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1.     Section 68A(2)(e) includes:

a.    Legal advisors

b.    Associates of specified persons

c.     Public servants

d.    Witnesses

 

2.     Section 68A(2)(f) applies to:

a.    Original property holders

b.    Present holders of property previously held by specified persons

c.     Government property

d.    Confiscated assets only

 

3.     A present holder is excluded if:

a.    Property is movable

b.    Property is immovable

c.     He proves good faith and adequate consideration

d.    He is related

 

4.     Section 68B appears under which Chapter of the NDPS Act?

a.    Chapter IV

b.    Chapter VA

c.     Chapter VI

d.    Chapter VII

 

5.     For the purposes of Chapter VA, “Appellate Tribunal” means the Appellate Tribunal referred to in:

a.    Section 68M

b.    Section 68N

c.     Section 68O

d.    Section 68D

 

6.     The definition of “associate” under Section 68B is relevant in relation to:

a.    Any accused person under the Act

b.    Any public servant

c.     A person whose property is liable to be forfeited under Chapter VA

d.    Any person arrested under NDPS Act

 

7.     Under Section 68B(b)(i), which of the following qualifies as an “associate”?

a.    Any neighbour of the person

b.    Any individual residing in the residential premises (including outhouses) of such person

c.     Any tenant of the person

d.    Any guest visiting the premises

 

8.     An individual who had been or is managing the affairs or keeping the accounts of such person is covered under:

a.    Section 68B(b)(i)

b.    Section 68B(b)(ii)

c.     Section 68B(b)(iii)

d.    Section 68B(b)(v)

 

9.     Which of the following entities is covered under Section 68B(b)(iii)?

a.    Public company

b.    Government company

c.     Association of persons, partnership firm or private company where such person is/was a member, partner or director

d.    Cooperative society only

 

10. A person who had been or is a member, partner or director of an entity mentioned in sub-clause (iii), at the same time as the main person, falls under:

a.    Section 68B(b)(iii)

b.    Section 68B(b)(iv)

c.     Section 68B(b)(v)

d.    Section 68B(b)(vi)

 

11. Who is covered under Section 68B(b)(v)?

a.    Auditor appointed by court

b.    Any person managing affairs or keeping accounts of entities referred in sub-clause (iii)

c.     Trustee of a charitable trust

d.    Any employee of the firm

 

12. The trustee of a trust is treated as an “associate” when:

a.    The trust is registered

b.    The trust has charitable objects

c.     The trust is created by such person

d.    Either the trust is created by such person OR he has contributed ≥ 20% of trust assets

 

13. For the purpose of Section 68B(b)(vi)(2), the minimum contribution required by such person to the trust is:

a.    10% of trust assets

b.    15% of trust assets

c.     20% of trust assets

d.    25% of trust assets

 

14. The value of assets contributed to the trust is assessed with reference to:

a.    Date of forfeiture

b.    Date of conviction

c.     Date on which contribution is made

d.    Date of registration of trust

 

15. Under Section 68B(b)(vii), a person may be treated as an associate if:

a.    He is related by blood

b.    He holds property jointly

c.     Competent authority records reasons that property is held on behalf of such person

d.    He is accused in the same case

 

16. Recording of reasons in writing is mandatory under which sub-clause of Section 68B(b)?

a.    Sub-clause (ii)

b.    Sub-clause (iv)

c.     Sub-clause (vi)

d.    Sub-clause (vii)

 

17. “Competent authority” under Section 68B(c) means:

a.    Any police officer above DSP rank

b.    Any officer of State Government

c.     An officer of Central Government authorised under Section 68D

d.    Sessions Judge

 

18. Which statement is CORRECT regarding the definition of “associate” under Section 68B?

a.    It applies only to relatives

b.    It excludes business connections

c.     It has an exhaustive and wide definition

d.    It applies only after conviction

 

19. Under Section 68B(c), “competent authority” means:

a.    Any Gazetted Officer of the Central Government

b.    An officer of the State Government notified for NDPS offences

c.     An officer of the Central Government authorised under Section 68D

d.    Any officer empowered under Section 53

 

