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  237. What was the purpose of the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act, 1962? a) To regulate vehicle taxation b) To amend the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and validate certain acquisitions c) To repeal rent control laws in Nasirabad d) To abolish the Shipping Development Fund Committee Answer: b) To amend the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and validate certain acquisitions 238. Why is the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act, 1962 recommended for repeal? a) It conflicts with the Indian Constitution b) Its purpose has been fulfilled, and the 1894 Act has been repealed c) It uses outdated language d) It restricts consumer rights Answer: b) Its purpose has been fulfilled, and the 1894 Act has been repealed 239. Which modern legislation repealed the Land Acquisition Act, 1894? a) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 b) Right to Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation (LARR) Act, 2013 c) Railways Act, 19...

  224. Which of the following Acts was struck down for violating Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution? a) Companies (Donations to National Funds) Act, 1951 b) Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956 c) Indian Independence Pakistan Courts (Pending Proceedings) Act, 1952 d) Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956 Answer: b) Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956 225. Which Act was considered for repeal but not recommended by the 96th Law Commission Report due to uncertainty about pending suits? a) Companies (Donations to National Funds) Act, 1951 b) Indian Independence Pakistan Courts (Pending Proceedings) Act, 1952 c) Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956 d) Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956 Answer: b) Indian Independence Pakistan Courts (Pending Proceedings) Act, 1952 226. Which Act is recommended for repeal with an allied amendment to newer legislation? a) Companies (Donations to National Funds) Act, 1951 ...

  208. What was the purpose of the Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956? a) To regulate corporate donations b) To regulate newspaper prices in relation to page numbers to prevent unfair competition c) To license women and children’s institutions d) To address partition-related legal proceedings Answer: b) To regulate newspaper prices in relation to page numbers to prevent unfair competition 209. Which section of the Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956 was struck down by the Supreme Court? a) Section 1 b) Section 2 c) Section 3 d) Section 4 Answer: c) Section 3 210. Why was Section 3 of the Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956 struck down? a) It violated Article 14 of the Constitution b) It violated Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution c) It conflicted with the Companies Act d) It was outdated Answer: b) It violated Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution 211. Why is the Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956 recommended for repeal? a) It conflicts ...

  196. What is the primary purpose of the Companies (Donations to National Funds) Act, 1951? a) To regulate newspaper pricing b) To enable companies to make donations to national and charitable funds c) To license institutions for women and children d) To address partition-related legal proceedings Answer: b) To enable companies to make donations to national and charitable funds 197. Why is the Companies (Donations to National Funds) Act, 1951 considered redundant? a) It conflicts with Article 19 of the Constitution b) Its purpose is subsumed by Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 c) It pertains to partition-related issues d) It uses outdated language Answer: b) Its purpose is subsumed by Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 198. Which report recommended the repeal of the Companies (Donations to National Funds) Act, 1951? a) 96th Law Commission Report b) 159th Law Commission Report c) Second Indian National Labour Commission Report d) PC Jain Co...

  177. What is the purpose of the Continuance of Legal Proceedings Act, 1948? a) To regulate railway taxation b) To authorise the continuance of legal proceedings against the Dominion of India or Provinces post-1947 c) To administer properties of princely states d) To prohibit child labour Answer: b) To authorise the continuance of legal proceedings against the Dominion of India or Provinces post-1947 178. Which report recommended the repeal of the Continuance of Legal Proceedings Act, 1948? a) Second Indian National Labour Commission Report b) 96th Law Commission Report, 1984 c) PC Jain Commission Report d) 211th Law Commission Report Answer: b) 96th Law Commission Report, 1984 179. Why is the Continuance of Legal Proceedings Act, 1948 considered for repeal? a) It conflicts with modern labour laws b) The proceedings it refers to are likely disposed of, making it spent c) It pertains to non-existent princely states d) It restricts government accommod...

  165. What is the primary purpose of the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933? a) To regulate child education b) To prohibit the pledging of child labour c) To provide accommodation for government officials d) To regulate railway taxation Answer: b) To prohibit the pledging of child labour 166. What undermines the purpose of the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933? a) Its conflict with the Indian Constitution b) The proviso to the definition of 'agreement' allowing child labour for reasonable wages c) Its outdated penalties d) Its application to princely states Answer: b) The proviso to the definition of 'agreement' allowing child labour for reasonable wages 167. What is the penalty structure under the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933? a) Imprisonment for one year b) Paltry fines with no imprisonment c) Heavy fines and imprisonment d) Community service Answer: b) Paltry fines with no imprisonment 168. Which report recom...