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1. The country referred to in determining finality of the award is the country:
a. Where enforcement is sought
b. Where the arbitration agreement was signed
c. Where the award was made
d. Where the parties reside
2. Section 54 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Enforcement of foreign awards
b. Power of judicial authority to refer parties to arbitration
c. Evidence for enforcement
d. Conditions for enforcement
3. Section 54 begins with a non-obstante clause overriding:
a. Only Part II of the Act
b. Part I of the Act and the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
c. Indian Contract Act, 1872
d. Evidence Act, 1872
4. Under Section 54, the authority empowered to refer parties to arbitration is:
a. Arbitral tribunal
b. Judicial authority
c. Central Government
d. Arbitration Council
5. A judicial authority may act under Section 54 when it is seized of:
a. A criminal case
b. A dispute regarding a contract
c. A constitutional petition
d. A tax dispute
6. The contract referred to in Section 54 must be made between persons to whom:
a. Section 44 applies
b. Section 48 applies
c. Section 53 applies
d. Section 49 applies
7. The contract must include:
a. A mediation clause
b. An arbitration agreement
c. A settlement agreement
d. A judicial clause
8. The arbitration agreement referred to in Section 54 may relate to:
a. Present differences only
b. Future differences only
c. Present or future differences
d. Criminal disputes
9. For referral to arbitration under Section 54, the arbitration agreement must be:
a. Registered
b. Valid under Section 53
c. Approved by the Central Government
d. Certified by the High Court
10. In addition to being valid, the arbitration agreement must also be:
a. Written in English
b. Capable of being carried into effect
c. Registered with the court
d. Approved by the arbitral tribunal
11. The judicial authority shall refer the parties to arbitration:
a. On its own motion only
b. On the application of either party
c. Only when both parties jointly apply
d. Only when directed by the Central Government
12. A request for reference to arbitration under Section 54 may be made by:
a. Only the original parties
b. Either party or any person claiming through or under him
c. Only the arbitral tribunal
d. Only government authorities
13. The judicial authority shall refer the parties to:
a. Mediation
b. Arbitration tribunal
c. Decision of the arbitrators
d. Civil court
14. The reference to arbitration under Section 54 shall not prejudice:
a. The arbitration agreement
b. The competence of the judicial authority
c. The powers of the Central Government
d. The jurisdiction of arbitral institutions
15. The judicial authority retains competence if:
a. The arbitration agreement becomes invalid
b. Arbitration cannot proceed
c. Arbitration becomes inoperative
d. All of the above
16. Section 55 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Conditions for enforcement of foreign awards
b. Binding nature of foreign awards
c. Evidence for enforcement
d. Appeal against foreign awards
17. Under Section 55, a foreign award shall be treated as binding if it:
a. Is made in India
b. Is enforceable under this Chapter
c. Is confirmed by the Supreme Court
d. Is approved by the Central Government
18. A foreign award enforceable under this Chapter shall be binding:
a. On the arbitral tribunal
b. On the court
c. On the persons between whom it was made
d. On the Central Government
19. A binding foreign award may be relied upon by the concerned persons:
a. Only in arbitration proceedings
b. In legal proceedings in India
c. Only in international tribunals
d. Only in commercial courts
20. Under Section 55, a foreign award may be relied upon by a party by way of:
a. Defence
b. Set-off
c. Otherwise in legal proceedings
d. All of the above
21. A foreign award may be used in legal proceedings in India as:
a. Defence
b. Appeal
c. Revision
d. Review
22. Which of the following is specifically mentioned as a method of relying on a foreign award?
a. Defence
b. Set-off
c. Both A and B
d. Execution petition
23. Section 55 clarifies that references to enforcing a foreign award include:
a. Only executing the award
b. Relying on the award in legal proceedings
c. Reviewing the award
d. Setting aside the award
24. Section 56 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Enforcement of foreign awards
b. Evidence required for enforcement of foreign awards
c. Appeal against foreign awards
d. Interpretation of foreign awards
25. Under Section 56(1), the party applying for enforcement of a foreign award must produce documents:
a. Before the arbitral tribunal
b. Before the Court
c. Before the Central Government
d. Before the Arbitration Council
26. The documents required under Section 56 must be produced:
a. After the court admits the case
b. At the time of the application for enforcement
c. After enforcement proceedings begin
d. At the time of arbitration
