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The Indecent Representation Of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
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1. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act was enacted in the year:
a. 1984
b. 1985
c. 1986
d. 1987
2. The Act prohibiting indecent representation of women is numbered as:
a. Act No. 58 of 1986
b. Act No. 60 of 1986
c. Act No. 62 of 1986
d. Act No. 65 of 1986
3. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act received assent on:
a. 26 January 1986
b. 15 August 1986
c. 23 December 1986
d. 1 January 1987
4. The primary objective of the Act is to:
a. Regulate advertisements relating to women
b. Prohibit indecent representation of women
c. Protect employment rights of women
d. Regulate publication of women’s magazines
5. The Act prohibits indecent representation of women through:
a. Advertisements
b. Publications, writings, paintings or figures
c. Any other manner
d. All of the above
6. The Act was enacted by Parliament in the:
a. Thirty-fifth Year of the Republic of India
b. Thirty-sixth Year of the Republic of India
c. Thirty-seventh Year of the Republic of India
d. Thirty-eighth Year of the Republic of India
7. The Act deals with indecent representation of women in:
a. Advertisements only
b. Publications only
c. Writings and paintings only
d. Advertisements, publications, writings, paintings, figures or any other manner
8. The short title of the Act dealing with prohibition of indecent representation of women is:
a. Prohibition of Obscene Representation of Women Act, 1986
b. Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
c. Women Protection from Obscenity Act, 1986
d. Representation of Women Regulation Act, 1986
9. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act extends to:
a. The whole of India
b. Only the States of India
c. Only Union Territories
d. Such States as may be notified by the Central Government
10. The commencement of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act is determined by:
a. Resolution of Parliament
b. Notification by the Central Government in the Official Gazette
c. Order of the President of India
d. Notification by the Supreme Court
11. The date to bring the Act into force is:
a. 2 October, 1987
b. 1 October, 1987
c. 3 October, 1987
d. 5 October, 1987
12. Section 2 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 deals with:
a. Prohibition of advertisement
b. Definitions
c. Penalties
d. Powers of Government
13. The term “advertisement” under the Act includes:
a. Notice, circular, label or wrapper
b. Any other document
c. Visible representation by means of light, sound, smoke or gas
d. All of the above
14. Visible representation made by means of light, sound, smoke or gas is included in the definition of:
a. Publication
b. Advertisement
c. Display
d. Communication
15. The term “distribution” under the Act includes distribution by way of:
a. Sale only
b. Free circulation only
c. Samples whether free or otherwise
d. Printed publications only
16. “Indecent representation of women” means depiction of a woman’s figure, form or body in a manner that is:
a. Educational
b. Artistic only
c. Indecent, derogatory or denigrating to women
d. Promotional
17. Indecent representation of women includes depiction likely to:
a. Promote cultural values
b. Improve public awareness
c. Deprave, corrupt or injure public morality
d. Encourage social reform
18. The term “label” means:
a. Only printed advertisement
b. Any written, marked, stamped, printed or graphic matter affixed to a package
c. Only handwritten note
d. Only a tag attached to goods
19. The term “package” includes:
a. Only a box
b. Only a tin container
c. A box, carton, tin or other container
d. Only cartons
20. The expression “prescribed” under the Act means:
a. Prescribed by the Central Government
b. Prescribed by the State Government
c. Prescribed by rules made under the Act
d. Prescribed by courts
21. Section 3 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 deals with:
a. Penalties
b. Prohibition of advertisements containing indecent representation of women
c. Search and seizure
d. Cognizance of offences
22. Under Section 3, no person shall publish any advertisement containing:
a. Commercial promotion
b. Indecent representation of women
c. Political propaganda
d. Cultural depiction
23. The prohibition under Section 3 applies to:
a. Only publication of advertisement
b. Only exhibition of advertisement
c. Publication or exhibition of advertisement containing indecent representation of women
d. Only printed advertisements
24. A person is prohibited under Section 3 from:
a. Publishing such advertisement
b. Causing such advertisement to be published
c. Taking part in publication or exhibition of such advertisement
d. All of the above
25. The prohibition under Section 3 applies to indecent representation of women in:
a. Printed form only
b. Visual form only
c. Any form
d. Digital media only
26. Section 3 prohibits a person from arranging:
a. Distribution of magazines
b. Publication or exhibition of advertisements containing indecent representation of women
c. Printing of newspapers
d. Sale of advertising space
27. Section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 deals with:
a. Penalties
b. Prohibition of publication or sending by post of material containing indecent representation of women