20. The term “concealment” under Section 68B(d) includes which of the following?

a.    Mere physical hiding of property

b.    Disguise of ownership only

c.     Movement or conversion of property by electronic transmission

d.    Non-disclosure of income to tax authorities

 

21. Which of the following is NOT expressly included in the definition of “concealment”?

a.    Concealment of source of property

b.    Concealment of disposition of property

c.     Concealment of movement of property

d.    Concealment of possession of property

 

22. “Freezing” under Section 68B(e) refers to:

a.    Permanent confiscation of property

b.    Sealing of property by police

c.     Temporary prohibition on transfer or movement of property by order under Section 68F

d.    Attachment of property after conviction

 

23. Which of the following actions is covered by the term “freezing”?

a.    Sale of property through court auction

b.    Temporary prohibition on conversion or disposition of property

c.     Destruction of property

d.    Vesting of property in the Central Government

 

24. “Identifying” under Section 68B(f) primarily involves:

a.    Physical verification of property

b.    Valuation of seized assets

c.     Establishing proof that property was derived from or used in illicit traffic

d.    Registration of property with authorities

 

25. The definition of “illegally acquired property” under Section 68B(g) applies in relation to:

a.    Any accused person under the Act

b.    Any person arrested under NDPS Act

c.     Any person to whom Chapter VA applies

d.    Any person convicted under the Act

 

26. Under Section 68B(g)(i), illegally acquired property includes property derived from:

a.    Any criminal activity

b.    Any offence punishable with imprisonment

c.     Contravention of provisions of the NDPS Act

d.    Any unlawful source

 

27. Property acquired before the commencement of Chapter VA can be treated as illegally acquired property if:

a.    It was acquired after conviction

b.    It was acquired through benami transactions

c.     It was wholly or partly derived from contravention of the Act

d.    It is immovable property

 

28. Section 68B(g)(ii) covers property which is:

a.    Directly derived from illicit traffic

b.    Acquired for consideration traceable to illegally acquired property

c.     Acquired as inheritance

d.    Acquired through lawful employment

 

29. Under Section 68B(g)(iii), property is deemed illegally acquired if:

a.    Source of income is criminally proved

b.    Source of income cannot be proved

c.     Property is disproportionate to known sources of income

d.    Property is held jointly

 

30. Clause (iii) of Section 68B(g) was introduced by:

a.    NDPS Amendment Act, 2001

b.    NDPS Amendment Act, 2004

c.     NDPS Amendment Act, 2014

d.    NDPS Amendment Act, 2021

 

31. The concept of “equivalent value of such property” appears in:

a.    Clause (i) only

b.    Clause (ii) only

c.     Clause (iii) only

d.    Clauses (i), (ii) and (iii)

 

32. Property held by a person which was illegally acquired by a previous holder is excluded if:

a.    The current holder is a relative

b.    The property is immovable

c.     The transferee is in good faith for adequate consideration

d.    The transfer occurred before commencement of Chapter VA

 

33. Clause (A) of the inclusive part of Section 68B(g) primarily deals with:

a.    Property held benami

b.    Property previously held by another person

c.     Property acquired after arrest

d.    Property seized during investigation

 

34. Clause (B) of Section 68B(g) includes property which is:

a.    Acquired directly from illicit traffic

b.    Traceable to property falling under clause (A) or its income

c.     Acquired through gift

d.    Acquired by succession

 

35. “Property” under Section 68B(h) includes which of the following?

a.    Only movable tangible assets

b.    Only immovable property

c.     Both corporeal and incorporeal assets

d.    Only property located in India

 

36. Which of the following is expressly included within the definition of “property”?

a.    Share certificates only

b.    Cash only

c.     Deeds and instruments evidencing title or interest

d.    Confiscated goods only

 

37. The definition of “property” under Section 68B(h) applies to assets:

a.    Located in India only

b.    Located outside India only

c.     Wherever located

d.    Only seized assets

 

38. Which statement is MOST accurate regarding “illegally acquired property” under Chapter VA?

a.    It applies only post-conviction

b.    It excludes property acquired before Chapter VA

c.     It includes property with unproved source of income

d.    It requires proof beyond reasonable doubt

 