27. Under Section 56(1)(a), the applicant must produce:
a. Original award or a duly authenticated copy
b. Arbitration petition
c. Civil decree
d. Tribunal report
28. The copy of the foreign award must be authenticated in the manner required by:
a. Indian law
b. Law of the country in which the award was made
c. Law of the place where enforcement is sought
d. Supreme Court rules
29. Under Section 56(1)(b), the applicant must produce evidence proving that:
a. Arbitration agreement was registered
b. The award has become final
c. The arbitration tribunal was validly constituted
d. The parties consented to arbitration
30. Under Section 56(1)(c), the applicant must produce evidence to prove that:
a. The award was executed
b. The conditions mentioned in clauses (a) and (c) of Section 57(1) are satisfied
c. The award was approved by the court
d. The arbitration tribunal was properly formed
31. The evidence referred to in Section 56(1)(c) relates to conditions mentioned in:
a. Section 55(1)
b. Section 56(1)
c. Section 57(1)(a) and 57(1)(c)
d. Section 58
32. If any document produced under Section 56 is in a foreign language, the applicant must provide:
a. Translation into Hindi
b. Translation into English
c. Translation into any Indian language
d. No translation required
33. The English translation must be certified as correct by:
a. Any advocate
b. Diplomatic or consular agent of the country to which the party belongs
c. Registrar of the High Court
d. Arbitral tribunal
34. Section 57 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Evidence for enforcement of foreign awards
b. Conditions for enforcement of foreign awards
c. Appeal against foreign awards
d. Definition of foreign awards
35. Under Section 57(1), a foreign award shall be enforceable only if certain ______ are satisfied.
a. Procedures
b. Conditions
c. Appeals
d. Regulations
36. Under Section 57(1)(a), the award must be made pursuant to:
a. A judicial decree
b. A submission to arbitration
c. A mediation settlement
d. A government notification
37. The submission to arbitration referred to in Section 57 must be:
a. Registered
b. Valid under the law applicable thereto
c. Approved by the High Court
d. Signed before a notary
38. Under Section 57(1)(b), the subject matter of the award must be:
a. Criminal in nature
b. Capable of settlement by arbitration under the law of India
c. Decided by courts only
d. Administrative in nature
39. Under Section 57(1)(c), the award must be made by:
a. A court of law
b. An arbitral tribunal provided for in the submission to arbitration
c. A government authority
d. A commercial court
40. The arbitral tribunal must be constituted:
a. According to the will of the court
b. In the manner agreed upon by the parties
c. Only by the Central Government
d. Only by the High Court
41. The arbitral tribunal must also be constituted in conformity with:
a. The Code of Civil Procedure
b. The law governing the arbitration procedure
c. The Evidence Act
d. The Companies Act
42. Under Section 57(1)(d), the award must have become:
a. Executable
b. Final in the country where it was made
c. Registered in India
d. Approved by arbitral institutions
43. An award shall not be considered final if:
a. It has been executed
b. It is open to opposition or appeal
c. It is filed in court
d. It is translated into English
44. An award will also not be considered final if:
a. Enforcement proceedings are filed in India
b. Proceedings contesting the validity of the award are pending in the country where it was made
c. Arbitration fees are unpaid
d. Parties disagree with the award
45. Under Section 57(1)(e), enforcement of a foreign award must not be contrary to:
a. Public policy or the law of India
b. Civil Procedure Code
c. Arbitration Council rules
d. Government policy
46. According to Explanation 1, an award conflicts with public policy of India if the award was induced by:
a. Mistake
b. Fraud or corruption
c. Delay
d. Negligence
47. An award is in conflict with public policy if it violates:
a. Section 75 or Section 81 of the Act
b. Only Section 34
c. Only Section 11
d. Only Section 9
48. Conflict with public policy may arise if the award is in contravention of:
a. Fundamental policy of Indian law
b. International conventions
c. Foreign law
d. Contract law of another country
49. An award is also against public policy if it conflicts with:
a. Arbitration rules
b. Most basic notions of morality or justice
c. Administrative law
d. Procedural law
50. Explanation 2 clarifies that determining contravention with the fundamental policy of Indian law shall not involve:
a. Judicial review
b. Review on the merits of the dispute
c. Arbitration proceedings
d. Court jurisdiction
51. Which of the following is NOT a condition for enforcement under Section 57?
a. Valid submission to arbitration
b. Subject matter capable of arbitration under Indian law
c. Award approved by Supreme Court
d. Award final in the country where it was made
52. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Section 57?