c. Search and seizure
d. Cognizance of offences
28. Under Section 4, no person shall produce or cause to be produced any material containing:
a. Political propaganda
b. Indecent representation of women
c. Commercial advertisements
d. Literary criticism
29. The prohibition under Section 4 applies to which of the following materials?
a. Books, pamphlets or papers
b. Slides or films
c. Drawings, paintings or photographs
d. All of the above
30. Section 4 prohibits the following acts in relation to material containing indecent representation of women:
a. Selling or letting to hire
b. Distributing or circulating
c. Sending by post
d. All of the above
31. Which of the following items is specifically mentioned under Section 4?
a. Film
b. Writing
c. Photograph
d. All of the above
32. The prohibition under Section 4 applies when such material contains indecent representation of women in:
a. Printed form only
b. Visual form only
c. Any form
d. Electronic form only
33. An exception to Section 4 exists where the publication is justified:
a. For commercial promotion
b. For public good in the interest of science, literature, art or learning
c. For advertising purposes
d. For entertainment purposes
34. The exception under Section 4 also applies where the material is used bona fide for:
a. Political purposes
b. Religious purposes
c. Educational advertisement
d. Personal communication
35. The prohibition under Section 4 does not apply to representations depicted on:
a. Any ancient monument
b. Any temple or religious structure
c. Both A and B
d. Private residential buildings
36. Representation sculptured or engraved on an ancient monument is exempted under Section 4 if the monument falls under:
a. The Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904
b. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958
c. The Cultural Heritage Protection Act, 1960
d. The National Heritage Act, 1972
37. Representation on any temple or on any car used for the conveyance of idols is exempt if it is:
a. Used for entertainment
b. Used for religious purposes
c. Used for tourism promotion
d. Used for public display
38. Under Section 4, exemption is provided for any representation kept or used:
a. For commercial publicity
b. For religious purposes
c. For educational exhibition
d. For advertising campaigns
39. The prohibition under Section 4 shall not apply to films governed by:
a. The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867
b. The Cinematograph Act, 1952
c. The Copyright Act, 1957
d. The Cable Television Networks Act, 1995
40. The relevant provisions relating to films under the Cinematograph Act referred to in Section 4 fall under:
a. Part I
b. Part II
c. Part III
d. Part IV
41. Section 5 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 deals with:
a. Prohibition of advertisements
b. Powers to enter and search
c. Penalty for offences
d. Cognizance of offences
42. The power to enter and search under Section 5 may be exercised by:
a. Any police officer
b. Any Gazetted Officer authorised by the State Government
c. District Magistrate only
d. Central Government officer
43. The authorised officer may exercise the power within:
a. The whole of India
b. The district only
c. The local limits of the area for which he is authorised
d. Any place in the State
44. The authorised officer may enter and search any place when:
a. He receives a written complaint
b. He has reason to believe that an offence under the Act has been or is being committed