39. Under Section 68B(i), which of the following persons is a “relative” of the person concerned?

a.    Cousin (maternal)

b.    Brother of the person

c.     Brother-in-law (husband’s brother)

d.    Nephew

 

40. The spouse of which of the following persons is expressly included as a “relative” under Section 68B(i)?

a.    Cousin of the person

b.    Lineal ascendant of the person

c.     Friend of the person

d.    Business associate

 

41. Which of the following relationships is NOT included in the definition of “relative”?

a.    Sister of the spouse of the person

b.    Lineal descendant of the spouse of the person

c.     Lineal descendant of the brother of the person

d.    Maternal uncle of the person

 

42. A nephew (son of the brother) of the person is covered as a “relative” under:

a.    Section 68B(i)(4)

b.    Section 68B(i)(6)

c.     Section 68B(i)(7)

d.    Section 68B(i)(2)

 

43. Which of the following correctly represents a “lineal ascendant” under Section 68B(i)?

a.    Brother

b.    Sister-in-law

c.     Father

d.    Cousin

 

44. The spouse of the sister of the spouse of the person is:

a.    Not a relative

b.    A relative under Section 68B(i)(6)

c.     A relative under Section 68B(i)(7)

d.    An associate

 

45. Which relationship is included ONLY by virtue of Section 68B(i)(7)?

a.    Son of the person

b.    Daughter of the spouse

c.     Grandson of the brother of the person

d.    Father-in-law

 

46. Under the definition of “relative”, which category ensures vertical family linkage?

a.    Sub-clauses (2) and (3)

b.    Sub-clauses (4) and (5)

c.     Sub-clause (6)

d.    Sub-clause (7)

 

47. “Tracing” under Section 68B(j) involves determining all EXCEPT:

a.    Nature of property

b.    Source of property

c.     Title or ownership of property

d.    Market value of property

 

48. The primary purpose of “tracing” is to:

a.    Confiscate property

b.    Freeze property

c.     Establish link between property and illicit traffic

d.    Attach property post-conviction

 

49. “Tracing” is most closely connected to which Chapter VA objective?

a.    Punishment

b.    Preventive detention

c.     Forfeiture of illegally acquired property

d.    Search and seizure

 

50. Under Section 68B(k), the term “trust” includes:

a.    Only public charitable trusts

b.    Only registered trusts

c.     Any other legal obligation

d.    Only private family trusts

 

51. Section 68C(1) becomes operative from:

a.    The date of arrest of the person

b.    The date of seizure of property

c.     The commencement of Chapter VA

d.    The date of conviction

 

52. Section 68C applies to:

a.    Any accused under the NDPS Act

b.    Any person holding illicit property

c.     Any person to whom Chapter VA applies

d.    Any person convicted under the Act

 

53. Under Section 68C(1), holding illegally acquired property is prohibited when it is held:

a.    Only directly by the person

b.    Only through relatives

c.     Either by himself or through any other person on his behalf

d.    Only jointly

 

54. The phrase “through any other person on his behalf” primarily targets:

a.    Legal heirs

b.    Good-faith transferees

c.     Benami or proxy holders

d.    Tenants

 

55. Contravention of Section 68C(1) results in:

a.    Automatic criminal conviction

b.    Attachment of property only after trial

c.     Property being liable to forfeiture to the Central Government

d.    Confiscation by State Government

 

56. Forfeiture under Section 68C(2) must be carried out:

a.    Under the Code of Criminal Procedure

b.    Under the Indian Evidence Act

c.     In accordance with the provisions of Chapter VA

d.    By the Magistrate directly

 

57. The proviso to Section 68C(2) creates an exception based on:

a.    Quantity of narcotic drugs

b.    Value of property

c.     Time of acquisition of property

d.    Nature of offence

 

58. As per the proviso, property shall NOT be forfeited if it was acquired before:

a.    Ten years from the date of conviction

b.    Six years from the date of arrest or issuance of warrant/authorisation

c.     Five years from the date of detention

d.    Three years from the date of seizure

 

59. The six-year period under the proviso is to be calculated from:

a.    Date of seizure of property

b.    Date of conviction

c.     Date of arrest or issuance of warrant/authorisation of arrest

d.    Date of filing of complaint

 