a. Foreign awards are enforceable without conditions
b. Enforcement requires satisfaction of statutory conditions
c. Court may always review the merits of the dispute
d. Only domestic awards require compliance with law
53. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Section 57?
a. Award must be final in the country where it was made
b. Subject matter must be capable of arbitration under Indian law
c. Court may review the merits of the dispute while examining fundamental policy
d. Award must not violate public policy of India
54. Even if the conditions under Section 57(1) are fulfilled, enforcement of the award shall be refused if the Court is satisfied that:
a. The award was delivered late
b. The award has been annulled in the country in which it was made
c. Arbitration fees were unpaid
d. The tribunal consisted of more than three arbitrators
55. Under Section 57(2)(a), enforcement of a foreign award shall be refused if:
a. The award has been modified by the tribunal
b. The award has been annulled in the country where it was made
c. The award was made outside India
d. The arbitration agreement was oral
56. Enforcement may be refused if the party against whom the award is invoked:
a. Did not file pleadings
b. Was not given sufficient notice of arbitration proceedings
c. Did not appoint an arbitrator
d. Was absent during award pronouncement
57. The notice of arbitration proceedings must be given:
a. Immediately after award
b. In sufficient time to enable the party to present his case
c. Before filing the suit
d. After arbitration concludes
58. Enforcement may be refused if the party against whom the award is used:
a. Did not agree to arbitration
b. Was under legal incapacity and was not properly represented
c. Was a foreign national
d. Was absent from India
59. Section 58 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Evidence for enforcement of foreign awards
b. Enforcement of foreign awards
c. Appeal against foreign awards
d. Definition of foreign awards
60. Under Section 58, a foreign award shall be enforced when the Court is:
a. Directed by the Central Government
b. Satisfied that the award is enforceable under this Chapter
c. Requested by the arbitral tribunal
d. Directed by the Arbitration Council
61. When the Court is satisfied that a foreign award is enforceable, the award shall be deemed to be:
a. A civil decree
b. A decree of that Court
c. A government order
d. An arbitral direction
62. Section 59 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Conditions for enforcement of foreign awards
b. Appealable orders
c. Evidence for enforcement
d. Saving clause
63. Under Section 59(1), an appeal shall lie from an order refusing to:
a. Refer parties to arbitration under Section 54
b. Enforce a foreign award under Section 57
c. Both A and B
d. Appoint arbitrators
64. An appeal against orders under Section 59 shall lie to:
a. The Supreme Court directly
b. The arbitral tribunal
c. The court authorised by law to hear appeals from such order
d. The Central Government
65. Under Section 59(1)(a), appeal lies from an order refusing to refer parties to arbitration under:
a. Section 53
b. Section 54
c. Section 56
d. Section 57
66. Under Section 59(1)(b), appeal lies from an order refusing to enforce a foreign award under:
a. Section 55
b. Section 56
c. Section 57
d. Section 58
67. Which of the following orders is appealable under Section 59?
a. Order referring parties to arbitration
b. Order refusing to refer parties to arbitration under Section 54
c. Order enforcing foreign award
d. Order appointing arbitrator
68. Which of the following orders is appealable under Section 59?
a. Order enforcing a foreign award
b. Order refusing to enforce a foreign award
c. Order recognising arbitration agreement
d. Order confirming arbitral award
69. Under Section 59(2), a second appeal from an order passed in appeal under this section:
a. Is permitted with permission
b. Is allowed only before Supreme Court
c. Shall not lie
d. Is mandatory
70. The prohibition of second appeal under Section 59 does not affect the right to appeal to:
a. High Court
b. Arbitration Council
c. Supreme Court
d. District Court
71. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Section 59?
a. Second appeal is permitted
b. No second appeal lies but right to appeal to Supreme Court remains
c. Appeals lie only to arbitral tribunal
d. Appeals lie only to Central Government
72. Section 60 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Enforcement of awards
b. Saving of rights
c. Appeal provisions
d. Evidence provisions
73. Section 60 provides that nothing in this Chapter shall:
a. Affect arbitration agreements
b. Prejudice existing rights of enforcement of awards
c. Affect jurisdiction of courts
d. Override public policy
74. Section 60 preserves the right of a person to:
a. Set aside arbitral awards
b. Enforce an award in India
c. Initiate criminal proceedings
d. File civil suits only
75. Section 60 ensures that rights existing prior to enactment of this Chapter:
a. Are abolished
b. Remain unaffected
c. Are restricted
d. Require court approval
76. Under Section 60, a person may enforce or avail an award in India even if:
a. Arbitration agreement was oral
b. This Chapter had not been enacted
c. Arbitration took place in India
d. The court has refused enforcement
77. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Section 60?
