purpose of ensuring and enhancing road safety, the Government of India, in consultation with the State Transport Ministers, came up with this Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2017 to make amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
  • This Bill was introduced by the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, on 15 July, 2019. It dealt with the issuance of licences and permits related to motor vehicles, established standards for motor vehicles, and imposed penalties for violations of these provisions. The Bill became law after receiving the President’s assent on 01 September, 2019. 

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points Section 20(3) in The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
A Court shall, unless for special reasons to be recorded in writing it thinks fit to order otherwise, order the disqualification of a person

• (a) who having been convicted of an offence punishable under section 184 is again convicted of an offence punishable under that section,
• (b) who is convicted of an offence punishable under section 189, or
• (c) who is convicted of an offence punishable under section 192:

Provided that the period of disqualification shall not exceed, in the case referred to in clause (a), five years, or, in the case referred to in clause (b), two years or, in the case referred to in clause (c), one year.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points Section 4 in The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Age limit in connection with driving of motor vehicles.—
(1) No person under the age of eighteen years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place: Provided that [a motor cycle with engine capacity not exceeding 50cc] may be driven in a public place by a person after attaining the age of sixteen years.
(2) Subject to the provisions of section 18, no person under the age of twenty years shall drive a transport vehicle in any public place.
(3) No learner’s licence or driving licence shall be issued to any person to drive a vehicle of the class to which he has made an application unless he is eligible to drive that class of vehicle under this section.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key PointsSection 15 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 :- Renewal of driving licences.

• (1) Any licensing authority may, on application made to it, renew a driving licence issued under the provisions of this Act with effect from the date of its expiry:
  • Provided that in any case where the application for the renewal of a licence is made 1[either one year prior to date of its expiry or within one year] after the date of its expiry, the driving licence shall be renewed with effect from the date of its renewal:
  • Provided further that where the application is for the renewal of a licence to drive a transport vehicle or where in any other case the applicant has attained the age of forty years, the same shall be accompanied by a medical certificate in the same form and in the same manner as is referred to in sub-section (3) of section 8, and the provisions of sub-section (4) of section 8 shall, so far as may be, apply in relation to every such case as they apply in relation to a learners licence.
• (2) 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 Central Government.
• (3) Where an application for the renewal of a driving licence is made previous to, or not more than 2[one year] after the date of its expiry, the fee payable for such renewal shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government in this behalf.
• (4) Where an application for the renewal of a driving licence is made more than 1 [one year] after the date of its expiry, the fee payable for such renewal shall be such amount as may be prescribed by the Central Government:
  • Provided that the fee referred to in sub-section (3) may be accepted by the licensing authority in respect of an application for the renewal of a driving licence made under this sub-section if it is satisfied that the applicant was prevented by good and sufficient cause from applying within the time specified in sub-section (3):
  • Provided further that if the application is made more than 3[one year after the driving licence has ceased to be effective, the licensing authority shall] refuse to renew the driving licence, unless the applicant undergoes and passes to its satisfaction the test of competence to drive referred to in sub-section (3) of section 9.
• (5) Where the application for renewal has been rejected, the fee paid shall be refunded to such extent and in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
• (6) Where the authority renewing the driving licence is not the authority which issued the driving licence it shall intimate the fact of renewal to the authority which issued the driving licence.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

•  The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 states that 'subject to the provisions of Section 18, no person under the age of 18 years shall drive a transport vehicle in any public place'.
• Motor vehicles Act, of 1988 replaced the Motor Vehicles Act of 1939.
• It came into force on 1 July 1989.
• The Act provides in detail the legislative provisions regarding:- 
  •  licensing of drivers/conductors,
  • registration of motor vehicles,
  • control of motor vehicles through permits,
  • special provisions relating to state transport undertakings,
  • traffic regulation,
  • insurance, liability, offences and penalties, etc.
• • It makes it mandatory for any driver to have a valid driving licence and no vehicle can be driven without being registered under the motor vehicle act

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key PointsThe definition of grievous hurt in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is the same as that in the Indian Penal Code (IPC). 

• According to Section 320 IPC defines grievous hurt as any of the following:
  • Emasculation
  • Permanent loss of sight in either eye
  • Permanent loss of hearing in either ear
  • Loss of a limb or joint
  • Destruction or permanent impairment of a limb or joint
  • Permanent disfigurement of the face or head
  • A bone or tooth fracture or dislocation
  • Any injury that endangers life or causes severe bodily pain for 20 days or prevents the victim from pursuing their normal activities