60. Under Section 68D(1), the power to authorise a competent authority vests in:

a.    The State Government

b.    The Central Government

c.     The Appellate Tribunal

d.    The Supreme Court

 

61. Authorisation under Section 68D must be made by:

a.    Notification in Official Gazette

b.    Administrative instruction

c.     Order published in Official Gazette

d.    Judicial order

 

62. Which officer can be authorised as competent authority?

a.    District Magistrate

b.    Commissioner of Customs/Central Excise

c.     Superintendent of Police

d.    Judicial Magistrate

 

63. Which additional officer is expressly eligible?

a.    Commissioner of Police

b.    Director of Enforcement

c.     Commissioner of Income-tax

d.    Chief Judicial Magistrate

 

64. Section 68D also allows authorisation of:

a.    State Government officers only

b.    Officers of equivalent rank of Central Government

c.     Judicial officers

d.    Local authority officers

 

65. Competent authority exercises functions:

a.    Across India uniformly

b.    Within State limits only

c.     Only in commercial quantity cases

d.    As per persons/classes specified by Central Government

 

66. Under Section 68E(1), which officers are empowered to identify illegally acquired property?

a.    Only competent authority

b.    Any Gazetted Officer

c.     Officer empowered under Section 53 and officer-in-charge of a police station

d.    Only officers of Customs and Excise

 

67. Action under Section 68E can be initiated when the officer:

a.    Receives a written complaint

b.    Is directed by a Magistrate

c.     Is satisfied on receipt of information

d.    Registers an FIR

 

68. Before proceeding to trace and identify property under Section 68E(1), the officer must:

a.    Obtain prior court approval

b.    Inform the State Government

c.     Record reasons in writing

d.    Register a criminal case

 

69. Section 68E empowers officers to trace and identify property held by:

a.    Any accused under NDPS Act

b.    Any person against whom FIR is lodged

c.     Any person to whom Chapter VA applies

d.    Any relative of an accused

 

70. Which of the following is NOT included within the scope of “steps” under Section 68E(2)?

a.    Inquiry

b.    Investigation

c.     Survey

d.    Arrest of the person

 

71. Inquiry or investigation under Section 68E(2) may extend to:

a.    Only immovable property

b.    Only bank accounts

c.     Property, assets, documents and books of account

d.    Only seized narcotic substances

 

72. Section 68E expressly permits inquiry into books of account held in:

a.    Private companies only

b.    Cooperative banks only

c.     Any bank or public financial institution

d.    Reserve Bank of India only

 

73. Inquiry, investigation or survey under Section 68E(3) must be conducted:

a.    As per CrPC only

b.    As per officer’s discretion

c.     In accordance with directions of competent authority

d.    Only with judicial supervision

 

74. Which authority issues directions or guidelines governing inquiries under Section 68E?

a.    Central Government

b.    State Government

c.     Competent Authority

d.    Appellate Tribunal

 

75. Power under Section 68F can be exercised by:

a.    Competent Authority only

b.    Appellate Tribunal

c.     Officer conducting inquiry or investigation under Section 68E

d.    Any Gazetted Officer

 

76. Before passing an order under Section 68F(1), the officer must have reason to believe that:

a.    Property belongs to a convicted person

b.    Property is proceeds of crime only

c.     Property is illegally acquired and likely to be concealed, transferred or dealt with

d.    Property exceeds a specified value

 

77. The primary object of seizure or freezing under Section 68F is to:

a.    Punish the offender

b.    Facilitate arrest

c.     Prevent frustration of forfeiture proceedings

d.    Secure evidence for trial

 

78. Where seizure of property is NOT practicable, the officer may:

a.    Refer the matter to the Magistrate

b.    Seal the premises

c.     Order that the property shall not be transferred or dealt with

d.    Initiate prosecution

 

79. Any order restricting transfer of property under Section 68F must allow transfer only with prior permission of:

a.    Magistrate

b.    State Government

c.     Officer making the order or the competent authority

d.    Appellate Tribunal

 

80. A copy of the seizure/freezing order under Section 68F(1) must be served on:

a.    Central Government

b.    Magistrate

c.     Competent Authority only

d.    Person concerned

 