a. Existing rights of enforcement remain protected
b. Enforcement rights are abolished
c. Only domestic awards are preserved
d. Enforcement requires government approval
78. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Section 60?
a. It protects existing rights
b. It preserves enforcement of awards in India
c. It abolishes earlier enforcement rights
d. It prevents prejudice to existing rights
79. Section 61 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Appointment of conciliators
b. Application and scope of conciliation
c. Settlement agreement
d. Termination of conciliation proceedings
80. Section 61 falls under which Part of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
a. Part I
b. Part II
c. Part III
d. Part IV
81. Unless otherwise provided by law or agreed by parties, this Part applies to:
a. Arbitration proceedings
b. Conciliation of disputes arising out of legal relationships
c. Criminal disputes
d. Administrative proceedings
82. The disputes covered under Section 61 may arise out of legal relationships that are:
a. Contractual only
b. Non-contractual only
c. Both contractual and non-contractual
d. Criminal in nature
83. Section 61 applies to:
a. Only arbitration proceedings
b. Conciliation proceedings and related proceedings
c. Judicial proceedings only
d. Administrative tribunals
84. The application of Part III is subject to:
a. Agreement of arbitral tribunal
b. Law for the time being in force and agreement between parties
c. Orders of the High Court
d. Directions of the Central Government
85. Under Section 61(2), conciliation shall not apply where:
a. Parties refuse conciliation
b. The dispute is international
c. Law prohibits submission of certain disputes to conciliation
d. Arbitration agreement exists
86. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Section 61?
a. Conciliation applies only to contractual disputes
b. Conciliation applies to legal relationships whether contractual or not
c. Conciliation applies to criminal disputes
d. Conciliation applies only if ordered by courts
87. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Section 61?
a. Conciliation may apply to contractual disputes
b. Conciliation may apply to non-contractual legal relationships
c. Conciliation applies even if law prohibits such disputes
d. Parties may agree otherwise regarding application
88. Section 62 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Appointment of conciliators
b. Commencement of conciliation proceedings
c. Termination of conciliation
d. Settlement agreement
89. Conciliation proceedings commence when:
a. The dispute arises
b. The conciliator is appointed
c. The other party accepts in writing the invitation to conciliate
d. The court directs conciliation
90. The party initiating conciliation shall send:
a. A legal notice
b. A written invitation to conciliate
c. A court application
d. A settlement agreement
91. The written invitation to conciliate must:
a. Contain the arbitration clause
b. Briefly identify the subject of the dispute
c. Be approved by the court
d. Be notarized
92. If the other party accepts the invitation in writing:
a. Arbitration proceedings begin
b. Conciliation proceedings commence
c. Court proceedings begin
d. Mediation proceedings commence
93. If the other party rejects the invitation to conciliate:
a. Conciliation proceedings continue
b. Conciliation proceedings begin automatically
c. There will be no conciliation proceedings
d. Court must appoint conciliator
94. If the initiating party receives no reply within thirty days from the date of invitation:
a. Conciliation automatically begins
b. The invitation lapses
c. The initiating party may treat it as rejection
d. Court must intervene
95. The initiating party may treat absence of reply as rejection after:
a. 15 days
b. 30 days
c. 60 days
d. 90 days
96. The initiating party may treat silence as rejection within:
a. Thirty days or any other period specified in the invitation
b. Only thirty days
c. Only sixty days
d. Only ninety days
97. When the initiating party treats silence as rejection, he shall:
a. Inform the conciliator
b. Inform the other party in writing
c. Inform the court
d. Inform the Arbitration Council
98. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Section 62?
a. Conciliation begins when invitation is sent
b. Conciliation begins only after written acceptance of invitation
c. Conciliation begins when court orders
d. Conciliation begins when conciliator is appointed
99. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Section 62?
