LCI 248th Report Part 15

 

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d) It was outdated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 with modern corporate laws

b) Its main provision (Section 3) was struck down, rendering it ineffective

c) It pertains to partition-related issues

d) It uses derogatory language

Answer: b) Its main provision (Section 3) was struck down, rendering it ineffective

212. Under which category does the Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956 fall?

a) Corporate Laws

b) Administration of Justice

c) Media, Communications and Publishing

d) Women and Child Development

Answer: c) Media, Communications and Publishing

213. What was the purpose of the Newspaper (Price and Page) Continuance Act, 1961?

a) To regulate corporate donations

b) To indefinitely continue the Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956

c) To license women and children’s institutions

d) To address partition-related legal proceedings

Answer: b) To indefinitely continue the Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956

214. Why is the Newspaper (Price and Page) Continuance Act, 1961 recommended for repeal?

a) It conflicts with the Indian Constitution

b) The main Act (1956) is ineffective and should be repealed

c) It pertains to non-existent princely states

d) It restricts corporate donations

Answer: b) The main Act (1956) is ineffective and should be repealed

215. What was the original duration of the Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956 before the 1961 Act?

a) Two years

b) Five years

c) Ten years

d) Indefinite

Answer: b) Five years

216. Under which category does the Newspaper (Price and Page) Continuance Act, 1961 fall?

a) Corporate Laws

b) Administration of Justice

c) Media, Communications and Publishing

d) Women and Child Development

Answer: c) Media, Communications and Publishing

217. What is the purpose of the Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956?

a) To regulate newspaper pricing

b) To provide for the licensing of institutions for women and children

c) To address partition-related legal proceedings

d) To enable corporate donations

Answer: b) To provide for the licensing of institutions for women and children

218. Why is the Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956 considered for repeal?

a) It conflicts with the Companies Act, 2013

b) Its purpose is subsumed by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000

c) It pertains to partition-related issues

d) It uses derogatory language

Answer: b) Its purpose is subsumed by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000

219. Which body stated in 2012 that the Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956 has no value?

a) Ministry of Corporate Affairs

b) Ministry of Women and Child Development

c) Law Commission of India

d) Delhi High Court

Answer: b) Ministry of Women and Child Development

220. Which court affirmed the repeal of the Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956?

a) Supreme Court of India

b) High Court of Delhi

c) Bombay High Court

d) Madras High Court

Answer: b) High Court of Delhi

221. What precaution is advised for the repeal of the Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956?

a) Consultation with relevant states

b) Amending the repeal and savings clause of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000

c) Insertion of a savings clause for pending proceedings

d) Approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Answer: b) Amending the repeal and savings clause of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000

222. Under which category does the Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956 fall?

a) Corporate Laws

b) Administration of Justice

c) Media, Communications and Publishing

d) Women and Child Development

Answer: d) Women and Child Development

223. Which legislation has subsumed the purpose of the Women's and Children's Institutions (Licensing) Act, 1956?

a) Companies Act, 2013

b) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000

c) Railways Act, 1989

d) Newspaper (Price and Page) Act, 1956

Answer: b) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000

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