81. Within what time must the competent authority be informed of an order passed under Section 68F(1)?

a.    24 hours

b.    48 hours

c.     7 days

d.    30 days

 

82. An order passed under Section 68F(1) shall have no effect unless confirmed by the competent authority within:

a.    15 days

b.    30 days

c.     45 days

d.    60 days

 

83. If the competent authority fails to confirm the order within the prescribed time, the order:

a.    Continues until forfeiture

b.    Is deemed confirmed

c.     Becomes void

d.    Requires court approval

 

84. Grant of lease, mortgage, charge or licence amounts to “transfer of property” under:

a.    Section 68C

b.    Section 68D

c.     Section 68E

d.    Section 68F

 

85. Any transaction intended to diminish one’s own property value and increase another’s property value is:

a.    Benami transaction

b.    Civil fraud

c.     Transfer of property under Section 68F

d.    Criminal conspiracy

 

86. Creation of partnership interest in property is treated as:

a.    Management of property

b.    Possession

c.     Transfer of property

d.    Encumbrance only

 

87. Under Section 68G, the power to appoint an Administrator vests in the:

a.    Competent Authority

b.    Appellate Tribunal

c.     Central Government

d.    State Government

 

88. Appointment of an Administrator must be made by:

a.    Executive order

b.    Order published in the Official Gazette

c.     Circular of Ministry

d.    Judicial direction

 

89. The Administrator must be an officer not below the rank of:

a.    Deputy Secretary

b.    Under Secretary

c.     Joint Secretary to Government

d.    Additional Secretary

 

90. The Administrator manages property in respect of orders under:

a.    Section 68C

b.    Section 68D

c.     Section 68F(1) or Section 68-I

d.    Section 68H

 

91. Property management begins after:

a.    FIR registration

b.    Conviction

c.     Order under Section 68F(1) or forfeiture under Section 68-I

d.    Appeal filing

 

92. Conditions of management are:

a.    Decided by Magistrate

b.    Prescribed under Act/Rules

c.     Determined by Tribunal

d.    At Administrator’s discretion

 

93. Disposal of forfeited property is:

a.    At Administrator’s discretion

b.    As per Central Government directions

c.     Ordered by Competent Authority

d.    Through auction only

 

94. Which is NOT a function of Administrator?

a.    Receiving property

b.    Managing property

c.     Confirming seizure/freezing orders

d.    Disposing property as directed

 

95. Administrator primarily acts as:

a.    Quasi-judicial authority

b.    Investigating officer

c.     Custodian/manager of property

d.    Prosecutor

 

96. Section 68G ensures property is:

a.    Immediately auctioned

b.    Returned during appeal

c.     Properly managed and preserved

d.    Transferred to police

 

97. Under Section 68H, who is empowered to issue notice of forfeiture?

a.    Competent Authority

b.    Investigating Officer

c.     Appellate Tribunal

d.    Central Government

 

98. Notice under Section 68H can be issued when:

a.    Complaint is filed

b.    Trial is complete

c.     Competent authority has reason to believe property is illegally acquired

d.    Sanction is granted

 

99. “Reason to believe” must be:

a.    Presumed

b.    Recorded in writing

c.     Oral

d.    Approved by Magistrate

 

100.  While forming belief, authority considers:

a.    Section 68E report and other material

b.    Value only

c.     Confession only

d.    Known sources only

 

101.  Time to respond to notice:

a.    15 days

b.    30 days

c.     45 days

d.    60 days

 

102.  Notice requires person to:

a.    Admit guilt

b.    File appeal

c.     Prove innocence

d.    Disclose sources and evidence of acquisition

 

103.  If property held through another person:

a.    No notice required

b.    Copy of notice must be served

c.     Oral intimation sufficient

d.    Separate case needed

 

104.  As per proviso, notice shall not be served upon:

a.    Any accused

b.    Any transferee

c.     Any convicted person

d.    Persons under clause (cc) and their relatives/associates

 

105.  Failure to mention evidence in notice:

a.    Does not invalidate if Section 68J applies

b.    Always invalidates notice

c.     Requires fresh notice

d.    Ends proceedings

 