a. Invitation to conciliate must be written
b. Invitation must briefly identify the dispute
c. Silence of the other party automatically starts conciliation
d. Silence may be treated as rejection
100. Section 63 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Appointment of arbitrators
b. Number of conciliators
c. Settlement agreement
d. Termination of conciliation
101. Under Section 63(1), the number of conciliators shall ordinarily be:
a. Two
b. One
c. Three
d. Five
102. The parties may agree to appoint:
a. Two or three conciliators
b. Four conciliators
c. Five conciliators
d. Any number of conciliators
103. When more than one conciliator is appointed, their number may be:
a. Two
b. Three
c. Either two or three
d. Four
104. When there is more than one conciliator, they should:
a. Act independently
b. Act jointly as a general rule
c. Act separately
d. Act under court supervision
105. Section 64 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Number of conciliators
b. Appointment of conciliators
c. Settlement agreement
d. Termination of conciliation
106. Under Section 64(1)(a), in conciliation proceedings with one conciliator:
a. The court appoints the conciliator
b. The parties may agree on the name of a sole conciliator
c. The Central Government appoints the conciliator
d. The Arbitration Council appoints the conciliator
107. In conciliation proceedings with two conciliators:
a. Both are appointed by the court
b. Each party appoints one conciliator
c. One conciliator is appointed jointly by parties
d. Central Government appoints both
108. In conciliation proceedings with three conciliators:
a. Each party appoints one conciliator
b. Parties agree on the third conciliator
c. The third conciliator acts as presiding conciliator
d. All of the above
109. The third conciliator in a panel of three conciliators acts as:
a. Chief arbitrator
b. Presiding conciliator
c. Chief mediator
d. Supervisory conciliator
110. Under Section 64(2), parties may seek assistance for appointment of conciliators from:
a. A suitable institution or person
b. Only courts
c. Only arbitral tribunals
d. Only the Central Government
111. A party may request an institution or person to:
a. Conduct conciliation
b. Recommend names of suitable individuals to act as conciliator
c. Enforce the settlement
d. Review arbitral awards
112. The parties may agree that appointment of one or more conciliators be made:
a. Directly by an institution or person
b. By the Supreme Court
c. By the High Court
d. By arbitral tribunal
113. While recommending or appointing conciliators, the institution or person must ensure:
a. Speedy proceedings
b. Appointment of an independent and impartial conciliator
c. Appointment of experienced lawyers only
d. Appointment approved by court
114. In recommending a sole or third conciliator, the institution or person should consider:
a. Appointment of a conciliator from the same nationality as parties
b. Appointment of a conciliator of nationality other than that of the parties
c. Appointment of government official
d. Appointment of court officer
115. The requirement of considering nationality particularly applies to:
a. Any conciliator
b. Sole or third conciliator
c. Only presiding arbitrator
d. Only court-appointed conciliator
116. Section 65 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Appointment of conciliators
b. Submission of statements to conciliator
c. Settlement agreement
d. Termination of conciliation
117. Under Section 65(1), the conciliator may request each party to submit:
a. A final award
b. A brief written statement describing the dispute
c. A written arbitration agreement
d. A legal notice
118. The written statement requested under Section 65(1) should describe:
a. The legal provisions involved
b. The general nature of the dispute and the points at issue
c. The court having jurisdiction
d. The final settlement terms
119. Each party submitting a written statement to the conciliator must:
a. Send a copy only to the court
b. Send a copy to the other party
c. Send a copy to the Central Government
d. Send a copy to the Arbitration Council
120. Under Section 65(2), the conciliator may request each party to submit:
a. A further written statement of his position
b. Facts and grounds in support of the claim
c. Documents and other evidence
d. All of the above
121. The further written statement requested under Section 65(2) may be supplemented by:
a. Only oral statements
b. Documents and other evidence
c. Government certificates
d. Court orders
122. A party submitting documents or evidence under Section 65(2) must:
a. Submit only to the conciliator
b. Send copies to the other party as well
c. Submit only to the court
d. Submit only to the institution
123. Under Section 65(3), the conciliator may request additional information:
a. Only at the beginning of proceedings
b. Only after settlement proposal
c. At any stage of conciliation proceedings
d. Only before termination
124. The conciliator may request additional information from:
a. Both parties jointly only
b. Any party
c. Only the claimant
d. Only the respondent
125. The additional information requested must be such as the conciliator:
a. Finds legally admissible
b. Deems appropriate
c. Considers admissible under Evidence Act
d. Considers judicially relevant