c. He is directed by the court
d. He is accompanied by police officers
45. Entry and search under Section 5 may be conducted:
a. Only during the day
b. At any reasonable time
c. Only during working hours
d. Only at night
46. During the search, the authorised officer may seize:
a. Advertisements containing indecent representation of women
b. Books, pamphlets or papers
c. Films, drawings or photographs
d. All of the above
47. The authorised officer may also examine and seize:
a. Records, registers or documents
b. Any other material object furnishing evidence of an offence
c. Both A and B
d. Only printed material
48. Entry into a private dwelling house under Section 5:
a. Can be made freely by the officer
b. Requires prior approval of the employer
c. Cannot be made without a warrant
d. Requires police permission only
49. Where an advertisement cannot be separated from a document or article without affecting its integrity or value:
a. Only the advertisement shall be seized
b. The entire document, article or thing may be seized
c. The officer must leave the article untouched
d. Only a photograph of the article may be taken
50. The provisions of which statute apply to searches and seizures under this Act?
a. Indian Penal Code, 1860
b. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
c. Indian Evidence Act, 1872
d. Police Act, 1861
51. Search or seizure under this Act shall apply, as far as may be, in the same manner as a search conducted under:
a. Section 91 CrPC
b. Section 93 CrPC
c. Section 94 CrPC
d. Section 100 CrPC
52. The procedural provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure apply to searches under this Act:
a. Fully without limitation
b. Only where ordered by the High Court
c. So far as may be
d. Only in cases involving imprisonment
53. When an authorised officer seizes material under Section 5(1)(b) or 5(1)(c), he must inform:
a. The State Government
b. The nearest Magistrate
c. The District Magistrate
d. The police station
54. After informing the Magistrate about the seized material, the officer must:
a. Keep it in police custody
b. Take the Magistrate’s orders regarding its custody
c. Send it to the State Government
d. Destroy the material immediately
55. The authorised officer must inform the Magistrate regarding seizure:
a. Within twenty-four hours
b. As soon as possible
c. As soon as may be
d. Within seven days
56. Section 6 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 deals with:
a. Powers of search
b. Penalty for contravention
c. Cognizance of offences
d. Power to make rules
57. Penalty under Section 6 is attracted when a person contravenes:
a. Section 2 or Section 3
b. Section 3 or Section 4
c. Section 4 or Section 5
d. Section 5 or Section 6
58. On first conviction under Section 6, the offender may be punished with imprisonment which may extend to:
a. One year
b. Two years
c. Three years
d. Five years
59. The fine that may be imposed on first conviction may extend to:
a. One thousand rupees
b. Two thousand rupees
c. Five thousand rupees
d. Ten thousand rupees
60. On first conviction, the punishment includes:
a. Imprisonment only
b. Fine only
c. Both imprisonment and fine
d. Community service
61. In the case of second or subsequent conviction, the minimum imprisonment prescribed is:
a. Three months
b. Six months
c. One year
d. Two years
62. The maximum imprisonment for second or subsequent conviction may extend to:
a. Three years
b. Four years
c. Five years
d. Seven years
63. For second or subsequent conviction, the minimum fine prescribed is:
a. Five thousand rupees
b. Ten thousand rupees
c. Twenty thousand rupees
d. Fifty thousand rupees
64. The maximum fine for second or subsequent conviction may extend to:
a. Fifty thousand rupees
b. Seventy-five thousand rupees
c. One lakh rupees
d. Two lakh rupees
65. Section 7 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 deals with:
a. Powers of search
b. Offences by companies
c. Penalty for individuals
d. Cognizance of offences
66. Where an offence under the Act is committed by a company, the persons deemed guilty include:
a. Only the company
b. Only the managing director
c. The company and every person in charge of and responsible for the conduct of its business
d. Only the employees directly involved
67. A person in charge of the company shall not be liable if he proves that:
a. The offence was minor
b. The offence was committed without his knowledge or he exercised due diligence to prevent it
c. The offence was committed by a subordinate
d. The offence occurred outside working hours
68. Liability under Section 7(1) arises for a person who was:
a. A shareholder of the company
b. In charge of and responsible for the conduct of the company’s business at the time of the offence
c. An external consultant
d. A government officer
69. Notwithstanding sub-section (1), a director, manager, secretary or officer shall be liable if the offence was committed with:
a. Their ignorance
b. Their consent, connivance or neglect
c. Judicial approval
d. Government sanction