106.  Notice is not invalid merely because:

a.    It is served on associate

b.    It mentions estimated value

c.     It lacks exact nexus detail

d.    It is issued post-arrest

 

107.  Under Section 68-I, the power to order forfeiture of property vests in:

a.    Special Court

b.    Competent Authority

c.     Appellate Tribunal

d.    Investigating Officer

 

108.  Before ordering forfeiture, the competent authority must consider:

a.    Police diary only

b.    Confession under Section 67 only

c.     Charge-sheet findings only

d.    Explanation to show-cause notice and available material

 

109.  Section 68-I mandates which principle?

a.    Audi alteram partem

b.    Presumption of guilt

c.     Double jeopardy

d.    Speedy disposal

 

110.  Opportunity of being heard must be given to:

a.    Only the person affected

b.    Only transferee

c.     Person affected and holder on his behalf

d.    Only relatives

 

111.  If the person fails to appear, authority may:

a.    Drop proceedings

b.    Proceed ex parte

c.     Refer to Tribunal

d.    Seek police help

 

112.  Ex parte proceedings can begin after expiry of:

a.    15 days

b.    45 days

c.     30 days

d.    60 days

 

113.  Ex parte decision is based on:

a.    Evidence on record

b.    Presumptions only

c.     Intelligence inputs

d.    Confession alone

 

114.  Section 68-I(2) applies when:

a.    Property belongs to relatives

b.    Illegally acquired property cannot be identified

c.     All properties identified

d.    No illegal property exists

 

115.  In such cases, authority may:

a.    Drop proceedings

b.    Seek reinvestigation

c.     Refer to court

d.    Forfeit on best judgment basis

 

116.  “Best judgment” means:

a.    Absolute discretion

b.    Presumption of guilt

c.     Arbitrariness

d.    Reasoned estimation based on material

 

117.  Once property is found illegally acquired:

a.    Auction immediately

b.    Vest in State Government

c.     Stand forfeited to Central Government

d.    Remain attached

 

118.  Forfeited property vests:

a.    Subject to lien

b.    Subject to mortgage

c.     Free from encumbrances

d.    After appeal

 

119.  Nature of order:

a.    Administrative

b.    Quasi-judicial

c.     Criminal conviction

d.    Recommendatory

 

120.  Correct statement:

a.    Conviction required

b.    Only seized property forfeitable

c.     Tribunal orders forfeiture

d.    Independent of criminal trial

 

121.  Proceedings are:

a.    Civil

b.    Criminal

c.     Executive

d.    Quasi-judicial

 

122.  Proviso relates to:

a.    Clause (a)

b.    Clause (b)

c.     Clause (cc)

d.    Clause (c)

 

123.  Forfeiture NOT applicable to:

a.    Convicted traffickers

b.    Persons under clause (cc)

c.     Detained persons

d.    Minor offenders

 

124.  Protection extends to:

a.    Only person

b.    Only relatives

c.     Person, relatives, associates, holders

d.    Only associates

 

125.  Proviso applies to:

a.    Convicted persons

b.    Arrested / warrant-issued persons

c.     Acquitted persons

d.    Civil offenders

 

126.  Section 68J of the NDPS Act deals with:

a.    Confession to officers

b.    Presumption of innocence

c.     Burden of proof

d.    Confiscation of property

 

127.  Under Section 68J, the burden of proving that property is NOT illegally acquired lies on:

a.    Prosecution

b.    Investigating officer

c.     Competent Authority

d.    Person affected

 

128.  Section 68J reverses which general principle?

a.    Presumption of innocence

b.    Rule of mens rea

c.     Double jeopardy

d.    Doctrine of severability

 

129.  The burden arises after notice under:

a.    Section 68E

b.    Section 68F

c.     Section 68H

d.    Section 68-I

 

130.  Section 68K of the NDPS Act provides for:

a.    Appeal against forfeiture

b.    Fine in lieu of forfeiture

c.     Penalty for concealment

d.    Confiscation of sale proceeds

 

131.  Section 68K applies when:

a.    Entire property is illegally acquired

b.    Entire property is proved legal

c.     Accused is acquitted

d.    Source of only part of property is not proved

 

