Test - 3 (Important legislations)

1. The Good Samaritan Law in India primarily:

a) Encourages people to offer first aid to accident victims

b) Penalizes those who do not help accident victims

c) Provides insurance benefits to those who help accident victims

d) Mandates compulsory first aid training for all citizens

2. The Consumer Protection Act in India is designed to:

a) Promote consumer rights

b) Regulate business practices

c) Encourage consumer spending

d) Protect the interests of businesses

3. Informed consent in healthcare primarily involves:

a) Patients consenting to treatment without being provided any information

b) Patients being provided information about their condition only

c) Patients being provided information about the treatment options, risks, benefits and agreeing to a course of treatment

d) Doctors deciding the best course of treatment without any patient involvement

4. In India, a medicolegal case (MLC) is typically initiated under which of the following circumstances?

a) When there's a dispute between a patient and a medical practitioner

b) When an unnatural injury or condition is found during treatment

c) When a patient fails to pay their medical bills

d) When a medical practitioner refuses to treat a patient

5. The Consumer Protection Act in India was substantially revised in which year?

a) 1986

b) 2002

c) 2015

d) 2019

6. The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act in India primarily provides:

a) Legal protection for workers

b) Social security and health insurance for workers

c) Mandatory leave benefits for workers

d) Salary guidelines for workers

7. The Maternity Benefit Act in India provides paid leave for women employees for how many weeks?

a) 6 weeks

b) 12 weeks

c) 26 weeks

d) 52 weeks

8. In India, as per the Factories Act, an employee is eligible for earned leaves after working for how many days?

a) 20 days

b) 60 days

c) 90 days

d) 240 days

9. The law of tort is a part of which broader area of law?

a) Criminal law

b) Civil law

c) Constitutional law

d) Corporate law

10. The term "tort" is derived from a Latin word, which means:

a) Wrongful act

b) Injury or harm

c) Legal obligation

d) Duty or responsibility

13. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

a) 5

b) 6

c) 7

d) 8

11. Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?

a) Mahatma Gandhi

b) Jawaharlal Nehru

c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

14. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are enshrined in which part?

a) Part III

b) Part IV

c) Part V

d) Part VI

12. The Preamble to the Constitution of India begins with which words?

a) "In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful"

b) "We, the people of India"

c) "In the course of human events"

d) "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"

15. What does Article 21 of the Indian Constitution pertain to?

a) Right to Equality

b) Right against Exploitation

c) Right to Freedom of Religion

d) Right to Life and Personal Liberty

Answer Key

a , 2. a, 3. c, 4. b, 5. d, 6. b, 7. c, 8. d, 9. b, 10. b, 11. c, 12. b, 13. b, 14. b, 15. d.