70. Under Section 7(2), a director or manager may be prosecuted if the offence is attributable to:
a. Administrative delay
b. Personal absence
c. Neglect on his part
d. Lack of resources
71. For the purposes of Section 7, the term “company” includes:
a. Only body corporates
b. Body corporates, firms or other associations of individuals
c. Only registered companies
d. Only public companies
72. In relation to a firm, the term “director” refers to:
a. The managing director
b. The chief executive officer
c. A partner in the firm
d. The company secretary
73. If an offence is committed with the connivance of a company officer, such officer shall:
a. Be exempted from punishment
b. Be proceeded against and punished accordingly
c. Only receive administrative warning
d. Be liable only for fine
74. Section 8 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 deals with:
a. Penalty for offences
b. Offences by companies
c. Offences to be cognizable and bailable
d. Powers of search
75. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, offences under this Act are:
a. Non-cognizable and bailable
b. Cognizable and non-bailable
c. Cognizable and bailable
d. Non-cognizable and non-bailable
76. An offence punishable under this Act shall be:
a. Bailable
b. Non-bailable
c. Compoundable
d. Triable only by sessions court
77. Offences under this Act are classified as:
a. Non-cognizable
b. Cognizable
c. Non-cognizable unless ordered by court
d. Cognizable only with warrant
78. The classification of offences under Section 8 applies notwithstanding anything contained in:
a. Indian Penal Code, 1860
b. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
c. Indian Evidence Act, 1872
d. Information Technology Act, 2000
79. Section 9 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 deals with:
a. Penalty for offences
b. Protection of action taken in good faith
c. Cognizable offences
d. Offences by companies
80. Under Section 9, no suit or prosecution shall lie against:
a. Only the Central Government
b. Only the State Government
c. Central Government, State Government or their officers
d. Private individuals
81. Protection under Section 9 is available when the act is done:
a. Under court order
b. In good faith
c. With government approval
d. Under police supervision
82. The protection from legal proceedings under Section 9 applies to actions:
a. Done negligently
b. Done maliciously
c. Done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act
d. Done outside official duty
83. Which of the following legal proceedings are barred under Section 9 when action is taken in good faith?
a. Suit
b. Prosecution
c. Other legal proceedings
d. All of the above
84. Section 10 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 deals with:
a. Penalty for offences
b. Power to make rules
c. Cognizable offences
d. Protection of action taken in good faith
85. The power to make rules under this Act is vested in:
a. State Government
b. Central Government
c. District Magistrate
d. Supreme Court
86. Rules under Section 10 shall be made by:
a. Executive order
b. Notification in the Official Gazette
c. Parliamentary resolution
d. Administrative circular
87. The rules made under Section 10 are intended for:
a. Amending the provisions of the Act
b. Carrying out the provisions of the Act
c. Replacing the provisions of the Act
d. Interpreting judicial decisions
88. The rules may prescribe the manner in which:
a. Advertisements are published
b. Seizure of advertisements or other articles shall be made
c. Courts shall conduct trials
d. Companies shall be registered
89. The rules may also provide for the manner in which:
a. Seizure lists shall be prepared and delivered
b. Criminal cases shall be appealed
c. Police investigations shall be conducted
d. Licences shall be granted
90. Rules may be made regarding:
a. Matters required to be prescribed under the Act
b. Only criminal procedure
c. Only civil procedure
d. Judicial appointments
91. Every rule made under this Act shall be laid before:
a. Supreme Court
b. Each House of Parliament
c. State Legislature
d. District Court
92. The rules shall be laid before Parliament for a total period of:
a. Fifteen days
b. Thirty days
c. Sixty days
d. Ninety days
93. The period of thirty days may consist of:
a. One session only
b. Two sessions only
c. One session or two or more successive sessions
d. Three sessions only
94. If both Houses of Parliament agree to modify the rule:
a. The rule shall have effect only in the modified form
b. The rule becomes void immediately
c. The rule remains unchanged
d. The rule requires judicial approval
95. If both Houses agree that the rule should not be made:
a. The rule continues to apply
b. The rule becomes advisory only
c. The rule shall have no effect
d. The rule becomes temporary
96. Modification or annulment of a rule shall:
a. Invalidate all previous actions taken under the rule
b. Not affect the validity of anything previously done under the rule
c. Require fresh legislation
d. Require presidential assent
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