126. The explanation to Section 65 clarifies that the term “conciliator” includes:
a. Only a sole conciliator
b. Only two conciliators
c. Only three conciliators
d. Sole conciliator, two conciliators, or three conciliators
127. Section 66 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Role of conciliator
b. Freedom of conciliator from procedural enactments
c. Settlement agreement
d. Termination of conciliation
128. Under Section 66, the conciliator is not bound by:
a. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
b. Indian Evidence Act, 1872
c. Both A and B
d. Arbitration Act
129. Section 67 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Appointment of conciliators
b. Role of conciliator
c. Settlement agreement
d. Termination of conciliation
130. Under Section 67(1), the conciliator shall assist the parties in:
a. Conducting arbitration
b. Reaching an amicable settlement
c. Filing court proceedings
d. Issuing binding decisions
131. The conciliator must assist the parties in:
a. A judicial manner
b. An independent and impartial manner
c. A partisan manner
d. A mandatory manner
132. Under Section 67(2), the conciliator shall be guided by:
a. Court precedents
b. Principles of objectivity, fairness and justice
c. Evidence Act rules
d. Government policies
133. While conducting conciliation, the conciliator shall consider:
a. Rights and obligations of the parties
b. Usages of the trade concerned
c. Circumstances surrounding the dispute
d. All of the above
134. Previous business practices between the parties may be considered by the conciliator under:
a. Section 67(1)
b. Section 67(2)
c. Section 67(3)
d. Section 67(4)
135. Under Section 67(3), the conciliator may conduct proceedings in:
a. A manner prescribed by CPC
b. A manner he considers appropriate
c. A manner directed by the court
d. A rigid procedural format
136. While conducting proceedings, the conciliator must consider:
a. Circumstances of the case
b. Wishes expressed by the parties
c. Need for speedy settlement
d. All of the above
137. The conciliator may hear oral statements if:
a. Court permits
b. A party requests it
c. Central Government directs
d. Arbitration tribunal directs
138. Under Section 67(4), the conciliator may make settlement proposals:
a. Only at the end of proceedings
b. At any stage of conciliation proceedings
c. Only when parties agree
d. Only when court directs
139. Settlement proposals by the conciliator:
a. Must always be in writing
b. Need not be in writing
c. Must be signed by parties
d. Must be approved by court
140. Settlement proposals made by the conciliator:
a. Must contain reasons
b. Need not contain reasons
c. Must contain legal provisions
d. Must contain precedents
141. Section 68 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Role of conciliator
b. Administrative assistance in conciliation
c. Settlement agreement
d. Termination of conciliation
142. Administrative assistance may be arranged to:
a. Conduct arbitration
b. Facilitate the conduct of conciliation proceedings
c. Enforce settlement agreements
d. Review arbitral awards
143. Administrative assistance may be arranged by:
a. The parties
b. The conciliator with consent of the parties
c. Both A and B
d. The court
144. Administrative assistance may be provided by:
a. Any court
b. A suitable institution or person
c. Only government authorities
d. Only arbitration councils
145. If arranged by the conciliator, administrative assistance requires:
a. Court approval
b. Consent of the parties
c. Government notification
d. Approval of arbitration tribunal
146. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Section 68?
a. Only courts may provide administrative assistance
b. Administrative assistance may be arranged by parties or conciliator with consent
c. Administrative assistance is mandatory
d. Only government agencies may assist
147. Section 69 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with:
a. Settlement agreement
b. Communication between conciliator and parties
c. Termination of conciliation
d. Appointment of conciliators
148. Under Section 69, the conciliator may:
a. Invite the parties to meet him
b. Communicate with them orally or in writing
c. Both A and B
d. Only communicate through court
149. The conciliator may communicate with parties:
a. Only orally
b. Only in writing
c. Either orally or in writing
d. Only through legal notice
150. The conciliator may meet or communicate with:
a. Both parties together
b. Each party separately
c. Either together or separately
d. Only in presence of court
151. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Section 69?
a. Conciliator can meet parties only jointly
b. Conciliator may communicate with parties separately
c. Communication must always be written
d. Communication must be through court
152. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Section 69?
a. Conciliator may invite parties for meeting
b. Conciliator may communicate orally
c. Conciliator must communicate only jointly with both parties
d. Conciliator may communicate separately with each party
153. Section 69(2) deals with:
a. Appointment of conciliators
b. Determination of place of meetings with conciliator
c. Settlement agreement
d. Termination of conciliation
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