132.  Under Section 68K, the fine imposed shall be equal to:

a.    Market value of illegally acquired part

b.    Twice the value of property

c.     Market value of entire property

d.    Any amount fixed by authority

 

133.  Who grants the option to pay fine?

a.    Special Court

b.    Appellate Tribunal

c.     Competent Authority

d.    Central Government

 

134.  The option under Section 68K is:

a.    Automatic

b.    At discretion of accused

c.     Available on appeal only

d.    At discretion of competent authority

 

135.  Before imposing fine, the person must be given:

a.    Legal aid

b.    Opportunity of being heard

c.     Copy of FIR

d.    Right of appeal

 

136.  Payment of fine results in:

a.    Immunity from prosecution

b.    Closure of trial

c.     Revocation of forfeiture order

d.    Acquittal

 

137.  Section 68K is an exception to:

a.    Confiscation is discretionary

b.    Criminal liability is strict

c.     Property once forfeited cannot be released

d.    All illegally acquired property must be forfeited

 

138.  Section 68L applies specifically to:

a.    Relatives under Section 68B

b.    Associates under Section 68B

c.     Trustees under Section 68B(b)(vi)

d.    Holders of property under Section 68B(f)

 

139.  Under Section 68L, action arises when property is held:

a.    Jointly

b.    Through benami transaction

c.     By a company

d.    In trust

 

140.  Before issuing notice, the competent authority must:

a.    Seize property

b.    Record reasons in writing

c.     Conduct trial

d.    Obtain court approval

 

141.  Notice may be served upon:

a.    Only trustees

b.    Only beneficiaries

c.     Author/contributor and trustees

d.    Only managing trustee

 

142.  Time period for explanation:

a.    15 days

b.    45 days

c.     30 days

d.    60 days

 

143.  Notice under Section 68L is deemed notice under:

a.    Section 68F

b.    Section 68G

c.     Section 68H

d.    Section 68-I

 

144.  Once deemed under Section 68H:

a.    Only forfeiture applies

b.    Only appeal provisions apply

c.     Entire Chapter V-A applies

d.    Only burden of proof applies

 

145.  Explanation is sought regarding:

a.    Beneficiary identity

b.    Purpose of trust

c.     Legality of trust deed

d.    Source of money or assets

 

146.  “Illegally acquired property” includes:

a.    Property legally gifted

b.    Property inherited

c.     Property which would be illegal if held by contributor

d.    Property held for charity

 

147.  Section 68M renders transfers of property null and void when such transfer is made:

a.    Before registration of FIR

b.    After arrest of the accused

c.     After order under Section 68F(1) or notice under Section 68H or 68L

d.    After conviction

 

148.  Transfer under Section 68M includes transfer made by:

a.    Sale only

b.    Gift only

c.     Inheritance only

d.    Any mode whatsoever

 

149.  The legal effect of a transfer made after Section 68F order or Section 68H/68L notice is that it shall be:

a.    Stayed

b.    Set aside by court

c.     Ignored for proceedings

d.    Treated as contempt

 

150.  A transfer ignored under Section 68M becomes legally void only when:

a.    Notice is issued

b.    Property is seized

c.     Property is forfeited under Section 68-I

d.    Appeal is dismissed

 

151.  The Appellate Tribunal under Section 68N is constituted under which Act?

a.    NDPS Act, 1985

b.    Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976

c.     Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

d.    Companies Act, 1956

 

152.  Section 68N empowers the Appellate Tribunal to hear appeals against orders made under:

a.    Sections 27 and 31

b.    Sections 68F, 68-I, 68K(1), 68L

c.     Sections 41, 42, 43, 44

d.    Sections 60, 61, 62

 

153.  The Appellate Tribunal under Section 68N hears appeals against orders relating to:

a.    Arrests and searches

b.    Seizure or freezing of property and forfeiture

c.     Punishment for offences

d.    Controlled deliveries

 

154.  Who can file an appeal under Section 68-O?

a.    Any police officer conducting inquiry

b.    Only the Central Government

c.     Only the person affected

d.    Any officer under Section 68E or any person aggrieved

 

155.  Appeal must be filed within:

a.    30 days from service of order

b.    45 days from service of order

c.     60 days from service of order

d.    90 days from service of order

 

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